Lies of P developer Neowiz did certainly drop DLC Overture throughout Summer time Recreation Fest, introducing new places, new enemies and executives, new characters, weapons, and the very controversial resolution to add in two simpler issue choices. And now, these choices are getting simpler once more because the group preps for “issue discount.”
As a “Soulslike” sport, Lies of P might be punishingly troublesome, particularly for inexperienced gamers maybe attracted by Lies of P’s darkish story and setting. Director Jiwon Choi had beforehand mentioned the group didn’t think Soulslike games should have difficulty options and it shipped with none, however has since had a change of coronary heart, saying: “We wished to be certain a wider viewers of gamers may play the sport.”
For these making an attempt the Overture DLC on the “meant” issue, Legendary Stalker, nevertheless, issues appear more durable than ever. There have been so many feedback — each for and towards the DLC’s issue spike — that the Lies of P subreddit has had to merge all of them right into a “megathread” to cease the neighborhood from being overwhelmed by complaints.
Some feedback and opinions on Steam echo this, with one writing: “I’m at stage 300 and shouldn’t be getting 2-shot from primary enemies. It doesn’t assist that the enemy grouping is designed for you to have to take care of a number of without delay. This wouldn’t be an issue if even one of these enemies doesn’t take out half your well being with one hit.”
Now, courtesy of a brand new Lies of P Director’s Letter, it appears the issue will likely be tweaked as soon as once more.
“We’re reviewing all of [the player feedback] rigorously and are already wanting into when to implement some of your solutions,” Choi mentioned, as noticed by Eurogamer. “Amongst all of the suggestions, we’re paying the closest consideration to the fight expertise.
“We recognized areas that didn’t end up fairly as we meant. Subsequently, we’re reviewing varied changes, together with issue discount. Nevertheless, fight is one of probably the most elementary experiences in Lies of P, so any modifications or adjustments require meticulous work and thorough testing.” It is maybe as a result of of that “elementary” subject that Neowiz has not given a sign of when the sport will likely be patched.
We had fun with Lies of P, awarding it 8/10, and Overture itself additionally secured a 8/10. “Even when it’s clearly dancing on the identical outdated strings, Lies of P: Overture is a superb enlargement that provides an entire lot extra to a sport that was already nice,” we wrote.
Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, in addition to a critic, columnist, and marketing consultant with 15+ years expertise working with some of the world’s largest gaming websites and publications. She’s additionally a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually Excessive Chaos. Discover her at BlueSky.