Summary
- Release Year: 1989
- Genres: Adventure, Point-and-click, Quiz/Trivia
- Platforms: Amiga, Atari ST/STE, DOS, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Sierra On-Line
- Publishers: Sierra On-Line
Leisure Suit Larry III: Passionate Patti in Pursuit of the Pulsating Pectoral is the third game in Al Lowe’s Leisure Suit Larry series. It was released in 1989 for MS-DOS and Commodore 64. The game follows the adventures of Larry Laffer, a middle-aged man in a leisure suit, as he tries to find love on a tropical island.
Gameplay
Leisure Suit Larry III is a point-and-click adventure game. The player controls Larry as he explores the island, talks to other characters, and solves puzzles. The game features a variety of puzzles, from simple inventory puzzles to more complex logic puzzles.
Plot
The game begins with Larry living on a tropical island with his wife, Passionate Patti. However, Patti soon grows tired of Larry’s laziness and throws him out of the house. Larry is then fired from his job by his boss, who happens to be his (now ex-) father-in-law.
With nowhere else to go, Larry sets out to find a new woman. He travels to different parts of the island, meeting a variety of characters along the way. He also gets involved in a number of misadventures, including being arrested for indecent exposure and being chased by a giant octopus.
Eventually, Larry finds his way to the Pulsating Pectoral, a nightclub owned by a beautiful woman named Velvet. Larry falls in love with Velvet, and the two of them begin a relationship. However, Velvet is not all that she seems, and Larry soon finds himself in over his head.
Characters
- Larry Laffer: The protagonist of the game. Larry is a middle-aged man in a leisure suit who is looking for love. He is a bit of a loser, but he is also kind-hearted and well-meaning.
- Passionate Patti: Larry’s wife. Patti is a beautiful woman who is tired of Larry’s laziness. She throws him out of the house at the beginning of the game.
- Velvet: The owner of the Pulsating Pectoral nightclub. Velvet is a beautiful woman who seems to be interested in Larry. However, she is not all that she seems.
- Pepé: A bartender at the Pulsating Pectoral. Pepé is a kind-hearted man who helps Larry out on several occasions.
- Dr. Nonsequitur: A doctor who works at the Pulsating Pectoral. Dr. Nonsequitur is a bit of a quack, but he is also a good friend to Larry.
Reception
Leisure Suit Larry III was a commercial success, selling over 500,000 copies worldwide. The game was praised for its humor, puzzles, and characters. However, it was also criticized for its sexism and misogyny.
Legacy
Leisure Suit Larry III is considered to be one of the classic adventure games of the 1980s. The game has been ported to a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, and Linux. It has also been released on several compilation albums.
The Leisure Suit Larry series is still going strong today, with the latest game, Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Don’t Dry, being released in 2018. The series has been praised for its humor and its willingness to tackle controversial topics. However, it has also been criticized for its sexism and misogyny.
Analysis
Leisure Suit Larry III is a product of its time. It is a game that is full of sexism and misogyny. However, it is also a game that is funny, clever, and well-made.
The game’s humor is often crude and offensive. However, it is also very clever and well-written. The game’s puzzles are also very well-designed. They are challenging but fair, and they never feel frustrating.
The game’s characters are also very well-developed. Larry is a bit of a loser, but he is also kind-hearted and well-meaning. The other characters in the game are also well-developed, and they all have their own unique personalities.
Overall, Leisure Suit Larry III is a well-made game that is still fun to play today. However, it is important to be aware of the game’s sexism and misogyny before playing it.
Recommendation
I recommend Leisure Suit Larry III to fans of adventure games and classic gaming. However, I caution players that the game is full of sexism and misogyny. If you are offended by such content, then you should avoid playing this game.
Review Score
8/10
Art
Cover Art
Screenshots
