Lies Of P: Should You Kill Alidoro?

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There are many decisions to be made in , but the one over Alidoro's fate is something of an outlier. Most of the divergent paths in have to do with a choice between the truth and a lie. Each one contributes points toward the ending in the Lie System, a feature that can seem cryptic at first. But with a little attention to the lore, it's easy to tell which dialogue selections contribute to which kind of ending. And even with a little inconsistency or the occasional wrong pick, there's always a way to back out and get a decent, if somewhat unsatisfying, ending.

But the Alidoro decision is a different story. It's one of the rare times asks players to be the ultimate arbiter of another character's fate — and Alidoro is such a helpful ally, too. He's one of the primary merchants, allowing players to trade rare ergo for unique, boss-inspired weapons. However, he later participates in the Alchemists' attack on Hotel Krat, claiming they offered him a way out of the doomed city in exchange for his help. He also reveals that he's not the original Alidoro, but a murderer who assumed his identity. So he's not that innocent, but is it really worth killing him?

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Choosing to kill Alidoro comes with its fair share of consequences, but only one of them is truly irreversible. Listening to his story, and then selecting the dialogue option to attack him first causes Alidoro to beg for mercy. Once he's said his piece, Pinocchio can strike. As he dies, players will receive the "" pop-up message that signifies they've gained some Humanity. These points can contribute toward a particular ending to , but they can always be lost again. The game provides plenty of opportunities