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LISA: The First

A memory of madness.

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Developer
Dingaling Productions
Publisher
Serenity Forge
Release
March 20, 2024
2 years and 135 days ago
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Very Positive468 reviews82.9%

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About the Game

Explore Lisa Armstrong’s mind as she tries to cope with the burden caused by her father Marty.
Traverse a slipping reality as you attempt to leave home and recover your memories.
Only, escape is not so easy.

Features and Gameplay

- LISA the First is a short and surreal exploration game reminiscent of retro-RPGs.
- Navigate the twisting world of Lisa’s mind, finding hidden doors and pathways to strange and exotic places.
- Explore these spaces to uncover Lisa’s memories and unveil the sinister forces laying in wait.
- Interact with a cast of dark and strange characters who persist across multiple memories.
- Collect faded thoughts as VHS tapes, and seek a way to replay them in order to gain insight into the sights and sounds you encounter.
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