Lies Of P: Familiar Yet Unique – An Underrated Game?

In Lies Of P, when facing an opponent, you are presented with three defensive options: blocking, parrying, or dodging. However, blocking in this game diverges from the traditional shields seen in Dark Souls or Elden Ring.

Opting for the easier blocking route incurs penalties, depleting your health and stamina. The reduction in health is represented by the portion of your HP bar fading, correlating to the damage absorbed, which can be recuperated through flawless parries or by taking an assertive stance and retaliating.

Both defensive manoeuvres hold unique nuances within this game. Should you opt for aggression, be cautious of potential counter-attacks, as a well-timed strike can nullify all recoverable health and inflict the full extent of the attack’s damage.

The World And Story

Beyond combat, Lies Of P’s narrative and world design harmonize elements from From Software’s repertoire to near perfection. The world exudes a sombre ambience and boasts intricate lore reminiscent of titles like Sekiro while weaving a comprehensible tale—a hallmark of From’s storytelling prowess.

Without delving into spoilers, Lies Of P offers a fresh interpretation of Carlo Collodi’s mid-century children’s novel, Pinocchio. While drawing inspiration from the source material, the game adds its own unique twist, much like Elden Ring transformed George R.R. Martin’s literary universe into a gaming masterpiece.

Endless Play Styles

Moreover, the inclusion of weapon customization allows players to tailor their playstyles, adding a layer of individuality to the gameplay. Combined with ingeniously crafted yet challenging level design, Lies Of P pays homage to the autonomy cherished by players in From Software’s titles while innovating in its own right.

Evaluation And Critiques

This is not to say that the game is flawless. Some aspects of this game could have been improved, like the dreadfully named P-Organ that locks essential abilities behind a skill tree that can make players feel like the game is too difficult. Players might also find the game too hard at times because of the razor-thin parry windows, which might be reason enough for many players to stop playing this game.

Overall, we feel like Lies Of P is an excellent Souls-like game, which might even surpass the thresholds that its forefathers created in terms of quality. The attention to detail and the thrillingly complex gameplay force us to recommend this game to anyone who is a fan of the Souls-like genre.