author: Paul Musiolik
10 Best RPGs of 2023 - Editors' Choice
There's no point in keeping you in the dark. Yes, Baldur's Gate 3 has claimed the title of best RPG of 2023. However, there may already be surprises in the other nine positions.
3. Lies of P
Number of points scored: 127
I admit that I only watched one of the first trailers for Lies of P, and I thought I would get another bad imitation of soulslike games attempting to be like my favourite Bloodborne. I probably don't need to mention how much I was wrong. The game from Round8 Studio is the biggest surprise for me and, at the same time, the best game of the year.
I only have one problem with it – difficulty level. To put it more clearly, the game has been significantly simplified in post-launch patches, which could be a con for those who enjoy challenges. Apart from that, no issues found. The game's stylistic elements are enchanting, just like the audiovisual layer. The combat system is heavily inspired by Bloodborne, but it brings in its own ideas like blades that can be detached and weapon handles that can be freely combined. Adding a unique mechanic of speaking the truth or lies results in a really game.