Lies of P

Lies of P is an upcoming action role-playing video game developed by Round8 Studio and published by Neowiz Games, set for release in August 2023.[1] The game will be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Steam.[2]

Lies of P
Developer(s)Round8 Studio
Publisher(s)Neowiz Games
Director(s)Choi Ji-Won
EngineUnreal Engine 4
Platform(s)
ReleaseAugust 2023
Genre(s)Action role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player

Gameplay

Lies of P is a third-person action-adventure role-playing video game. The player controls the humanoid Pinocchio and travels on foot through the city of Krat, exploring the environment and fighting various biomechanical enemies. The player uses an arsenal of weapons such as a sword and an axe against his enemies and can dodge and block their blows. Pinocchio has a mechanical arm that can be equipped with gadgets such as a grappling hook to lure enemies or a flamethrower. The weapon and crafting system offers 30 different weapon types with 100 combinations. The game features a "Lying System" where the decisions the player makes during certain passages affect the course of events, leading to three different endings.[3]

The gameplay of Lies of P has been called a "soulslike" and compared to that of Dark Souls and Bloodborne.[4]

Synopsis

Inspired by Carlo Collodi's novel The Adventures of Pinocchio, Lies of P tells the story of a humanoid puppet Pinocchio, who wakes up in an abandoned train station in the city of Krat, engulfed in chaos and madness. Pinocchio must find his creator, the master Geppetto, and overcome the calamity that has befallen the city, trying to become a man.

Development and release

Lies of P was announced on May 19, 2021. During Gamescom 2022, a gameplay trailer was shown in addition to the announcement that it will be released on Xbox Game Pass on release day.[5] 11 minutes of 4K gameplay footage premiered at GDC 2023 in March 2023.[6]

Director Choi Ji-Won states the game has been in development for about three years.[7] The studio choose theme the game on Pinocchio to appeal to wider fanbase. Choi Ji-Won notes that the original story is "dark" tone and "diverse backgrounds" that the staff could use.[8]

Reception

The game was won the "Best Action Adventure Game", "Most Wanted Sony PlayStation", and "Best Role Playing Game" at the Gamescom 2022 Awards.[9]

References
  1. Nightingale, Ed (February 20, 2023). "Lies of P will release this August". Eurogamer. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  2. Romano, Sal (August 23, 2022). "Lies of P launches in 2023 for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and PC". Gematsu. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  3. https://gamingbolt.com/15-things-you-need-to-know-about-lies-of-p
  4. Fenlon, Wes (March 24, 2023). "Lies of P is so blatantly Bloodborne that I feel bad for liking it". PC Gamer. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  5. Kerry, Ben (February 19, 2023). "Xbox Game Pass RPG 'Lies Of P' Heads To The Service In August 2023". Pure Xbox. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  6. De Meo, Francesco (March 22, 2023). "Lies of P, the Pinocchio-Inspired Soulslike, Gets New 4K Gameplay". Wccftech. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  7. https://www.prankster101.com/articles/interview-with-choi-ji-won-of-lies-of-p/
  8. Gerblick, Jordan (August 27, 2022). "Lies of P is about Pinocchio for three very good reasons, actually". GamesRadar. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  9. Moyse, Chris (August 29, 2022). "Here are the winners of this year's Gamescom 2022 awards". Destructoid. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
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