Let’s get this out of the way first:

Was Lies of P kind of a lie?
Yes.

You told me it’s about Pinocchio. But I didn’t see a single cricket. I wanted Jiminy, not PTSD.

I expected wooden charm. I got blood, gaslight, and body horror.

The difficulty? Somewhere between “FromSoftware” and “Please End Me.”

The combat? Tight. But also tighter than my sanity after fighting the Scrapped Watchman for the 9th time.

Weapon system? Love the mix-and-match! But after 30 combos, I realized: I’m just using the same stabby stick.

That final boss? Bro… I just wanted to be a real boy, not fight the embodiment of existential dread.

But was it good?
Also yes. VERY yes.

The visuals? Pure gothic candy.
The OST? Basically church music for sinners.
And the twist? Oh, you mean the "That Ending™"?
Chef’s kiss while crying.
So yes: Lies were told. Expectations were twisted.
But I don’t blame the devs. In fact…

NEOWIZ delivered.
This wasn’t just a Souls-like — it was a Souls-with-soul.
And for their first swing at the genre? They knocked it out of the opera house.

So the next time someone says,

“Lies of P? Wasn’t that just a Bloodborne clone?”

Just smile, take a deep breath, and say:

“Yes. But it lied beautifully.”
Pinocchio would be proud. Even if his nose says otherwise.
🪵🩸👃