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  • Summary: Elite Royal Agent Alisa - hot on the heels of a notorious thief in a fantastical world somewhat reminiscent of the 1920s - finds herself suddenly whisked away to an old, bizarre, Victorian-style mansion. Now trapped in a world up-side down, Alisa must find a way to escape - all the whileElite Royal Agent Alisa - hot on the heels of a notorious thief in a fantastical world somewhat reminiscent of the 1920s - finds herself suddenly whisked away to an old, bizarre, Victorian-style mansion. Now trapped in a world up-side down, Alisa must find a way to escape - all the while being haunted by the mansion's strange, mechanized doll-like inhabitants.

    Can you survive the dollhouse... and escape with your humanity?

    This Developer's Cut is the definitive version of the hit, critically acclaimed Alisa.
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  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Feb 6, 2024
    100
    Casper Croes and his crew understood the assignment. Alisa is pure Playstation One-style 90s survival horror in the best way possible. There is so much love and passion put into this game, and a true understanding of tone and aesthetics and gameplay that made those games so much fun. If you grew up with these games like I did, I cannot recommend Alisa enough.
  2. Feb 12, 2024
    85
    Alisa: Developer's Cut" offers a fresh take on classic survival horror, combining campy storytelling, retro graphics, and engaging gameplay. This console port introduces players to a blend of nostalgic and modern elements, including tank controls, a unique currency system, and enhanced features like auto-aim and New Game+. It's a compelling experience for fans and newcomers to the genre, delivering both challenge and charm in a modernized package.
  3. 80
    You can't go wrong with a game that channels the heart and soul of PS1 horror, and Alisa does just that. Certain oddities of the genre piggyback on the experience, but fans won't be deterred by that. The humor mixed with dread and unease make Alisa a great game to explore, even with its limitations and minor issues.
  4. Feb 20, 2024
    80
    Alisa is a real standout in the world of indie horror games, both in terms of aesthetic and gameplay. It's very tough when you first start in the mansion but once you get to grips with the controls and enemy patterns it becomes relatively easy to work through the game. It ends with plenty of scope for a sequel and there are many unanswered questions so hopefully one appears. Still, in the here and now, if you like the look of the screenshots then I can heartily recommend playing in this dollhouse.
  5. Feb 6, 2024
    77
    This game shows how a blast from the past can affect us: it helps us understand that some things don't age well, but it also works as a memento of a fascinating, innovative era. Recommended for tough guys and survivalists of a bygone era.
  6. Feb 16, 2024
    75
    Alisa is a PS1 era horror game made today with no compromises in its period correctness, for better or worse.
  7. Feb 7, 2024
    70
    Alisa: Developer's Cut is an amazing homage to the roots of the Resident Evil franchise. Recreating the feeling to a near-perfect T. However, emulating a game from the '90s so closely means it comes with all the problems from games of the time. Big fans of the genre will definitely enjoy their time, but casual horror fans may struggle to get invested.