Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail!
- December 22, 2017
- Sierra Entertainment
- 10h median play time
Get on SteamLeisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail! is an adventure game where Larry, the protagonist, finds himself on a cruise ship filled with parodies of famous people, such as Drew Baringmore, Victorian Principles, and Annette Boning. The objective is to pursue romantic encounters while navigating through various humorous and risqué situations. The game features a cast of pop-culture icons and Sierra staff members as part of its wacky and provocative storyline.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful animation combined with hilarious storytelling, providing hours of fun.
- It is considered one of the best entries in the Leisure Suit Larry series, praised for its humor and engaging gameplay.
- The nostalgic value and classic point-and-click adventure mechanics make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
- Gameplay feels dated, with some puzzles being obtuse and requiring a walkthrough to progress.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and audio problems, particularly in the Steam version.
- Controls can be cumbersome and unintuitive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- humor20 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and ability to evoke laughter, with many finding it both funny and innovative. While some elements, like repetitive scenes, can become annoying, the overall comedic tone—characterized by raunchy jokes and nostalgic references—resonates well with players, making it a standout aspect of the experience. The voiceovers, sound effects, and character interactions further enhance the humor, appealing especially to fans of classic comedy.
“Even following the walkthrough, it is very funny to play; the chat and the scenes are fantastic.”
“Larry does manage to get lucky a few times in the game, but he also has quite a few hilarious fails.”
“Absolutely hilarious & complex puzzle solutions, excellent voiceovers, fun sound effects & music, and those 90's visuals that bring back a boatload of nostalgia.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail" have received positive feedback for their improvement over previous entries, showcasing a coherent and more adult art style that enhances the game's atmosphere. Players appreciate the nostalgic 90s visuals, which hold up well for a modern point-and-click adventure, despite some minor issues with image stretching on widescreen monitors. Overall, the combination of good voice acting and hand-drawn artwork contributes to a visually appealing experience.
“Love for Sail improves on the graphics, music, and game mechanics without losing the atmosphere or humor of the original game.”
“The graphics in this game are as good as it got for Leisure Suit Larry under Sierra.”
“What started out as an odd combination of art styles in LSL5 and started evening out in LSL6 finally seems to be one coherent style in LSL7.”
“Absolutely hilarious & complex puzzle solutions, excellent voiceovers, fun sound effects & music and those 90's visuals that bring back a boatload of nostalgia.”
“What started out as an odd combination of art styles in LSL5 and started evening out in LSL6 finally seems to be one coherent style in LSL7.”
“The new art style is accompanied by a new interface, which blends point-and-click with parser commands.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered minimal and simplistic, lacking depth and complexity, which some players find disappointing. However, the combination of beautiful animation and humorous elements provides an enjoyable experience, especially for those who appreciate the game's silliness and classic charm. Overall, while the narrative may not be its strongest aspect, it still contributes to the fun and engaging atmosphere.
“The reason it does that is the beautiful animation combined with a hilarious story and hours of pure fun.”
“Old-school King's Quest and Ultima had a connection with the player that other games at the time didn't.”
“The animation is engaging and the side quests are just like the classic Leisure Suit Larry games.”
“Lsl7's story isn't its strong suit.”
“The story is minimal and simplistic.”
“The story is a bit meh.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in "Lsl7: Love for Sail" enhances the game's nostalgic atmosphere, featuring smooth jazz and lounge tracks that many players enjoy even outside of gameplay. While some users noted minor audio glitches and instances where the music overpowered other sounds, the overall reception highlights the excellent voiceovers and fun sound effects that complement the experience.
“Love for Sail improves on the graphics, music, and game mechanics without losing the atmosphere or humor of the original game.”
“Absolutely hilarious & complex puzzle solutions, excellent voiceovers, fun sound effects & music, and those 90's visuals that bring back a boatload of nostalgia.”
“We thoroughly enjoyed it, and I still play the soundtrack some days (nothing like smooth jazz/lounge to work through the day).”
“Slight audio glitches on my system when music played, but it was relatively minor given the length of the game and the game's age.”
“Most of the time the music is louder than anything else, but in your room on the cruise ship, you can't hear anything even though his mouth is moving.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is considered dated yet enjoyable, with "Love for Sail" enhancing graphics, music, and mechanics while maintaining the original's charm. It features unique mechanics that set it apart from other Sierra point-and-click games, offering around 10 hours of playtime, depending on the player's progress.
“Lsl7: Love for Sail improves on the graphics, music, and game mechanics without losing the atmosphere or humor of the original game.”
“The game's mechanics are a little different and especially differ from pretty much all of Sierra's other point-and-click interfaces.”
“About 10 hours of gameplay depending on how stuck you are.”
“The game's mechanics are a little different and especially differ from pretty much all of Sierra's other point-and-click interfaces.”
“About 10 hours of gameplay depending on how stuck you are.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with some users experiencing minor audio glitches, while others report significant bugs that hinder gameplay despite attempts to resolve issues through various troubleshooting methods. Overall, the stability appears to be a concern for a portion of players, leading to requests for refunds.
“Game is buggy.”
“I tried all the tricks that were specified in forums and the Sierra troubleshooting page, including VDM sound, but nothing works... so I'm hoping for a refund.”
“Slight audio glitches on my system when music played, but it was relatively minor given the length of the game and the game's age.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in Lsl7 is enhanced by improved graphics and music while maintaining the original game's humor and charm, creating an engaging and immersive experience for players.
“Love for Sail improves on the graphics, music, and game mechanics without losing the atmosphere or humor of the original game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide relevant information regarding the aspect of "optimization," as they focus on a performance by actress Mary Kay Bergman rather than the game's technical performance or optimization.
