In temporary: Fans of Soulslike video games (and even those that aren’t) can obtain and play a free demo of one other promising-looking entry in the style: Lies of P, a sport impressed by the story of everybody’s favourite picket puppet who’s vulnerable to exaggeration, Pinocchio.
One of the many bulletins throughout the opening livestream of the Summer Game Fest, which you’ll watch right here, was a slight delay in the launch date of Lies of P to September 19. But these eagerly awaiting the launch of the sport had been placated by the reveal of a demo obtainable throughout a number of platforms, together with Steam. It’s obtainable till June 26.
The Dark Souls/Bloodborne-like Lies of P is about in the Belle Époque-era metropolis of Krat. You play as the eponymous P, a man-size puppet who should struggle to seek out his creator, Geppetto, as he tries to grow to be an actual man. Just like Pinocchio, then, solely with much more violence.
The demo options the first two chapters of Lies of P, which includes three boss fights and several other places to discover as you make your method to Hotel Krat.
The sport lets gamers create distinctive weapons by merging handles and blades, creating one thing that gives new attributes and types. Each weapon has two Fable Arts – one for the blade and one for the deal with. These have a variety of makes use of, together with bolstering your protection or dealing injury.
There are three Legion Arm loadouts in the demo which you’ll change at the Venigni Craft Machine in Hotel Krat. As with all video games of this ilk, replenishing your well being will trigger enemies to respawn.
Check out this PlayStation.Blog publish for hits and suggestions that can assist you tackle the three bosses in the demo.
Lies of P had been scheduled to launch in August, however it’s been delayed for an unknown motive. The sport is obtainable to pre-order now, with in-game outfits obtainable for the totally different editions. There’s additionally a limited-edition steelbook version that comes with a case, hardcover artwork ebook, and authentic soundtrack.
It’s an excellent time to be a Souls-like fan. In addition to Lies of P, the new Lords of Fallen sport arrives on October 13. Check its beefy spec suggestions and entertaining trailers right here.