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LISA: The Painful

In the post-apocalyptic wasteland of Olathe, Brad sets out to find his kidnapped daughter. His journey takes him through hostile settlements and dangerous stretches of land, where survival often comes with difficult choices. Explore side-scrolling environments, climb and jump through hazards, uncover hidden areas, and fight in turn-based battles. Recruit companions to build a party, choose teams for different encounters, and use character-specific abilities and combo inputs in combat. Choices can permanently affect Brad, his companions, and other characters: sacrifices may change stats and attacks, while party members can be lost for good. Manage limited supplies and the Joy drug, and take on activities such as shopping-cart races and weight lifting. The Definitive Edition includes Painful and Painless modes.

Lead Brad through Olathe’s wasteland to find his kidnapped daughter, exploring and fighting as costly choices reshape his party.

Released 15 Dec 2014

95%positive of
15k player reviews
$19.99
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1

Recruit Up to Thirty

2

Trigger Attacks with Combos

3

Lose Limbs, Alter Combat

The miserable journey of a broken man...

Developed by Dingaling Productions · Published by Serenity Forge

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Common Player Critiques

  1. Punishing, Uneven Fights
  2. Tedious Traversal
  3. Permanent Party Losses
  4. Jarring Tone Shifts
95%
positive of 15k player reviews
77/100
Metacritic

Back of the Box

Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements 68
Age ratings
  • ESRB M — Blood Sexual Themes Strong Language Violence Use of Drugs and Alcohol
  • PEGI 18 — Drugs Extreme Violence Strong Language Use of Alcohol/Tabacco
  • USK 16 — Violence Explicit Language Tobacco Use Horror Drugs Alcohol Burdensome Themes
  • CRL 18 — Violence Sex Drugs Fear Gambling Language
Controller support Xbox
Controller required No
DLC / extras 2 listed on Steam
Content notices
  • Blood
  • Sexual Themes
  • Strong Language
  • Violence
  • Use of Drugs and Alcohol
  • Age rating for: ESRB
Metacritic 77/100 View on Metacritic
Website Official website

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