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4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Going Hands-On With Lies of P: Overture—Your Springs Are Reacting
When I first saw the announcement trailer for Lies of P: Overture, is was met with mixed emotions. Initially, I was a little disappointed that it wasn't the add-on I was hoping for—if you got the 'Rise of P' secret ending, then you know what I'm talking about. But of course, I was more than happy for more Lies of P content in any way, shape or form, so even base-game DLC is good enough for me. I honestly didn't realize how much I loved Lies of P, even after the first time I played it. I had gotten reasonably far into it before I wrote my review for it, but—as is the nature of game criticism—other matters took my attention and I didn't really get back to it. That was until last November when I decided to pick it up again and fell so hard back in love that I finished it in under a week. So I was incredibly fortunate to be invited to LA by Round8 and Neowiz to get an exclusive hands-on first look at Lies of P: Overture. It was a remarkable experience, held at the Paramour Estate—which felt incredibly appropriate to the aesthetic of the game. We were surrounded by antique statues and classic paintings, much like Lies of P and the city of Krat, it felt like we were frozen in a forgotten pocket of time. At the end of the little greeting room sat a vintage puppet, dressed in P's new winter attire, who was brought to life by a puppeteer—which felt a little against the spirit of the character, but hey, this is real life—and they even recreated a Trinity Room, although I would've loved to have had to solve one of the King of Riddle's brain-teasers to get into it. As we snacked on charcuterie and sipped cocktails, Herman Li took the stage to perform 'Quixotic' and 'Feel' in a shred-metal way that only he could. It really was an unbelievable event that Round8 and Zebra Partners really put a lot of love and care into, in order to capture the spirit and soul of Lies of P. But once the sun set and the libations were consumed, it was time to step back into the city of Krat. The demo itself was split into two parts: a brief introduction to the new story-driven addition and the 'Battle Memories' boss rematch mode. When I asked what goes into the design philosophy behind Lies of P, not just in its gameplay but its story, Game Director Jiwon Choi said, 'First and foremost, we want you to experience the craftsmanship.' And this was certainly present in the demo. As was stated by Choi, the new story DLC integrates into the main story around Chapter 9, rather than acting as a direct sequel or post-game story. 'So, when we developed the base game, there was a huge amount of content that we wanted to fit into the base game. Obviously, there are limitations,' Choi said through his translator. He continued, 'So, once that work was complete, we had the opportunity to build the DLC part of it where you could actually bring in many of those elements and content that we couldn't fit into the base game.' Similar to what was shown in the announcement trailer, the game began with P finding himself in a strange version of Krat, now covered in a blanket of snow and outside the once magnificent Krat Zoo. Gemini informs P that there must be some mistake, as he remembers going to the zoo on a snowy day, before it was reduced to ash and rubble in a great fire—the two have been sent into the past. 'You know, you're well familiar with the Puppet Frenzy, and then how that transpired, and how it transformed creatures or living things…So we want you to be able to kind of guess and imagine how they were before that, and how they are now,' Choi said through his translator. He continued, 'So that you can kind of guess, and that will create sort of an emotional connection for this particular version.' It was only a small taste, but we got to see some incredible new enemies themed around the haunted managerie. Great apes, Kangaroos and hulking Elephants corrupted by Ergo and twisted into malformed monstrosities. What's more, the demo introduced a new status ailment that was thematically connected to the new setting: Freeze, which not only does damage over time, but slows P's movements. Thankfully, we had been given plenty of new weapons to deal with these newfound threats. The primary weapon we were equipped with was an honest-to-goodness Gunblade pulled straight out of Final Fantasy VIII. Outside of just looking cool, the weapon itself had a great degree of balance and versatility despite being a weapon that scales with Motivity. Players can combo into a heavy attack that uses a massive gunshot to blast them back—essentially acting as a dodge. However, players can also follow up with a second heavy where P aims backwards and blasts himself forward into a wide-reaching slash. Some of the other weapons included the bow and arrows shown in the announcement trailer which did take a little getting used to. Despite having a pretty fair range, there was a unique rhythm to attacking that needed to be mastered to keep enemies from closing the distance. One of the more interesting weapons was a massive club with two pinwheels that acted like sawblades. With every swing and dodge, the pinwheels spun faster, allowing for more hits. And despite being a fairly large weapon with a pretty big windup, this weapon scales with Technique, which will certainly make things interesting for more nimble players. And of course, there were P's new Puppet Arms. The first one, aptly named Icarus, allowed P to throw out up to five boomerang-like blades that could be charged and spin in a single spot, dealing massive damage to enemies. The second, named Cataclysm, was an arm-mounted Elephant Gun that P could charge for a devastating blast to blow back enemies or deal immense damage. This was a real risk vs. reward