Backlog Resolution: Lies of P Part 3
0Naming a robotic watchman/police officer "Murphy" in the lore is a rather delightful easter egg by itself. However, considering the themes of humanity and the ensoulment of artificially constructed life present in this game, it honestly feels so much better than just being a fairly surface level 1980s movie reference. Yet another story with a strong connection to Pinocchio (and Frankenstein) that blends into this lovely tale.
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.