A world full of drugs, violence, and the decay of human intelligence. Learn about LISA's roots in this Retrospective and Review. Nitro Rad on Facebook - bit.do/NitroRad...
"It'll kick in your teeth and piss in your mouth, leaving a taste that's unpleasant, yet strangely addicting." - Nitro Rad Is there something you want to tell us, Nitro?
My favourite choice in this game is the one where Buzzo tells you that you either kill 3 of your party members or he... cuts off one of Buddy's nipples. What's good about this choice is, that it's the only choice in the game, where one of the choices has absolutely no impact on the gameplay (as far as I can tell) and the other is the WORST (gameplay) choice to make by far, because you probably have your favourite team with you and you'll lose ALL of them. There's no reason at all to kill your party members. And yet it feels... wrong. It feels horrible to let Buzzo cut off her nipple. What is worse is that you get it as an item. And it's a horrible item at that.
+The Drunken Coward Even though I had my favorite crew with me, I found it very hard to make that call. Ultimately, I couldn't kill off my men for a piece of skin. But I still felt like shit for it. I had to keep Olan, Harvey, and Bo alive a little longer...
+The Drunken Coward I actually let him kill them on my first run, and they were my favorite party. Buzzo called me a piece of shit, and I had to agree with him.
You missed a few things. You can take fall damage from being on the bike, it just has to be from a higher place for you to take damage. The withdrawal effect happens regardless of whether you take Joy or not. You're kinda forced to take it anyway. The importance of the cliffs being where they are is that you need to pay attention to what you're doing, and treat it with a pair of tweezers. [SPOILERS] Quite an assumption to make that he doesn't care about anyone else other than his second chance. I always just saw it that he didn't want everyone to take advantage of her, as he explains towards the end of the game. I don't like how people hate on Brad, like it was his fault for anything that's happened to him. Sure, he took Joy, but it was because he wanted to stop feeling miserable. I'm sure there's a lot of people who share my sentiment. I, for one wasn't satisfied with the poor ending that Brad met. Poor soul.
Also during the entire time, even since he was a karate teacher, Bernard Buttfart (Buzzo) was torturing him. He blamed brad for lisa’s death, and when he found buddy, it was actually buzzo setting her there, just to help buzzo torture brad.
[SPOILERS] Even during her hallucinations it seems deep down Buddy realizes Brad did care about her during your fight with him, the part where he starts healing her as she rips into him is heartbreaking.
Adam Nasser Virgin Joel Miller - wastes so much ammo on zombies - wins fights with brute force - doomed humanity because of his guilt Chad Joel Miller - Has ONE bullet and never uses it - wins fights with mind games - helped a total stranger to escape from the place he called home for years
@Тити Мити When u fight Roland it, he asks Joel to reconsider leaving as he has been on the island for as long as the elders there, to which Joel responds ,”I’ve got what I came for...I don’t know what keeps the rest of you here.”
I just finished this game and here's some advice for people who want this game: Even if it means looking at a walkthrough, try to 100% everything on your first go, the bad ending leaves you so empty inside. The game gives you a warning for the point of no return, so I'd recommend looking at a walkthrough at that moment.
SPOILERS Another incorrect statement: "I'm not talking permadeath or anything, because when a character falls you can just revive them." I'm guessing you didn't come across any of the numerous mutants that, yes, CAN cause permadeath! They literally wipe out your character. It's a lot rarer and happens later in the game but it's totally 100% possible.
I meant "Not permadeath" as in if a character dies, they don't permanently stay dead. Death being inflicted, wiping out the member forever, is a separate, different thing.
NitroRad Oh yeah, I mean not in every instance but permadeath is definitely possible for your characters in battle (the status effect "dead", caused by some attacks like Fatal Chomp). It's not just something that can happen in cutscenes. I think saying it doesn't happen in general kinda understates just how unforgiving the game it.
1:39 To quote Queen: "Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?" This definitely looks to be right up my alley, especially given the choices seem to have a greater impact beyond "Good/Bad Route/Ending." So few games ever get that right.
