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Difficulty Optionshave long been a point of contention among fans of the soulslike genre, but Neowiz and Round 8 have decided to include them inLies of Pwith theOvertureDLCupdate. Many fans of the genre feel like difficulty options fly in the face of the desired challenge level, which they feel represents the very heart of soulslike games. However, others feel that it creates a barrier to entry that ostracizes many players who feel the challenge negates enjoyment. With all of this in mind, this guide will explainhow difficulty options work inLies of P,and whether it’s worth using them if you are struggling.
All Difficulty Modes in Lies of P
Base Game and DLC:
The newdifficulty modes inLies of Paffect both the base game, and the newOvertureDLCexpansion. There are now three difficulty modes:
It is important to remember that while the two new modes contain the word ‘easy’ in their titles, they are anything but. Legendary Stalker represents the game’s standard mode – essentially how it existed before difficulty options were added. The difficulty modes offer the following descriptions:
Legendary Stalker:
How to Change Difficulty inLies of P:
You can set the Difficulty Level when you first start a New Game, but this is not the only time. You can change the difficulty level any time you want by entering the Gameplay menu. Difficulty Options are the first item on the list.
you may change the difficulty level at any time. It will not cause the game to reload, as many do, so you will not lose any progress by making this change.
Boss Rush Difficulty Settings:
The new Boss Rush game mode inLies of Palso features difficulty settings. These, however, are simply numbered 1-5. At first, only challenge level 1-3 will be available. These three difficulties line up with the game’s normal difficulty modes, with level 3 representing Legendary Stalker. You must complete level 3 to unlock levels 4 and 5.
Best Difficulty for Beginners in Lies of P
While there is no doubt thatLies of Pwas meant to be played on the Legendary Stalker difficulty – this is the original difficulty offered at release after all – it can be a painfully difficult game that may turn some players off to the experience.Lies of Poffers far more than just difficult combat, so if you find yourself struggling early-on, there is absolutely nothing wrong with switching to either of the easy difficulties.
In fact, starting the game on Awakened Puppet or Butterfly’s Guidance will allow you to learn enemy timing under far better conditions. We would even go as far as to say that new players should probably begin the game on an easier setting.
It is important to note that even the easier difficulties inLies of Pcan pose a serious challenge. These are ‘easy’ only in relation to the incredibly punishing standard mode. This means that completingLies of Pat any difficulty level is something to be proud of. Currently,there is talk from the developersof lowering the difficulty level even further, and if this happens, we will add the information here.
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Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.You are a puppet created by Geppetto who’s caught in a web of lies with unimaginable monsters and untrustworthy figures standing between you and the events that have befallen the world of Lies of P.You are awakened by a mysterious voice that guides you through the plagued city of Krat - a once lively place that has been poisoned by madness and bloodlust. In our soulslike, you must adapt yourself and your weapons to face untold horrors, untangle the unfathomable secrets of the city’s elites and choose whether to confront predicaments with the truth or weave lies to overcome them on the journey to find yourself.
