Lies of P's Latest Gameplay Makes It Look Even More Like Bloodborne
Lies of Pis an up-and-coming action RPG Soulslike game developed and published by NEOWIZ and its subsidiary Round8 Studio. Ever since the game’s initial announcement in 2021, many have noticed distinct similarities between Lies of P and FromSoftware’s Bloodborne. Especially after seeing the most recent trailers for Lies of P, which showed off in-game visuals and combat, it seems that the comparisons are not unwarranted and the new dark fantasy game is definitely adopting some features from Bloodborne.
Fans of FromSoftware’s Soulsborne games agree that Bloodborne has a unique take on the classic Dark Souls formula while staying similar enough to remain a core part of the franchise. Part of what makes Bloodborne stand out is its drastic change in scenery and narrative compared to other Soulsborne games, as well as its fast-paced combat. From the glimpse of footage from NEOWIZ that fans saw during Gamescom, Lies of P is definitely embracing the Soulslike genre but is most certainly drawing much of its inspiration from Bloodborne.
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Lies of P is a dramatic retelling of the classic story of Pinocchio, in which players take control of the titular character and are challenged with finding Pinocchio’s creator, Geppetto. The game takes place in the fictional city of Krat which was inspired by the Belle Epoque Era in Europe, a time of prosperity in France just before the devastation caused by the first World War. Based on the game’s setting, it seems to be adding a dark-fantasy twist to a once flourishing European city that is now decimated and inhabited by deranged machines.
The storytelling in Lies of P needs to be a driving force behind the title, as it is
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