My friend bought me this game after I told him I played through Undertale. I definitely wasn't expecting what I got from LISA. I haven't completed it yet, it's one of those games I have to wait to play, because I don't want to fall into a spiraling depression. 10/10 game, made me want to hang myself. (Honestly, go play it, it's awesome).
Wow, you've really sold me on this game! I've re-written this comment about 5 times trying to find the words to explain how impressed i am with what you've shown but I just can't find the right words. I'm not even a fan of RPG maker games (although I do enjoy your review quite a lot) or turn based combat for that matter, but after seeing what this game has to offer I have a strong urge to play what may become a classic
I’m not sure if you’d still be interested in making a lisa video nowadays but there is an updated version coming out with brand new content (likely story and gameplay wise) for painful and joyful. You’ve probably already heard that part though, I just wanted to show my support for the idea of a video about it. Would love a return to this (ahem) franchise and I’d certainly give it a watch through if i saw it in my sub feed.
for me NV was just way too easy on you, i never had money problems in that game even though i bought a lot of stuff from that high end weapons trader in vegas. also the wasteland in NV just didnt really feel that desolate to me. it just looked way too clean for me
I changed my name sry but iv got to agree with yukari I played on survival and had way more money than I needed and I never did side quests unless I had to
Man your videos are so timeless bro I had this vid playing in the background while I was drawing and then I heard you say “the best game of 2014” I was like wait w h at the editing and overall video quality has definitely gotten way better but your audio and voiceover and script (is that the right thing? Probably) is just so good istg I would’ve thought you made this vid this year if it wasn’t for you mentioning it’s 2014 but anyways ima listen to some more of your videos till I finish this drawing hope you have a good day or night m8
Having finished this game a few weeks back i gotta say...its pretty solid. A pretty damn good game with memorable characters and a very...very painful story. After beating it....i really cant say how much i love it. Best rpgmaker game hands down.
GUYS THIS GUY LOVES THE GAME IF YOURE INTERESTED IN BUYING IT JUST BUY IT DONT WATCH THIS REVIEW HE SPOILS A LOT ABOUT THE GAME Not story wise but visually, theres lots of enemies, characters, situations, etc in the game that he shows off. Big reason for me loving this game is because I got it as a recommendation so I had no idea what to expect and everything thats meant to be a funny, creepy, etc surprise remained as a surprise. This review however shows off a lot of that and Im sure if I would of seen this review before playing the game I wouldn't of enjoyed the game as much as I did on my first play through.
Tbh I missed almost all the aide stuff and ploughed through the game and got the shit ending I thought I had explored just about all of the game if I didn't have see that all the side stuff existed I would just be confused. Maybe I'm just stupid for not finding all the good stuff but I kind of needed it spoiled to feel motivated to retry it
SPOILERS: Brad wants to keep the baby because his first child, Rando, turned out to be a failure in Brad's eyes. He saw Buddy as a second chance at parenting.
TheDarkSpion Huh, I always saw Brad as loving Rando a lot, and he felt like he failed to protect Rando when he got hurt, so he thought that Buddy was his second chance at being a father, hence his EXTREMELY protective attitude. Then again, I’ve never actually played the game, it’s just the impression I got from lore videos.
@@mr.cup6yearsago211 I doubt that, seeing as in a secret ending in the game you get to see Rando (pre flash obviously) with his face sawed off by Buzzo in the dojo. And Brad just fucking leaves. Walks out. Abandons his son right then and there.
Snowdrop Unicorn y’know, that’s a good point. It just dawned on me that maybe, just maybe Brad might be just a teeny tiny slight smidge of a shitty parent.
I really loved Lisa. The Earthbound vibe was really great not only in the "quirky" way, but in the way that the game presents itself. The text/prose that was not expository, but like a friend telling you something. Great humor, too, so the more dense stuff hits really harder. It was inspiring, too. If one man could do all that through only effort (and still having a life outside of the programming, like, having other hobbies) everyone could do it, too.
