The upcoming DLC for Lies of P, titled Overture, marks a significant shift by introducing difficulty options for the first time. As a "Soulslike" game, Lies of P has been known for its challenging gameplay, which can be daunting for players new to the genre, despite its compelling dark narrative and setting. Initially, director Jiwon Choi expressed that the team believed Soulslike games should not include difficulty options, and the game launched without them. However, feedback from the community has prompted Neowiz to reconsider this stance.

Jiwon Choi explained to VGC, "We wanted to make sure a wider audience of players could play the game. We have a lot of feedback from customers and from our developers. So by making development adjustments and introducing these difficulty options, we can offer the experience to different types of players. This broadens the base."

The announcement has sparked varied reactions among players. Some appreciate the change, citing personal experiences with gaming. One player shared, "I got into gaming around the age of 24. I'm using the easier difficulty settings because, as much as I love Lies of P, I have a major skill issue, and that's okay. I just thought it would be nice hearing why someone would reasonably want the difficulty settings. I never got to own any systems when I was a kid, so now I can as a working adult who doesn't have 10+ years of skills." Another player expressed satisfaction with the move away from catering to "Souls elitists," stating, "Souls elitists don't want difficulty because they like bragging about their video game achievements. I'm glad Lies of P is not servicing them."

However, not all feedback is positive. Some players feel that the introduction of difficulty options detracts from the game's original appeal. A user on the Steam discussion forums lamented, "Was interested in playing, but after all the nerfs and adding difficulty levels, I lost interest. Game devs, please stop catering to babies," though most replies to this thread supported Neowiz's decision. Another critic remarked, "You had a masterpiece on your hands Neowitz, and you turned it into laughing stock. For shame." A thread titled "Difficulty settings = Not playing" contrasts with another where a player found the original difficulty "ridiculous."

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Lies of P offers a unique, darker twist on the classic Pinocchio story, integrating a challenging action game with a dynamic "lie" system that impacts gameplay. The Overture DLC introduces new locations, enemies, bosses, characters, and weapons, along with a new mode called Death March, allowing players to challenge the game's bosses again. The DLC is expected to take seasoned players around 15-20 hours to complete, unlocking after passing a "certain" chapter of the game. Neowiz has also announced a full sequel to Lies of P.

In our review, we awarded Lies of P an 8/10, noting, "Lies of P might not branch out particularly far from its soulslike inspiration, but it plays the part extremely well."