LISA: The Painful - Definitive Edition

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• ZTGD

  Terrence Johnson · Aug 15, 2023

  8.0

  Lisa: The Painful is just a perfect name for this game as it evokes such emotions while playing. Depending on the gamer though this dark, sometimes humorous, always shocking world could be just the ticket to see something polar opposite from say a Final Fantasy. I certainly walked away from this game not feeling the light and pride of finishing the usual RPG’s, Lisa: The Painful is a bleak experience but one that is worth it if you can stomach it.

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• Way Too Many Games

  Oliver Shellding · Aug 06, 2023

  9.0

  It’s grotesque, cruel and torrid, but it’s also honest and unflinching in the portrayal of the very real core of human nature. It’s a solid RPG with a serious challenge, but it’s also a game of chance and bad luck that can rob you of all actual work and progress. It’s going to land hard for people who had childhood trauma, and it could be quite triggering for anyone who knows someone or has attempted suicide themselves. Use caution and self-awareness before entering Olathe. It’s a complex and interesting journey, but it is, in a word, painful.

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• Gaming Trend

  David Flynn · Jul 27, 2023

  9.5

  Lisa: The Painful & Lisa: The Joyful are cult classics for a reason, with masterful merging of story and gameplay to create a harrowing and hilarious adventure. You’ll laugh, cry, and rage across this fascinating post-apocalypse with excellent new features and content, making it easier than ever to take in this touching tale.

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