Lies Of P

Lies of P is a 2023 action role-playing game developed by Neowiz Games and Round8 Studio and published by Neowiz. Loosely based on Carlo Collodi's 1883 novel, The Adventures of Pinocchio, the story follows the titular puppet traversing the fictional city of Krat, plagued by both an epidemic of petrification disease and a puppet uprising. Lies of P is played from a third-person perspective, with the player using melee weapons and a mechanical arm equipped with various tools to fight hostile puppets, factions, and citizens disfigured by the disease. Throughout the game, the player makes decisions at key plot points that affect the story. Neowiz and Round8 began working on the project to diversify their portfolios, with Neowiz being known for games as a service and Round8 as a mobile game developer. In addition to Collodi's novel, the team drew inspiration from the Belle Époque period and the soulslike genre. The game was nominated for several year-end accolades, including The Game Awards and the Golden Joystick Awards, and appeared on numerous lists of the top video games of 2023. The player controls a silent puppet referred to as P, who traverses the fictional city of Krat and fights hostile puppets, factions, and citizens disfigured by the petrification disease. At the game's start, the player chooses one of three combat styles, which determines the character's attributes and initial weapons. Every weapon, except for boss weapons, consists of a blade and a handle that can be upgraded and combined with other similar components. Blocking causes P to lose a small amount of health, which is partially restored after a successful counterattack. The player acquires and upgrades weapons at Hotel Krat, which also provides access to other activities as the game progresses.