Lies of P just received a surprise update that is bound to stir up some controversy. The 1.2 update brings significant changes to the game’s difficulty, particularly in the mid-to-late stages.
The update focuses on combat adjustments, such as increasing P’s chances of staggering enemies and prolonging stagger times. Additionally, certain bosses will have reduced health or deal less damage, and Fable Arts will now have hyper armor, preventing interruptions during crucial moments.
These changes aim to make Lies of P more accessible and alleviate frustration in the game’s toughest sections. However, die-hard fans may not be pleased with the game becoming easier. We’ll leave it up to you to decide whether these changes are beneficial. Here are the patch notes for Lies of P’s 1.2.0.0 update:
| Monster changes | Ergo and item drop changes | Boss changes | System changes | Additional changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| – Decreased health of certain field monsters – Increased chance to break monsters’ stance – Increased stagger frequency – Increased staggerable window time – Decreased health of Dimensional Butterflies |
– Increased Moonstone drop chance – Increased Star Fragment drop chance – Increased Ergo item drop chance – Increased Ergo gain from defeating certain monsters after Lorenzini Arcade |
– Decreased health of Fallen Archbishop Andreus – Decreased health of King of Puppets’ first phase – Decreased health and damage of Simon Manus, Awakened God – Increased chance to break the stance of Simon Manus, Awakened God – Increased health and damage of Specters |
– Players can now reset level, P-Organ, and Legion Arms at the Gold Coin Tree – Players receive eight Gold Coin Fruit on their first harvest instead of five – Adjusted required number of Gold Coin Fruit to respec |
– Players can now carry more per point of Capacity – Boss Amulets purchased with Rare Ergo weigh less – The Guard Parry Fable Art now breaks a monster’s stance – Improved attack accuracy for Fable Arts consuming three or more slots – Added support for PlayStation DUALSHOCK 4 & DualSense controllers on Windows computers – Fixed minor bugs |
Lies of P took the gaming world by surprise with its overwhelmingly positive reception from both fans and critics. It quickly established itself as a prominent contender in the Soulslike genre, drawing inspiration from gothic settings like Bloodborne and combat mechanics reminiscent of Sekiro.
One aspect that stood out above all was its difficulty. Lies of P presented a merciless challenge, with bosses and elite enemies boasting formidable health pools and relentless, multi-hit attack combos.
While some players praised the game for its difficulty, others found it overly restrictive and frustrating. These changes, though divisive, aim to make Lies of P more accessible to players of all skill levels while still delivering the exhilaration and satisfaction of conquering its toughest boss battles.
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