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If Neowiz’s suggestions are to be taken for face value, it would seem as ifLies of P’s DLC will revolve around the same protagonist or at least an identical puppet creation in a new location, but still be intrinsically connected to the base game’s events somehow. That would mean Neowiz is rightfully planning to withhold its teasedWizard of Ozcontent for a sequel, which would likely abandon theLies of Ptitle for something centering around Dorothy’s character, even if it is still connected to theLies of Puniverse.
Like how Neowiz completely reimaginedThe Adventures of PinocchioforLies of P, it’s anyone’s guess what aWizard of Ozadaptation will look like. It’s possible that it could look similar with comparable themes and locations since Dorothy is literally seen near Hotel Krat inLies of P’s post-credits tease, but it would make more sense for Neowiz’s adaptation to be set in or near the Emerald City if it is transitioning fully to that tale. Either way, it’ll be interesting to see what the design approach looks like, andBloodbornecould serve as inspiration once more when it comes to how the wicked witches are adapted.
Lies of P’s Wizard of Oz Could Channel Bloodborne’s Hemwick Charnel Lane
Lies of P’s Bloodborne Inspirations Should Extend to The Wizard of Oz
TheWizard of Oz’s wicked witches hail from different points of Oz, one in the West and one in the East, and that could give them stark distinctions in terms of how either is portrayed. Each could have its own biome with its own threats for Dorothy to contend with, but if Neowiz wants to lean toward a grisly take onTheWizard of Ozlike it did withLies of Pit would be neat to seeBloodborne’s Hemwick Charnel Lane be an inspiration for at least one of the wicked witches’ whereabouts.
Hemwick Charnel Lane feeds into all the rich tropes of detestable, boil-infested witches fans could imagine, hiding its witches deep within the woods. This setting is not the most iconic or memorable when unique locations such asCainhurst or the Nightmare Frontiercan be explored, but it is still wonderful in its depiction.
Therefore, at least one wicked witch abode could feasibly be located within a similar wooded area if Neowiz wanted to take its adaptation in that direction. Neowiz has an opportunity to showcase these witches and Oz itself in an impressively dark and frightening manner, thoughThe Wizard of Oz’s themesare already perfectly representative of such tones in its narrative.
Wizard of Oz’s Wicked Witches Could Echo Bloodborne’s Witches of Hemwick
Likewise, even thoughBloodborne’s Witches of Hemwickmay be its easiest bosses, Neowiz could take inspiration from how these witches behave and obscure themselves. It’s true thatTheWizard of Oz’swicked witches are far more iconic, though, and will certainly deserve full-fledged boss fights that aren’t as gimmicky asBloodborne’s are.
InBloodborne, these witches are optional and render themselves invisible until players can find them in a relatively cramped space and slap them around.
These witches conjure Mad Ones to try to thwart players, but unless there are enough of these enemies spawned and they’re overwhelmed, players will likely have no trouble beating the witches on the first attempt due to the simplicity of the encounter itself. It will be interesting to see how deeply Neowiz plans to dive into the lore ofTheWizard of Oz’s witches to create a faithful adaptation or if it will be wholly creative in its approach, but Hemwick Charnel Lane, the Witches of Hemwick, andBloodbornein general still serve as terrific templates for the future endeavors ofLies of P’s expanding fairy tale universenonetheless.
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Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.You are a puppet created by Geppetto who’s caught in a web of lies with unimaginable monsters and untrustworthy figures standing between you and the events that have befallen the world of Lies of P.You are awakened by a mysterious voice that guides you through the plagued city of Krat - a once lively place that has been poisoned by madness and bloodlust. In our soulslike, you must adapt yourself and your weapons to face untold horrors, untangle the unfathomable secrets of the city’s elites and choose whether to confront predicaments with the truth or weave lies to overcome them on the journey to find yourself.
