​Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Don't Dry - Happy Ending Review

By Kevin Mitchell  |  Posted: January 28, 2020

Serving as a short epilogue to Wet Dreams Don't Dry, Happy Ending contains significant spoilers for the main game. For this reason, I must warn you that this review will discuss key events from the main game's ending, as they're essential to understanding the epilogue's context.

In the closing minutes of the main game, Larry and BJ find themselves locked in cages. Larry, still oblivious to the situation, attempts to convince Faith that he's worthy of her love, having finally reached his goal of 90 Timber points. Faith can no longer remain in the background at Prune, as it's revealed that Bill Jobs has been a fraud from the beginning. Happy Ending expands upon this through flashback sequences, showing how the tech world dismissed her ideas about future-proofing the industry solely because of her gender. These misogynistic business partners make openly sexist remarks, suggesting she should serve only as a secretary or "go back to the kitchen."

Faith hires BJ, who earned his nickname from a barista based on his initials, to serve as Prune's CEO after he wins over the same business partners with her exact presentation. This time, the bigots applaud the ideas about moving forward and not becoming stagnant entities in the industry. After the final sequence, Faith gets knocked unconscious and dropped into a rowboat that drifts out to sea. The actual gameplay begins with her stranded in the middle of the vast ocean, alone and suffering from severe amnesia.

Being confined to a rowboat, there are only two locations to search: the bow and stern. After a few moments, you locate your PiPhone, which you call a "glowing box" due to the amnesia (a clever throwback to Larry's original description). Pi confirms your name but cannot contact emergency services due to low power, leaving you with the task of charging the device. An approaching storm creates urgency, as every action draws it closer.

Like the main game, there are no accessibility options or hint systems, but the subtle dialogue cues when examining specific items do guide you down the correct path more effectively than in the main story. One of the best moments involves attempting to plug in a USB cable which, just like in real life, is never oriented correctly, even when technically placed the proper way. Many items serve no purpose other than to add to the trial-and-error gameplay. Though I did get a chuckle out of the Larry Laffer-dressed worm.

Simply Put

As a free update, Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Don't Dry - Happy Ending successfully serves as a brief epilogue to the main game. It provides essential backstory for Faith and sets up a possible sequel, though the experience lasts only 20-30 minutes.