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Lisa and the Grimoire

58%Game Brain Score
story, humor
gameplay, graphics
61% User Score Based on 46 reviews

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In "Lisa and the Grimoire," poverty-stricken treasure hunter Lisa seeks fortune with a cursed demonic artifact in Malheimr. As the Grimoire affects the town, Lisa must break the curse and claim her payday, battling foes in classic RPG combat with leveling, skills, and craftable equipment.

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61%
Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews
story10 positive mentions
grinding8 negative mentions
  • The character art is well done and visually appealing.
  • The game includes interesting optional dungeons and a variety of skills and abilities.
  • There are features like a gallery and scene replay that enhance replayability.
  • The game is too short, with a lack of meaningful content and a shallow story.
  • The battle system is poorly designed, leading to frustrating stun locks and repetitive combat loops.
  • Many H-scenes are poorly cropped and the gameplay can feel grindy and unbalanced.
  • story
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Lisa and the Grimoire" is described as simple and generic, focusing on the protagonist's quest for wealth without any noble motivations. Reviewers note that the narrative is linear and shallow, with underdeveloped characters and minimal meaningful dialogue, making it difficult for players to engage with the plot or care about the characters' journeys. Overall, while the game includes enough components to function, it lacks originality and depth, leading to a less compelling experience.

    • “As the second game from the Yumenamakon studio brought by the studio's partnership with Kagura Games that translated this work into English, 'Lisa and the Grimoire' introduces us to the protagonist Lisa with not very heroic goals in her quest for wealth, but with the help of the nun Miane, she will get the ability to find out what happened to the city and thus free it.”
    • “'Lisa and the Grimoire' is a lewd RPG about Lisa's quest to undo a demon's curse and to acquire her treasures (and retire forever!).”
    • “Treasure hunters, people who use their skills in the search for wealth for various reasons, among them we have the protagonist of our story, named Lisa Elpaire, with brown hair and big breasts, in her search for a new hidden treasure north from the continent, but not for any noble or heroic motivation, just for the desire to be rich with the least amount of effort, so she never needs to work in her whole life again.”
    • “The story is very linear and shallow; so are the characters.”
    • “The plot is given in a fast manner without much meaningful dialogue in between, often skipping details.”
    • “The character and setting lack the detail and backstory to make me care.”
  • gameplay
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players appreciating the engaging survival RPG mechanics and the use of consumable items during combat, while others criticize the poor implementation and balance of gameplay features. Many noted the lack of originality in the story and characters, as well as the reliance on recycled content. Overall, while some aspects like crafting and choices in encounters were praised, significant flaws in mechanics and quality of life features detracted from the experience.

    • “Gameplay is dependent on consumable items during combat, which is a good change of pace because the main character is quite lackluster in their abilities and magic.”
    • “Although the game was built with the old engine RPG Maker VX Ace, the gameplay itself is neat.”
    • “The gameplay is basically an adventure RPG that follows the storyline and includes crafting and harvesting elements.”
    • “Unfortunately, basically everything, so far as gameplay goes, is poorly implemented and poorly balanced.”
    • “It's missing basic quality of life features, gameplay mechanics are bafflingly bad, the story isn't original, the characters aren't likable, h-scenes are recycled with small alterations (the same scene but instead of one penis on screen, there are three! Or this time they took off your pants rather than pulling them to the side!) and when you beat the game you don't unlock all the scenes in the gallery.”
    • “Gameplay-wise, even though the protagonist can act twice in one turn, it still comes with a caveat; maintaining MP that the enemies' sexual attacks constantly drain alongside using it to use attack skills, making the fight one-sided, even with the act twice per turn mechanic.”
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in "Lisa and the Grimoire" utilize RPG Maker style, offering a mix of exploration and well-executed character art during key moments. While some players find the artwork appealing, particularly in its portrayal of sexual situations, others criticize its rough execution, which may detract from the overall experience. Despite these mixed feelings, the gameplay is noted to compensate for the graphical shortcomings.

    • “With RPG Maker style graphics, we are presented with a world to explore and look for clues, combined with well-done art for the moments involving the protagonist and Miane talking, as well as various moments in which Lisa is captured during battles or falls into some trap.”
    • “The artwork and sexual situations are pretty engaging, adding a unique flair to the experience.”
    • “[b]Lisa and the Grimoire[/b] is a short and sweet RPG — the artwork has its flaws, but the gameplay makes up for it!”
    • “Unfortunately, the rough treatment of the artwork may prove too lame for some players (including myself).”
    • “The artwork is kind of a tragedy, but gameplay makes up for it!”
    • “The edges of the graphics are a buzzkill.”
  • grinding
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unenjoyable, often resorting to repetitive farming strategies to manage resources and heal. The reliance on limited items like concentration leafs adds to the frustration, as there are few alternatives to mitigate the grind without lowering the difficulty, which still results in challenging battles. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant drawback that detracts from the overall experience.

    • “It sucks, it's boring, it's grindy and there doesn't appear to be a great way around this outside of lowering your difficulty, but even then enemies deal a ton of damage to both your health and 'mind points' even with some of the better accessory items and armor items so you'll find yourself losing battles quite a bit.”
    • “For drops and such, farming, just do in start of dungeon -> go back to your base and sleep (free healing) -> repeat = no need to destroy your sanity or waste time with hard mode due to extra drop.”
    • “You can use rare concentration leaves as well, but these appear to be a limited item that you don't seem to be able to craft more of or get from farming drops.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally considered decent, complementing the exploration theme well, though some users find the original soundtrack (OST) to be annoying at times. Overall, it enhances the experience without being a standout feature.

    • “Combined with this, we have a pleasant soundtrack that matches the style of the exploration game and the search for treasure to reach the protagonist's goal.”
    • “The OST is kind of annoying at times.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is perceived as unintentionally amusing, with players finding themselves laughing at its shortcomings rather than any intentional comedic elements. This suggests a disconnect between the game's intended humor and the actual experience, leading to laughter derived from its perceived failures.

    • “Ahahah this thing is so bad it's not even funny; I'm laughing at how bad it is, not because it's funny.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight that the game features a compelling story that enhances its replayability, encouraging them to experience it multiple times.

    • “The game features a compelling story and high replayability, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
    • “With its intriguing narrative and excellent replayability, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
    • “The combination of a captivating story and strong replayability ensures that I never get tired of playing this game.”
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