3 years after the best Soulslike not by FromSoftware, Lies of P leads feel “pressure” to make the sequel even better
The leaders behind Lies of P say the success of the 2023 action role-playing game has created pressure to make its sequel better. They view that expectation as a reason to raise the quality of the follow-up, rather than simply repeat what worked before.
Lies of P, developed by South Korean studio Neowiz and Round8 Studio, reimagined Pinocchio as a dark Soulslike and was widely praised for its combat, setting and polish. Its planned sequel is expected to expand on the original’s ideas, although the developers have not announced a release date or detailed its gameplay.
In short
- Lies of P’s success has raised expectations for its sequel.
- Developers feel pressure to improve on the original.
- No release date or major sequel details have been announced.
Explained simply
Lies of P is an action role-playing game from South Korean publisher Neowiz and its Round8 Studio. It retells the Pinocchio story as a dark fantasy adventure, with challenging combat and a world inspired by the tale.
The game belongs to the “Soulslike” genre, a term for action games known for demanding fights and carefully connected worlds. Its success has brought attention to a planned sequel, and raised expectations for how the developers will build on the original.
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