Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards: Reloaded

Last updated: January 9, 2026

Overview

Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards: Reloaded is a 2013 HD remake of Al Lowe’s classic 1987 Sierra adventure game¹. The project was successfully crowdfunded through Kickstarter, raising $655,182from14,081backersagainsta$500,000 goal². Developed by Replay Games in collaboration with original creator Al Lowe¹, the remake features completely redrawn HD graphics, full voice acting, and an expanded soundtrack by Grammy-nominated composer Austin Wintory³.

The game follows the misadventures of Larry Laffer, a “40-year-old virgin in pursuit of losing his virginity”⁴ as he navigates the seedy nightlife of Lost Wages (a thinly veiled Las Vegas parody)⁴. While maintaining the core gameplay and humor of the original, Reloaded introduces new content including an entirely new character named Jasmine⁵, expanded locations, and additional puzzles⁶. As Al Lowe explained, “One of our goals with doing this remake was not to do a remake. We didn’t just want to port the game over with higher-res and better graphics. We wanted to do a much better game and it gave me a chance to fix some of the puzzles that I’ve hated for twenty-five years”¹.

Game Info

Developer: Replay Games¹ Designer: Al Lowe, Josh Mandel¹ Publisher: Replay Games¹ Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS⁷ Release Year: 2013 Series: Leisure Suit Larry Sierra Lineage: Core Sierra

Story Summary

The game centers on Larry Laffer, described as one of “gaming’s more infamous characters”⁸ and “one of the most iconic characters in the history of computer gaming”⁶. Larry is a lovably pathetic loser whose quest is straightforward - as one review noted, “the goal was to help the main character get laid”⁹. Set in the fictional city of Lost Wages, Larry must navigate various establishments including Lefty’s Bar, a casino, convenience store, and nightclub in his pursuit of romance⁵.

The remake expands on the original’s narrative with additional character interactions and locations. Players encounter memorable characters including the hooker outside Lefty’s Bar, Faith the beautiful blonde, Fawn the naive country girl, and the sophisticated Eve¹⁰. The addition of Jasmine, a completely new character not present in the 1987 original, provides fresh content for longtime fans⁵. As one walkthrough noted, “this game differs slightly from the original. Most puzzles are the same, but a few of them are completely different, not to mention that Jasmine didn’t even exist in the original game”⁵.

Gameplay

Interface and Controls

Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded employs a modern point-and-click interface, a significant improvement over the original 1987 version’s text parser system¹¹. Like the 1991 SCI remake, “the game employs a point-and-click interface over the original 1987 version’s text parser”¹¹. The interface supports multiple interaction types - “the game consists of a variety of puzzles, which can be solved by looking at, picking up, licking, talking to or using items on a variety of objects and people in the game”¹¹.

One of the most praised aspects of the remake is its comprehensive interaction system. As noted by Mash Those Buttons, “the writers wrote a specific reaction (and narrated it) for every single command used on every single item”¹². This attention to detail means that virtually every object in the game has unique responses when examined or interacted with, maintaining the series’ tradition of humorous descriptions and commentary¹².

Structure and Progression

The game maintains the original’s episodic structure while expanding content significantly. Players can complete the core experience in approximately 2-3 hours¹³, though the remake includes additional content that extends gameplay beyond the original’s scope¹³. The taxi system remains central to navigation, with optimization guides noting “You can get through using the taxi just seven times”¹⁴ for efficient completion.

Achievement integration adds modern gaming elements, with Steam Community guides detailing specific requirements for unlocking various achievements¹⁵. The game includes easter eggs referencing Sierra On-Line history¹⁶, connecting the remake to its adventure gaming heritage.

Puzzles and Mechanics

The remake preserves classic adventure game puzzle design while addressing some problematic elements from the original. Al Lowe used the opportunity to “fix some of the puzzles that I’ve hated for twenty-five years”¹. However, some reviews noted that certain frustrating elements remained, with Mash Those Buttons observing that “some rotten things followed this game on its trip to modernity”¹².

Key gameplay elements include inventory management, character dialogue trees, and environmental puzzle solving. The infamous age verification system returns, with players needing to answer questions about 1970s and 1980s pop culture to access the game¹⁷. Attempting to bypass this check with CTRL + ALT + X results in the game displaying “CHEATER, CHEATER. CHEATER!!!“¹⁷.

