Lies of P has been influenced by the Soulslike genre and takes place in a dark world inspired by the Dark Souls franchisee. The story is based on the children’s fantasy novel The Adventures of Pinocchio by Italian Author Carlo Collodi but with a darker horror twist.
Developed by Neowiz Games and Round8 Studio, Lies of P is set to release on September 19. However, those who have preordered the deluxe version of the game will gain access 72 hours before the official release.
Ever since the game was first announced by the Neowiz Games on May 19, 2021, Lies of P caught the attention of Soulslike fans with its gothic atmosphere and high-paced combat.
Despite the popularity of the Soulslike genre, very few games have come close to matching the quality of the Dark Souls trilogy. Therefore, Lies of P has managed to generate a lot of hype surrounding its release.
Lies of P will be available to play on PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, and MacOS. It is currently available for Pre-orders on Steam for USD 59.99.
What are Soulslike games?
Soulslike is a subgenre of action-adventure and action-roleplaying games. The games in this genre are known for their high degree of difficulty and unrushed combat, usually in a dark fantasy style.
The name of the genre “Soulslike” has its origins in the influential Dark Souls and Demon Souls franchises developed by FromSoftware. These two games inspired a plethora of other games featuring similar themes and mechanics.
Thus, the name “Soulslike” was adopted by several game critics, creators, and developers. The mechanics and features of these games are considered to give players a soul-like feel.
When confronting a city filled with increasingly dreadful foes, you will need everything in your arsenal to finish them. Unleash your weapon’s special abilities by building up the fable gauge with successful blocks and attacks. #LiesofP
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The Soulslike games gained immense popularity among the gaming community by making enemies challenging and introducing a world filled with fascinating stories.
This genre is considered immensely tough as players have to keep track of their limited health and stamina. On top of that, limited save points gave players a tough time. One of the primary characteristics of the genre is that it is considered incredibly tough, but also fair.
Soulslike Games offers gamers the option to entirely dismiss the storyline and advance through the games by beating enemies and advancing through the levels. However, if the player decides to delve deeper into the story, they will discover an in game world that is intricately detailed and interconnected.