Factsheet
Developer:
Martins 14 Games
Based in Portugal
Release date:
November 13 2023
Platforms:
Windows
Website:
indiedb.com/games/loco-sort
Available From:
$11.99 - Steam
Description
Loco-Sort is a puzzle-solving indie game, set in the railroads of the 1880s America. You control a small locomotive with the goal of assembling a train by sorting several numbered railroad cars across a maze of rail tracks and switches. 30 challenging levels, 9 playable locomotives and much more!
History
Once upon a time, a 6-year-old was traveling by train. When he arrived at a big station, the kid was marveled by all the railroad cars of every kind that he could see. Because he had just learned numbers in school, he came up with an imaginary game. What if each car had a number, and they had to be connected to the locomotive in order?
The kid grew up and became a teenager. When he was 14 years old, he decided that in his future he would start a video game developing company. Then the teenager became a man, he did all sorts of jobs somewhat related to video games, but that was not good enough. He tried to convince others to follow him, but he finally realized that if he wanted to make a video game, he had to take matters into his own hands.
He worked hard, and all alone, for 10 years on his childhood idea in his kitchen (yes, this video game was developed in a kitchen). Finally, on November 14, 2023, his video game, Loco-Sort, was released to anyone that aspires to be the hero of railroads, and to make a former 6-year-old kid happy.
Features
- 30 Challenging Levels + 3 Tutorial Levels
- 9 Playable Locomotives
- 7 Paint Jobs per Locomotive
- 10 Types of Interactive Structures connected to the Railroad
- 21 Types of Railroad Cars with several Cargoes/Liveries
- Functional Lantern in 5 of the Playable Locomotives (useful for Night/Dusk Levels)
- Functional Whistle for all 9 Playable Locomotives (each one has her Distinct Whistle)
- Functional Turntable
- Western/Country Professional composed Soundtrack with 132 songs
- 30 Achievements + 2 Hidden Achievements
- Quick Reference Guide in PDF
Videos
Reveal Trailer YouTube
Level N.1 : A Shining Beacon by the Sea YouTube
Level N.2 : A Yellow Rose and a Lone Star YouTube
Level N.3 : Tall Mountains and a Flat Lake YouTube
Level N.4 : Water Under the Bridge... YouTube
Six CRAZY Facts About Loco-Sort YouTube
Images
Logo & Icon
Additional Links
Youtube
Martins 14 Games Youtube Channel: youtube.com/@martins14games.
Twitter/X
Martins 14 Games Twitter/X Account: twitter.com/Martins14Games1.
Instagram
Martins 14 Games Instagram Account: instagram.com/martins14games.
Facebook
Martins 14 Games Facebook Page: facebook.com/Martins-14-Games-Unipessoal-Lda-109015281450751.
LinkedIn
Martins 14 Games LinkedIn Page: linkedin.com/company/martins-14-games-unipessoal-lda.
Guide
Quick Reference Guide in PDF: cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1740130/manuals/Loco-Sort_Guide.pdf.
About Martins 14 Games
Boilerplate
Martins 14 Games is a small indie video game company with a mission to develop games that are fun to play, and have unusual or innovative mechanics. It is also an one-person operation, but "we" intend to grow with your help!
More information
More information on Martins 14 Games, our logo & relevant media are available here.
Loco-Sort Credits
martins14games
Founder
presskit() by Rami Ismail (Vlambeer) - also thanks to these fine folks