Lies of P: Overture Reviews
Overture might not be a total reinvention, but it’s a sharp and confident expansion that knows exactly what fans love about Lies of P – and gives them more of it with plenty of style and substance. It’s a must-play for fans of the original and a promising sign of what’s to come. Whether you’re returning to Krat or simple never left, Overture proves there are still more brilliant strings to pull in the world of Lies of P.
Lies of P: Overture is capable of expanding and improving everything that made the base title so fascinating. With more refined level design, smarter enemies, new weapons, and a narrative (silent and otherwise) that adds depth to Round8's re-imagined universe, Overture stands out as one of the best add-on content in years. An intense, deep and highly satisfying experience. The show, once again, made its mark.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Lies of P: Overture is a challenging and atmospheric DLC that builds on the original game's strengths with expanded levels, memorable boss fights, and a darker, more focused narrative. While occasional difficulty spikes and polish issues persist, it’s a must-play for Soulslike veterans seeking an intense, rewarding experience.
Overture somehow builds on the foundation of excellence the base game started. The story is emotional and connected in ways that make every decision have weight, the gameplay is as polished as ever and filled to the brim with tons of challenge and skill expression, and the world is one of the of the most depressingly beautiful setting I’ve experienced in a long time. I thoroughly enjoyed revisiting the ruined streets of Krat and can’t wait to see what Neowiz comes up with next. Overture stands as one of the most fun, albeit short, DLC’s I have played since Phantom Liberty and I wholeheartedly recommend it for anyone who enjoyed the main game, or Soulslike fans in general.
I’ve always loved Lies of P, and in a crowded market full of Souls-like, it remains my favorite. While the Overture DLC isn’t perfect, particularly with its difficulty scaling, most of my other complaints feel like nitpicks. Some areas in the new zones can feel a bit linear, but that’s easily overshadowed by the gorgeous environments and creative level design. One moment you're battling wolves on a snowy mountain, and the next you're dodging flaming pins in a twisted, dark carnival. Also, the music was excellent and complemented the new content perfectly. The game ran flawlessly on PlayStation 5 Pro using the High Frame Rate/Quality mode. I experienced zero performance issues throughout my playthrough. Not every boss stood out, but the ones that did were excellent. The final boss fight, in particular, was one of the most memorable I’ve played in a long time. If you're a fan of Souls-like, I can't recommend Lies of P: Overture enough—it’s a must-play addition to an already fantastic game.
Lies of P: Overture is a rich DLC, sufficiently long-lasting and well integrated with the base game, even though it is a prequel and therefore a separate adventure. There is plenty of plot, a great sense of discovery, just the right amount of horror, new quests, new weapons, new bosses (although not many): despite a few flaws, it is a quality product that managed to excite and entertain us. Players who loved exploring Krat are unlikely to be disappointed. Happy hunting, puppets!
Review in Italian | Read full review
Lies of P Overture is an excellent DLC that adds more brevity and complexity to an already great game. With its new environments, Arms, and weapon changes, once beloved builds will be put to the test.
Lies of P: Overture is an successful addition to the main game, even when the way to the DLC itself and the balancing of the difficulties isn't perfectly thought through. If you are open for some macabre and challenging bossfights, including story revelations, that even reach into the present of the main game, you'll definitely have your fun with this.
Review in German | Read full review
Lies of P: Overture is a most welcome expansion for fans. From the story and boss battles to new weapons, it adds meaningful depth across the board. While it does have the inherent limitations of an expansion, it’s a must-play for fans, as it completes Lies of P’s narrative as a prequel.
Review in Korean | Read full review