Review: Lies Of P: Complete Edition (Switch 2) – No Strings On This Superb, Immersive Soulslike
Nintendo Life's review of Lies of P: Complete Edition on Switch 2 praises the Soulslike title as one of the best in its genre, arguing that developers Neowiz and Round8 Studio have understood what makes FromSoftware's games work better than many rivals. The reviewer highlights the game's immersive world, deep combat systems and strong boss design, and considers this port on a par with FromSoftware's own output, making it a strong addition to the console's library since first launching elsewhere in 2023.
Set in the puppet-ravaged city of Krat after an uprising called the Puppet Frenzy, players control P, a human-like puppet piecing together the story through documents, statues and NPCs such as Geppetto, Sophia and Gemini at the Hotel Krat hub. The review notes three difficulty options, a levelling system based on collecting "ergo", and extensive weapon customisation that lets players mix and match blades and handles, plus a Legion Arm offering abilities like pulling enemies or unleashing elemental attacks, all of which encourage experimentation reminiscent of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's weapon system.
In short
- Lies of P: Complete Edition reviewed favourably on Nintendo Switch 2
- Praised for immersive world, deep combat and strong boss fights
- Features flexible difficulty options and extensive weapon customisation
Explained simply
Soulslike is a name for action role-playing games built around challenging fights, careful timing and learning from defeat. The genre is closely associated with FromSoftware, whose games have influenced many other developers. Lies of P is made by South Korean studios Neowiz and Round8 Studio and first came out in 2023.
The game reimagines the Pinocchio story in Krat, a city overrun by puppets after an uprising known as the Puppet Frenzy. Players control P and uncover what happened by exploring, finding documents and speaking to characters at the Hotel Krat. Combat and character growth rely on collected ergo, while players can combine weapon parts and use a mechanical arm with different abilities.
The Switch 2 edition brings the game to Nintendo’s newer console, adding to its range of action games. The story’s setting and characters give the game its own identity, while its demanding combat and customisation connect it to the wider Soulslike genre.
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