LocoCycle

 Xbox One
User Score
4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 100 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 100
  3. Negative: 61 out of 100

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  1. Ryatta
    Nov 23, 2013
    3
    While its clear Twisted Pixel have an adept ability to come up with fun quirky ideas translating them into games isn't being done well. LocoCycle is one such fun idea on paper that just fails in being actually fun to play. Though its redeeming feature is the cheese of the live action elements that are purposely bad and fun because of it yet the in game comedy is hit and miss.
  2. baddeadtaste
    Mar 21, 2014
    10
    Sheer old school gaming bliss!!! This game is fast and fun...the side chatter between Iris & Pablo is hilarious. Loco plays like the games from the 32 bit era...big boss fights, hordes of enemies attacking at once and finding patterns to exploit enemy weaknesses. It's a shame so many people don't appreciate this game for what it is simple straightforward fun!! One of my favorite titlesSheer old school gaming bliss!!! This game is fast and fun...the side chatter between Iris & Pablo is hilarious. Loco plays like the games from the 32 bit era...big boss fights, hordes of enemies attacking at once and finding patterns to exploit enemy weaknesses. It's a shame so many people don't appreciate this game for what it is simple straightforward fun!! One of my favorite titles of all time.… Expand
  3. sharkboy1200
    Feb 16, 2014
    9
    Just finished playing LocoCycle as of recently and I'm pretty high on it. In a nutshell, it was just a good time. I really wanted to play this game from beginning to end and I did just that. It really hooked me in.

    + Gameplay is very good. I love the way Iris handles, the spy hunter-esque car combat, the crazy hand to tire combat, the way Pablo is used through out the game, the on-rails    Just finished playing LocoCycle as of recently and I'm pretty high on it. In a nutshell, it was just a good time. I really wanted to play this game from beginning to end and I did just that. It really hooked me in.

    + Gameplay is very good. I love the way Iris handles, the spy hunter-esque car combat, the crazy hand to tire combat, the way Pablo is used through out the game, the on-rails shooting moments, and the QTEs being used at appropriate times and not being hard to see or anything like that.

    + Game offers tons of variety. The basic part of it is driving down highways to your guns, speed booster, and melee combat to fight enemies and complete special challenges. It gets mixed up with special counters, moments where Pablo has to fix Iris, or a QTE scenario that never feels out of place. They also offer up platformer-esque situations where you have to dodge certain enemies/projectiles which really add a bit of depth to the game. Boss fights are fun, original, memorable, and challenging enough for me to want to do multiple play-throughs.

    + Storyline is fun as a comedy adventure game. Not perfect mind you, but it's a delight to see the FMV scenes and the fantastically animated vehicles in this game. I had my share of laughs and got hooked into Iris' beautiful personality and dialogue. She's just a funny little motorcycle and I just wished I could watch Weekend at Bernie's 2 with her. Plus, the game gets extra points for the epic grilled cheese sandwiches seen at the end. I need to find some huge bread.

    + Visually, it's not the most appealing game, but in motion, it looks fine in my opinion. The art direction is cool and everything just feels smooth.

    - You just wish there was more original gameplay beyond the campaign. A separate mode that was just plain gameplay would've been great in my opinion. More dodging of the scientists in electric hamster balls, more blowing up of secrent agent dudes, and a boss rush mode is always appreciated now that I think of it.

    Overall, I can't recommend the journey enough. That's what it is. A cool journey. It's cheap, fun, and worth the ride.    … Expand
  4. Anirask
    Feb 25, 2014
    6
    While the game itself is very light in any respectable gaming elements, the completely corny humor and visuals coupled with the hilariously bad FMV cut-scenes make this game something that has to be experienced to be believed.

    The other upshot - It's a fairly easy 1000 Gamerscore if you're into that type of thing.
  5. Johny_G
    Sep 7, 2014
    10
    Awesome fun game that deserves MUCH higher ratings. If you like fast, intense arcade-style gaming with a pop-culture references and jokes all around, LocoCycle is the game. Every stage brings up entirely new game mechanics so it never gets boring. Thanks for that!
  6. shaan
    Feb 18, 2014
    0
    This game should be banned it's so annoying
    game maker should not make games more
    game maker has few punches on his eye needed
    ...................................
  7. partyintheback
    Nov 24, 2013
    10
    Fun, quirky racing game with lots of action combat. If you want to laugh and have a good time, Lococycle is sure to please. Twisted Pixel games has done it yet again!
  8. ComandanteCobra
    Jun 8, 2017
    8
    Keeping in mind that It isn't a "proper game" for hardcore gamers but it is just a product to have some laugh with.... locoCycle is an underrated game that is actually fun.
    Gameplay is simple but has variety, gaming sessions are not too long and ..well..the game is relaxing!
    The FMV scene are fun and there are a lot (in FMV and actual gameplay) of 1980's and 90's reference. It's a mix    Keeping in mind that It isn't a "proper game" for hardcore gamers but it is just a product to have some laugh with.... locoCycle is an underrated game that is actually fun.
    Gameplay is simple but has variety, gaming sessions are not too long and ..well..the game is relaxing!
    The FMV scene are fun and there are a lot (in FMV and actual gameplay) of 1980's and 90's reference.
    It's a mix of old minigame and some sort of simplified version of old arcade like Chase HQ ,Final Fight and Lasergame quicktime events.
    Buy it on sale like I do (about 2 dollars) ..... it worth every penny for 5 hours of play.
    Reccomended if you are looking for a very simple and short humorous game and if you have some years on your shoulders to understand all the old pop-culture jokes.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

17
#17 Best Xbox One Game of 2013
19
#19 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2013
13
#13 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2013

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Metascore
48

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 46
  3. Negative: 21 out of 46
  1. Worth Playing
    Feb 12, 2014
    55
    While LocoCycle is far from the worst game of the Xbox One launch, it certainly isn't the best.
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  2. Impulsegamer
    Feb 12, 2014
    72
    Lococycle brings new meaning to DRAG racing. Take this arcade game in small doses for best results.
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  3. GamingTrend
    Jan 6, 2014
    75
    I enjoyed Lococycle, but only after abandoning my sensibilities as I’ve learned to do when playing games from Twisted Pixel. To the uninitiated, Lococycle will prove rather perplexing as it isn’t like most games.
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