Leisure Suit Larry 2 - Looking For Love (In Several Wrong Places)
- December 18, 2017
- Sierra Entertainment
Get on SteamIn "Leisure Suit Larry 2 - Looking For Love ," Larry Laffer is mercilessly thrown out by his true love and left penniless in Los Angeles. As KGB agents pursue him and an evil doctor plots schemes on a tropical island, Larry must navigate the city and try to win over women once again, with improved graphics and mouse control in this second game of the series.
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Reviews
- The game features a hilarious and absurd story that keeps players entertained with its unexpected twists and clever humor.
- It offers a nostalgic experience for fans of classic adventure games, with a variety of locations and a sense of adventure that feels expansive.
- The humor and writing are well-crafted, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate the crude and adult-themed comedy of the Leisure Suit Larry series.
- The game suffers from punishing design, with many difficult puzzles that can lead to frustrating soft locks and numerous ways to die, requiring frequent saving.
- The text parser interface is cumbersome and often leads to confusion, as players must phrase commands in very specific ways for the game to understand.
- There are significant issues with game design, including unskippable cutscenes, slow pacing, and the potential to miss critical items that can render the game unwinnable.
- story34 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story of the game is a mix of absurdity and humor, featuring a bizarre plot with elements like KGB agents and a crazy mother, which some players found surprisingly enjoyable despite initial skepticism. While it picks up directly after the first game, the narrative is described as more linear and less comedic, with unresolved plot points and a serious tone that may not resonate with all players. Overall, the writing and humor are highlights, but the story's coherence and gameplay mechanics have drawn criticism.
“Of course, the reason to play any Leisure Suit Larry game is more for the story, writing, and humor.”
“Leisure Suit Larry 2 definitely has much less sexual content than the first game, instead focusing much of the story and jokes on a truly absurd and unlikely series of events that Larry finds himself in.”
“The game sports a bizarre plot with an even more bizarre protagonist, pitted against zany witch-doctors hiding on tropical islands, colorful (and continuous) assassination attempts from undercover KGB agents, and loads of genuinely funny sitcom moments of confusion over who this leisure-suit-clad hero traveling the world really is.”
“The story, while not the best or more well thought out, is certainly more exciting than the first, but also makes so much less sense and barely resolves plot points that seem to be huge.”
“The story is very linear and not as comedic, and the puzzles are more irritating than clever.”
“It's completely playable, but don't expect it to be as funny or memorable as the first because it has a more serious tone and a more focused story with very little branching paths.”
- humor30 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its crude and bawdy style, reminiscent of the original Leisure Suit Larry, with a mix of meta jokes and clever writing that elicits genuine laughter. While some players found the story initially silly, it evolves into a hilarious adventure filled with zany characters and absurd situations, though it may not reach the comedic heights of its predecessor due to a more serious tone. Overall, fans of adult humor and classic adventure games will likely appreciate the game's comedic elements.
“The story and humor are actually quite enjoyable because these various events gave the writers many opportunities to cram in all sorts of jokes.”
“We laughed out loud on a few occasions, so the humor is definitely on point even all of these years later.”
“The game sports a bizarre plot with an even more bizarre protagonist, pitted against zany witch-doctors hiding on tropical islands, colorful (and continuous) assassination attempts from undercover KGB agents, and loads of genuinely funny sitcom moments of confusion over who this leisure-suit-clad hero traveling the world really is.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are considered outdated, reflecting the pixel art style of the late 80s, which may not appeal to all players. While they were impressive for their time and show some improvement over the original game, many reviewers express a desire for a modern remake with updated visuals. Overall, the graphics are seen as a nostalgic throwback, but they lack the polish expected by contemporary standards.
“The graphics are definitely a step-up from the original game and make good use of the advancements available during its development to create more environments and more detailed characters.”
“If you don't appreciate the older pixel art style of the late 80's, you won't like this game.”
“I just wish that someone remade this and LSL3 with VGA graphics like how someone remade Space Quest 2, but that hasn't happened yet to my knowledge.”
“I'm sure that it looked good for its time considering that the first game had Atari-level graphics that left a lot up to imagination, but now it just looks off-putting.”
“Anyway, yes the graphics are outdated, but they are exactly the same as they were when I played in the mid 90s.”
“As for technical stuff, the graphics are way outdated.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is hindered by its status as a straight port, with minimal effort to enhance playability on modern hardware, leading to a lack of incentive for players to revisit it.
“This is a straight port with almost no effort put into making it more playable on modern hardware.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as inconsistent, featuring some challenging and unclear puzzles, but the engaging writing enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable despite its flaws.
“Overall, even though I felt the gameplay was rather hit-and-miss with some obtuse puzzles, the writing made this game an enjoyable experience.”
“Overall, I felt the gameplay was rather hit-and-miss with some obtuse puzzles.”
