Lies of P: Complete Edition

A grim fairy tale that still lands on Switch 2

What stood out to me immediately in Lies of P: Complete Edition is how confidently it tells its twisted Pinocchio story. I already knew the base game’s reputation, but this edition made Krat feel even more complete and dreadful thanks to the inclusion of Overture. In my time with it on Nintendo Switch 2, I kept coming back to the atmosphere: the ruined streets, the broken machinery, the theatrical enemies, and the constant sense that danger is always just around the corner.

I played most of it handheld, and that is where the port surprised me the most. The presentation is clearly pared back compared to stronger hardware, yet I never felt the game lost its identity. The art direction does a huge amount of heavy lifting, and I think the Switch 2 version leans on that wisely. Some textures are flatter than I would like, and darker areas can lose a bit of nuance, but the overall look remains strong enough to keep pulling me back into Krat’s miserable, fascinating world.

Combat that demands timing, patience, and nerve

The combat remains the biggest strength for me. I had to settle into the game’s rhythm properly, and I liked that a lot: read the attack, parry, wait, strike, reset. In my first few hours I got punished repeatedly for being too eager, but once I learned how enemies build their patterns, every win felt earned. I also found the boss fights to be some of the best moments here; they force you to stay focused and turn each victory into a genuine payoff.

What I appreciated most is how well the weapon customization still works. I experimented with multiple combinations during my playthrough, and I loved being able to mix parts into something that fit my style. That adds a satisfying layer of tinkering on top of the precise core combat. The progression system also keeps delivering steady rewards: I did not just feel stronger, I felt smarter. That is exactly what I want from a good soulslike.

At the same time, this is not a game that lets you coast. I had to stop and breathe after some brutal stretches because the game rarely gives you much slack. That is part of the appeal, but it also means the difficulty can feel a little uncompromising at times. Personally, I found it mostly fair, though there were moments when the combination of aggressive enemies and tight margins pushed me harder than I would have liked.

A complete package that adds real value

The addition of Overture makes this feel like the definitive way to play Lies of P. I liked that the expansion does not feel like a bolt-on bonus; it feels like a proper extension of the game’s world, tone, and tragic momentum. That matters because Lies of P is not only about combat for me. It also works because of its lore, its melancholy, and the way it keeps warping a familiar fairy tale into something crueler and more memorable.

Progression remains one of the reasons I kept picking it back up. I always felt like each new area, weapon, and upgrade changed how I approached the game. That is also why the relatively linear structure bothered me less than I expected. Yes, the game is straightforward, and I would have liked a few more side paths or detours, but the pacing is strong enough to keep the experience moving without dragging.

Technical compromises, but not a dealbreaker

On Switch 2, the port is my main caveat, but not my main concern. I noticed occasional hitches and visual compromises that make it clear this is not the prettiest version. Still, the experience remained very playable in practice, especially in handheld mode. I cared more about combat timing holding together than about perfect image quality, and on that front this version does enough to earn trust.

What did bother me a little is that the game can look overly dark in places, which sometimes makes the visuals less readable than on other platforms. That is not a disaster, but it does shave away some of the sharpness that makes the world so striking. I also felt the port could have used a bit more polish overall to smooth out the rough edges. Even so, this remains an impressive complete edition of an already excellent game.

Verdict

Lies of P: Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 is a strong, sometimes impressive, and ultimately very playable way to experience this soulslike. I loved the atmosphere, I kept coming back for the combat, and I appreciated how complete the package feels with the expansion included. The technical compromises keep it from top-tier territory, but they are not severe enough to derail the quality of the whole. This is still one of the better modern soulslikes, now in a version I would happily recommend for portable play.