Path 09 · Action RPG · Round8 Studio / NEOWIZ, 2023
Lies of P
A dark retelling of Pinocchio in a gothic city of puppets gone mad. A demanding action game with excellent bosses and a sharp sense of style.
Edition reviewed: Lies of P (2023), base game.
Official artwork © Round8 Studio / NEOWIZWhat you do
Fight precise, punishing battles, build weapons by combining blades and handles, and explore a ruined Belle Époque city.
Who it suits
Players who enjoy hard action games. A good next step for anyone who liked Elden Ring.
01The first hours
You wake as a puppet in a train station, and the city of Krat is already in chaos. The first hours teach blocking and timing; mistakes are costly.
02Settling in
The weapon assembly system gives the middle a lot of depth, and the bosses are some of the best in the genre. The city is gloomy and beautiful.
03The long road
It is shorter than Elden Ring and more linear, which many will prefer. Stargazers are spaced well for one-hour sessions.
Why it works
- Excellent bosses
- Inventive weapon crafting
- Tighter and shorter than its rivals
Watch out for
- Very demanding
- Linear compared with open-world games
The score
Overall 4.5 out of 5 · Legendary · how we score
Our verdict
A hard, stylish adventure with a clear road. Rest at every Stargazer.
Written by the Quest Lantern desk. Updated 22 October 2026. Facts were checked against the publisher and store pages at that date; prices and platforms can change.