While Lies of P might be a far cry from the wholesome tale of the puppet Pinocchio that you know, this grimdark soulslike has more than a few sly references to the classic fairytale up its sleeves. Some easter eggs are more obvious — the cricket-like Gemini or azure-haired Sophia, for example — but what do you really think of when you think of Pinocchio?
That's right, Pinocchio's telltale nose - which in the original story would grow more every time he lied - can be found in Lies of P. In fact, Pinocchio's "nose" is a powerful weapon called the Golden Lie. How can you get your hands on this secret weapon? By lying, of course. Here's how you can unlock the Golden Lie weapon for yourself.
Warning: Some Lies of P Spoilers below.
Your first step towards acquiring the rare Golden Lie weapon starts on the steps of Hotel Krat, when the voice beyond the door asks you... are you a human, or a puppet? This is the first of many questions you are asked in Lies of P in which you must decide to either tell the truth or tell a lie.
In this world, puppets are incapable of telling lies. However, you are not an ordinary puppet. The more lies you tell, the more "human" you'll become. To unlock the Golden Lie, you will need to complete an entire "Lie Playthrough". At every opportunity that presents itself, you must lie. Your choices will impact how different characters treat you and ultimately effect what ending you get. Only by telling only lies can you eventually access the accurately named Golden Lie weapon.
It's time to take a trip down to the Malum District. In Chapter Five of Lies of P, you encounter the infamous Black Rabbit Brotherhood, a gang of fiendish "stalkers" that have survived the Puppet Frenzy. After defeating the eldest of the
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