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{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|June 4, 1987}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|June 4, 1987}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 17, 2013|wrapper=ScummVM}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 17, 2013|wrapper=ScummVM}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 17, 2013|wrapper=ScummVM|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 17, 2013|wrapper=ScummVM|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general_archive/release_leisure_suit_larrys_greatest_hits_and_misses Release: Leisure Suit Larry's Greatest Hits and Misses! - GOG.com]</ref>}} |
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 17, 2015|wrapper=ScummVM}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 17, 2015|wrapper=ScummVM}} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://leisuresuitlarry.wikia.com/wiki/Leisure_Suit_Larry_Omnipedia Leisure Suit Larry Omnipedia] - Leisure Suit Larry Wiki | {{mm}} [http://leisuresuitlarry.wikia.com/wiki/Leisure_Suit_Larry_Omnipedia Leisure Suit Larry Omnipedia] - Leisure Suit Larry Wiki | ||
− | {{mm}} [http://allowe.com/games/larry.html Al Lowe's Humor Site] - The series on Al Lowe's | + | {{mm}} [http://allowe.com/games/larry.html Al Lowe's Humor Site] - The series on Al Lowe's personal website |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.sierragamers.com/leisure-suit-larry-1/ Sierra Gamers] - Game page on Ken Williams' personal website |
{{mm}} [http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/series/leisuire-suit-larry/ Hardcore Gaming 101] - Comprehensive feature on the series | {{mm}} [http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/series/leisuire-suit-larry/ Hardcore Gaming 101] - Comprehensive feature on the series | ||
{{mm}} [http://larrylaffer.net/ Larry Laffer Dot Net] - Active fan site featuring music from Larry games | {{mm}} [http://larrylaffer.net/ Larry Laffer Dot Net] - Active fan site featuring music from Larry games | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The original 1987 | + | {{ii}} The original 1987 EGA release employs [[Engine:AGI|AGI]] engine and text parser interface. The game runs in 16 colors with PC speaker or Tandy sound. |
− | {{ii}} The 1991 | + | {{ii}} The 1991 VGA remake employs [[Engine:SCI|SCI]] engine and icon-based point-and-click interface. The game has updated graphics and new soundtrack. It runs in 256 colors and supports multiple soundcards. |
− | {{ii}} For the 2013 | + | {{ii}} For the 2013 HD remake, see: [[Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards: Reloaded]]. |
− | {{ii}} The GOG.com and ZOOM Platform re-releases are a bundle based on the 1997 ''Leisure Suit Larry: Collection Series''. | + | {{ii}} The GOG.com and ZOOM Platform re-releases are a bundle based on the 1997 ''Leisure Suit Larry: Collection Series''. They include: |
* Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards (EGA & VGA version) | * Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards (EGA & VGA version) | ||
* [[Leisure Suit Larry Goes Looking for Love (in Several Wrong Places)]] | * [[Leisure Suit Larry Goes Looking for Love (in Several Wrong Places)]] | ||
* [[Leisure Suit Larry III: Passionate Patti in Pursuit of the Pulsating Pectorals]] | * [[Leisure Suit Larry III: Passionate Patti in Pursuit of the Pulsating Pectorals]] | ||
* [[Leisure Suit Larry 5: Passionate Patti Does a Little Undercover Work]] (VGA version only) | * [[Leisure Suit Larry 5: Passionate Patti Does a Little Undercover Work]] (VGA version only) | ||
− | * [[Leisure Suit Larry 6: Shape Up or Slip Out!]] (VGA & SVGA CD-ROM "talkie" | + | * [[Leisure Suit Larry 6: Shape Up or Slip Out!]] (VGA & SVGA CD-ROM "talkie" version) |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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{{ii}} This fix is for the ScummVM re-release of the EGA version. It will enable MIDI music in place of the default 3-voice Tandy sound. | {{ii}} This fix is for the ScummVM re-release of the EGA version. It will enable MIDI music in place of the default 3-voice Tandy sound. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Change the sound device in ScummVM configuration file|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change the sound device in ScummVM configuration file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Quiet Bob|date=2022-01-27|}}</ref>|fix= |
