The Epic Truth: How P is Fulfilling Bloodborne Fans' Deepest Desires After Years of Anticipation

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Lies of P is a popular game with secrets to uncover in New Game Plus and a dedicated speedrunning community, making it highly regarded among fans.

Bloodborne is widely admired by its fans, but Lies of P has the capability to overtake it by venturing into a interconnected eerie fantasy world, perhaps even creating a game that draws inspiration from The Wizard of Oz.

Although Lies of P may receive downloadable content similar to Bloodborne, it would be unwise to overlook the opportunity of giving The Wizard of Oz its own complete sequel, given the immense potential and enthusiasm surrounding the intellectual property.

Spoilers Ahead for Lies of P

Despite the bustling fall for game releases, Lies of P may have faded from the rearview of many fans who have moved on to other games. However, the popularity of Neowiz's Pinocchio Soulslike is evident, thanks to its extensive secrets in New Game Plus and a thriving speedrunning community. The discovery of the game's highly challenging zip skips adds to its appeal. While not every Soulslike game made by someone other than FromSoftware is expected to be subpar, Lies of P exceeds expectations, drawing comparisons to the quality and success of FromSoftware's Bloodborne.

Lies of P’s Ending Explicitly Establishes a Shared Universe, Not Just a Sequel

Lies of P presents a beautifully twisted interpretation of the original content, adding a captivating touch of fantasy. But it doesn't stop there. Completing the game reveals Neowiz's ambitious plans to create a vast and dark fairy tale universe, with Lies of P serving as just the beginning of a larger narrative.

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The post-credits scene explicitly informs fans that a game similar to Souls, known as Lies of P, based on The Wizard of Oz, is currently in development. In this game, players would have the chance to switch protagonists from Pinocchio to Dorothy and potentially explore a darker version of the Emerald City. Bloodborne fans have been eager for a sequel, remake, or remaster, or even just an update to improve the game's frame rate. Thus, if Lies of P releases a sequel before any updates for Bloodborne, it would be a highly impressive achievement.

However, it is unclear whether this will be a standalone sequel or not. Neowiz's recent job posting in Korea may have also hinted at potential DLC for Lies of P. If this is true, it would be a missed opportunity if The Wizard of Oz is simply treated as a DLC expansion.

Lies of P’s Wizard of Oz Tease Deserves a Full Sequel, Not DLC

The potential for Lies of P IP is incredibly exciting, and it would be a shame if Neowiz fails to fully utilize it by limiting The Wizard of Oz to just DLC. It would be fantastic if Lies of P received DLC similar to Bloodborne's Old Hunters, where players are transported back in time to explore the stories of characters like Carlo, Romeo, or others mentioned in the base game.

However, a property as iconic as The Wizard of Oz's musical whimsy deserves its own games as sequels or spin-offs. Just like Bloodborne had a phenomenal DLC expansion, Lies of P has the opportunity to be equally amazing. If a branching universe is being developed, it would be even better for Lies of P to surpass what Bloodborne has achieved and have a full-fledged sequel.

Lies of P is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.