Developer Dingaling and publisher Serenity Forge announce LISA: The Definitive Edition which contains LISA: The Painful and LISA: The Joyful for consoles and PC.

LISA: The Painful lets you embark on a world of nightmares called Olathe. You will have to make tough gnarly choices that have permanent consequences and sacrifices. As you navigate this brutal, twisted land, you will either be dragged into chaos or you will save humanity. The game description even emphasises its unique gameplay and storyline:

Make sacrifices to keep your party members alive, whether it’s taking a beating for them, losing limbs, or some other inhuman torture. In this world, you will learn that being selfish and heartless is the only way to survive…

The newly-released edition also offers the ultimate LISA experience with:

• HD graphics and pixel-perfect integer scaling.
• 120 FPS mode for PC and current-gen consoles.
• New campfire conversations for deeper mourning of party members’ permanent deaths.
• New enemies and tough bosses will push your skills to the limit.
• New quests showcase never-before-seen battles and dialogue.
• Fresh perspectives on LISA’s intricate world with new stories and multiple endings.
• Updated battle systems introducing new “Warlord Skills,” updated timed attacks and UI overhauls.
• New border art overlays for wide-screen viewing.
• New music player to listen to your favourite tracks and 20+ new Definitive Edition-exclusive songs.
• Painless (story) mode for a more accessible and narrative-focused playthrough.
• Controller features utilizing Nintendo Switch HD Rumble, PlayStation DualSense haptics, light bar, adaptive triggers and DualShock 4/DualSense speaker audio.
• Many secrets and hidden surprises waiting to be found.

To celebrate the game’s release, publisher Serenity Forge uploaded a launch trailer. The video evokes an uneasy vibe with its bleak graphic tone and eery soundtrack. Scenes of a man adventuring through weird places and stumbling on unexpected foes and allies.

Along with today’s announcement, the publisher unveiled that its series originator, Lisa: The First, will be revitalized through a comic book retelling of its events. With bold and expressive illustrations in compact, manga-style dimensions, this comic sheds new light on the enigmatic events of the original game. More details will be announced at a later date.

You can purchase LISA: Definitive Edition now for US$24.99/RM113.52 at Serenity Forge’s official website for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.