Freddy Pharkas: Frontier Pharmacist Overview
Freddy Pharkas: Frontier Pharmacist is a point-and-click adventure title from Sierra, sharing design elements with the studio's other works like the Leisure Suit Larry series. The player interacts with the world through a command bar, selecting verbs to apply to on-screen locations and objects. This includes navigation, examination, conversation, and inventory management.
The protagonist, Freddy Pharkas, is a former gunslinger who abandoned that life after a disfiguring injury. He now practices as a pharmacist in the 1880s town of Coarsegold, where he fills prescriptions and diagnoses ailments. His new career is threatened when the town's population begins to dwindle and local businesses close, forcing him to investigate the cause.
Progress is measured by a scoring system out of 1000 points, awarded for completing specific actions. The game's tone is humorous, framing a Western setting with comedic scenarios.
