| Leisure Suit Larry | |
|---|---|
 Cover art for the 1997 collection | |
| Genre(s) | Graphic adventure |
| Developer(s) | Sierra Entertainment, High Voltage Software, Team17, Replay Games, CrazyBunch |
| Publisher(s) | Sierra Entertainment, Codemasters, Replay Games, Assemble Entertainment |
| First release | Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards July 5, 1987 |
| Latest release | Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Dry Twice October 23, 2020 |
Leisure Suit Larry is an adult-themed sex comedy video game series created by Al Lowe. Drawing inspiration from Softporn Adventure, the Leisure Suit Larry series centers on Larry Laffer—a middle-aged man known for his balding head, penchant for double entendre, and iconic leisure suits.[1] The stories typically focus on his unsuccessful attempts to seduce young women, portraying him as an unsuccessful pickup artist. A common link between the games are Larry's explorations of luxurious and cosmopolitan hotels, ships, beaches, resorts, and casinos.[2]
The series became notable for its blend of humor, parody, and sexual fantasy, a departure from the norm in Sierra's otherwise family-friendly catalog.[3] Under Lowe’s creative direction, the franchise launched its first six games between 1987 and 1996, becoming a cult classic. Following a hiatus, the series was revived with new installments overseen by a variety of development teams without Lowe's involvement. As of 2011, the series has sold 10 million copies.[4] Sierra co-founder Ken Williams describes Leisure Suit Larry as the company's best-known franchise.[5]
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- ^ Ken Williams (July 24, 2020). Not All Fairy Tales Have Happy Endings: The Rise and Fall of Sierra On-Line. Lulu.com. ISBN 978-1716727368.