![]() Players are given three “memories” to choose from, which dictates the playstyle you start with for this build – Balanced, Speed, and Power.Īs the modes suggest: Balanced starts you off with a hook shot and a saber allowing you to drag an enemy to melee range. Lies of P opened up two chapters for us to try out. I played Lies of P with an Xbox controller, so it definitely intrigues me how the game will possibly take advantage of the DualSense features like Haptic Feedback and Adaptive Triggers if the devs decide to do something about it. To be blunt about it – it’s like playing a PS5 optimized version of Bloodborne. The lighting was the first thing I truly noticed, highlighting the shadows that bring the era to life.Īnother obvious observation is the framerate improvement, matching modern sensibilities seen in faster-paced titles such as Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and the Nioh series. ![]() This time, it combines the dreary steampunk feel with the majesty of the French Baroque era. Visually, Lies of P is stunning and impressive, featuring perfect lighting that fully displays the mood and darkness that Bloodborne capitalized on when it was released back in 2015. So, under the beautiful umbrella display of AMD and ROG, which held creative exhibits that included a Saint’s Row taco truck and the bombast of the Halo Infinite tournament amidst the impressive setup of masterfully built rigs and tempting gaming laptops-there sat the crown jewel-The Lies of P game trial. I have a disdain for Soulslike titles, but Bloodborne is my favorite of the bunch because of its faster-paced gameplay, gothic motifs, and cosmic horror elements. It will also be available for free to Xbox Game Pass subscribers.While it follows a Victorian-era steampunk motif, which is an attraction in itself, the draw is its similarity to Bloodborne. Lies of P releases sometime in August across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. The world will be filled with punishingly difficult enemies and boss fights, which adhere to a steampunk aesthetic, urging you to switch between weapon types on the fly. Similarly, one can attune spells to cast fire damage or grant immunity against specific attacks. In addition to the standard parries and strikes, Lies of P lets you swap out Pinocchio's body parts to earn leverage in battle - for example, a grappling hook for better evasion and exploration. Nevertheless, it will be interesting to see how being honest affects quests. However, Lies of P's Steam page doesn't mention any online functionality. Humanity was also a key theme in FromSoftware's Dark Souls games, where if you went Hollow, you would be locked out of NPC summons and online PvP. A tagline for the game reads: “You must always lie to others if you hope to become human.” This, of course, goes in line with the legend of Pinocchio, who wishes to become a real boy and son to Gepetto. Taking control of our wooden protagonist, who oddly resembles Timothée Chalamet, we venture into the blood-covered city to find our maker/ father Master Geppetto and reverse the calamity in Krat. There's no combat in the new Lies of P trailer, but past displays have shown hack-and-slash to be a key playstyle. Are these the game's equivalent of souls or a reference to the Blue Fairy? As for how these elements tie into the classic Pinocchio's tale, only time will tell. Throughout the trailer, we can see some blue-coloured energy being accumulated from fallen soldiers. Keeping in touch with its Lovecraftian theme, the melding process involves a long network of tentacles that eventually seizes control of the body - like a parasite - sends out an annoying screech as a warning sign. Blind to my vision.” As his monologue plays in the background, we see a slimy blob-like monstrosity waddling through the Victorian-era locale, and fusing with a humanoid machine. “Let the masses chatter their empty praises. “A fool craves acceptance, and I am no fool,” he says, as we're treated to the derelict streets of Krat, now prowling with living dolls and puppets. The new Lies of P trailer opens with a voiceover from Manus, who is engaged in his next creation - Ergo. Lies of P is now available for wishlisting across PC and modern consoles. There's also a heavy focus on some blue energy wafting through the air, which may or may not be the Blue Fairy, who in the original story serves as a guide to Pinocchio. ![]() A cinematic trailer for the same reveals a new sinister character - Simon Manus, who seems to be responsible for the horrid, puppet-like creations in the gothic city of Krat. At IGN's Fan Fest event, South Korean developer Round8 Studio confirmed that its Bloodborne-esque action RPG will drop this August. Lies of P, the upcoming Souls-like title based on Pinocchio, has now got a release window.
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