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Lies of P : The Next Bloodborne?

      Lies of P's demo takes us on an action-slamming journey, fighting robotic puppets, and reminding us why we all dread souls-like bosses. Set in London, the game's rich atmosphere immediately draws comparison to Bloodborne , but with a lighter mood. Although, the game shares similarities, Lies of P , takes into consideration, upgrades that have yet to be introduced into the genre. The demo starts off with a choice: are you a balanced, dexterity, or strength build fighter? I chose dexterity for swift movements and dodging, but quickly realized it's easier to become a balanced fighter from the stat upgrades. For any returning souls players, you'll notice a similar interface of equipping weapons and items, assigning them to your D-pad for in-combat use, as well as a familiar combat system of sneaky backstabs for one-hit kills, and having to perfect parry your opponent's moves unless you want to strike to get your health back. Weapon durability is also back, but w...