Summary
- Release Year: 1996
- Genres: Adventure, Point-and-click
- Platforms: DOS, Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Sierra On-Line
- Publishers: Codemasters, Sierra On-Line
Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail! was released in 1996 and is the seventh installment in the Leisure Suit Larry series of adventure games. The game was developed and published by Sierra On-Line and is the first Larry game since the third to pick up immediately where its predecessor left off.
Story
The game begins with Larry Laffer being dumped by Shamara, the woman who represented the ultimate goal of Larry 6. Heartbroken, Larry decides to take a cruise to forget his troubles. However, his vacation plans are quickly sidetracked when he meets a beautiful woman named Patti. Patti is traveling with her father, a wealthy businessman, and she is immediately smitten with Larry.
Larry quickly learns that Patti is not the only woman on the cruise who is interested in him. In fact, the entire ship is filled with beautiful women, including parodies of famous celebrities such as Drew Barrymore, Demi Moore, Victoria Principal, and Jamie Lee Curtis.
Larry soon finds himself caught in a web of intrigue and romance. He must use all of his wits and charm to win the hearts of the women on the ship, while also avoiding the advances of the ship’s security guard, who is determined to keep Larry away from Patti.
Gameplay
Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail! is a point-and-click adventure game. The player controls Larry as he explores the cruise ship and interacts with the other characters. The game features a variety of puzzles that must be solved in order to progress.
The game’s puzzles are generally not too difficult, but they can be frustrating at times. For example, one puzzle requires Larry to find a way to get past a security guard. The solution to the puzzle is to find a way to distract the guard, but it is not immediately obvious how to do this.
Graphics and Sound
The graphics in Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail! are colorful and cartoony. The characters are well-animated and the backgrounds are detailed. The game’s sound effects are also well-done, and the music is catchy and upbeat.
Reception
Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail! was a commercial success, selling over 500,000 copies worldwide. The game was also well-received by critics, who praised its humor, puzzles, and graphics.
Legacy
Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail! is considered to be one of the best games in the Leisure Suit Larry series. The game’s humor, puzzles, and graphics have stood the test of time, and it remains a popular choice for adventure game fans.
Parodies of famous people
One of the things that makes Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail! so unique is its parodies of famous people. The game features a number of characters who are thinly-veiled parodies of real celebrities, such as:
- Drew Baringmore (Drew Barrymore)
- Dewmi Moore (Demi Moore)
- Victorian Principles (Victoria Principal)
- Jamie Lee Coitus (Jamie Lee Curtis)
- Nailmi and Wydoncha Jugg (Naomi and Wynonna Judd)
- Annette Boning (Annette Bening)
These parodies are often very funny, and they add a lot of humor to the game.
Conclusion
Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail! is a classic adventure game that is still enjoyed by many people today. The game’s humor, puzzles, and graphics are all top-notch, and it is a must-play for fans of the Leisure Suit Larry series.
Review Score
8/10
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