It has been over a year since I subscribed to your channel, and yesterday I finished the last of the LISA games you've reviewed (I played First, Painful, Joyful, Pointless and Hopeful). I'm so happy that I discovered these games and your channel and it's so heartwarming that you are gradually being recognized. Not really a fan of top-down rpg games, but LISA series games click so well with my gaming tastes, it's awesome to discover a game you've never heard of and have a grand time playing it.
I thought that "joy" was a reference to anti depressants and how it makes you feel numb, yet people sometimes call it a "happy pill". at least that's how i intereperted it.
In the ending and secret ending there's a glitch If you obtained the degrading clothes, you can still put it on after Brad turned into a joy mutant (SO THERES AN EASIER CURE) and in the secret ending, you can climb up the building if you press up in a certain spot with the degrading clothes in the secret ending, and you can walk to the side (AND SOMEHOW FLY)
As great of a game it is, that whole “Guaranteed to ruin your life” thing really does scare off a lot of people. In fact, I’m the only person I know who digs Lisa and the closest thing my friends would say about it is “Oh, is it that one f’d up game? Not interested“ or “Nah it doesn’t look like my cup of tea”. I mean don’t get me wrong, Lisa has a story full of virtually nothing but tragedy and even I was scared of trying it for months because of the horror stories I’ve heard from it until the curiosity drove me mad enough to give in. But it would be nice if more people were more courageous and I could have friends that I could talk about LISA all I want with.
My party i us (that is amazing) is, Jack - magic guy, Birdie - drunk guy, Nerd - you know that son of a bitch. Magic guy/Jack does damage to an entire party and does fire damage he and Birdie are by far my favorite. =]
Great review! I just recently bought the game and finished it today. It's much better experience than what we see on movies, for sure. The game's emotional aspect really relate to the Mother games, for sure.
ive been told about your reviews for a long time and i wish i had watched this years ago, lisa matters so much to me. my favorite game of all time 8) also so happy to see a favorite companion of mine mentioned here
The beginning is so good, "When I ask you what your favorite post apocalyptic game is, what's your answer? The vast majority of people would easily say fallout 3 without any second thought, but to me *music plays* the answer to that question will always be LISA."
This is probably my third time watching this review. I mean, this is a really good review and I like it how you go in depth with the game mechanics and such. You did an out standing job with this one. Say have you ever heard of Barkley's Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden?
you know, the Joy thing reminds me a lot of the Abominations from darkest dungeon. They have a move that turns them into a gruesome beast, it has better moves and better damage but using it increases the stress of your allies, I feel like you don't see a lot of risk/reward items/abilities in games that often.
ooo this EXP systems reminds me of Epic Battle Fantasy 5, i played the whole game without having to farm exp (you can farm exp and you gain good exp but it's not needed.) it was a blast. I really need to play lisa.
Sad thing for me. My growing up was just like Brad's. My mother is better now. I went through abusing boyfriend after abusive boyfriend. Sister going through shit (not rape, thank God.) I ran into the most abusive boyfriend of my mom. And told him to fuck off. He made my life hell. I'm personally glad he's on the run from the cops. Fucking Travis. But thankfully, I discovered your channel around this time of my life. You helped me go through life more optimistic-like. I thank you. You also introduced me to all my favorite games. We all love ya James. Don't ever stop doing what you do. You have any inspired me in every way possible! I know you won't see this but I just wanted to throw it out there.
did you really not keep terry in your party? he’s like the best party member by far (at higher levels (no spoilers tho)) but more importantly he’s the OG… he’s your first friend!!
I went back to this review after playing the most recent edition that came out on console. Also a free upgrade for people who already purchased it on steam. AND native controller support. Played it on the steam deck and loved it. Please revisit this edition along with the new dlc and tell us how you feel!! Cheers nitro!
@@gygiselysse6372 because LISA has a deeper meaning, deeper plot, better characters... is a better game. Undertale has its strenghts - the dynamic battle system and the music, but LISA is just simply better in many people's opinions.
You're good at making videos, this is the first one I've seen, but your voice isn't annoying, it's fun to watch, and as far as I can tell you make enough videos for people to keep comin back and support you. It's odd because I feel like someone like you should have more subs
Nitro, this was the video that made me decide to subscribe to you. Not just because I also love Lisa, but because of how well put-together and thorough this overview/review was. Your videos are great, keep it up.
