Difference between revisions of "Leisure Suit Larry III: Passionate Patti in Pursuit of the Pulsating Pectorals"
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{++}} Can be run under ScummVM | {{++}} Can be run under ScummVM | ||
| − | {{--}} Uses an anachronistic age | + | {{--}} 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|Issues fixed]]. |
| + | {{--}} All digital re-releases use manual-based copy protection carried over from the original game, checked at specific points. See: [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]]. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | physical | Manual-based copy protection. | | DOS}} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | physical | Manual-based copy protection. | | DOS}} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3563-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3563-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | leisure_suit_larry | DRM-free | Included in the Leisure Suit Larry bundle, comprising Leisure Suit Larry 1 - 6. | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | leisure_suit_larry | DRM-free | Included in the Leisure Suit Larry bundle, comprising Leisure Suit Larry 1 - 6. <br/> Pre-packaged with ScummVM 1.8.0. | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} |
{{Availability/row| GMG | leisure-suit-larry-3-passionate-patti-in-pursuit-of-the-pulsating-pectorals-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | leisure-suit-larry-3-passionate-patti-in-pursuit-of-the-pulsating-pectorals-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 765850 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 765850 | Steam | Pre-packaged with ScummVM. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} The GOG.com re-release is based on the 1997 ''Leisure Suit Larry: Collection Series''. It includes | + | {{ii}} The GOG.com re-release is a bundle based on the 1997 ''Leisure Suit Larry: Collection Series''. It includes: |
* [[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" versions) |
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Higher quality visuals=== | ===Higher quality visuals=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} This fix is for the | + | {{ii}} This fix is for the ScummVM re-release. It will correct the aspect ratio and increase the number of colors from the default 16. |
{{Fixbox|description=Change display options in ScummVM configuration file|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change display options in ScummVM configuration file|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= | ||
# Edit the file <code>{{p|game}}\lsl3.ini</code>. | # Edit the file <code>{{p|game}}\lsl3.ini</code>. | ||
| − | # In the | + | # In the '''[scummvm]''' section change the lines: <br/> <code>aspect_ratio=false</code> to <code>aspect_ratio=true</code> <br/> <code>disable_dithering=false</code> to <code>disable_dithering=true</code>. |
# Save the file. | # Save the file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| − | ===Stuck at the intro | + | ===Stuck at the intro quiz=== |
{{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. | {{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. | ||
| − | + | {{ii}} Unlike in the previous installments, the game can be played without answering the questions correctly. Yet, the number of correct answers determines how explicit its "adult" content is. | |
{{Fixbox|description=Use a cheat code|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use a cheat code|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= | ||
| − | After you input your age, on the screen with the first question, use the following key combination to skip the quiz: {{key|Alt|Ctrl|X}}. | + | After you input your age, on the screen with the first question, use the following key combination to skip the quiz: {{key|Alt|Ctrl|X}}. The game will then let you pick the level of "filth". |
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{{Fixbox|description=(alternative) Use a cheat sheet|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=(alternative) Use a cheat sheet|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= | ||
The GOG.com re-release provides the correct answers in <code>{{p|game}}\LSL3 Answers.txt</code>. | The GOG.com re-release provides the correct answers in <code>{{p|game}}\LSL3 Answers.txt</code>. | ||
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===Stuck in the theater lobby or the locker room / Can't progress in the game=== | ===Stuck in the theater lobby or the locker room / Can't progress in the game=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} The game uses manual-based copy protection, which is also present in | + | {{ii}} The game uses manual-based copy protection, which is also present in all digital re-releases. A code has to be entered at specific points in the game in order to progress. |
{{Fixbox|description=Use a cheat sheet|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use a cheat sheet|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= | ||
Revision as of 16:46, 10 August 2019
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| Developers | |
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| Sierra Entertainment | |
| Engines | |
| SCI0 | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | 1989 |
| Windows (ScummVM) | January 17, 2013 |
| macOS (OS X) (ScummVM) | January 17, 2013[1] |
| Linux (ScummVM) | December 17, 2015 |
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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.
- All digital re-releases use manual-based copy protection carried over from the original game, checked at specific points. See: Issues fixed.
General information
- Leisure Suit Larry Omnipedia - Leisure Suit Larry Wiki
- Al Lowe's Humor Site - The series on Al Lowe's official website
- Sierra Gamers - Game page on Ken Williams' official website
- Hardcore Gaming 101 - Comprehensive feature on the series
- 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 |
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| Retail | |
Manual-based copy protection. | |
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| GOG.com | |
Included in the Leisure Suit Larry bundle, comprising Leisure Suit Larry 1 - 6. Pre-packaged with ScummVM 1.8.0. |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Steam | |
Pre-packaged with ScummVM. | |
Version differences
- The GOG.com re-release is a bundle based on the 1997 Leisure Suit Larry: Collection Series. It includes:
- 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" versions)
Essential improvements
Higher quality visuals
- This fix is for the ScummVM re-release. It will correct the aspect ratio and increase the number of colors from the default 16.
| Change display options in ScummVM configuration file[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\RESOURCE.CFG |
| Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Linux | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/765850/pfx/[Note 2] |
- The GOG.com re-release uses ScummVM configuration file
lsl3.ini.
- 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>\LSL3SG.* |
| Windows | <path-to-game>\LSL3SG.*[Note 1] |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Linux | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/765850/pfx/[Note 2] |
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 settings
Video options
Input settings
Audio settings
Audio options
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Polish | Available in the retail collection Leisure Suit Larry's Greatest Hits & Misses!. |
Issues fixed
Stuck at the intro quiz
- 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.
- Unlike in the previous installments, the game can be played without answering the questions correctly. Yet, the number of correct answers determines how explicit its "adult" content is.
| Use a cheat code[citation needed] |
|---|
|
After you input your age, on the screen with the first question, use the following key combination to skip the quiz: Alt+Ctrl+X. The game will then let you pick the level of "filth". |
| (alternative) Use a cheat sheet[citation needed] |
|---|
|
The GOG.com re-release provides the correct answers in |
Stuck in the theater lobby or the locker room / Can't progress in the game
- The game uses manual-based copy protection, which is also present in all digital re-releases. A code has to be entered at specific points in the game in order to progress.
| Use a cheat sheet[citation needed] |
|---|
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A list of codes is provided by Al Lowe on his Humor Site. |
| (alternative) Find the appropriate page in the manual[citation needed] |
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The GOG.com re-release provides a copy of the game manual in |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes | CGA, EGA |
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 2.0 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel 8088 | Intel 286 8 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 KB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | CGA | |
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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%\VirtualStoreon 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 (765850) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.