REVIEW
Lies of P
“The best Soulslike not made by FromSoftware — and it earns that completely.”
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YOU’LL LOVE IT IF…
- Soulslike fans hungry for more after Elden Ring
- Players drawn to dark fairy-tale aesthetics
- Those wanting great combat without FromSoftware's absolute brutality
SKIP IT IF…
- Players who hate precise, punishing combat entirely
- Those who bounced off all Dark Souls entries
Score breakdown
Combat9.0
Boss Design9.0
Art Direction9.5
Story8.0
Value8.5
+ THE GOOD
- Combat rhythm is uniquely satisfying — the Legion Arm adds real tactical depth
- Pinocchio re-telling is surprisingly compelling and dark
- Boss design is consistently excellent throughout
- Belle Époque horror art direction is immaculate
− THE BAD
- Easier than its inspirations — veterans might find it too accessible
- Second half has slight pacing drag
★BUY★NEXT SAVE POINT
Final word: Buy it.
Lies of P earns a 8.5/10 (A) and a BUY. Best on PC. Worth your time? YES.
Verdicts are ours alone — never paid for, never previewed by publishers.
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