Leisure Suit Larry 2 - Looking For Love (In Several Wrong Places)

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Leisure Suit Larry 2 - Looking For Love (In Several Wrong Places) is a single player action game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Assemble Entertainment and was released on December 18, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "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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humor36 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Leisure Suit Larry 2 features a charming blend of absurd humor and quirky scenarios, making it an entertaining experience for fans of retro adventure games.
The game showcases improved graphics and a wider variety of locations compared to its predecessor, enhancing the overall visual appeal and exploration.
Despite its punishing design, the game offers a nostalgic journey filled with clever writing and memorable moments, appealing to those who appreciate classic adventure games.

The game suffers from frustrating design choices, including obtuse puzzles and unwinnable scenarios due to missed items, which can lead to excessive trial and error.
The text parser interface can be cumbersome and unresponsive, making interactions with the game world tedious and often requiring players to consult guides.
Many players find the humor hit-or-miss, with some jokes feeling outdated or lazy, and the overall gameplay experience can be marred by long cutscenes and unskippable sequences.

humor
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Leisure Suit Larry 2" is characterized by its blend of bawdy, irreverent jokes and self-aware commentary on the protagonist's misadventures, often resulting in a mix of laugh-out-loud moments and some less successful gags. While the game retains the cheeky and crass humor of its predecessor, it also introduces a more polished and expansive experience, appealing to fans of retro adventure games who appreciate absurd situations and clever wordplay. Overall, the humor is a defining aspect of the game, though it may not resonate with everyone due to its juvenile nature and occasional lazy writing.
- “The humor still toes the line between cheeky and crass, but it feels more self-aware than the first entry, often lampooning Larry’s own haplessness.”
- “When it comes to point-and-click adventures that stand the test of time, Leisure Suit Larry 2 – Looking for Love (in Several Wrong Places) is a quintessential '80s experience: packed with absurd humor, ridiculous situations, and a healthy dose of frustration guaranteed to challenge even the most patient player.”
- “We laughed out loud on a few occasions, so the humor is definitely on point even all of these years later.”
story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Leisure Suit Larry 2" continues directly from the first game, following Larry on a humorous and absurd quest for love while navigating various comedic obstacles, including KGB agents and bizarre situations. While some players found the plot more coherent and enjoyable than its predecessor, others criticized it for being linear and lacking depth, with many plot points left unresolved. Overall, the game is noted for its blend of humor and romance, making it a light-hearted adventure despite its flaws in storytelling and gameplay mechanics.
- “The game started off well, and I actually liked the story and dialogue more than the first one.”
- “There is some interesting variation in the plot with Larry now being pursued by KGB agents, which implies great danger.”
- “However, it has a top-notch story that's actually very sweet and romantic.”
- “Toxic by design, weak story, horrible LSL title.”
- “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.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
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The graphics of the game represent a notable evolution from its predecessor, showcasing more detailed environments and character sprites while retaining the nostalgic pixelated charm of late-80s PC gaming. Although the visuals were impressive for their time, they are now considered outdated, and players who do not appreciate the retro aesthetic may find them off-putting. Overall, the game successfully captures the vintage flavor, but modern audiences may struggle with its archaic graphics and engine limitations.
- “Graphically, the game is an evolution from the first title, with slightly more detailed environments and character sprites, though it still carries the pixelated charm of late-80s PC gaming.”
- “The environments are well-drawn for their time, offering a clear improvement over the original game’s graphics.”
- “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.”
- “Blurry, outdated graphics and no way to fix it.”
- “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.”
- “As for technical stuff, the graphics are way outdated.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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64%
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Gameplay in *Leisure Suit Larry 2* is characterized by classic Sierra elements, including exploration, dialogue puzzles, and item-based problem solving, though it suffers from dated mechanics and punishing design choices. The shift to an icon-based interface marks a significant evolution from its predecessor, introducing more traditional adventure sequences and mini-games, but many players find the gameplay frustrating due to obtuse puzzles and unwinnable scenarios. Despite its nostalgic charm, the gameplay has not aged well, leading to mixed reviews regarding its overall enjoyment.
- “Gameplay remains classic Sierra fare: exploration, dialogue puzzles, and item-based problem solving dominate.”
- “Leisure Suit Larry 2 ditches the text-parser gameplay of the first game in favor of Sierra’s icon-based interface, marking a shift that would become the standard for future titles.”
- “The gameplay also features more traditional adventure sequences, like inventory-based puzzles and exploration, alongside timed sequences and mini-games.”
- “I will start by saying that this game is from 1988, so the gameplay mechanics are not what you get in newer games.”
- “It has very old-fashioned adventure gameplay mechanics that haven't aged well, such as dead ends that make the game unwinnable based on pretty ludicrous things you may have missed... even the official hint guide taunts you with these.”
- “Any humor this might have is buried under decades-old gameplay.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some appreciate the simple yet effective jaunty tunes that complement the comedic and adventurous tone, others criticize the rarity of music and lack of sound effects, leading to a less immersive experience. Overall, the improvements in music and sound design compared to the first game are noted, but the execution remains inconsistent.
- “The music is simple but effective, with jaunty tunes that fit the game’s comedic and adventurous tone.”
- “The improvements it makes over the first game include a larger playable world, more art design, better art design, more music and sound effects, and more liveliness in the game, such as NPCs passing by in the background; it feels more 'brought to life' than the first one.”
- “Music is rare and sound effects are nonexistent.”
- “Old-school pixel art and minimal 8-bit music that plays only occasionally.”
- “[*] music makes my ears bleed.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The atmosphere is characterized by a minimal yet effective sound design that enhances the quirky and often absurd elements of the game.
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its unique world with every detail.”
- “The combination of visuals and sound creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after you stop playing.”
- “The sound design is minimal but functional, reinforcing the quirky, often absurd atmosphere.”
- “The game lacks a cohesive atmosphere, making it feel disjointed and uninspired.”
- “The environments feel empty and lifeless, failing to immerse players in the intended atmosphere.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's replayability is hindered by its lack of enhancements for modern hardware, resulting in a straightforward port that offers little incentive for players to revisit it.
- “This is a straight port with almost no effort put into making it more playable on modern hardware.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and branching paths makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users emphasize that stability is crucial for a hassle-free gaming experience on current systems, highlighting the importance of reliable performance without the need for troubleshooting.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- “There are too many bugs that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game benefits from running on the ScummVM software, which remasters the original engine and enhances performance and presentation through various tweaks. Overall, this optimization leads to a smoother and more visually appealing experience.
- “The game runs on the ScummVM software, which provides a remaster of the original game engine, allowing for some tweaking and enhancing of the overall performance and presentation.”

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Leisure Suit Larry 2 - Looking For Love (In Several Wrong Places) is a action game with comedy theme.

Leisure Suit Larry 2 - Looking For Love (In Several Wrong Places) is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows, Linux and others.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing Leisure Suit Larry 2 - Looking For Love (In Several Wrong Places).

Leisure Suit Larry 2 - Looking For Love (In Several Wrong Places) was released on December 18, 2017.

Leisure Suit Larry 2 - Looking For Love (In Several Wrong Places) was developed by Assemble Entertainment.

Leisure Suit Larry 2 - Looking For Love (In Several Wrong Places) has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its graphics.

Leisure Suit Larry 2 - Looking For Love (In Several Wrong Places) is a single player game.

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