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LocoCycle

LocoCycle is an action-adventure beat-'em-up video game[2] developed by Twisted Pixel Games[3] and published by Microsoft Studios.[4] Originally announced as an Xbox Live Arcade title at E3 2012, LocoCycle was released in November 2013 for Xbox One in its digital storefronts as a launch title that coincided with the release of the 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]

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)Action, Adventure[2]vehicular combat
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gameplay

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LocoCycle is an action-adventure beat-'em-up game where players control the main character, a sentient combat motorcycle named I.R.I.S, to fight against a military weapons company seeking to destroy her. I.R.I.S can attack enemies while driving, use her artillery for long-range damage, and can even fight against airborne enemies. In the driving portions, I.R.I.S can use a turbo boost for greater speed. I.R.I.S has a health bar that will diminish through damage from enemies and hitting obstacles. The player fails the current mission if I.R.I.S' health is fully depleted.

During and at the end of each level, the player is awarded with a letter rank for their combos, long-range attack accuracy, and passing each level with little damage. These will be traded into credits that can be used to purchase upgrades for I.R.I.S, such as increasing her attack power, amplifying the power of her combos, increasing her boost capacity, and other various effects.

In some mid-level moments, the player will have to complete special missions. Also, I.R.I.S will occasionally break down, and the player will have to perform a series of quick time events as Pablo in order to repair her. Additionally, the player will also perform other QTEs to avoid or dodge hazards.

Plot

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At an unveiling event in the jungles of Nicaragua, the executive director of military arms company Big Arms introduces to an audience of military leaders their most revolutionary inventions: I.R.I.S and S.P.I.K.E, two artificially intelligent combat motorcycles with a limitless amount of modifications. As the party goes on, two guards move the bikes to the venue to be sold, but as one of them leaves for a phone call, I.R.I.S is struck by lightning, causing the bike to gain sentience, but scrambling her circuitry in the process.

In a garage, mechanic Pablo is ordered to give I.R.I.S a maintenance check to be in top shape for the showroom. As he gets to work, the newly self-aware I.R.I.S discovers via a commercial the annual Freedom Rally in Scottsburg, Indiana. At the same time, Pablo's pant leg gets stuck in I.R.I.S' chassis, literally dragging him along as the bike escapes the facility. Learning of I.R.I.S' escape, Big Arms sends S.P.I.K.E to intercept her.

I.R.I.S travels through the Americas, fighting off Big Arms' numerous attempts to capture her, while the Spanish-speaking Pablo unsuccessfully attempts to negotiate with I.R.I.S to release him, due to her freak accident malfunctioning her language translator. Meanwhile, S.P.I.K.E also gains a human companion of his own to match I.R.I.S in combat by borrowing a vacationing woman named Ella Mae. The two bikes run into each other repeatedly and eventually battle in a decisive showdown, with I.R.I.S seemingly destroying S.P.I.K.E.

Arriving at the Freedom Rally, an overjoyed I.R.I.S discovers a sinister plot by Holt Ryebach, one of the guests at the unveiling party, who plans to use mass-produced I.R.I.S and S.P.I.K.E models, as well as a legion of missiles, to attack a biker club in Janesville, Wisconsin with a bomb strike, as revenge for refusing to join them. His army of bikers also takes the attending model, Miss Scottsburg, hostage when she protests against this. I.R.I.S intercepts the missiles and shoots them down, with help from S.P.I.K.E, who had survived his defeat to I.R.I.S, and they defeat Holt, while Pablo hurriedly disarms the last missile, saving Janesville.

While the local Janesville bike club hails her and Pablo heroes, I.R.I.S finally gets him unstuck from her. They later part ways at a gas station as Pablo shares a heartfelt goodbye with the motorcycle. S.P.I.K.E also returns Ella Mae to her motor home, where she is greeted by her grandchildren, and decides to travel the country for sightseeing.

Reception

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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.[22][23][24] 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".[13]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ @twisted_pixel (30 January 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. ^ Goldfarb, Andrew (June 4, 2012). "E3 2012: Twisted Pixel's LocoCycle Announced". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  4. ^ Mann, Matt (June 4, 2012). "E3: Microsoft Announces Ascend: New Gods, LocoCycle, and Matter". WhatCulture.com. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
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  7. ^ Edge staff (November 18, 2013). "Lococycle review (Xbox One)". Edge. Future plc. Archived from the original on November 21, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Donlan, Christian (November 18, 2013). "LocoCycle review (Xbox One)". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  10. ^ Cork, Jeff (November 18, 2013). "LocoCycle (Xbox One): Monotonous Combat Drags Down A Hilarious Adventure". Game Informer. GameStop. Archived from the original on November 20, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  11. ^ VanOrd, Kevin (November 18, 2013). "LocoCycle Review (XONE)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  12. ^ Nguyen, Chris (November 18, 2013). "LocoCycle - Review (Xbox One)". GameTrailers. Viacom. Archived from the original on November 21, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ Ingenito, Vince (November 18, 2013). "LocoCycle Review (Xbox One)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  15. ^ Conditt, Jessica (November 18, 2013). "LocoCycle review: Ay, caramba [sic] (Xbox One)". Engadget (Joystiq). Oath Inc. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
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  18. ^ Riendeau, Danielle (November 20, 2013). "LocoCycle review: flat tire (Xbox One)". Polygon. Vox Media. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  19. ^ Yoon, Andrew (November 19, 2013). "LocoCycle review: crazy bad (Xbox One)". Shacknews. Gamerhub. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  20. ^ Goodman, Paul (November 18, 2013). "Lococycle Review - Silly But Not Much Else (Xbox One)". The Escapist. Enthusiast Gaming. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  21. ^ Hargreaves, Roger (November 21, 2013). "LocoCycle review - crazy like a loon (Xbox One)". Metro. DMG Media. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  22. ^ a b "LocoCycle for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  23. ^ a b "LocoCycle for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  24. ^ a b "LocoCycle for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
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