Lies of P Devs Offer Insight To Their Inspiration & Choice System

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We certainly have quite a few big games we’re eager to dive into. These last few months leading into the end of 2023 will be packed with great releases. If you are looking for a Soulslike experience, then you’re in luck. You will want to keep tabs on a new game slated to launch this coming week. I’m, of course, referring to Lies of P, a title that quickly took players by surprise upon its reveal. Now that we’re inching ourselves closer to the game’s launch, developers have opened up more about what to expect.

Before we get too ahead of ourselves, we can offer some insight if you’re unfamiliar with Lies of P. Lies of P is a soulslike experience that adapts the children’s fantasy tale of Pinocchio. However, it’s a dark and twisted version of this storyline that players will embark on when it launches next week. With that said, thanks to Gamerant, a few more bits of information were expanded on through an interview done with multiple developers handling the project. For instance, the game director Jiwon Choi offered some insight into the inspiration for Lies of P. It looks like the development team wanted to dive into a soulslike experience but knew they needed a narrative and setting to make their game stand out.

Jiwon noted that during their research, they found The Adventures of Pinocchio to be a perfect starting point as it provided a series of characters compelling to adult players. Add in the fact the fairy tale offers both cruel and charming elements; it was clear that the developers could twist this storyline to make an unforgettable experience. 

As you might already know, the game sets players up in Krat, a city doomed with madness thanks to a Petrification disease. Leaving players in the ruin of a once powerful