
Lisa: The First is an exploration game inspired by Yume Nikki. Created using RPG Maker 2003, it was released on October 9, 2012, and serves as a prequel to Lisa: The Painful. The game delves into Lisa Armstrong's psyche as she struggles to deal with the trauma of being abused by her father, Marty, before ultimately taking her own life.
The game begins some time after the events of LISA: THE PAINFUL. Players take control of the main character, Lisa Armstrong, as her story continues. The narrative explores her gradual descent into madness, driven by the physical and sexual abuse she endures at the hands of Marty Armstrong. The objective is to collect VHS tapes containing Lisa's memories while navigating through the game's different areas. Brad Armstrong is not present in this game and does not seem to have a room in this version of Marty's home.

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| English (US) | ✓ | ✓ |