LocoCycle
Developer(s)Twisted Pixel Games
Publisher(s)Microsoft Studios
Director(s)Josh Bear
Producer(s)William Muehl
Designer(s)Sean Riley
Artist(s)David Leung
Writer(s)
  • Edward Kuehnel
  • Matthew Entin
  • Josh Bear
Composer(s)Chainsaw
EngineBeard
Platform(s)
Release
  • Xbox One
  • November 22, 2013
  • Windows, Xbox 360
  • February 14, 2014[1]
Genre(s)Racing,[2]vehicular combat
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

LocoCycle is a motorcycle racing video game[2] developed by Twisted Pixel Games[3] and published by Microsoft Studios.[4] Originally announced as an Xbox Live Arcade title at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2012, LocoCycle was released in November 2013 for Xbox One, and on February 14, 2014 for Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360. The Xbox One version was localized for Japan for release on September 4, 2014.[5]

Gameplay and plot

The game stars "I.R.I.S." (voiced by Lisa Foiles), a sentient motorcycle that looks similar to light cycles from the Tron franchise. It graduated from Big Arms Academy's School of Assassination as valedictorian.[4] The bike can perform over 40 forms of combat and speaks 50 languages.[3] It can also travel a mile in 20 seconds (180 mph or 290 km/h), and can cloak.[6] I.R.I.S. is accompanied by a Spanish-speaking mechanic named Pablo (voiced by Freddy Rodriguez), who is literally dragged along behind her during the game's events.[7]

Robert Patrick provides the voice of an antagonist motorcycle called S.P.I.K.E. Additionally, the game features live-action sequences with performance by actors such as Freddy Rodriguez, James Gunn, and Tom Savini.[7] There is also a cameo in a cutscene of internet talents Michael Jones and his wife Lindsay Jones, of Rooster Teeth fame.[8]

Reception

The PC version of LocoCycle received "mixed" reviews, while the Xbox 360 and Xbox One versions received "generally unfavorable reviews", according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[25][26][27] GameZone's Mike Splechta said of the Xbox One version: "While LocoCycle is the worst looking game of the Xbox One launch, it's saved thanks to its over the top and fun gameplay".[16]

See also

References

  1. ^ @twisted_pixel (January 30, 2014). "LocoCycle is coming to Xbox 360 and Steam on Valentine's day! AND, you can enter for a chance to win a custom Xbox..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  2. ^ a b Usher, Will (June 4, 2012). "E3 2012: LocoCycle Is Xbox 360's Exclusive Light-Cycle Style Racer". CinemaBlend. GatewayBlend Entertainment. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  3. ^ a b Goldfarb, Andrew (June 4, 2012). "E3 2012: Twisted Pixel's LocoCycle Announced". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  4. ^ a b Mann, Matt (June 4, 2012). "E3: Microsoft Announces Ascend: New Gods, LocoCycle, and Matter". WhatCulture.com. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  5. ^ "Lococycle（ロコサイクル） [Xbox One]". Famitsu (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  6. ^ Twisted Pixel Games (June 4, 2012). "Official Lococycle Announce Trailer". YouTube. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  7. ^ a b Mike (November 6, 2013). "LocoCycle Live Action". Twisted Pixel Games. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  8. ^ Bachman, Chris (September 16, 2019). "Am I seeing this right?". Twitter.
  9. ^ Carter, Chris (November 18, 2013). "Review: LocoCycle (Xbox One)". Destructoid. Enthusiast Gaming. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  10. ^ Edge staff (November 18, 2013). "Lococycle review (Xbox One)". Edge. Future plc. Archived from the original on November 21, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  11. ^ Holzworth, Chris (November 26, 2013). "EGM Review: LocoCycle (Xbox One)". EGMNow. EGM Media, LLC. Archived from the original on February 12, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  12. ^ Donlan, Christian (November 18, 2013). "LocoCycle review (Xbox One)". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  13. ^ Cork, Jeff (November 18, 2013). "LocoCycle (Xbox One): Monotonous Combat Drags Down A Hilarious Adventure". Game Informer. GameStop. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  14. ^ VanOrd, Kevin (November 18, 2013). "LocoCycle Review (XONE)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  15. ^ Nguyen, Chris (November 18, 2013). "LocoCycle - Review (Xbox One)". GameTrailers. Viacom. Archived from the original on November 21, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  16. ^ a b Splechta, Mike (December 5, 2013). "LocoCycle Review: El moto loco (Xbox One)". GameZone. Archived from the original on December 9, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  17. ^ Ingenito, Vince (November 18, 2013). "LocoCycle Review (Xbox One)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  18. ^ Conditt, Jessica (November 18, 2013). "LocoCycle review: Ay, caramba [sic] (Xbox One)". Engadget (Joystiq). Oath Inc. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  19. ^ Rudden, Dave (November 18, 2013). "LocoCycle Xbox One review". Official Xbox Magazine. Future US. Archived from the original on November 20, 2013. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  20. ^ "LocoCycle". PC Gamer UK. Future plc. May 2014. p. 74.
  21. ^ Riendeau, Danielle (November 20, 2013). "LocoCycle review: flat tire (Xbox One)". Polygon. Vox Media. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  22. ^ Yoon, Andrew (November 19, 2013). "LocoCycle review: crazy bad (Xbox One)". Shacknews. Gamerhub. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  23. ^ Goodman, Paul (November 18, 2013). "Lococycle Review - Silly But Not Much Else (Xbox One)". The Escapist. Enthusiast Gaming. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  24. ^ Hargreaves, Roger (November 21, 2013). "LocoCycle review - crazy like a loon (Xbox One)". Metro. DMG Media. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  25. ^ a b "LocoCycle for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  26. ^ a b "LocoCycle for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  27. ^ a b "LocoCycle for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved January 31, 2014.

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