Reception

Contemporary Reviews

The 2013 remake received mixed to negative reviews from critics, achieving a Metacritic score of 56/100¹⁸. GameSpot awarded it 4/10, with reviewer Jason Venter noting the game was “not having enough new gameplay to hide the fact that the original Leisure Suit Larry game was every bit as shallow as its sexually frustrated protagonist”¹. Game Informer’s Jeff Cork gave it 6/10, observing that “Newcomers may find the gameplay and core concept as chafing as a pair of sweaty polyester slacks”⁸.

Publication	Score	Notes
GameSpot	4/10	”The problem is that even with improvements, Larry is a relic”19
Game Informer	6/10	Criticized inconsistent visual quality8
Gaming Nexus	6.5/10	Called it a “Betty White on Botox clone”20
GodisaGeek	4/10	”The comedy does feel dated and it all comes across as a little lifeless”21
PCMag	3/5	”The result is something more rickety than raunchy”22
Adventure Gamers	4/5	More positive, calling it “an almost perfect remake”18

Modern Assessment

User reception among GOG customers was more positive, with 61 reviews averaging 4/5 stars⁷. Kickstarter backers were notably more satisfied, with one supporter stating “I contributed $125 to make this game happen, 6 times the price of the game itself, and I’m so happy I did it”²³. Another backer claimed “I have not heard of a SINGLE kickstarter backer who was disappointed in Al Lowe’s work here”²³.

The game found particular appreciation among adventure game enthusiasts who understood its historical context. JayIsGames reviewer Tricky noted that “these guys get Larry… the obliviousness, the dorkiness, and all those other attributes that ensure this loser stays just that much more loveable than pathetic”²⁴. However, broader gaming audiences were less receptive, with many reviews highlighting how the humor and gameplay felt dated in 2013²⁵.

Development

Origins

The remake project began when Replay Games, founded by Paul Trowe, acquired the rights to the Leisure Suit Larry franchise²⁶. However, traditional publishers showed no interest in funding development²⁷. As Al Lowe explained, “Replay Games had the rights to Leisure Suit Larry for months and was unable to find a publisher interested in funding development. Had Paul Trowe and I not stumbled into Tim Shaffer at a conference, we might still be hunting for funding”²⁷.

The Kickstarter campaign launched in 2012 with the provocative title “Make Leisure Suit Larry come again!”¹⁸, playing on the series’ reputation for innuendo¹⁸. The campaign successfully raised $655,182from14,081backers,exceedingthe$500,000 goal². This funding model proved crucial, as Al Lowe noted that Kickstarter made the project possible when traditional funding had failed²⁷.

Production

Development was handled by N-Fusion Interactive, with Al Lowe serving as creative consultant²⁸. The team aimed to create more than a simple graphics update, incorporating voice acting throughout and expanding content significantly²⁸. Jan Rabson provided the voice of Larry Laffer¹⁰, while a full cast brought the supporting characters to life¹⁰.

The game faced multiple delays during development, with Paul Trowe explaining “Due to the pure number of bugs found in the PC version alone (Mac version is being tested now, but not via Steam), we’re having to delay the game, yet again, until the end of June”²⁹. The development team emphasized quality over speed, with Trowe stating “We have ONE SHOT at getting this game right, and it will set the bar for quality for all future Larry games to come”²⁹.

Austin Wintory composed an entirely new jazz-influenced soundtrack³. The composer approached the material with respect for its underlying themes, explaining “This game, at its core, is very innocent, sweet and romantic. Despite the fact that its loaded with raunchy and silly on-the-nose humor, this character of Larry Laffer is like a 40-year-old virgin. He’s like a little boy”³. The soundtrack received particular praise, with Choicest Games noting that “Austin Wintory has done a sensational job with the Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded soundtrack which goes to prove he’s not a one trick pony”³⁰.

Technical Achievements

The remake was built using the Unity engine³¹, enabling cross-platform deployment across PC, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS⁷. However, technical issues plagued the initial release, particularly on mobile platforms. The Android version was pulled shortly after launch to “fix error”³², with Replay Games providing no specific timeline for the corrected version³².

The game featured full HD graphics completely redrawn from the original pixel art³³. While some reviews praised the visual improvements, others noted inconsistency in the art style⁸. Game Informer’s Jeff Cork observed “The game looks pretty darn good overall, though it lacks consistency”³⁴.

