Would You Love An LGBT Version Of Leisure Suit Larry?

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This is an article reflecting on a video game franchise that features strong sexual content aimed at mature audiences, along with some concerns regarding suicide, rape jokes and paedophilia. Reader discretion is advised.

When was the last time we heard about a middle-aged man named “Larry” trying to get laid? Ah yes, Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Don’t Dry [2] [6] [17]. I have not read such a filthy game title since the titles of some of the Ratchet and Clank instalments [26] [27]. Despite how a taller Larry Laffer who ended up in the 2010s stated that most reboots “fail” in the trailer for his latest point-and-click adventure that beats itself up [2], I believe there could be a spin-off with some very notable differences that could at least be passable, especially for a new secondary audience. As I stated in the conclusion my article on how a new spin-off of Tomb Raider that features a new character using British Sign Language can appeal to tomb raiders with hearing difficulties [38] [39], I believe a spin-off of the Leisure Suit Larry franchise that is heavily themed on LGBT dating can make homosexual, bisexual and pansexual gamers feel more welcome in the new generation of gaming, which is quite similar to how I believe that there can be an anime based on the Rayman franchise with certain recommendations to radically increase a certain limbless hero’s appeal in Japan [42] [43].

It has been over a year since the soft-reboot of the Leisure Suit Larry franchise was established [2] [6]. Any ideas for more instalments? I have one. [17]

We obviously know that Mr. Laffer is heterosexual [14]. Furthermore, we would need a new homosexual, bisexual or pansexual protagonist for an LGBT-themed spin-off for a new generation of grown-up players. After all, many of us should know that homosexuality, bisexuality and pansexuality are not choices by now [10] [29]. Since a nephew for Mr. Laffer has already been established as “Larry Lovage” in Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude [15], a new protagonist for a new spin-off would need to be his niece who might as well be attracted to both handsome men and provocative women [10]. Making her bisexual would be the best choice as it will balance the premise of trying to seduce beautiful ladies in the previous instalments with a new premise of trying to charm good-looking men for heterosexual female players who are curious to see a role-reversal [30]. Gender equality anyone? Introducing a bisexual or pansexual niece for Mr. Laffer who could be nicknamed “Leisure Dress Lily” as a new playable protagonist should not be a sign of a new perspective in the franchise seeming somewhat misandristic, but it could be an interesting rehash of how Passionate Patti was a playable character in Leisure Suit Larry 5 [1] [19].

Remember Passionate Patti? A new niece for Larry Laffer ought to be playable in an LGBT-themed spin-off to remind older fans of how a woman was playable at some point in the series [1]. [19]

Remember Larry Lovage, Larry Laffer’s nephew? Making a new bisexual niece for Laffer as a sibling for Lovage may be quite tacked on, but it would be a legitimate reason to officially establish her in the franchise. [15]

If there ought to be an LGBT-themed spin-off of the Leisure Suit Larry franchise, the portrayal of homosexuals, bisexual and transgendered people should ditch the outdated stereotypes from the previous instalment [10] [13]. In Leisure Suit Larry 6: Shape Up or Slip Out!, Gary Fairy is an over-the-top gay stereotype who results in a game over screen when Larry unzips his trousers at him [12] [31]. At least an LGBT-themed spin-off would let a more open-minded portrayal result in an achievement. The feminine character Shablee who turns out to be male crossdresser forced himself onto Larry in Leisure Suit Larry 6 [21] [30]. Even though the scene in the game was censored, any references to rape simply for shock humour should remain no longer present in the franchise since rape is a very serious subject that should not be taken lightly [8] [20]. Rin from Catherine: Full Body turned out to be a male crossdresser and he has a heart of gold [5] [40] [41]. The themes of homosexuality and so on should be more humanised in order for the perspective of Mr. Laffer’s niece to be appealing to grown-up gamers in the 2020s, but consist of raunchy and clever adult jokes to maintain the charm from the original games. 

Instead of a game over, this would be an achievement in an LGBT-themed spin-off of the Leisure Suit Larry franchise. [31]

If a niece for Mr. Laffer ought to be pansexual, she would not mind if a feminine character turns out to be a male crossdresser. [30]

I am not saying that an LGBT spin-off of Leisure Suit Larry that ditches the outdated LGBT stereotypes of the ‘80s and ‘90s has to be as politically correct as possible [10] [13]. I know that lust and desire towards another fully grown human being are natural, but I can see why some feminist reviewers believed that Mr. Laffer’s perspective saw attractive women solely as objects [11] [31]. Nevertheless, I also completely understand that Al Lowe believed that sacrificing a certain amount of political incorrectness would not please the fans of the franchise, along with how plenty of female players at least tolerated main instalments [11]. Additionally, I am grateful for how the Leisure Suit Larry franchise has never featured any paedophilic or incestuous premises in any of the games [44], along with how Mr. Laffer has never considered being abusive to a woman. I am looking at you, Christian Grey from Fifty Shades of Grey [4] [45]. Making only one or two politically correct alternations occur does not automatically mean that a franchise has to be a paradise for extreme social justice warriors [28]. But aside from that, I think it would be fun to tick off some homophobic hate groups with an LGBT-themed Leisure Suit Larry instalment [7] [34].