# Edit the file <code>{{p|game}}\lsl1.ini</code>. | # Edit the file <code>{{p|game}}\lsl1.ini</code>. | ||
# In the '''[scummvm]''' section look for the following line and change it accordingly: | # In the '''[scummvm]''' section look for the following line and change it accordingly: | ||
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</pre> | </pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} This fix is for the original DOS EGA release. It will enable MIDI music in place of the default 1-voice PC | + | {{ii}} This fix is for the original DOS EGA release. It will enable MIDI music in place of the default 1-voice PC speaker sound. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in ScummVM|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in ScummVM|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Quiet Bob|date=2022-01-27|}}</ref>|fix= |
# After adding the game to the ScummVM library, go to sound options by clicking '''Edit Game''' and then the '''Audio''' tab. | # After adding the game to the ScummVM library, go to sound options by clicking '''Edit Game''' and then the '''Audio''' tab. | ||
# Put a check on '''Override global audio settings'''. | # Put a check on '''Override global audio settings'''. | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = false | |windowed = false | ||
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|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|mouse sensitivity = false | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = limited |
|mouse menu notes = The EGA version has no native mouse support, but it can be enabled with ScummVM. The VGA remake has full mouse support. | |mouse menu notes = The EGA version has no native mouse support, but it can be enabled with ScummVM. The VGA remake has full mouse support. | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
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{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Sound can only be toggled in the original release<br/>Master volume can be adjusted in the VGA remake | + | |separate volume notes = Sound can only be toggled in the original release.<br/>Master volume can be adjusted in the VGA remake. |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Stuck at the intro / Can't start a new game or load a saved game=== | ===Stuck at the intro / Can't start a new game or load a saved game=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Due to its | + | {{ii}} Due to its adult nature, the game uses a period-correct trivia quiz to verify the user's age. These questions have to be answered every time the game is launched. |
− | |||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use a cheat code|ref= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use a cheat code|ref=<ref>[https://allowe.com/games/larry/tips-manuals/clues-cheats.html Al Lowe's Humor Site - Clues & Cheats!]</ref>|fix= |
After you input your age, on the screen with the first question, use the following key combination to skip the quiz:<br/> | After you input your age, on the screen with the first question, use the following key combination to skip the quiz:<br/> | ||
− | {{key|Alt|X}} - in the original release<br/> | + | {{key|Alt|X}} - in the original EGA release<br/> |
{{key|Alt|Ctrl|X}} - in the VGA remake | {{key|Alt|Ctrl|X}} - in the VGA remake | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 2.0 | |minOS = 2.0 | ||
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = 8088 / 8086 5 MHz |
|minRAM = 256 KB | |minRAM = 256 KB | ||
|minHD = | |minHD = | ||
|minGPU = CGA | |minGPU = CGA | ||
|minVRAM = | |minVRAM = | ||
+ | |minother = The remake requires DOS 5.0, Intel 286 CPU, 640 KB RAM and a VGA card. | ||
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Revision as of 00:28, 27 January 2022
This page is for the original game. For the 2013 HD remake, see Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards: Reloaded.
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Developers | |
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Sierra On-Line | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Sierra On-Line |
Digital | Codemasters |
Engines | |
Original release | AGI2 |
VGA remake | SCI1 |
Release dates | |
DOS | June 4, 1987 |
Mac OS (Classic) | June 4, 1987 |
Windows (ScummVM) | January 17, 2013 |
macOS (OS X) (ScummVM) | January 17, 2013[1] |
Linux (ScummVM) | December 17, 2015 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Controls | Point and select, Text input |
Genres | Adventure |
Themes | Adult, Comedy, Contemporary, North America, Romance |
Series | Leisure Suit Larry |
Key points
- Can be run under ScummVM
- Uses an anachronistic age verification quiz, which has to be solved at every launch. This feature is also present in all digital re-releases. See: Issues fixed.
