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LEISURE SUIT LARRY: MAGNA CUM LAUDE REVIEW

Leisure Suit Larry  Magna Cum Laude
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Reviewed by UK Guest, 9th Feb 2005.
Review Summary: A Hugely Enjoyable Game, Despite Minor Let-Downs.
Overall Score: 4/5 Overall score - 4Overall score - 4
Review: Being 14, I never got the chance to play the older LSL games, but I had heard much about them. When I first found out about Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude, I simply had to get it. I read reviews that said it's not that good but still bought it, I just had to experience the 'Leisure Suit Larry' phenomenon.

Now, it's true that the game is not as good as it SHOULD have been, and it has a few annoying faults.
Firstly, the loading screens; There is a loading screen each time you enter a new area or start a mini game. At first it doesn't matter as the loading screens feature some nice pictures to keep you occupied. But when you get into the game and have more environments to explore it gets annoying as you may have 3 or 4 loading screens to 'endure' until you reach your destination.
Secondly, the size of the game is pitiful. My copy of LSL arrived on a saturday and I had completed it on tuesday after school. And also since all events in the game are mini games it could have done with a few more types of mini game for variety.

These annoyances however, take a backseat and can be tolerated because LSL is just too fun and hilarious to care.
Most of the mini games, although small, are brilliant. Some aren't as good. But all are challenging. Which is a good thing. The best thing about the game must be it's humour. It is not cheap peurile humour, it is genuinely funny. The dialogue, the innuendoes, some of the mini games and the situations are hilarious.

Despite the fact that LSL is short and a third of the game is spent watching loading screens, it is one of the most fun and entertaining games I've played in a long time. Genuinely hilarious and fun, it is worth the money I paid for it.

Although, I must warn you. This game surprised me, never has a game deserved it's 18 certificate like this one does. It is by far the most offensively rude game I've ever seen. I can't even believe it got past the censors. It strictly shouldn't be played by anyone under 18 (Not even me)! But if you don't mind the disgusting although hilarious vulgarity, then this is definitely a worthy addition to your game collection!

Ratings
Value For Money: 4
Review Score: 4
Recommended? Yes