Bloody Hell, *Lies of P* is Free on PlayStation Plus Next Month! Prepare to Get Your Puppet On
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
*Lies of P*, the surprisingly good Pinocchio-themed Soulslike, is going free on PlayStation Plus next month, giving you no excuse not to get your puppet-slaying fix. It's a dark, beautiful, and challenging adventure that's well worth a download, even if you're usually not into the whole 'dying repeatedly' thing.
Right, so Sony just dropped a bombshell – and a rather stylish one at that. According to Game Rant, *Lies of P*, that stunning Soulslike that had everyone (including me) sweating and swearing back in 2023, is going free for PlayStation Plus subscribers in August 2025. Now, before you start thinking, "Oh great, another free game I'll never actually play," hear me out, mate. This one's worth downloading, even if you only give it a whirl for a few hours.
*Lies of P* isn’t just another Souls clone. It's a dark, twisted reimagining of Pinocchio, set in a gorgeous, yet decaying, Belle Époque-inspired city called Krat. Think bloodborne-meets-steampunk-Italy, and you're getting close. You play as Pinocchio, naturally, but this ain’t your Disney daddy's puppet. This Pinocchio is a weapon, built to fight back against legions of rogue puppets and a petrification epidemic that's turned the city into a right old mess.
Now, I know what you’re thinking: Pinocchio fighting monsters? Sounds a bit daft, doesn't it? But trust me, the game is surprisingly brutal and challenging, perfectly capturing that Soulslike feel. And what’s even better – Neowiz and Round8 Studio absolutely nailed the aesthetic. The visuals are stunning, the sound design is top-notch, and the whole game oozes atmosphere.
According to the original article in Game Rant, this isn’t the only game coming to PS Plus in August 2025. DayZ, the post-apocalyptic zombie survival game, and My Hero One’s Justice 2, the anime arena fighter, are also being offered to gamers who use the subscription service.
And remember that *Lies of P* expansion, *Overture*? The one that lets you traipse around Krat before the whole puppet apocalypse kicked off? Well, now’s your chance to get stuck in and see what all the fuss is about, without having to fork out extra for the base game (provided you're a PS Plus member, of course).
The article notes that the devs even got “major bonuses” for hitting sales milestones. Fair dinkum, they earned it. It’s nice to see developers being rewarded for actually making a good game, instead of just churning out microtransaction-laden rubbish.
Look, I'm not saying *Lies of P* is perfect. No game is, right? But it's a damn fine Soulslike with a unique twist, a compelling story, and a world that’s begging to be explored (and, let's be honest, brutally murdered in). If you've been on the fence about it, or just haven't had the chance to play it yet, now’s your golden opportunity. So clear your schedule, charge your controller, and prepare to have your wooden backside handed to you. You might just find yourself enjoying it.
Cheers to Game Rant for the original scoop! Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to dust off my copy and see if I can finally beat that blasted Archbishop boss. Wish me luck!
Tags: Lies of P, Soulslike, PlayStation Plus, Free Games, Gaming News
Original article: Game Rant