Channeling the spirit of the gruesome Brothers Grimm fairy tales rather than Disney's cheery adaptations, Neowiz Games' Lies of P offers a grueling, Soulslike reinterpretation of the classic story of Pinocchio.
Announced in 2021, the game drew major attention during Gamescom 2022 with its fascinating steampunk aesthetic that's rooted in 19th-century France and punishing combat mechanics.
Now, thanks to Summer Game Fest 2023, the highly-anticipated demo for Lies of P is officially ready for download, and an official release date has been announced.
In this dark and brooding reimagining, players step into the role of humanoid robot P, journeying through a dystopian landscape to find Geppetto in a bid to become human. The game is set in the puppet-infested city of Krat, a once-beautiful metropolis now transformed into a nightmare-scape by a deadly plague and rampant puppets. Drawing heavily from the DNA of the Souls series and exhibiting visible influences from FromSoftware's Bloodborne, Lies of P marries the familiar anxiety-inducing, fast-paced gameplay with a unique setting and narrative.
The demo released at Summer Game Fest 2023 offers players a substantial chunk of the game to explore, featuring several hours of content across multiple chapters. It introduces us to Lies of P's dark world, providing a showcase of its unique combat mechanics and enemy design. Players are given the chance to select one of three initial weapons, each conferring a distinct combat style: speed, power, or a balance of both. Additionally, the demo grants a glimpse of the innovative Weapon Assemble system and presents a couple of formidable bosses to test players' mettle.