A lolicon version of Leisure Suit Larry [44]? Hell no! Not even if it would be a spin-off series for Japanese audiences featuring a Japanese version of Mr. Laffer who has anime-like features like the Japanese version of Crash Bandicoot [3]. We just want a Larry attracted to adult women, thank you very much. [25]

It seems likely that an LGBT-theme spin-off of Leisure Suit Larry will not consist of the same amount of risky adult humour as the original series [31], but I believe that how motivating the point-and-click adventure gameplay would be more important to think about in order for the spin-off to be considered a “good game” [25]. Cartoonish deaths can still be present as a sign of the challenge to progress through the game as logically as possible being present [30] [31], as long as none of the deaths will be the protagonist committing suicide like in the original Leisure Suit Larry game [24], which thankfully was not included in its 2013 remake, Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded [25]. One example of a mishap from making a wrong decision in a previous instalments would be not having enough money to pay a taxi driver, thus being attacked by him in Reloaded. Furthermore, a new spin-off must maintain that unpredictable journey of safely guiding the protagonist with careful thinking. Of course, an LGBT-themed spin-off of Leisure Suit Larry can still have raunchy adult humour [25] [30] [31], as long as there are no jokes involving rape or any outdated gay jokes that could make a new LGBT audience feeling quite betrayed.

As someone who takes suicide very seriously, I must firmly suggest that any characters committing suicide should not be present in another instalment of the Leisure Suit Larry franchise, even as shock humour. [24]

There can still be cartoon slapstick because letting a bisexual or pansexual protagonist get it will not make the gameplay homophobic. It will just be a sign of the protagonist getting the same kind of adventure as the heterosexual Larry Laffer. Equality, yes? [31]

It would be highly likely that a new LGBT-themed spin-off of Leisure Suit Larry would be set after the events of Wet Dreams Don’t Dry as if it is a chronological sequel to try and enhance the franchise’s legacy in the 2020s [2] [6] [17]. Larry Laffer, the main man ought to make an appearance to greet and attempt to motivate his niece at some point, even though the fact that he does not understand the term “bisexual” could annoy her [14]. I suppose it would be nice to let Larry Lovage return to the franchise in the vibrant art style of Wet Dreams Don’t Dry after the disastrous reception of Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust from 2009 [16]. Since Larry Laffer only has one sibling [14] [18], it would make sense if his niece is established as Larry Lovage’s sister. Seeing Mr. Laffer and possibly Mr. Lovage interact with a new bisexual or pansexual female relative would not only make an LGBT-themed spin-off more faithful to the franchise but could expand on their perspectives and developments in a new decade of gaming for mature audiences.

Since Wet Dreams Don’t Dry is set in the 2010s instead of the 1980s [17], a new LGBT-themed spin-off would definitely need to be set in the 2010s as well. [6]

Overall, I would love to see a witty and promiscuous, but LGBT-friendly spin-off of the Leisure Suit Larry franchise at some point in the 2020s. Surely the new decade has only just begun and some new instalments of other franchises have been or are yet to be released in 2020 [9] [23] [36] [37], but there will be hope for even more ambition for the next nine years. Suggesting such a concept that will allow new Leisure Suit Larry players to see the franchise’s prime premise in a new perspective to keep it going in a new decade does not automatically make me an extreme social justice warrior [28], but just someone who would be interested in a franchise eventually trying something a little different. Having hopes and discussing suggestions for how to keep a less frequent gaming franchise fresh are signs of proactive, creative and reasonable thinking among our local and online gaming communities. It is no wonder there are mods and fanmade games created by fans of franchises [22] [32] [33] [35]. If you agree or disagree with the idea of an LGBT-themed spin-off of Leisure Suit Larry being established at some point in this new decade, feel free to let yours truly know.

I would not mind if the idea of an LGBT-themed spin-off of Leisure Suit Larry is put into a fanmade game instead of an official instalment. After all, the purpose of a fanmade game is usually to express inspiration from the company and show admiration for the property under fair use, not to simply plagiarize it and support copyright infringement. [35]

Each and every single day, Larry wants it right away! Larry…has a crush on me [6]. [2]

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A Tomb Raider Game With Sign Language?

