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In "Leisure Suit Larry 6: Shape Up or Slip Out!", Larry finds himself on a game show and wins a weekend at a Stanford resort. His mission is to win over the ladies at the spa. However, appearances can be deceiving, and Larry must navigate the complexities of attraction and relationships in this humorous and risqué adventure. Previous events are ignored, making this a fresh start for Larry's romantic endeavors.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

humor18 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The humor is spot on and consistently hilarious, making it a fun experience for fans of the genre.
The game features impressive graphics for its time, with a good balance between pixelation and clarity, along with a variety of unique animations.
Gameplay is intuitive and engaging, with logical puzzles that encourage exploration and observation, making it accessible even for those unfamiliar with the series.

The remake is misleading, as it retains outdated graphics and suffers from technical issues on modern platforms, making it less enjoyable.
The story is weak and lacks continuity with previous entries in the series, which may disappoint long-time fans.
Some puzzles can be obtuse or rely on 'moon logic', requiring players to use guides to progress, which can detract from the overall experience.

humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing and comedic timing, often featuring sexual innuendos, toilet humor, and puns that resonate with fans of the genre. Players appreciate the nostalgic, silly, and sometimes risqué jokes, which remain entertaining even decades later. Overall, the humor is a defining aspect that enhances the gameplay experience, making it a must-play for fans of Al Lowe's style.
- “The humor in this game is actually spot on, especially given how primitive the graphics are.”
- “This, combined with the overall triviality and silliness of the gameplay and some really clever writing, makes for a game that is surprisingly funny, thoughtful, and enjoyable to thoroughly explore.”
- “It's full of awesome stupid humor; it sure made me laugh many, many times.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
The graphics of the game are a mixed bag, with some players appreciating their nostalgic charm and cute, groovy aesthetic, while others criticize them as dated and reminiscent of early 90s titles. Despite being remade for modern systems, many feel the visuals have not improved significantly, retaining a grainy quality that may not appeal to all. Overall, the graphics are seen as a defining feature that can either enhance the experience for fans of the original or detract from it for new players.
- “This game's graphics sit in that sweet spot where they're not too pixelated but not too clearly hand drawn.”
- “Graphics are really cute and groovy looking.”
- “I remember just loving that game back in the day and when I saw it on Steam with the ribbon 'remake' I thought: 'great, the same game I was playing in my teenage years was remade with better graphics.'”
- “The graphics are very dated and look like you'd expect an early 90s game to look like.”
- “Yes, the game was indeed remade for working under later Windows versions, but the graphics are the same old grainy graphics that were considered 'high quality' in 1995.”
- “On my part, even though I'm a big fan of Al Lowe, I just can't stand those graphics anymore.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The story in Leisure Suit Larry 6 is generally considered weak and clichéd, often feeling like an afterthought compared to the engaging gameplay. While it lacks continuity for series veterans, the writing is praised for its humor and cleverness, making the basic plot enjoyable within the context of the game. Overall, the narrative serves more as a backdrop for the fun and comedic elements that define the series.
- “The story is weak, contrived, and cliché, but it works for the world of Leisure Suit Larry, and the writing itself is good.”
- “While other kids grew up on a King's Quest or a Space Quest, I was beating feet to the mean streets and looking for love in all the wrong places with 'Leisure Suit Larry'!”
- “As with other Leisure Suit Larry games, the story is somewhat of an afterthought, but the gameplay is so much fun it doesn't matter.”
- “Leisure Suit Larry 6 is a fun Larry adventure that really returns to more of a Leisure Suit Larry 1 feel, but does so at the cost of the overall story continuity.”
- “The story is weak, contrived, and cliché, but it works for the world of Leisure Suit Larry and the writing itself is good.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and integration, with good voice acting complementing it. However, issues arise in the remake version on Steam Deck, where music is missing, and voice lines experience interruptions and glitches. Additionally, players noted that the music volume resets to maximum each time the game is launched, which can be disruptive.
- “This one gets a strong recommendation because the graphics, music, voice work, and gameplay are all top notch.”
- “Good voice acting and really good music.”
- “Otherwise, song note drop-out isn't bad or very obvious (does not detract from the game).”
- “It is a very nice game but the remake is unplayable on Steam Deck; you get constant speed ups and slow downs, music is missing, and voice lines stop at random with random cracks in the voice lines, so you have to stick to the original.”
- “The music volume will also reset to max every time the client is run.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is impacted by the interface, as players find it challenging to interact with objects due to the large icons and alignment issues, particularly in the VGA version. This difficulty can detract from the immersive experience and emotional engagement with the game.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that the game runs smoothly without any significant issues, indicating a high level of stability.
- “Runs great!”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance without any crashes.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is, even during intense moments.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The gameplay retains the same humor and mechanics as previous installments, though the plot is considered only average.
- “The gameplay is engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
- “I love how the mechanics are intuitive yet offer depth for advanced players.”
- “The combination of humor and gameplay creates a unique and enjoyable experience.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks innovation.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
- “The pacing is off, leading to long stretches of boredom between action.”