Les Manley in: Lost in LA

Accolade

Rank: #4 / 10
Released: 1991
Studio: Accolade
Genre: point-and-click adventure

At a glance

Les Manley in: Lost in LA is a point-and-click adventure from Accolade, following Les as he investigates a series of celebrity kidnappings in Los Angeles. The missing people include his friend Helmut Bean and Helmut’s girlfriend LaFonda Turner. Players search locations from Hollywood Boulevard to Mulholland Mansions, meeting actors, rock stars, and other characters as they pursue the mystery. This is the second game in Accolade’s Les Manley adventure series. Its listed features include an interface designed for point-and-click play, live video footage featuring actors and actresses, real Southern California locations, and an L.A.-themed soundtrack. The game is listed for Windows and supports single-player play and Family Sharing. Its genre is adventure, and its listed developer is Accolade, with Ziggurat as publisher.

Who it is for

It suits solo players interested in a point-and-click mystery set around Los Angeles show-business locations. Its live actor footage and Southern California settings may appeal to players drawn to those presentation details.

What is good

Point-and-click interface
Live footage of actors and actresses
Uses real Southern California locations
Includes an L.A.-themed soundtrack

What to know first

Listed for Windows only
Single-player; no multiplayer feature is listed

Verdict

Lost in LA is a solo adventure built around investigating celebrity kidnappings through a point-and-click format. Its locations and live footage distinguish its stated setting and presentation.