kind of arm since the charge time was pretty substantial, but the trade-off was certainly worth it. The second part of the demo, the aforementioned 'Battle Memories,' gave us a taste of the newest feature coming to Lies of P via an upcoming patch: selectable difficulty. This game looks to be the first of its kind—a Soulslike with difficulty , what a concept. I say this as a joke, but one of the questions that was asked of Choi specifically referenced how certain gamers take umbrage with the idea of difficulty options in Soulslikes, and how Lies of P would approach such a concept. Choi essentially said the reason they're making Lies of P: Overture more accessible is that there are a lot of people who love the game, but don't really enjoy it because of the difficulty, saying, 'So, I felt really bad about that. On the other hand, we do a lot of tests with the developers, but there are people who can't do it because of their skills, so we adjust the balance and do tests.' As to how difficult options would affect the game, Choi's answer was interesting, without giving too much away, saying, 'For that very purpose, actually…we kind of hid the overall kind of elements of that so that you don't immediately see the details of the difficulty.' He continued, 'It's not just simply higher HP or difficulty. We wanted to make sure with the variety of different play styles, the different characters, you enjoy the game in different ways.' What these changes may or may not be, I honestly couldn't say at this time. When I sat down to attempt the three new bosses that were made available to us for the demo, out of the five selectable difficulties, I played them on Difficulty Three—being the Hardcore Gamer™ that I am. My interest wasn't so much in the raw difficulty of these bosses, but in their style and substance, and they definitely didn't disappoint. Ranging from a quick and nimble Alchemist whose weapon was an angelic puppet tethered to her by a string of light, a hulking behemoth with a club made of bones who would enter an enraged state with expanded movesets and much more aggressive attack timing, and lastly a goliath monster that was a twisted amalgam of a human using both weapons and its colossal size to deal devastating damage. While the bosses in the Lies of P main game leaned more towards robotic enemies that were thematically appropriate for the story and setting, this small glimpse at some of the new opponents not only felt appropriate for the DLC but showcased a lot of the creativity and capacity that the creators have for this game. 'I focused a lot on expressing the romantic memories that we have from the main episode in a completely different way,' Choi said. While the demo was as brief as the trip itself, Lies of P: Overture looks to be as sizable and resonant as the main game itself. The love and care the team put into crafting both an in-person and gameplay experience shows just how meaningful this game is to them, and how much they want a wide variety of gamers to experience its beautiful and brutal world. Lies of P: Overture is set to release in the Summer of 2025.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Lies Of P: Overture Shows Off New Bosses At Summer Game Fest 2025
Taking the stage at Summer Game Fest 2025, Neowiz and Round8 showcased a dramatic new trailer featuring a plethora of monstrous bosses and brand new gameplay for the Lies of P: Overture DLC. The trailer showed off some of the new bosses that were mentioned during our hands-on preview with Lies of P: Overture, as well as several new ones and possibly a new character who looks a bit like Jeppeto. Players will be taken back in time to the world of Krat before the Puppet Frenzy and experience a world that is as beautiful as it is brutal. 'Lies of P was a historic debut for our team, and it felt fitting to expand the story we've crafted in the most noteworthy fashion during Summer Game Fest with a surprise shadow drop on all platforms,' said Jiwon Choi, game director, ROUND8 Studio. 'This expansion allowed us to complete the first arc of our story, and we hope our community feels the same love and support as they did for the base game. Please stay tuned for what awaits Geppetto's Puppet.' In addition to the DLC launch, the base game will receive a patch with two new difficulty settings and two new challenging boss battle modes. The boss battle modes are accessible via the Hotel Krat Stargazer once players have seen at least one base game ending. The DLC will also feature an arsenal of weapon combinations and Legion Arms that provide unprecedented freedom to forge unique combat styles. In what was probably the biggest surprise of the announcement, Lies of P: Overture was surprise released during Summer Games Fest 2025. Lies Of P: Overture is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Business Mayor
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Mayor
Lies of P is getting a massive free update, adding difficulty options as well as an extremely welcome boss rush
There's no word yet on exactly what effects these difficulty modes will have on Lies of P. But it's easy to imagine reduced damage scaling for enemies and perhaps a decrease in enemy density depending on which difficulty you select. The update is also bringing a dedicated boss rush mode to the game. Named Battle Memories, you'll be able to access this mode at the Hotel Krat Stargazer after clearing the game at least once. Battle Memories will let you challenge previously defeated bosses from both the base game and the Overture DLC (downloadable content). Each boss has five difficulty tiers, with the harder Tiers 4 and 5 locked until you've cleared the previous ones (you'll get access to Tier 4 after beating Tier 3, for example). Publisher Neowiz has also teased additional unlockables for those willing to brave the harder tiers: 'Who knows what rewards await those who overcome these hardening challenges?' But that's not all, as Battle Memories is being paired with another mode called Death March. This mode challenges players to defeat a minimum of three bosses consecutively with a limited pool of items and healing Pulse Cells. You're also able to set custom scenarios here, selecting the bosses you wish to face. The difficulty tiers of Battle Memories can also be applied here. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. It's sounding like a very substantial update to go alongside the upcoming Overture expansion. With multiple difficulty options, boss rush modes, and the potential for unique rewards, there's really something for everyone here. Finally, this Lies of P update will arrive the same day that the Overture DLC releases, sometime in the Summer of 2025. You might also like…
