The surprising effectiveness of Lies of P’s fairytale setting and what it could mean for future soulslikes

Lies of P is my personal pick for 2023’s game of the year. The soulslike presents an experience that’s right up my alley: a tough-but-fair level of difficulty, excellent level design and – for the most part – finely tuned combat that blends fast-flowing attacks and precise parrying for a challenging yet satisfying experience. However, it’s Lies of P’s setting and adaption of its source material that undoubtedly wowed me the most.Developed by Korean studios Neowiz Games and Round8

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