Technically sound, Lies of P relies on smooth movements and responsive controls. Many have broken their teeth trying to make their own Dark Souls, often due to gameplay that was too perfectible. But he still strives to reproduce the recipe well. Lies of P // Source: NeowizĪt first glance, Lies of P does not invent much, at least in the basic elements.
They ask to consume potions, which are recharged by typing, and to use more powerful special moves. The first confrontations make it possible to take its marks but, very quickly, the tough enemies appear. There are also shortcuts to facilitate movement, as well as areas to rest (and revive all enemies in the process). Between the life bar which reduces very quickly, the endurance gauge to manage well, the dodges, the risky counters or even the experience points to seek from his remains, everything is there. In terms of gameplay, Dark Souls fans will find their mark without worry, as the mechanics are taken almost identically. It’s an interesting approach, provided that the artistic direction, inspired by the Belle Époque, follows from start to finish. The Pinocchio myth is depicted here in its most creepy form, far from a children’s story. The first sets consist of ill-famed alleys, populated by strange characters and animated by noises that send shivers down your spine. In the necessary game of comparisons, one could argue that Lies of P looks a lot like Bloodborne, another offshoot of Dark Souls (also developed by FromSoftware). Lies of P We therefore propose to embody Pinocchio, while he must find Geppetto in a city with an atmosphere much more distressing than the memories you would have of the cartoon adaptation by Disney. Good news: Lies of P will be available from the day of its release in the Xbox Game Pass. If 10 minutes is too little to fully judge a game, it is enough to say that Lies of P is based on known, but very solid bases. I was finally able to take the controller around 12:30 p.m., motivated by the few positive feedbacks that I had been able to hear here and there while listening. I was also told a 2-hour wait before being able to play 10 short minutes at Lies of P.
Problem ? There was only one terminal available and, consequently, an endless queue, proof of immense enthusiasm for this project which assumes itself as the heir to the Dark Souls – that is, particularly demanding action RPGs – and which is centered on Pinocchio (Italian hero of a children’s novel). I knew that a demo was available on the Microsoft stand. I arrived at gamescom around 9.45 am with one main goal in mind: to play Lies of P, which was treated to an impressive trailer during the opening ceremony. Where the famous puppet will have to fight like in a Dark Souls. We were able to play a few minutes at Lies of P, a video game developed by Neowiz which will be a very dark reinterpretation of Pinocchio.
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