After much anticipation, Neowiz has released a new cinematic trailer announcing the release date for the action game Lies of P with Bloodborne and Soulslike elements.
A new official launch window trailer for Lies of P has been made available by the Korean developer and publisher Neowiz. The teaser comes after the recently unveiled Lies of P trailer, which depicts Pinocchio fending off some terrifying Victorian horrors.
Lies of P, like Steelrising and Thymesia, looks to draw more inspiration from Bloodborne than Dark Souls due to its setting in the late 1800s. Lies of P seeks to represent “a collapsed city bereft of prosperity,” in contrast to the Belle Epoque era, which was characterized by optimism, peace, and economic prosperity as well as technological, scientific, and cultural innovations. After much anticipation, Neowiz has finally provided a launch date for the action-packed, grim Belle Epoque-themed Soulslike game. Since its initial announcement in 2021, Lies of P has piqued fans’ interest.
The launch window trailer does a good job of reinforcing the tone and plot by displaying a horrifying monster come to life and featuring a voice-over from what appears to be the antagonist of the narrative. The trailer ends by announcing the August 2023 release date and encouraging viewers to add the game to their wishlists for PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Additionally, Lies of P will be available on Xbox Game Pass on launch day, giving Game Pass subscribers a fantastic opportunity to start playing right away.
Although Thymesia and Steelrising are already playable, Lies of P is still in the spotlight and is anticipated to be the most similar to Bloodborne. While Bloodborne’s comparison to Lies of P means Neowiz will be able to establish a name for itself, there is a lot to live up to. With Demon’s Souls and Dark Souls having established the Soulslike genre, FromSoftware had twenty years of experience by the time Bloodborne was released. However, Neowiz has more expertise in smaller-scale initiatives and poker games.
However, the various trailers and gameplay, including the recent stunning Lies of P 8K gameplay footage, seem to have allayed any concerns about what the Korean studio can deliver. Despite the fact that Neowiz’s other endeavors are much smaller in scope, the company has released a number of games that have received generally positive reviews. Hidden gems include the stylish 2D games Metal Unit and 8 Doors: Arum’s Afterlife Adventure as well as the more well-known game Skul: The Hero Slayer. Fans won’t have to wait too long to find out if Lies of P lives up to expectations with the August release date.
Lies of P is scheduled to release in August 2023 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Source: Connor Lawless