Legacy

Despite mixed critical reception, Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded served an important role in demonstrating the viability of crowdfunded remakes of classic adventure games. The project preceded and likely influenced other successful Kickstarter campaigns for Sierra remakes and spiritual successors³⁵. However, the game’s commercial performance was modest, leading to questions about future projects in the series³⁵.

The remake highlighted the challenges of updating decades-old humor and gameplay for modern audiences. While longtime fans and Kickstarter backers generally appreciated the faithful recreation²³, broader gaming audiences found the content dated and problematic²⁵. This tension between nostalgia and modern sensibilities became a recurring theme in reviews¹².

The game was eventually delisted from Steam and other digital platforms⁶, though it remains available through GOG⁷. The delisting was attributed to licensing complications and publisher controversies³⁶, making it increasingly difficult for new players to experience this chapter in adventure gaming history⁶.

Downloads

Purchase / Digital Stores

• GOG.com - Currently available⁷

Download / Preservation

• No abandonware sites currently host this 2013 remake, as it remains under copyright protection³⁷

References

Footnotes

1. Wikipedia Main Article – - Development history and review scores ↩ ↩² ↩³ ↩⁴ ↩⁵ ↩⁶ ↩⁷ ↩⁸

2. Kickstarter Campaign – - Crowdfunding success details ↩ ↩²

3. Polygon Soundtrack Interview – - Composer interview about soundtrack ↩ ↩² ↩³

4. IMDb Database Entry – - Cast information and plot description ↩ ↩²

5. GameFAQs Walkthrough – - Game differences from original ↩ ↩² ↩³ ↩⁴

6. Delisted Games – - Digital storefront removal documentation ↩ ↩² ↩³ ↩⁴

7. GOG Store Page – - Current availability and user reviews ↩ ↩² ↩³ ↩⁴ ↩⁵

8. Game Informer Review – - Professional critical assessment ↩ ↩² ↩³ ↩⁴

9. Financial Post – - Steam Greenlight approval context ↩

10. Behind The Voice Actors – - Comprehensive voice cast information ↩ ↩² ↩³

11. KHInsider Game Info – - Game description and interface details ↩ ↩² ↩³

12. Mash Those Buttons Review – - Modernization analysis and interaction system praise ↩ ↩² ↩³ ↩⁴

13. 3rd World Geeks Review – - Gameplay length and overall assessment ↩ ↩²

14. GameFAQs Walkthrough Discussion – - Gameplay optimization tips ↩

15. Steam Community Walkthrough – - User-generated gameplay guide ↩

16. Walkthrough King Reloaded Guide – - Achievement requirements and Sierra easter eggs ↩

17. Classic Gaming Walkthrough – - Gameplay mechanics and age verification ↩ ↩²

18. Metacritic PC Reviews – - Aggregated critical scores ↩ ↩² ↩³ ↩⁴

19. GameSpot Review – - Professional review with score ↩

20. Gaming Nexus Review – - Critical assessment with harsh scoring ↩

21. God is a Geek Review – - Dated humor criticism ↩

22. PCMag Review – - Professional review with scoring ↩

23. GameFAQs Fan Discussion – - Kickstarter backer perspectives ↩ ↩² ↩³

24. JayIsGames Review – - Character understanding praise ↩

25. GamesRadar Review – - Modern era gameplay assessment ↩ ↩²

26. Archived NY Post Interview – - Al Lowe and Paul Trowe interview about Kickstarter ↩

27. GamingBolt Interview – - Al Lowe development insights ↩ ↩² ↩³

28. Archived Replay Games Product Page – - Official product details ↩ ↩²

29. PC Gamer Delay Report – - Development delays and beta testing issues ↩ ↩²

30. Choicest Games Game Review – - Detailed scoring breakdown ↩

31. PC Gaming Wiki – - Technical documentation and system requirements ↩

32. Polygon Android Issue Report – - Technical problems with mobile version ↩ ↩²

33. GamesRadar HD Announcement – - HD remake announcement ↩

34. Game Informer Alternative URL – - Visual quality assessment ↩

35. Reddit Developer Quote Post – - Future Sierra remakes discussion ↩ ↩²

36. Archived Delisted Games Entry – - Steam removal documentation ↩

37. Abandonware DOS Search – - No content about Reloaded specifically ↩