Review · Action · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 4
Lies Of P
Reviewed: 17 May 2026
PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 4 · PC · macOS · Xbox One
Round8 Studio · 2023
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
53
Risk (RIS)
9
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.70 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.23 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.55 | |
Lies of P offers a challenging and engaging experience that heavily relies on problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking to overcome its difficult combat encounters and navigate its intricate world. Players must adapt to new enemies and situations, fostering adaptive challenge and learning transfer. The game also encourages creativity through its weapon-making system and Pinocchio's body modifications. The narrative, though dark, can prompt emotional regulation and ethical reasoning as Pinocchio grapples with his humanity and the consequences of his lies.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.17 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.06 | |
The primary risks in Lies of P stem from its mature content, including high levels of violence, a dark and often disturbing atmosphere, and strong language. As a souls-like game, it can be intensely frustrating and potentially lead to feelings of inadequacy due to its high difficulty. The absence of natural stopping points and the immersive nature of the gameplay might encourage extended play sessions. While microtransactions are absent, the focus on a single-player, challenging experience could lead to some players feeling isolated or overly invested in overcoming its difficulties.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 1.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: ~$60/mo.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.