In place of a Bloodborne remake or sequel, the next best thing is likely going to be Lies of P, that stylish and somewhat sultry action RPG that can't help but remind us of the mean streets of Yharnam... albeit one populated by clockwork automatons in place of blood-addled werewolves.
We got a few minutes of new gameplay courtesy of AMD, purporting to show off the power of their latest uber graphics card. While it is unlikely that Lies of P will look exactly like this on PS5, everything else about the game looks so darn good, and so that one small aspect can be forgiven.
While we don't have a firm release date yet, Lies of P is expected to release in 2023, with the vast majority of development having now been completed. It will apparently keep players busy for a while, too, with director Choi Ji-Won stating that an average playthrough will take around 30 hours, with that playtime running up to 60 hours for those who want to explore every nook and cranny.
Where are your hype levels at for Lies of P? Will we see another Bloodborne in our lifetime? Discuss all this and more in the comments section below.
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Unlikely it will look like this on the ps5? Of course it bloody wont. However it does look very good from what i've seen if the ps5 version and if its as good as it looks then i'll dip in and give it a go..
Absolutely 0 need for 8k unless you play on billboard size monitors. So not sure why it's even being touted as a feature. It's only for the type of people who'd buy clothes from the Emperor's new stockist.
The problem then becomes developers adding these pointless features, to appeal to such people, at the expense of other more worthwhile ones. Then we get games that don't run smoothly.
(watching at 240p on my phone) yeah looks nice!
@Eldritch exactly. At some point higher res doesn't make sense anymore. Sure, you could get giant screens to compensate for it. The issue is: Living space unfortunately doesn't exponentially grow with it, lol. And I don't think anyone would realistically sit 3 or 4 feet away from 100+ inch TVs.
The fact that it runs with 8k on AMD hardware means that they use AMD FSR 2.1 to upscale from 1440p (Ultra Performance mode) or 2160p (Performance mode) to 4320p. And this is a strong indicator that they can also use FSR 2.1 on the console versions, as CDPR did with CP2077 and Witcher 3. So a 4k-like presentation on PS5 with smooth 60 fps or even 120 fps sounds realistic, and this is good news!
Can’t wait to play at 8k like advertised on the PS5 box…. Oh.
I just hope this doesn't end up like Steelrising, and all the half-baked souls-likes we've seen come out these past few years.
Really can't wait for this. Looks like such a fresh take on the story of Pinocchio and the world design looks great as well.
@Grimwood mainstream, yes. "Enthusiasts" or people interested surely can tell a difference between 1080p and 4k. That said, viewing distance and screen size are crucial metrics for that and I don't think a lot of people realize that a x inch display doesn't automatically deliver the experience they were hoping for. Like a friend of mine 4 metres away from a 65 inch that believes he can clearly tell the difference between 1080 and 4k.yeah,sure.
It looks so good, I need to temper my expectations. This isn't a AAA release and I kinda worry this team are going to be buried by the weight of nostalgia for bloodborne and desire for a sequel.
(Insert we have Bloodborne at home meme here)
Couldn't care less about the 8k shenanigans everyone is moaning about, especially when they are being up front about it!
Looking forward to this game a lot. I'll wait for reviews to drop as there are a few unknowns, but it looks fantastic so far to me!
I could have sworn Lies of P was exclusive to Xbox. Great news if it isn’t game looks like something I’d enjoy.
"that stylish and somewhat sultry action RPG that can't help but remind us of the mean streets of Yharnam... albeit one [that doesn't have a stuttering problem]"
Fixed that for you! LOL!
Nah, but in all seriousness, I am really looking forward to this -especially since it's also a Day 1 Release on Game Pass.
@dschons As someone with a 55" TV with a sofa about the same viewing distance away, I agree with you. The only thing noticeable between my old 1080p and my 4K TV was the perks that HDR technology provided.
I had to start sitting closer to the TV to see the 4K difference.
@Doctor_Pancakes not exclusive but day1 game pass.
i wish they would show console vids too. this one is heres what you could have if you spent thousands.
@stvevan that’s good, I was considering getting a Series S just to try it out but I’ll wait for the Bethesda games since this is multiplat.
@GamingFan4Lyf also be playing this on Game Pass... This and Wulong will make me a happy lad.
Lies of p is looking good everytime i see it.wow cool graphics.cant wait for this game word up son
@Fenbops BTW PS5 already has a game that runs internally at 8K / 60fps.
And the PS5s HDMI 2.1 port should be able to handle that, they would just have to enable output in the firmware. Instead it super-samples down and outputs at 4k 60fps. But frankly there is little point ever doing that for what will only ever be a handful of games and a tiny percentage of 8K owners.
But if 8K takes off during PS5s lifespan, more likely on tv/films, then perhaps they will enable it as an option in future.
@GamingFan4Lyf Not sure I agree with that. I can definitely see the difference between a 55" 4K and a 1080p screen at about 2 - 2.5m.
However I do agree with @dschons point which I think was more aimed at 8K and charts like this. 8K is just pointless in real use.
The sweet spot would actually be 1440p for most people at the sort of distances most watch tv from. I was always a little annoyed they skipped 1440p and jumped straight to 4K, not least it is far easier to output high fidelity at 1440p than 4k.
@themightyant @GamingFan4Lyf not to mention most people base their opinion not on resolution solely but when switching graphics modes in games which not only change the res but also texture quality and such. This is what most people see the differences in without realizing. Usually, it is not the res changes they're seeing.
@dschons @themightyant For movies, I can really tell the difference even at a distance.
For video games though...it's harder to tell. Then again, I play most games in Performance Modes which aren't native 4K anyways. I just can't handle 30fps anymore.
Visually, game looks gorgeous! Gameplay-wise? Game looks boring AF! By-the-numbers Souls-like—I’ve definitely done this all before, based on the gameplay presented here. Will I still play the game? Probably! But I hope that there’s more depth to the combat buried in there somewhere, which we haven’t seen yet.
This looks like another proof that pushing more pixels doesn't automatically mean having more fun. There are reasons why Bloodborne, even with its terrible performance in places, is still a benchmark very few (if any) other games can reach in terms of being engaging and fun.
Game looks really good, it reminds me of Demon’s Souls which is also incredible!!
I don't see myself ever playing games or watching media in 8K, my 65 inch 4K TV will be it until I die in 50+ years.
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