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{{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> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 17, 2013|wrapper=ScummVM|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general_archive/release_leisure_suit_larrys_greatest_hits_and_misses|title=Release: Leisure Suit Larry's Greatest Hits and Misses! - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</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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− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
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|igdb = leisure-suit-larry-in-the-land-of-the-lounge-lizards | |igdb = leisure-suit-larry-in-the-land-of-the-lounge-lizards | ||
|strategywiki = Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards | |strategywiki = Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards | ||
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|wikipedia = Leisure_Suit_Larry_in_the_Land_of_the_Lounge_Lizards | |wikipedia = Leisure_Suit_Larry_in_the_Land_of_the_Lounge_Lizards | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
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+ | |release history = The game had two different versions: EGA (1987 [[Engine:AGI|AGI]] engine original, text parser) and VGA (1991 [[Engine:SCI|SCI]] engine remake with updated graphics and mouse controls). | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{++}} Can be run under [[ScummVM]]. |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://leisuresuitlarry.fandom.com/wiki/Leisure_Suit_Larry_Omnipedia Leisure Suit Larry Omnipedia] - Leisure Suit Larry Wiki |
+ | {{mm}} [https://allowe.com/games/larry.html Al Lowe's Humor Site] - The series on Al Lowe's personal website | ||
{{mm}} [https://www.sierragamers.com/leisure-suit-larry-1/ Sierra Gamers] - Game page on Ken Williams' personal website | {{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 | ||
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-LEISURE-SUIT-LARRY-1 | Steam | Both EGA and VGA release are included. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-LEISURE-SUIT-LARRY-1 | Steam | Both EGA and VGA release are included. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3561-1 | Steam | Both EGA and VGA release are included. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3561-1 | Steam | Both EGA and VGA release are included. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | leisure_suit_larry | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | leisure_suit_larry | physical | Part of ''Leisure Suit Larry 1-6'' bundle. Both EGA and VGA release are included. Pre-packaged with ScummVM. | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} |
{{Availability/row| GMG | leisure-suit-larry-1-in-the-land-of-the-lounge-lizards-pc | Steam | Both EGA and VGA release are included.| | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | leisure-suit-larry-1-in-the-land-of-the-lounge-lizards-pc | Steam | Both EGA and VGA release are included.| | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 763970 | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 763970 | physical | Both EGA and VGA release are included. Pre-packaged with ScummVM. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | leisure-suit-larry-1-6-collection-softporn-adventure | | + | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | leisure-suit-larry-1-6-collection-softporn-adventure | physical | VGA version. Part of ''Leisure Suit Larry 1-6 Collection''. Both EGA and VGA release are included. Also includes [[Softporn Adventure]].<br>Delisted on March 31, 2023.<ref name="ZoomPlatformEADelisting">{{Refurl|url=https://www.zoom-platform.com/news/electronic-arts-codemasters-de-listing-notice|title=Electronic Arts - Codemasters De-Listing Notice|date=2023-03-21}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} In all releases, manual lookup is used for copy protection. | ||
+ | {{--}} 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]]. | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Change the sound device in ScummVM configuration file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Quiet Bob|date=2022-01-27|}}</ref>|fix= | {{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 {{p|game}}\ | + | # Edit the file {{file|{{p|game}}\lsl1.ini}}. |
− | # In the | + | # In the {{code|[scummvm]}} section add the line <code>music_driver=windows</code>. |
# Save the file. | # Save the file. | ||
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|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
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{{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. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use a cheat code|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use a cheat code|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://allowe.com/games/larry/tips-manuals/clues-cheats.html|title=Clues & Cheats! - Al Lowe's Humor Site|date=May 2023}}</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 EGA release<br/> | {{key|Alt|X}} - in the original EGA release<br/> | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = unknown | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = unknown | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | ||
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|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
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|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
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+ | |linux 68k app = unknown | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:55, 2 March 2024
This page is for the original game. For the 2013 HD remake, see Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards: Reloaded.
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 | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Flip screen |
Controls | Point and select, Text input |
Genres | Adventure |
Themes | Adult, Comedy, Contemporary, North America, Romance |
Series | Leisure Suit Larry |
Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards is a singleplayer flip screen adventure game in the Leisure Suit Larry series.
The game had two different versions: EGA (1987 AGI engine original, text parser) and VGA (1991 SCI engine remake with updated graphics and mouse controls).
General information
- Can be run under ScummVM.
- 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. | |||
Both EGA and VGA release are included. | ||||
GOG.com | Part of Leisure Suit Larry 1-6 bundle. Both EGA and VGA release are included. Pre-packaged with ScummVM. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Both EGA and VGA release are included. | |||
Steam | Both EGA and VGA release are included. Pre-packaged with ScummVM. | |||
ZOOM Platform (unavailable) | VGA version. Part of Leisure Suit Larry 1-6 Collection. Both EGA and VGA release are included. Also includes Softporn Adventure. Delisted on March 31, 2023.[2] |
- In all releases, manual lookup is used for copy protection.
- 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.
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[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 | Hercules, Tandy/PCjr, CGA, EGA | The original release also supports MCGA and VGA in 16-color compatibility mode. The remake only supports 256-color MCGA and VGA. |
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, 4 MB HDD 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) | Apple DOS 3.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | Apple IIe | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 KB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Other | The remake requires Mac OS 6.0.7, 2 MB RAM and 256-color display. |
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 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Electronic Arts - Codemasters De-Listing Notice - last accessed on 2023-03-21
- ↑ Verified by User:Quiet Bob on 2022-01-27
- ↑ Clues & Cheats! - Al Lowe's Humor Site - last accessed on May 2023