General information
- Leisure Suit Larry Omnipedia - Leisure Suit Larry Wiki
- Al Lowe's Humor Site - The series on Al Lowe's personal website
- Sierra Gamers - Game page on Ken Williams' personal website
- Hardcore Gaming 101 - Comprehensive feature on the series
- Larry Laffer Dot Net - Active fan site featuring music from Larry games
- The Sierra Help Pages - Extensive troubleshooting guide
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | The game had two different releases: EGA (original) and VGA (remake). See: Version differences. The EGA version uses disk-check ("key disk"), while the VGA version uses game brochures ("feelies") for copy protection. |
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GamersGate | Both EGA and VGA release are included. | |||
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Both EGA and VGA release are included. | |||
GOG.com | Available in the Leisure Suit Larry bundle, comprising Leisure Suit Larry 1 - 6. Both the EGA and VGA versions are included. Pre-packaged with ScummVM 1.8.0. |
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Green Man Gaming | Both EGA and VGA release are included. | |||
Steam | Both EGA and VGA release are included. Pre-packaged with ScummVM. |
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ZOOM Platform | Part of Leisure Suit Larry 1-6 Collection. Both the EGA and VGA versions are included. |
Version differences
- The original 1987 EGA release employs AGI engine and text parser interface. The game runs in 16 colors with PC speaker or Tandy sound.
- The 1991 VGA remake employs SCI engine and icon-based point-and-click interface. The game has updated graphics and new soundtrack. It runs in 256 colors and supports multiple soundcards.
- For the 2013 HD remake, see: Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards: Reloaded.
- The GOG.com and ZOOM Platform re-releases are a bundle based on the 1997 Leisure Suit Larry: Collection Series. They include:
- Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards (EGA & VGA version)
- Leisure Suit Larry Goes Looking for Love (in Several Wrong Places)
- Leisure Suit Larry III: Passionate Patti in Pursuit of the Pulsating Pectorals
- Leisure Suit Larry 5: Passionate Patti Does a Little Undercover Work (VGA version only)
- Leisure Suit Larry 6: Shape Up or Slip Out! (VGA & SVGA CD-ROM "talkie" version)
Essential improvements
Higher quality music in EGA version
- This fix is for the ScummVM re-release of the EGA version. It will enable MIDI music in place of the default 3-voice Tandy sound.
Change the sound device in ScummVM configuration file[2] |
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music_driver=windows |
- This fix is for the original DOS EGA release. It will enable MIDI music in place of the default 1-voice PC speaker sound.
Run the game in ScummVM[3] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\RESOURCE.CFG |
Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/763970/pfx/[Note 2] |
- The original release has no configuration file.
RESOURCE.CFG
is used by the VGA remake. - The GOG.com re-release uses ScummVM configuration file:
lsl1.ini
for the EGA version, andlsl1sci.ini
for the VGA remake.
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\ |
Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/763970/pfx/[Note 2] |
- In the original release saves are labeled
LLLLLSG.*
, while in the VGA remakeLSL1SG.*
. - The GOG.com version on Linux puts the 1987 EGA release save files into
<path-to-game>/data/lsl1.*
and 1991 VGA release save files into<path-to-game>/data/lsl1sci.*
.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
- ScummVM 2.1+ supports cloud saves on third-party cloud storage services. See the ScummVM documentation for details.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file. | |
Mouse input in menus | The EGA version has no native mouse support, but it can be enabled with ScummVM. The VGA remake has full mouse support. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Sound can only be toggled in the original release. Master volume can be adjusted in the VGA remake. |
|
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Polish | Available in the retail collection Leisure Suit Larry's Greatest Hits & Misses!. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | Available in the retail collection Leisure Suit Larry: Ultimate Pleasure Pack. Only the VGA version was translated. |
Issues fixed
Stuck at the intro / Can't start a new game or load a saved game
- Due to its adult nature, the game uses a period-correct trivia quiz to verify the user's age. These questions have to be answered every time the game is launched.
Use a cheat code[4] |
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After you input your age, on the screen with the first question, use the following key combination to skip the quiz: |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DOS video modes | CGA, EGA, VGA | CGA and EGA are supported by the original release; VGA by the remake |
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 2.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | 8088 / 8086 5 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 KB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | CGA | |
Other | The remake requires DOS 5.0, Intel 286 CPU, 640 KB RAM and a VGA card. |
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | Apple IIe | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 KB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 14.04, Mint 17 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (763970) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Release: Leisure Suit Larry's Greatest Hits and Misses! - GOG.com
- ↑ Verified by User:Quiet Bob on 2022-01-27
- ↑ Verified by User:Quiet Bob on 2022-01-27
- ↑ Al Lowe's Humor Site - Clues & Cheats!