Backlog Resolution: Lies of P Part 2
0The Laws of Robotics created by Issac Asimov in the 1942 short story "Runaround" have become significant touchstones in fiction about the idea of "artificial" life. While the fight against the Mad Donkey here may conflict with our interpretation of the similar Grand Covenant that governs all Puppets, it's fair to ask if allowing a human to be harmed by doing nothing would truly be upholding the Covenant, especially when considering the other laws.
Lies of P is an action game created by Neowiz Games and Round8 Studio and released in 2023. Inspired like many works by Carlo Collodi's seminal children's tale "The Adventures of Pinocchio," Lies of P casts players in the role of a unique yet nameless puppet, an automaton brought to life with the mysterious power of Ergo. Gifted with a will beyond most puppets, "P" is tasked by Sophia, a mysterious woman with blue hair, to save Krat from a deadly puppet uprising. Through the use of more approachable but no less difficult Soulsbourne based mechanics, Lies of P weaves a story about the nature of humanity in all its beauty and flaws, joining the vast catalogue of stories inspired by Collodi's famous tale.