"Al Lowe, if you didn't know, is a funny guy. The man who created Leisure Suit Larry is always ready with a quick retort and witty reply - especially over the course of our interview with him - and is also working to bring Larry Laffer, the adventure gaming icon of years past, back to the limelight. We talk to Lowe about the development of Replay Games' Kickstarter-funded "remake", the release date for the game, and just how much Lowe hates the other "sequels" - Magna Cum Laude and Box Office Bust - that were made without his input."
Gamepressure: You know that feeling when your favorite game is getting panned by critics? So do we; that's why we've prepared a list of games that – despite mediocre reviews at launch – are adored today.
Serena Nelson writes: "Here's the thing. Despite there being so many adventure game projects, they're still a small part of crowdfunding games as a whole. It's also an incredibly niche genre compared to shooters and RPGs. Which means that unless you're asking for a fraction of what you really need chances are good that you'll end up not making it. Outside of titles like Broken Age, Dreamfall Chapters and Obduction, none have breached seven digits."
Serena Nelson writes: "Kickstarter is well-known for being a platform to get ideas funded by fans and without the need to have a publisher breathing down their collective necks. And while it should be enough to give from the kindness of one's own heart there still needs to be a carrot dangling from the stick to make backers reach deep into their wallets. And that's where the reward tiers come into play."
