Lies of P has achieved a monumental success by selling over a million copies in just under a month since its release back in September. This new take on the dark fairy tale of Pinocchio not only earned accolades from players and critics alike but also showcased the potential and capability of Korean console games on the global stage.
Drawing inspiration from the iconic Italian novel Pinocchio, Lies of P plunges players into a grim Belle Époque world, a universe where the once-stunning city of Krat is now a dystopia, overridden with malevolent puppets and plagued by a disastrous ailment. Players step into the shoes of a puppet on a relentless quest to find Geppetto, endeavoring to gain his humanity. As the narrative unfolds, the game pushes players into a maze of lies, where every falsehood told brings the protagonist closer to humanity. However, in a world dominated by deceit, trust becomes an invaluable commodity.
On the technical front, Lies of P has been received exceptionally well across various platforms. The aggregate scores on Metacritic stand testament to its wide acclaim, with ratings averaging 80 on PlayStation 5, 83 on PC, and 84 on Xbox Series S/X. Furthermore, a staggering 89% of players on Steam rated the game positively. Suffice to say that the highly acclaimed soulslike game developed by South korean game developer, NEOWIZ, in collaboration with Round8 Studio, has struck gold.
One of the game's defining moments prior to its launch was its unparalleled success during Steam Next Fest and similar events. Surpassing the expectations of its developers, Lies of P became one of the top 100 most-played games on Steam across the globe.