Lies of P Is Slated to Launch This August, Reveals New Trailer

Lies of P, the upcoming Souls-like title based mostly on Pinocchio, has now obtained a launch window. At IGN’s Fan Fest occasion, South Korean developer Round8 Studio confirmed that its Bloodborne-esque motion RPG will drop this August. A cinematic trailer for a similar reveals a brand new sinister character — Simon Manus, who appears to be accountable for the horrid, puppet-like creations within the gothic metropolis of Krat. There’s additionally a heavy deal with some blue power wafting by means of the air, which can or might not be the Blue Fairy, who within the unique story serves as a information to Pinocchio. Lies of P is now out there for wishlisting throughout PC and fashionable consoles.

The brand new Lies of P trailer opens with a voiceover from Manus, who’s engaged in his subsequent creation — Ergo. “A idiot craves acceptance, and I’m no idiot,” he says, as we’re handled to the derelict streets of Krat, now prowling with residing dolls and puppets. “Let the plenty chatter their empty praises. They’re unaware of the reality. Blind to my imaginative and prescient.” As his monologue performs within the background, we see a slimy blob-like monstrosity waddling by means of the Victorian-era locale, and fusing with a humanoid machine. Protecting in contact with its Lovecraftian theme, the melding course of includes a protracted community of tentacles that ultimately seizes management of the physique — like a parasite — sends out an annoying screech as a warning signal. All through the trailer, we will see some blue-coloured power being accrued from fallen troopers. Are these the sport’s equal of souls or a reference to the Blue Fairy? As for the way these components tie into the basic Pinocchio’s story, solely time will inform.

There is no fight within the new Lies of P trailer, however previous shows have proven hack-and-slash to be a key playstyle. Taking management of our picket protagonist, who oddly resembles Timothée Chalamet, we enterprise into the blood-covered metropolis to seek out our maker/ father Grasp Geppetto and reverse the calamity in Krat. A tagline for the game reads: “You need to at all times misinform others for those who hope to turn out to be human.” This, after all, goes according to the legend of Pinocchio, who needs to turn out to be an actual boy and son to Gepetto. Humanity was additionally a key theme in FromSoftware’s Darkish Souls video games, the place for those who went Hole, you’ll be locked out of NPC summons and on-line PvP. Nonetheless, Lies of P’s Steam page would not point out any on-line performance. Nonetheless, will probably be attention-grabbing to see how being sincere impacts quests.

Along with the usual parries and strikes, Lies of P helps you to swap out Pinocchio’s physique elements to earn leverage in battle — for instance, a grappling hook for higher evasion and exploration. Equally, one can attune spells to forged hearth harm or grant immunity towards particular assaults. The world shall be crammed with punishingly tough enemies and boss fights, which adhere to a steampunk aesthetic, urging you to change between weapon sorts on the fly.

Lies of P releases someday in August throughout PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Sequence S/X. It is going to even be out there at no cost to Xbox Sport Move subscribers.