Lisa and the Grimoire

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Lisa and the Grimoire is a single player role playing game with a erotic theme. It was developed by Yumenamakon and was released on February 26, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

story10 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The character art is well done and visually appealing.
The game offers interesting optional dungeons and a variety of skills and abilities.
There are unlockable content features such as a gallery and scene replay, which enhance replayability.

The gameplay is poorly balanced, often leading to frustrating combat loops and stun locks.
The story is linear and shallow, lacking depth and meaningful character development.
Many H-scenes are repetitive and poorly integrated into the gameplay, making them feel tedious.

story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as simple and generic, lacking depth and originality, with linear progression and underdeveloped characters that fail to engage players. While it includes enough dialogue and events to function as a game, many reviewers find it shallow and unmemorable, often criticizing the lack of meaningful interactions and the recycled nature of adult scenes. Overall, the narrative does not leave a lasting impression, making it difficult for players to invest in the protagonist's journey.
- “Good story and replayability.”
- “It's a simple story though and though, get rich, make some friends and some 18+ stuff along the way.”
- “Go check out Venture Seas, Third Crisis, Evenicle, COC2, or even Ambrosia if you're looking for an H-game with interesting gameplay, custom assets, or a good story.”
- “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
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players appreciating the engaging combat that relies on consumable items and offers choices in encounters, while others criticize the overall implementation and balance, citing poor mechanics and lack of originality. The protagonist's abilities are seen as underwhelming, and the reliance on recycled content detracts from the experience. Overall, the game struggles with quality of life features and fails to deliver a compelling gameplay experience compared to other titles in the genre.
- “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.”
- “It was engaging; you were provided a choice in how encounters ended up going. The gameplay was relatively fair and balanced, and it appeared they either made many of their own assets or were using assets from the newer version of RPG Maker.”
- “Go check out Venture Seas, Third Crisis, Evenicle, COC2, or even Ambrosia if you're looking for an H-game with interesting gameplay, custom assets, or a good story.”
- “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.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unenjoyable, often resorting to repetitive farming strategies to manage health and resources. 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 the start of the 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 drops.”
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered decent, complementing the superb art style, but some users find the original soundtrack (OST) to be annoying at times.
- “The music in this game is absolutely captivating and enhances the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
- “Each track is thoughtfully composed, adding depth and emotion to the game's narrative.”
- “The OST is kind of annoying at times.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is perceived as unintentionally amusing, with players finding themselves laughing at its poor execution rather than any intentional comedic elements. This suggests a disconnect between the game's intended humor and the actual experience, leading to laughter born from its shortcomings.
- “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
150%
Players appreciate the game's strong narrative, which enhances its replayability, allowing them to enjoy different experiences upon subsequent playthroughs.
- “The game offers a compelling story and exceptional replayability.”
- “With its engaging narrative and high replay value, this game keeps you coming back for more.”
- “The combination of a great story and strong replayability makes this game a must-play.”