Strategy puzzler putting us in charge of a busy railway network. (Is that wise?)
December 6, 2005
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Author: Lighthouse
Label: Lighthouse Interactive
Publisher urlwww.lighthouse-interactive.com
Game urlwww.loco-mania.com
Developer: 7FX
Genre: Logical / strategy
Release: 24.2.06
PEGI: 3+
SRP: £12.99
Platform: PC
Find out more here: www.loco-mania.com
About the game..
Loco Mania is a unique, quick thinking logical/strategy game that puts you in charge of managing an entire railway network. Players have to control switches, semaphores and train directions to get the trains through the system as quickly and efficiently as possible. Each level will put players through a multitude of tasks from getting trains to their destination on time to guiding trains with hazard laden cargo safely home. Successfully clearing the trains through the railway system improves the players score and unlocks maps to take the game through progressively challenging levels. Loco Mania will feature 12 maps each inspired by various European landscapes designed to provide a unique gameplay experience. Four gameplay modes include Time Attack, Check Point and Free Run. The faster you complete the challenges the higher you score. So stay on Track! Loco Mania is scheduled for a release in February 2006.
Features:
Multiple game modes each with their own unique challenges.
All train models are based on real trains with 26 locos (steam-powered, electric and diesel) and 36 carriages.
Loco Mania contains over 12 different maps inspired by different European
landscapes each with an increasing degree of difficulty.
Gameplay allows you to control switches, semaphores and directions of all trains.
A unique Inspection mode allows you to survey your tracks and the various landscapes from a 3D view point on top of your train.
Beautifully detailed 3D environments with effects such as; steam, chimney smoke, rotating wheels, real time lighting and shadows.
Simulation of weather effects and daylight, faint rain, snowing, streetlights, low-altitude clouds hovering above the landscape.
Realistic sounds for all ingame objects and addictive background music for each map.
Includes a beginner friendly tutorial to teach you the elementary controls and strategy of Loco Mania.
Minimum System Requirements For Loco Mania
Windows 98/Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
1.0 Ghz Intel Pentium III or AMD AthlonTM processor
256 MB RAM (512MB for XP)
4x CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive
Approx. 500 MB free hard disk space
32 MB 3D accelerated video card with support for Vertex and Pixel shader 1.1 (nVidia GeForce4+ or ATI).
Recommended System Requirements For Loco-Mania
Windows 98/Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
1.5 Ghz Intel Pentium III or AMD AthlonTM processor
512 MB RAM
4x CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive
Approx. 500 MB free hard disk space
64 MB 3D accelerated video card with support for Vertex and Pixel shader 1.1 (nVidia GeForce4+ or ATI).
Discuss Loco Mania with other fans, find out about the latest gossip, features and developer updates in our dedicated Loco Mania forum
About Lighthouse Interactive
Lighthouse Interactive is a newly formed publisher of interactive entertainment with offices in Amsterdam, Holland and Montreal, Canada. The company has prepared a strong portfolio of releases and is looking forward to bringing its first product to market this fall. Staffed with industry veterans and with offices in key locations around the world, the company is poised to be a strong alternative for developers looking to bring their products to market. Find our more about Lighthouse Interactive at the website.
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