Story is pretty good, but on NG+2 simple enemies will kill you in 2-3 hits, and normally this is not out of character for this game, but the DLC enemies( not referring to bosses) have an insane health pool, and attack in fast combos, and normally in groups of 3-4. I literally got stuck on a random no name enemy for 30 minutes because he camera trapped me and 2 tapped me every time. Another issue I have with the DLC is how often you can get stuck by enemies, rolling will not do a thing.

This DLC adds a bunch of cool and unique amulets, as well as upgrades to certain amulets. There are a bunch of cool weapons as well that were added, i believe a total of 10 or so. New armor components as well( that scale with NG2+) as well some P organ upgrades that let you use the extra quartz.

Story wise this DLC is where it shines, it answers a lot of questions the fans had but unfortunately even with the DLC being a prequel where you travel back in time, nothing will change in the final endings of the game, even with the newly acquired knowledge. Although, you get to do somethings in the past that will change the appearance of things in the present but only after you finish the DLC.

Minor spoiler ahead: You will end up meeting the Original treasure hunter, and when you do, hold your katana from the swamp monster to get a cool dialogue and an upgrade material.

Total playtime for the DLC: 15-20 hours depending how much you explore and struggle against some enemies. So i believe it is worth it given the original game is about 30 hours.

My Lies of P Review
I've played a few different Souls games, and I generally tend to enjoy them. I bought Lies of P on a whim with zero expectations — and it did not disappoint.
What really stood out to me is how similar the menu system is to Dark Souls 3/Elden Ring. Lies of P didn’t try to reinvent the wheel with some eye-sore interface that gives you cataracts every time you press Esc. The menu is clean, functional, and familiar.
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Gameplay/Combat
I’ve played Sekiro, and Lies of P definitely feels similar. You block, you swing, you dodge here and there, and you have a cool prosthetic arm. But honestly, this game takes what Sekiro offered and makes it better in every way.
Unlike Sekiro, Lies of P gives you plenty of weapon options through its Weapon Assembly system, where you can mix and match blades and handles:
• Handle: Determines weapon scaling (how it matches with your stats) and your moveset.
• Blade: Determines base damage and swing speed.
You can make some crazy, fun combos — like slapping a giant cleaver onto a police baton handle.
You only upgrade the blade to increase damage. Neither the blade nor the handle has stat requirements, meaning you can try out anything without resetting your build.
One of my favorite features is the healing system:
• You heal with "Pulse Cells" (basically Estus Flasks).
• When you run out, you get a chance to recharge one Pulse Cell by landing attacks — giving you a comeback mechanic even deep into a boss fight.
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Legion Arm
You have a prosthetic arm called the Legion Arm, and it’s not just a gimmick.
• It can be upgraded to gain new abilities like charged attacks, extended range, elemental explosions, etc.
• Some upgrades boost damage, others boost utility.
There are about 8 Legion Arms in the base game, and they all feel genuinely different.
Importantly, unlike Sekiro, this game wants you to use your arm — you're not locked behind "spirit emblems."
Initially, you recharge your Legion bar with consumables, but with the right skills from the P-Organ system (more on that below), you can replenish it by killing enemies — or just passively over time.
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Blocking/Parrying
The main way to survive in Lies of P is by blocking and parrying.
• When you block, a portion of the damage becomes "greyed out" — if you immediately attack, you can regain that health.
• If you get hit again before you attack, you lose that regain chance.
• Perfect parries (perfect timing) negate all damage and build up an invisible "stagger meter."
When the enemy’s health bar flashes white, it means their stagger meter is full. If you land a fully charged heavy attack, you’ll stagger them and land a Fatal Attack (basically a crit/backstab).
The parry timing window is tight — but that’s the beauty of it.
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Bosses
The bosses in this game are incredibly unique and demand pattern recognition and quick reflexes.
One thing Lies of P nails better than FromSoftware is that every boss has a weakness:
• Human bosses? Melt them with acid-based weapons.
• Puppet bosses? Zap them with electric damage.
Bosses drop "Boss Ergo," which you can trade for either a weapon or an amulet (basically talismans).
They're hard, but fair. No cheap tricks, no artificial difficulty.
You can also summon a CPU ally for most major bosses — not overpowered, but clutch if you’re struggling.
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Upgrade System
Besides standard stat leveling, you’ll collect Quartz, which you plug into the P-Organ system to unlock new perks.
• These perks can boost stagger, raise Pulse Cell limits, improve item drops, and more.
Later in the game, you unlock the Gold Coin Tree, which generates one coin every 10 minutes.
You use Gold Coins to reset:
• Your stats
• Your Legion Arm upgrades
• Your P-Organ upgrades
Respec-ing is easy and stress-free.
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New Game Plus / Replayability
NG+ in Lies of P is even more fun than your first playthrough.
• Multiple endings exist, depending on your choices.
• In NG+ and NG+2, you unlock new skill tree options and additional P-Organ upgrades, giving you more ways to break the game and customize your build.
It’s not just "harder enemies" — you genuinely feel stronger, smarter, and get new tools to experiment with.
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Story
Keeping this spoiler-free, but here’s the truth:
• Lies of P has actual cutscenes and a clear, understandable story.
• You’re not stuck reading a thousand item descriptions to piece together the lore.
There are about 9 side quests (most are short), and one bigger side quest that gave me Batman Arkham City Zsasz-vibes with random phone calls scattered across the city.
The story is solid, enjoyable, and way easier to follow than most Soulslikes — without sacrificing depth. The total game is 30 hours long.

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Performance
Performance is rock-solid and responsive.
• I had two crashes right after downloading the game when opening the main world.
• After that? Smooth sailing.
No frame drops, no major bugs, no frustrating hitches in combat.
Optimized way better than a lot of recent big-budget games.
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Final Thoughts
I'm honestly not doing this game full justice with just a short review.
• If you enjoy Soulslike games? Buy it.
• If you can't handle hard games without smashing your controller into your desk? Maybe sit this one out.
Lies of P is one of the best Soulslikes not made by FromSoftware.
Solid 9/10 — absolutely worth your time.

the game gets worse every update, they Nerf and buff the most random things in order to " balance" a character. like bro let me keep my clay more in peace

Very fun, very hard.

W game, waiting for GOWR to come next

Mid

Edit: not worth a dime more than $30

Great game, aint nobody got time for those riddler trophies tho

This is my third time getting a 100% on this game, it does feel outdated compared to arkham city and knight, but the story is great and really enjoyable