Most of you don't know this, but Buddy is actually a reincarnation of.... Marty, it explains a lot because he's always kind to people around him, and has an innocent heart full of wonders of the world.
12:40 Because it's easier on the developer's part. Think of yourself as the maker of the game. Would you rather make a lot more bosses with unique designs and details or just raise the HP on an already existing boss?
To be honest, I thought the original Lisa was way too on-the-nose, and seeing a sequel specifically about a world without women that has gone to shit made me think it was gonna be some obnoxious male-bashing nonsense about how men are terrible but kept in line by benevolent women, and I have heard that way too much to be interested. However, the game actually looks alright.
it's pretty entertaining. The reason why it's great is because it shows the bad stuff with a sense of dark humor. So you don't know if they mean it or not.
Personally, I see it less as an example of how dumb men would be without women, but rather a world stricken with the reality that there will no longer be any way to procreate, an essential need for human life
God I saw dunkey play this and it looked so light hearted and I bought it I came out a different man I can't listen to anything that sounds like the lisa sound track without feeling both happiness and pure sorrow
you know, after seeing this review ages ago. finally playing the game after so long, i get it now, everything that he said, its strange to think that i played this game that ive been wanting to play for like 5 years ago now. I even looked up some other lisa fangames to play as i assumed there were more then 2, and there was, i hope you review this sometimes as those 4 videos have always been seen by me as your best videos you've made.
You've mentioned EarthBound a bunch of times now, but have yet to actually give your opinions on the game. Do you plan on taking a look at it; or any games in the Mother series??
NitroRad How about Mother 4? It's a fan-made game that looks EXTREMELY promising and has been through development for 2 years. I remember seeing it when it was first announced and was like, Okay. Now im like; Holy SHIT, this game looks amazing.
After trawling a large number of Lisa streams over the years, I've made a key discovery. No matter how simple and intuitive your tutorials are, people *will not* understand them. The amount of people I see playing this game (even after reading the tutorial) and NOT using combos throughout the entire playthrough is infuriating. Not only that, but the bicycle tutorial goes over most people's heads too. The amount of people I've seen never get on the bike after getting it, immediately dismount and walk back, or get on the bike then jump vertically down from the platform, completely missing the most basic tutorial ever, is astounding. This is why long, drawn out, forced tutorials have become the norm. People just cannot comprehend quick "tip" style tutorials OR environmental tutorials.
I actually made a mod for this game. I haven't released it publicly and may need to unearth where I put it but if Nitro would like I could send it to him for private use sometime.
I save scummed after a decision I made later in the game, and I absolutely regretted it. If you're going into this game, and you make a decision that ends up causing major problems for you, attempt to stick with it even when it may lead to an even harder time in the future. *SPOILERS FROM HERE ON OUT* So the point I save scummed at was the point were you meet Buzzo yet again after making the decision to save your party or cut off Buddies nipple. When talking to Buzzo I chose the decision were you lose I think all of your items and one of your arms (but it could've been the loss of some party members I don't remember). I felt like I wouldn't of been able to complete the game after making this decision, so I save scummed, and I felt absolutely terrible about it, I most definitely could've made it through, even if I was gonna suffer even more for it.
Man been a long time that I havent seen any of your videos and Im so happy to do so as I didint got the bell notifications on I was always ucrious to view more from your channel
This is also a story on how someone who loved you runs away Causes avoc in your life Makes you fight monsters during your painful journey And then you only to ask that someone for a hug in the end They will tell you that it was hell living with you That they are now free They do not love you anymore It is a story on how we cannot leave easily those who we cared for How much we believe in love and how we cause distruction just to go back Brad did all of that chaos for just one girl It is like many of us man Who will fight to reach a woman Who is and will always be our baby And how much we try despite it all Despite how time has changed them This is a story about change About painful change And how we are willing to suffer to reach them again
Always know that there is another door that opens That if you tried really hard to reach someone you loved You cannot really be blamed But sometimes People change And it is time to let them go
