The game also features a robust inventory system, allowing players to collect and use a variety of items to solve puzzles. Additionally, Larry's conversations with non-playable characters (NPCs) are a key aspect of the game, often providing clues, hints, or even new puzzles to solve.
In Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude, players control Larry as he explores the Winnie-Palooza University campus. The game features a standard point-and-click interface, with players interacting with objects and characters using a variety of commands. Puzzles range from environmental challenges, such as fixing a broken elevator, to more complex problems, like decoding a cryptic message.
The game's writing, led by Lori Ann Cole, is a major highlight, filled with clever puns, satire, and pop culture references. The gameplay, while typical of adventure games from the era, features a range of challenging puzzles and interactions with colorful characters. From dodging campus security to solving complex mechanical puzzles, Larry's adventures are both humorous and engaging.