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Lies of Pwas a surprise entry to the Soulslike genre but it had a unique take on it. Neowiz Games and Round8 Studio brought us the classic Pinocchio tale mixed with steampunk aesthetics with intense action and it was a game that felt fresh and fun. However, according to the game’s devs, the plan was never to challengeElden Ring.
Punishing difficulty is the identity of many Soulslikes games, including FromSoftware’sElden Ring. ButLies of Popted for a more accessible experience with the idea that difficulty isn’t the defining factor of the genre. And we have to say, it worked. The game was a success, and now we’re all ready for the DLC and a potential sequel.
Lies of Pwas a success because it was different fromElden Ring
WhenElden Ringlaunched in 2022, it was a big deal because it changed the Soulslike formula by taking it to an open-world format. While many of us gamers were skeptical about this at the time, it was a critical and financial success. The game has sold over 28 million copies as of September 2024 and it’s only going to sell more.
Namco Bandai confirmed Elden Ring has sold over 28.6 million copies worldwide as of September 2024.In June 2024, they last reported 25 million units sold, so this is a 3.6 million unit increase over a 3 months period.pic.twitter.com/NIn4ihw1u3
Naturally, any Soulslike that followed would be compared to it, butLies of Pnever aimed to compete directly withElden Ring. Instead, itembraced its own identity, focusing on a more structured narrative and a refined, yet accessible, combat system. Game director Choi Ji-won talked about the differences between the two games in an interview withDualShockers.
We have really diverse and colorful combat mechanisms; on top of that, there is the lying mechanism which fits the story of Pinocchio and fits the ending.
Lies of P‘s unique lying mechanic is part of what makes it so special. It influenced both gameplay and story outcomes, leading to multiple endings. Ji-won noted that players should“really, really, really” see the story through to the end, hinting at the different endings.
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Choi Ji-won made it clear that difficulty alone does not define a Soulslike game. While he firmly believes that games in this genre shouldn’t include difficulty options, he also acknowledged thatLies of Pwould be easier compared to its peers. Instead of relying on sheer challenge, the game leaned into the design and mechanics of its combat system.
Neowiz is embracing the success with a DLC and potential sequel
Despite coming into a very competitive genre,Lies of Pfound remarkable success, surpassing seven million players within its first six months. Neowiz Games isn’t stopping with just one game. A DLC expansionis currently in the works, and a sequel has already been confirmed.
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Director Ji-won hasstatedthat the team is committed to improving what worked while making other aspects better. With the first game proving that a Soulslike doesn’t have to be brutally difficult to be successful, the sequel has the opportunity to push the genre even further just like howElden Ringdid it.
So whileLies of Pdidn’t redefine the genre likeElden Ring, it proved that Soulslikes could offer good experiences without relying solely on difficulty. Neowiz put together the familiarity of Pinocchio’s tale with unique combat and a rich atmosphere and it turned out to be a success. Will they find it again?
Daniel Royte
Gaming Writer
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As part of the FandomWire team, Daniel has followed the hero-shooter genre closely with a focus on titles like VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals. You can also find him providing insight on the latest AAA titles from Elden Ring to GTA 6 and exploring the world of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. With more than 1,000 articles under his belt, you’ll need to look no further for a unique insight into every situation.If he’s not looking for the latest video game news, you’ll find him cheering on Ferrari in the race tracks of Formula 1 or at the theatres for the latest MCU releases.
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