Them’s Fightin’ Herds Galloping To Consoles This October

Greetings, gamers. To me, 2022 is basically a fusion of 2012 and 2021 in terms of highly similar recollections, including the Platinum Jubilee and my analysis of the trailer for My Little Pony: Make Your Mark the day after a Friday the Thirteenth [2] [34] [47]. When I see the concept for a game titled “Them’s Fightin’ Herds” [22], I see that Street Fighter and My Little Pony had a baby [5] [28], quite like how I stated that Zootropolis was the lovechild of Wreck-It Ralph and Chicken Little back in 2016 [6] [54] [55]. Similar to Bunny Park from Cozy Bee Games, Them’s Fightin’ Herds from Mane6 and Modus Games was firstly available on Steam back in 2020, thrilling many players with its uniqueness [23]. About a year later, it became available for Linux [40]. Originally, the port of the game for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch was going to be released this month [24], but it has been delayed for this October, probably for a bigger chance at better marketing [20]. Missing the fourth generation of My Little Pony and fond of fighting games [12] [28]? Then brace yourself as we fight through the game’s history, roster, and some hopes for a sequel.

To those who have not played the PC port of Them’s Fightin’ Herds [23], it certainly seems recommendable by the slice of creativity presented in the trailer for the upcoming console port. [20] [24]

Here is some interesting history in the game’s development. Originally, it was supposed to be a fighting game starring the characters from My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic called “Fighting Is Magic” [36] [41]. There were even a sample of the gameplay within a demo at Evolution back in 2012. Unfortunately, and understandably, the idea of the Mane Six brawling was rejected by Hasbro as the idea of the ponies fighting in a fighting game like Skullgirls did not fit with what the animated television series is about [1] [28], despite its unexpected appeal to full-grown men and women that led to some outstanding fan labour [4] [16] [30] [31] [35] [55]. After a “tribute” edition was released in early 2014 [36], Lauren Faust, the creator of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic became involved in helping the team move on from the cease-and-desist order by designing some original characters for a new intellectual property [22]. The progress of converting a cancelled fangame into a completely original property was highly similar to how the development of a fanmade Sonic the Hedgehog game named “Sonic Worlds” eventually evolved into Freedom Planet [8] [21]. No copyright law in the universe would stop Sonic in Sonic Colours [32] [33], but some would stop certain productions and partially enforce originality [22] [23].

A fighting game starring anthropomorphic cartoon ponies was a quirkily swell idea [41]. The cancelled project’s relaunch with an original property and a new title was announced and crowdfunded through Indiegogo in 2015 [26]. At least legally, the tribute edition of Fighting Is Magic is considered fanmade. [27]

What makes the game fascinating to me is the small but thrilling variety of four-legged fighters [22]. As some who has played the game’s original port for Microsoft Windows know, the roster includes:

• A reindeer named “Velvet” who would let it go [9]
• A unicorn named “Oleander” who looks a lot like Rarity from My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic [28]
• A non-talking alpaca named “Paprika” who is quite witty [15]
• A cow named “Arizona” who can wield a lasso like Liberty Belle, Blossom’s alter-ego in the third season of The Powerpuff Girls [37]
• A sheep named “Pom” who speaks in a Scottish accent [20] [24]
• A longma named “Tianhuo” who seems fired up, just like Spyro [42] [43] [44]
• A goat named “Shanty” who was part of DLC for the PC port [15] [40]

Each battler has her own traits and special abilities [15] [19] [20] [22] [24], bringing on an exceptional variety of playable characters, including one voiced by Tara Strong [28] [40]. As vibrant and colourful the graphics are with the characters’ designs inspired by Lauren Faust and how noticeable the effort put into the animations is, the gameplay sure looks intensely thrilling in terms of combining the fantasy vibes of My Little Pony with a fighting game without Mortal Kombat’s surreal gore [45] [46].

Looking at the samples of fighting in the game [19] [20] [22] [24], I cannot help but be reminded of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic when I see the gameplay because of the characters’ striking resemble of many characters from the beloved show [28]. The fact that all seven fighters are different species makes the intellectual property a lot more original [40]. [15]

And as for the pixelated adventuring in Story Mode [19] [22] [24], at least there are no reminders of Luna Game [7]. Yikes. [24]

What could there be for a sequel? Perhaps there can be new characters in the roster, including a pegasus, a giraffe, a buffalo and a zebra with personality traits and special abilities of their own. I guess there ought to be one or two male fighters to prevent the vibes of female empowerment from being overshadowed [15] [20] [40], even though I am always up for gender equality. Besides, I am up for one of the protagonists of Grand Theft Auto VI being a fiercely independent woman [14]. Or better yet, there can also be a non-binary character who uses they/them pronouns for some positive representation of being non-binary, quite like Marshmallow from The Annoying Orange [3]. There can also be new locations for the old and new brawlers to compete in to provide some further exploration of the fictional universe beyond Foenum [38]. Surely, the new set of chapters for each new character ought to be titled “The Book of Lore: Volume 2”, despite how it is optionally considered non-canon [39]. Speaking of sequels, it will not be long until Freedom Planet 2 will finally be released after its announcement in late 2015 [10] [11]. Surely, a sequel to Them’s Fightin’ Herds with various new elements would be well-deserved [22].

And not to mention that a sequel can also provide some new skins for the characters during the multiplayer mode, just like in Skullgirls and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate [1] [29], along with new accessories online pixel lobby and mines [19] [22]. Admittedly, I am quite a gaming fashionista. [19]

I know it would be more necessary to add new content within updates and DLC rather than go ahead with developing a direct sequel to a game these days, but still, a direct sequel can still lead to new explorations for a fairly new property that has only been established two years ago [23] [40]. [15]

Overall, I am infatuated with the original property that originated from a rejected fanmade fighting game based on My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, considering that I am quite a pegasister who fondly played its freemium app back in her college days [12] [26] [41]. As previously stated, the console port for Them’s Fightin’ Herds will be released this October with the 3.0 update that was released back in June [15] [20]. In the meantime, our Disney devotees ought to put the pedal to the metal for Pixar’s Cars On The Road while plenty of casual gamers get cuted out by the console port of Bunny Park next month [48] [49] [50] [51]. I personally may not stand this generation sometimes [25], but proactivity is the key to new opportunities and sources of cherishment. Speaking of being proactive, there could perhaps be some motivation for Mane6 to produce a sequel with new playable characters and so on. To those who prefer Fighting Is Magic and think it is twenty per cent cooler [17] [26] [27] [41], I have no problem with that as fanmade is fair use under specific conditions. Shine those hoofs for the console port of Them’s Fightin’ Herds in the fifth generation of My Little Pony, bronies and pegasisters [47]!

What could be next? A Ratchet & Clank anime or CGI television series set sometime after the events of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart [52] [53]? Those still fighting herds on Steam and Linux can keep battling with their favourite four-legged fighters while plenty of Poké players from around the world compete in this year’s Pokémon World Championships [13] [23] [36] [40]. How about a brohoof after a good game [18]? [15]

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Would You Love An LGBT Version Of Leisure Suit Larry?

Disclaimer:

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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