- Lisa: The Painful and Lisa: The Joyful receive surprise mobile releases
- Immerse yourself in a haunting yet compelling RPG
- Face difficult decisions and confront their far-reaching consequences
If you were anticipating a relaxed and cheerful weekend, I have some unfortunate news. The surprise arrival of two celebrated titles—Lisa: The Painful and Lisa: The Joyful—means we’d be disappointed if you didn’t dive in and brace for an emotional blow.
The critically acclaimed series has just launched on Android ahead of the weekend. In the post-apocalyptic world of Olathe, you must navigate a series of grim moral choices as Brad Armstrong searches for his adopted daughter, Buddy.
While the concept of an emotionally heavy RPG might seem intimidating, the Lisa franchise skillfully blends rewarding gameplay with a thought-provoking and immersive narrative. It may not suit the faint of heart, but if you’re open to the challenge, it could become your next gaming obsession.
This is gonna hurtWhen it comes to gameplay, Lisa isn’t necessarily as intense as its story implies. Though the narrative and choices are layered, the mechanics are similar to classic turn-based RPGs: recruit a party, journey through Olathe, and battle the enemies you meet.
But stay alert—your companions aren’t as resilient as you are. Certain enemy attacks or story events can permanently eliminate them from your team. The mobile versions are part of the Definitive Edition, introducing new mechanics, HD graphics, and various enhancements.
Interested in broadening your RPG horizons? Maybe Lisa has sparked your interest in turn-based combat, but you prefer something a bit gentler? Take a look at our roundup of the 25 best RPGs for iOS and Android—all collected in one place.
