Lies of P

Rock Paper Shotgun

Ed Thorn·Sep 19, 2023

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An instant must-play for Soulslikers, with fantastic flexibility in its combat and old fashioned rigidity in its challenges.

Eurogamer

Caelyn Ellis·Sep 14, 2023

Critic60/100

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Our review of Lies of P - a decent imitation that can't match its influences.

Polygon

Diego Nicolás Argüello·Sep 13, 2023

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Pinocchio’s journey is a s rewarding slow burn

PC Gamer

Lincoln Carpenter·Sep 13, 2023

Critic74/100

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Lies of P is a competent Soulslike if you can shrug off its flaws.

IGN

Travis Northup·Sep 13, 2023

Critic80/100

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An honest-to-goodness superb soulslike, and that’s no lie.

GamesRadar+

Jasmine Gould-Wilson·Sep 13, 2023

Critic80/100

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Inventive, challenging, and deliciously dark, Lies of P retains the core structures of similar action RPGs while adding new surprises to the mix.

Push Square

Liam Croft·Sep 13, 2023

Critic80/100

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Lies of P feels like the result of a developer having already taken multiple stabs at the Souls-like genre, so it's impressive that Round8 Studio has accomplished so much on its first attempt. By fully embracing its dark take on the Pinocchio story, it sets itself apart from anything else available. Elevating it above other games are quality combat and extensive, satisfying customisation, turning Lies of P into a first-class experience for FromSoftware fanatics.

Pure Xbox

Ford James·Sep 13, 2023

Critic80/100

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This dystopian tale of Pinocchio does a lot to stand on its own two feet, but when you strip all the set dressing away, it is simply a terrific love letter to Bloodborne. It is rough around the edges with some balancing issues and environment clipping causing you to get stuck in corners too easily, but with enough persistence (and skill), Lies of P is one of the best non-FromSoftware soulslikes yet.

Game Informer

Wesley LeBlanc·Sep 13, 2023

Critic95/100

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Lies of P uses the familiar, the highlights, and the lessons learned from the authors of the Soulslike subgenre to create something unique, fascinating, and exhilarating.

GameSpot

Richard Wakeling·Sep 13, 2023

Critic80/100

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For the most part, however, Lies of P is content to adorn existing mechanics and ideas with its own story and aesthetic. This may be a derivative approach, but it nails the core Souls-like experience, with each of its various mechanics seamlessly coalescing to create a thrilling action game that's challenging, varied, and dripping with atmosphere. It's easy to be reductive when a game wears its influences on its sleeve as boldly as Lies of P does, but plenty of other games have tried and failed to recreate the same magic. It's not an easy endeavor, and while it doesn't shake up the formula or reinvent the wheel, Lies of P is still one of the genre's most accomplished and enjoyable entries--and that's the truth.