Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail!

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Leisure 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.

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Play Modes

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

Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail! screenshot

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 164 reviews

humor40 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game features beautiful animation and a hilarious story, providing hours of pure fun and nostalgia.
It is considered one of the best point-and-click adventure games, with clever humor and engaging gameplay.
The blend of classic point-and-click mechanics with a unique parser interface adds an innovative twist to the gameplay.

The gameplay feels dated, with some puzzles being obtuse and requiring a walkthrough to progress.
Technical issues such as crashes and audio problems detract from the overall experience, especially on modern platforms.
The controls can be cumbersome and unintuitive, making it frustrating for new players to navigate.

humor
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for being funny, innovative, and reminiscent of classic titles, with many players finding it hilarious and entertaining. While some aspects, like the narrator and repetitive scenes, can be grating, the overall comedic elements, including raunchy jokes and clever character interactions, resonate well with fans of the genre. The game successfully combines nostalgia with humor, making it a memorable experience for players.
- “Even following the walkthrough, it is very funny to play; the chat and the scenes are fantastic.”
- “Absolutely hilarious & complex puzzle solutions, excellent voiceovers, fun sound effects & music, and those 90's visuals that bring back a boatload of nostalgia.”
- “It retains the cast from LSL6 and hones 15 years of Al Lowe's humor and game design to tell the ultimate tale of the world's most lovable loser.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 and humor. Players appreciate the nostalgic 90's visuals and the hand-drawn artwork, although some note that image stretching on widescreen monitors detracts from the overall presentation. The combination of good voice acting and a new interface further complements the visual experience, making it a solid point-and-click adventure.
- “The graphics in this game are as good as it got for Leisure Suit Larry under Sierra.”
- “The graphics are good enough that I feel they hold up pretty well for a point & click today.”
- “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.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in Leisure Suit Larry 7 is generally considered minimal and simplistic, lacking depth compared to classic titles like King's Quest and Ultima. While some players appreciate the humor and silliness, many feel the narrative is dated and not a strong point of the game. Overall, the engaging animation and fun side quests somewhat compensate for the lackluster plot.
- “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.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Lsl7: Love for Sail" is praised for enhancing the game's atmosphere, featuring smooth jazz and lounge tracks that evoke nostalgia. While some users noted minor audio glitches and instances where the music overpowered other sounds, the overall reception is positive, with many enjoying the soundtrack enough to listen to it outside of the game. The combination of fun sound effects and excellent voiceovers further enriches 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).”
- “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.”
- “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.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as dated yet enjoyable, with "Leisure Suit Larry 7: Love for Sail" enhancing graphics, music, and mechanics while maintaining the original's charm and humor. Its mechanics stand out from typical 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.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been criticized for experiencing minor audio glitches, which some players found manageable given its age. However, others reported significant bugs and difficulties in resolving issues despite following troubleshooting advice, 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.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in "Lsl7: Love for Sail" is praised for maintaining the charm and humor of the original game while enhancing graphics, music, and game mechanics. Players appreciate how these improvements enrich the overall experience without compromising the game's unique vibe.
- “Love for Sail improves on the graphics, music, and game mechanics without losing the atmosphere or humor of the original game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews do not provide relevant information regarding the game's optimization, as they focus on the performance of actress Mary Kay Bergman rather than any technical aspects of the game.