Since it has been almost two years since the reboot of the Tomb Raider franchise became an official trilogy [40] [43], will Crystal Dynamics focus back on the older and more experienced Lara Croft who wore shorts and sunglasses for the next set of main games? It is interesting enough that both the classic archaeologist and the survivor have been featured as new fighters during an event in Brawlhalla this year [44]. More interestingly to some degree, how can another spin-off of the franchise increase its appeal for audiences in a new decade? Since spin-offs tend to take on a different perspective in an intellectual property, I was thinking there could be some exclusive aspects in a new Tomb Raider spin-off that are designed especially for players with hearing difficulties, quite like how I believe that there can be a port of Catherine for arcades with specific alternations someday [51] [52]. I know there are readable subtitles in many modern video games for those with hearing impairment to understand dialogue [31] [35] [36], but perhaps there can be something extra special to help further enhance the Tomb Raider franchise’s ambition when it comes to establishing a new spin-off and appealing to a more niche crowd.

Apart from being fascinated in Ms. Croft’s special guest appearance in Brawlhalla, I am also fond of a way of bringing a new kind of crowd to the Tomb Raider franchise in the 2020s. [44]

One thing to help a video game further appeal to gamers with hearing impairment besides subtitles is a character demonstrating sign language. I do not think Lara Croft, the beautiful and independent woman we loved since 1996 would really need to use sign language since she and everyone she has ever met can already hear clearly [12] [43]. Get your facts straight, Takanoto [39]. The need for sign language would apply to a completely new playable protagonist who is deaf. Perhaps the new protagonist can be a cousin of Lara so that her relevancy as a new tomb raider can be quite valid. Quite similar to how Uncharted: The Lost Legacy featured Chloe Frazer as a playable protagonist instead of Nathan Drake [45], a new archaeologist who is highly skilled in sign language can represent the Tomb Raider franchise in a brand new perspective as she breaks the fourth wall by accurately demonstrating simple greetings and phrases within the special language to those with hearing impairment. Perhaps the new explorer who is skilled in sign language should be a young woman to help the spin-off maintain its vibes of female empowerment, especially for the rest of this new decade.

A special thank you to my comrade Dylan, otherwise known as “SuperMiiPro” for this splendid concept art of an exclusive character for a spin-off of Tomb Raider who is skilled in sign language. [38]

I know what some of you might be thinking. Would the premise of a Tomb Raider game that features a new lady using sign language for deaf gamers technically plagiarize Moss, the action-adventure game for the PlayStation VR about a mouse who uses sign language [1] [18] [26] [33]? Well, one difference that can prevent that claim from being the case would be making a new tomb raider communicate with BSL (British Sign Language) since Quill, the adorable protagonist of Moss communicates with ASL (American Sign Language) [28] [29] [33]. Since Lara is British, it would make sense if a new tomb raider who is related to her is skilled in BSL instead of ASL. Additionally, BSL is different compared to ASL with different gestures for many words [11]. Unfortunately, the use of BSL might leave North American players with hearing difficulties feeling quite alienated as it is always likely that an ASL user cannot fully understand the use of BSL [6]. But ultimately, making a new protagonist use BSL can faintly increase the concept’s originality, yet keep its useful exclusive aspect that is similar to Quill’s ability in ASL in Moss. Furthermore, small readable subtitles should appear under every BSL demonstration for both British and North American players.

The adorable Quill from Moss demonstrating the word “name” in ASL. [18] [33]

The lovely Charlie Raine demonstrating the word “name” in BSL. [29]

What about the gameplay, the most important aspect of any video game? Well, the tasks for progressing further that require three-dimensional thinking can be present for the sake of challenge that requires logical thinking. When I was playing Tomb Raider Anniversary on my Nintendo Wii [5], I can see how some ways to progress further challenge a player’s sense of logic, which is one of the reasons why the first Tomb Raider game was acclaimed [41]. Since the first level of Rise of the Tomb Raider allowed new players to be given a hint by pressing the left joystick [37], a similar aura around what to interact with can be present in a spin-off for players with hearing impairment. As for the use of pistols, there could be flashing lights at the tips of them after the new protagonist receives some later in the game and is unable to hear the sound of gunshots. However, it would be best not to have flashes in the game to reduce the risk of players with photosensitive epilepsy suddenly having seizures [4] [13] [30]. The same genres of puzzle-platform and action-adventure should be present in a convincing spin-off of the Tomb Raider franchise starring an exclusive new character [41].

