Serenity Forge has just released two captivating additions to the Android gaming scene this week: Lisa: The Painful and Lisa: The Joyful, both part of The Lisa Trilogy. If you're familiar with these titles from their PC versions, you're well aware of the intense emotional journey they offer.
It’s Painful and Joyful at the Same Time
If you're new to these games or haven't experienced them yet, let's dive into a quick overview. The saga began with Lisa: The First in 2012 on PC, a retro-style exploration game that plunges you into the psyche of Lisa Armstrong. You navigate a distorted, fading reality shaped by trauma, piecing together fragmented memories, encountering bizarre characters, and uncovering secrets through VHS tapes. It's a surreal experience that subtly plays with your mind.
The sequels, Lisa: The Painful and Lisa: The Joyful, hit PC in 2014 and 2015, respectively. Now, Android users can enjoy the Definitive Editions of these games, updated from their July 2023 PC releases.
You Can Play The Lisa Trilogy on Android
In Lisa: The Painful, you embody Brad Armstrong, traversing the desolate wasteland of Olathe in search of his adopted daughter, Buddy. The game blends brutal hardship with dark humor, where your decisions have lasting impacts. You might lose limbs, sacrifice party members, or take hits for others, making each choice deeply consequential.
Lisa: The Joyful concludes the trilogy, with you playing as Buddy in a darker, post-White Flash Olathe, now devoid of women except for her. As Buddy, you strive to survive and exact revenge while concealing your true identity. The world is even bleaker, and your choices continue to shape a challenging and impactful narrative.
The Definitive Editions of these games come with enhanced battle systems, six new Warlord skills, new border art, a music player, and a 'painless' mode for a more accessible experience.
Are you ready to embark on a journey that's grim, quirky, yet beautifully crafted? Dive into Lisa: The Painful and Lisa: The Joyful from The Lisa Trilogy, now available on Android.
Before you go, don't forget to check out our coverage on the new Tate Mode Mini Controller.
