Even Hidetaka Miyazaki Will Agree With the Genius Feature of ‘Lies of P’ That Fans Wish His Soulsborne Games Had Incorporated

Lies of P is one of those unbelievable games that is very difficult to separate from the masterpieces created by FromSoftware. This kind of status comes due to how closely it emulates Hidetaka Miyazaki’s game design philosophy, along with how it frequently surpasses the progenitor series in different aspects.

The game is so full of features missing from Soulsborne titles that Miyazaki himself should take note of them. That said, even among these features, there is one in particular that fans desperately want FromSoftware to incorporate in their games from here on out.

Lies of P Manages to Get One Thing Right Over Fromsoftware Games – Resetting Elevators

Anyone who has played these particular action games can attest to how frustrating non-resetting elevators can be. Elevators are the most-used form of shortcut to bosses and other areas, so the added process of first calling it back and then hopping onto it is simply a waste of time.

So, when Lies of P came out and simply said “No” to non-resetting elevators, like the absolute Chad of a souls-like that it is, many were pleasantly surprised by the change.

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What’s rather interesting is how this change also fits into the overall narrative of the game, wherein each death marks a sort of time reversal using the power of Ergo. Not only is it a quality-of-life improvement, but it also furthers the overall cohesiveness of the game.

Considering that, it’s difficult not to wonder why FromSoft couldn’t do the same instead of bypassing the problem altogether with the Stakes of Marika, which was also one of the more disappointing aspects of Shadow of the Erdtree because it simply did not make sense from a lore standpoint.

After all, there is an argument to be made that while it’s most certainly a step in the right direction for Elden Ring, fair but challenging boss run-backs have been an integral part of this genre’s challenge, and their outright removal can harm the overall experience.

Resetting Elevators Isn’t the Only Thing Lies of P Gets Right About the Souls Formula

Addressing the elephant in the room, Neowiz Games is still hopelessly outmatched in terms of the narrative and atmosphere of FromSoftware titles. Not only that, but the saying, “Imitation is the highest form of flattery,” stands the truest for this game.

At the same time, however, a host of features and mechanics make the game feel innovative for the genre without morphing into something unrecognizable. Frankly speaking, FromSoftware most certainly needs to incorporate some of these features into its next title.

For example, the mechanic of creating our own custom weapon by separating the blade from the handle is an absolute stroke of genius. Alongside this, baking parry and dodges into these games, “if, then” combat is almost a must-have. A combat and weapon system such as this, with the variety of items in Miyazaki’s magnum opus, would be a dream come true.

On a more technical level, FromSoft can also take the difficulty escalation of Lies of P for their own, which continues to rise steadily until reaching the crescendo with its final three bosses.

Now, with this being Neowiz’s first foray into the genre, the only way from here on is up for the developer, and if they play their cards right while innovating on what’s already here with Lies of P, then we might just have one of the best Souls game of all time.

With that said, do you know any other feature FromSoft can borrow from the game? What was your reaction upon finding out about the resetting elevators? Let us know in the comments below.