The classic use of twin pistols can make a grand return in the spin-off. [41]

Alternatively or additionally, there can be some archery gameplay in the spin-off to add the archery vibe from the survivor timeline for the current crowd of tomb raiders. [40]

Of course, the new spin-off of the Tomb Raider franchise for those with hearing difficulties ought to also appeal to the fellow tomb raiders who have no hearing difficulties at all. There can be some mysterious and mesmerising samples of music to suit the atmosphere of the tomb the new protagonist explores in [5] [42], along with appropriate foley sounds for every moment, such as gracefully running water for a waterfall somewhere in the land she voyages in [10]. And do not forget an English accent for her as she uses BSL, especially if she turns out to be related to Lara, who is our main lady [40]. Speaking of our main lady, there ought to be an introduction cutscene with fully voice acting featuring her before the gameplay with the new protagonist starts to let every tomb raider in the fandom know that the spin-off can be trusted [12]. If a future instalment of a popular franchise is meant to be a spin-off for meeting a certain criterion by providing accurately demonstrated BSL, it might as well keep in touch with what makes the main franchise appealing to its prime audience, including exceptional use of highly convincing diegetic and non-diegetic audio.

A run-of-the-mill setting of a tomb in Tomb Raider: Anniversary. [42]

Aside from the use of convincing audio, I think the spin-off ought to be set after the events of Shadow of the Tomb Raider and just before the Lara Croft who became a survivor becomes the classic Lara Croft in order to appeal to the classic tomb raiders and newer tomb raiders [43]. [40]

Now, which platform within today’s generation of gaming should a new spin-off of Tomb Raider for players with hearing impairment be available for? Publishing it for the Nintendo Switch might be an odd decision to some as plenty of Switch games are family-friendly [20] [22] [23] [24] [25] [32], even though Catherine: Full Body will be sinfully compatible with it this July [21]. Some may suggest the PlayStation 4, but again, the honour of using sign language to that system already belongs to Moss [1] [18] [26] [33]. Additionally, our fellow PlayStation players are waiting for the true outcome of the PlayStation 5, so I suppose it can be available of the PlayStation 5 a few months after its official release [27]. Alternatively, it can be available for the Xbox Series X several months after its first days of marketing to interest plenty of Xbox experts [53]. To those who strongly believe that PC will always be timeless, the spin-off of Tomb Raider for a certain kind of audience may alternatively be published for computers and laptops. Seeing the best choice for which platform to establish a new spin-off on and proceeding to publish it on there can further increase the chance of it being sold excellently and further increasing the franchise’s credibility.

Aside from a lot of family-friendly Nintendo Switch games, I understand that there are ones aimed at older audiences, such as Mortal Kombat 11 and The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ [22] [23] [24]. Furthermore, a new Tomb Raider for the Switch could be something indeed. [19]

On second thought, could a Tomb Raider instalment for players with hearing difficulties be an honourable part of the Series X library for plenty of Xbox experts? [53]

In conclusion, I believe a new instalment of the Tomb Raider franchise designed for gamers with hearing difficulties can make them feel even more welcome to the gaming industry, quite similar to how I believe an LGBT-themed spin-off of Leisure Suit Larry can welcome homosexual, bisexual and pansexual players to a new gaming community [14] [15]. If a new Tomb Raider for players with hearing difficulties introduces a new deaf protagonist who is related to Lara Croft, it can bring out a new and refreshing perspective, quite like how a spin-off of Catherine could feature a certain temptress in the eyes of different men at another bar apart from Vincent Brooks at the Stray Sheep and how a spin-off of the Animal Crossing franchise or some new DLC for New Horizons could introduce an underwater village of meranimals for an animal crosser’s avatar to swim around in as a mermaid or a merboy [2] [3] [46] [47] [48]. I am not saying such suggestions will definitely come true since I have never been a writer for The Simpsons [8] [9], but I simply like to make my own theories of how franchises can increase their appeal in the future for fun in association with my passion for writing.

The way I described how a spin-off for players with hearing impairment reminded me of how I described what to expect in an anime based on the survivor timeline [49] [50]. I am okay with some of my dear readers disagreeing with my suggestions for future concepts because I definitely cannot predict the future [8] [9]. [40]

I know Larry Laffer is heterosexual and there were examples of homosexual stereotyping and such in the Leisure Suit Larry series that would be considered to be outdated today [14] [15] [16], but I am up for an LGBT-themed spin-off with far more up-to-date portrayals of LGBT people at some point after Wet Dreams Don’t Dry [7] [17]. I guess I ought to further explain soon. [34]

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