Serenity Forge has enriched the Android gaming library with the release of two captivating titles this week: Lisa: The Painful and Lisa: The Joyful, both part of The Lisa Trilogy. If you've experienced these games on PC, you're already familiar with the intense emotional journey they offer.
It’s Painful and Joyful at the Same Time
For newcomers to the series or those who haven’t yet explored these games, let’s dive into what they’re about. The saga began with Lisa: The First back in 2012, a retro-style exploration game that immerses you in the mind of Lisa Armstrong. You navigate through a distorted, fading reality shaped by trauma, piecing together fragmented memories, encountering bizarre characters, and uncovering clues from old VHS tapes. It's a surreal experience that subtly plays with your perceptions.
The sequels, Lisa: The Painful and Lisa: The Joyful, were released on PC in 2014 and 2015, respectively. Now, these Definitive Editions of The Lisa Trilogy have made their way to Android, following their updated PC versions from July 2023.
You Can Play The Lisa Trilogy on Android
Lisa: The Painful casts you as Brad Armstrong, who navigates the desolate wasteland of Olathe in search of his adopted daughter, Buddy. The game's atmosphere is a mix of brutality, misery, and unexpected humor. The decisions you make have lasting consequences, potentially leading to the loss of limbs, sacrificing party members, and taking hits for others.
In Lisa: The Joyful, the final installment, you take control of Buddy. Set in a post-White Flash Olathe, a world now devoid of women except for her, Buddy strives to survive and seek vengeance while concealing her identity. This chapter presents an even darker world, filled with tough choices that significantly impact your gameplay experience.
The Definitive Editions enhance the experience with updated battle systems, six new Warlord skills, new border art, a music player, and a 'painless mode' for those who wish to explore the story without the intense difficulty.
If you're ready for a game that's both grim and crazy yet masterfully written, dive into Lisa: The Painful and Lisa: The Joyful of The Lisa Trilogy, now available on Android.
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