Years later, all women on the earth have disappeared in a mysterious event referred to as “The Flash.” A grown, drug-addicted Brad is tortured by visions of his childhood, notably the abuse both he and his sister endured at the hands of their father. After Brad struggles to get back to his dilapidated house, his father berates him for being so weak.
You play as a character named Brad who is beaten by his classmates in the opening scene. The narrative makes this hopelessness clear from the very start. It presents a vision that is so dark it makes the whole experience unpleasant for the sake of being unpleasant. There are a number of reasons why that’s the case, but mainly LISA: The Painful fails to acknowledge any hope or humanity for its characters. LISA: The Painful is the darkest game I’ve ever played. These dark narratives often suggest that even in the greatest moments of despair, hope can be found.
Stories that examine what makes life difficult resonate with me because they often present important truths about how to live. My friends and family even make fun of me for it, and my students accuse me of only teaching depressing books. Whether it’s movies, books, video games, or even music, the more depressing something is, the more likely I am to enjoy it.
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