Terrence Johnson
ZTGDLISA: The Painful – Definitive Edition (XSX) Review – ZTGD
Published 8/15/2023
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Series X|S / PS4 / Linux / PC / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 7/18/2023
LISA: Definitive Edition
Explore Olathe and its dark and twisted secrets with Lisa: The Definitive Edition, including the original story-driven RPG game Lisa: The Painful and its sequel Lisa: The Joyful
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- Dingaling
- Publisher
- Serenity Forge
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Critic avg
80
14 scored reviews
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14
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Score range
70–95
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 80 across 14 scored reviews, with a 25-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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14 included scored reviews
90–1003 reviews · 21%
80–894 reviews · 29%
70–797 reviews · 50%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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PS4Blog.netLISA: Definitive Edition Review
Published 7/31/2023
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85
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Read originalNeil Bolt
PlayStation UniverseLISA: Definitive Edition Review (PS5) - Cult Hit RPG Is A Future Shock - PlayStation Universe
Published 7/28/2023
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75
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Read originalDavid Flynn
GamingTrendLisa: The Painful & The Joyful – Definitive Edition review — An exercise in pain
Published 7/27/2023
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95
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Read originalJade Sayers
Push SquareReview: LISA: Definitive Edition (PS5) - Joyful and Painful In Equal Measure
Published 7/27/2023
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COGconnectedLisa: Definitive Edition Review – Joy and Pain In Abundance
Published 7/26/2023
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70
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Read originalNathaniel Stevens
Digital ChumpsLISA: Definitive Edition Review
Published 7/25/2023
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90
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightLISA: The Painful - Definitive Edition
Published 7/20/2023
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77
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Wood
CGMagazineLISA: Definitive Edition (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 7/18/2023
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90
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Read originalNathan Ball
PC InvasionLisa: Definitive Edition review – Men without women
Published 7/18/2023
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