{"id":1584,"date":"2026-08-12T11:45:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T11:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/?p=1584"},"modified":"2026-08-16T11:52:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T11:52:27","slug":"strings-attached-lies-of-p-complete-edition-hits-record-franchise-high-86-on-metacritic-for-switch-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/12\/strings-attached-lies-of-p-complete-edition-hits-record-franchise-high-86-on-metacritic-for-switch-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Strings Attached: Lies of P Complete Edition Hits Record Franchise-High 86 on Metacritic for Switch 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Record Critical Reception: Lies of P: Complete Edition has scored an 86 on review aggregator Metacritic, marking the highest critical rating in the Soulslike franchise&#8217;s history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flawless 60 FPS Portable Performance: Praise has poured in for the port&#8217;s stellar optimization, locking in a smooth 60 frames per second across both docked and handheld play on Nintendo Switch 2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Definitive Dark Fairy Tale: Bundles the acclaimed 2023 base game alongside the hit prequel expansion Lies of P: Overture into one complete package.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A074_c-1024x605.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A074_c-1024x605.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A074_c-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A074_c-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A074_c-1536x908.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A074_c.jpg 1907w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you had any doubts about whether next-gen hybrid hardware could handle blood-pumping Soulslike precision, put them to rest. South Korean publisher NEOWIZ and developer Round8 Studio have hit a major milestone as Lies of P: Complete Edition landed an impressive 86 Metacritic score following its launch on Nintendo Switch 2, officially crowning it the highest-rated release in the entire franchise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"676\" height=\"845\" src=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A074_b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A074_b.jpg 676w, https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A074_b-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The glowing consensus comfortably surpasses the original release&#8217;s 80 score and the Overture DLC&#8217;s 85 mark. Critics and players alike have singled out the port\u2019s incredible technical optimization, celebrating its rock-solid 60 frames per second performance whether docked on a big-screen TV or taken on the go in handheld mode. The haunting Belle \u00c9poque streets of Krat, atmospheric lighting, and responsive deflect timings make the jump to Nintendo Switch 2 without skipping a beat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Originally launched in September 2023, Lies of P reimagined Carlo Collodi\u2019s classic The Adventures of Pinocchio as a grim, blood-soaked action RPG. Thanks to its deep weapon assembly mechanics, mechanical Legion Arms, and tight combat rhythm, the title alongside its Overture expansion has sold over 4 million copies worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For players who held off on diving into Krat\u2019s puppet slaughter or veterans looking to experience the full saga in portable form, there has never been a better time to pull the strings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lies of P: Complete Edition is available now on Nintendo Switch 2, as well as on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lies of P: Complete Edition Out Now on Switch 2\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QtVFuSM7dlc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a92023-2026 NEOWIZ. All Rights Reserved. Lies of P, Round8 Studio, and NEOWIZ are registered trademarks or trademarks of NEOWIZ Corporation. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. PlayStation and PS5 are registered trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Steam and the Steam logo are registered trademarks of Valve Corporation. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you had any doubts about whether next-gen hybrid hardware could handle blood-pumping Soulslike precision, put them to rest. 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