Korea Herald
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
PlayX4 packs punch with gaming, entertainment
Gaming expo to feature showcases, esports fest, business opportunities PlayX4, one of the nation's largest gaming fests, is set to take place at Kintex in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, from May 22 to May 25. PlayX4 serves as a platform to spotlight the latest gaming industry trends while fostering connections between domestic and international developers and consumers. This year's PlayX4 highlights include Daewon Media's new game release showcase, Neowiz's indie game showcase, a Steam Deck demo lounge and the Korea round of the Gyeonggi International Cosplay Festival. The event will also roll out an esports festival, featuring a broad slate of competitions ranging from matches tailored for gamers with disabilities to a nationwide university tournament and a family-focused tournament. The family tournament is open for both preregistrations and on-site sign-ups. Major gaming companies will also operate engaging booths for visitors, with Korean game developer Smilegate showcasing a theme park-style setup. Each attraction will be inspired by one of their game titles, offering an immersive experience for game fans. Guests who participate in the experiential zones and gameplay demos will earn Wonder Coins, the event's exclusive currency that is redeemable for limited-edition merchandise. Neowiz will showcase its role-playing game Brown Dust 2 at a dedicated booth that includes a large open-access rest area for fans who follow the game on platforms such as YouTube or X. A VIP lounge also offers perks to visitors with exclusive merchandise and photo ops with idol-themed cosplayers. This year also sees an expanded focus on business-to-business opportunities, particularly for small and indie developers aiming to foray into overseas markets. For the first time, participating companies will pay a modest exhibition fee in exchange for support services, including matchmaking with distribution partners, demo day exposure and one-on-one investor consultations. Across the weekend, developers will be on-site to run hands-on demo stations and promotional booths, creating an interactive playground for the event's visitors.
Korea Herald
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Hottest Korean games to play while unwinding over long holiday
A few days' break to start the month of May will help you recharge with a refreshed mind and body. And while you're unwinding, here are some of the hottest Korean games to enjoy in your downtime. Mabinogi: Mobile Since its debut in late March, Nexon's Mabinogi: Mobile has become a sensation, drawing nearly 400,000 daily active users in its first week and establishing itself as the most-played mobile MMORPG in Korea within just one day. One of the game's standout features is its ability to cater to different moods — players can dive into intense monster battles and dungeons for an adrenaline rush or opt for a more relaxing experience, tending to sheep, fishing or cooking. Whether you're looking to upgrade weapons, embark on hunting expeditions or simply enjoy the game's peaceful moments, Mabinogi offers a versatile gaming experience that adapts to your mood. The pristine graphics and active player base elevate the overall immersion, while the game's easy-to-navigate mechanics ensure stress-free gameplay. The game is available for free on tablets, Windows and mobile devices. Cookie Run: Kingdom A fan favorite among Korean mobile games, Cookie Run: Kingdom combines adorable characters with competitive gameplay. Players can nurture and train an army of diverse cookies, each with unique abilities, to battle through challenging quests and defeat bosses. What may initially seem like a lighthearted, cute game soon proves to be a fierce competition that taps into your inner strategist. The game's rich storytelling weaves in themes of love, friendship and loss, offering both lighthearted and poignant moments together with high-quality animation. Whether you're building a team of cookie warriors or exploring the emotional depth of its narrative, Cookie Run: Kingdom offers a balance of diverse gaming experiences. The game is free to download on phones, tablets, Windows and Mac. Lies of P A critically acclaimed dark fantasy RPG, Lies of P invites players to follow the journey of a doll on a mission to find its creator. With intense violence and mature themes, this game is only suitable for players over 19. A tentpole project by Neowiz, Lies of P features a narrative that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The game also features a high degree of weapon customization, ensuring each player's experience is unique. In particular, the restrained yet powerful design of dolls' movements and the eerie atmosphere created by the enemies have received critical praise. A dark and thrilling experience for those looking for a high-stakes RPG, the game is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Mac and Xbox.
