Lies of P: Complete Edition is excellent on Nintendo Switch 2, packing solid performance and the excellent Overture expansion

I still consider Lies of P to be the very best of the best soulslike games you can play today.

<![CDATA[ <article> <p>I still consider <em>Lies of P </em>to be the very best of the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/gaming/best-soulslike-games">best soulslike games</a> you can play today. Others have come close, like the tremendously underrated <a href="https://www.techradar.com/gaming/wuchang-fallen-feathers-review"><em>Wuchang: Fallen Feathers</em></a><em> </em>(I also have a soft spot for 2023's flawed-but-interesting <a href="https://www.techradar.com/gaming/lords-of-the-fallen-review"><em>Lords of the Fallen</em></a>), but none have been able to match this macabre take on the tale of Pinocchio. And I'm happy to report the game really shines on <a href="https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-review">Nintendo Switch 2</a> with the arrival of <em>Lies of P: Complete Edition.</em></p><div class="fancy-box"><div class="fancy_box-title">Review info</div><div class="fancy_box_body"><p class="fancy-box__body-text"><strong>Platform reviewed: </strong>Nintendo Switch 2<br><strong>Available on:</strong> Nintendo Switch 2<br><strong>Release date: </strong>August 6, 2026</p></div></div><p>It's very much the same game that fans have loved since its 2023 release. However, <em>Lies of P: Complete Edition </em>also bundles in the phenomenal <em>Overture </em>expansion and all previously released cosmetic downloadable content (DLC).</p><p>As a result, this review will broadly focus on the game's performance on Nintendo Switch 2 and its overall value for money of <em>Lies of P: Complete Edition. </em>Be sure to read our original <a href="https://www.techradar.com/gaming/lies-of-p-review"><em>Lies of P </em>review</a> for a more complete rundown of the game itself, as well as our <a href="https://www.techradar.com/gaming/lies-of-p-overture-review"><em>Lies of P: Overture </em>review</a> if you're curious about the unmissable massive expansion that released last year.</p><p>If you own a Nintendo Switch 2 and you've been waiting for a chance to play <em>Lies of P, </em>then you'll be well-served with <em>Lies of P: Complete Edition. </em>Not only does it bundle the base game and the expansion at a reasonable asking price, but it's also a winner in the performance department with robust graphics options and speedy load times. I really can't recommend it enough, especially after completing my third playthrough of the game via this <em>Complete Edition.</em></p><p>It's not a perfect package; the more quality-centric graphics options are perhaps a tad too ambitious, leading to a very noticeable performance compromise. Plus, the inability to disable motion blur means you'll probably get sick of the smeary image created whenever you adjust the in-game camera.</p><p>But if you stick to the performance- or balance-oriented graphics modes in either docked or handheld play, you'll find that <em>Lies of P </em>mostly plays like a dream on Nintendo Switch 2.</p><h2 id="arms-length">Arms' length</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="cysAcEiAz9tbtagqCXis8a" name="NintendoSwitch2_Lies_of_P_Complete_Edition_Screenshot-7" alt="Lies of P: Complete Edition screenshot showcasing a powerful Fable Arts attack against a malfunctioning puppet" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cysAcEiAz9tbtagqCXis8a.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Fireshrine Games)</span></figcaption></figure><p>As a quick catch-up (though once again I'll direct you to the review links above if you want to really learn more about the game before making a purchasing decision), <em>Lies of P </em>is a soulslike action game in the vein of FromSoftware-developed titles like <a href="https://www.techradar.com/reviews/elden-ring"><em>Elden Ring</em></a><em> </em>and the <em>Dark Souls </em>trilogy.</p><p>That means you can expect a high level of difficulty, with tough boss encounters and tricky enemies. You can also expect intricate level design with plenty to explore off the beaten path, and robust build variety that lets you craft a playstyle that suits your preferences.</p><div class="fancy-box"><div class="fancy_box-title">Best bit</div><div class="fancy_box_body"><figure class="van-image-figure " ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' ><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="PHva3qt6g49T7znukxmf3i" name="NintendoSwitch2_Lies_of_P_Complete_Edition_Screenshot-5" caption="" alt="Lies of P: Complete Edition screenshot showing the protagonist unleash a bolt of electricity at an early game boss" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PHva3qt6g49T7znukxmf3i.png" mos="" link="" align="" fullscreen="" width="" height="" attribution="" endorsement="" class="pinterest-pin-exclude"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Fireshine Games)</span></figcaption></figure><p class="fancy-box__body-text"><em><strong>Lies of P: Complete Edition </strong></em><strong>not only packs in the awesome </strong><em><strong>Overture </strong></em><strong>expansion with the base game, but it offers plenty of graphics options to help you play the way you prefer. While only the performance-centered option offers 60 frames per second (fps; in docked mode only; a day-one patch will add a similar graphics option for handheld play), I found the 'Balanced' option to offer the best compromise between graphics quality and game performance.</strong></p></div></div><p>Where <em>Lies of P </em>sets itself apart is in its gameplay particulars. The player character, as a puppet, can equip a variety of Legion Arms, which offer effects like applying harmful status elements, pulling enemies toward you, or laying down proximity mines for crowd control.</p><p>You can also mix and match the blade and hilt of most of the game's weapons, with different combinations changing how you swing the weapon, as well as the special moves it has access to. Finally, exploring is greatly incentivized by Quartz - a rare item that lets you unlock strong passive abilities via your P-Organ setup at the homebase of Hotel Krat. Such passives include more healing item uses, more amulet slots for applying strong combat effects, and greater effectiveness of your dodge roll.</p><p><em>Lies of P </em>can be an extremely tough game, but there are two easier difficulty options if you'd prefer a more casual experience. These can be changed at any time, so feel free to switch them around if you find you're having too hard (or too easy) of a time; the game does not punish you or lock away any content on those easier difficulties.</p><h2 id="p-for-performance">P for Performance</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="tUY5QVMgh7SudmaVNjanx3" name="NintendoSwitch2_Lies_of_P_Complete_Edition_Screenshot-4" alt="Lies of P: Complete Edition screenshot in which the protagonist decimates a boss with a powerful attack" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tUY5QVMgh7SudmaVNjanx3.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Fireshine Games)</span></figcaption></figure><p>So let's break down how <em>Lies of P: Complete Edition </em>runs on Nintendo Switch 2, specifically. In docked mode, on TV, you have three settings. The performance-centered option lets you play at a full 60fps, and it's tremendously smooth with little in the way of hiccups. The downside here is you lose quite a bit of graphical detail, with greatly simplified environmental detail and particle effects. </p><p>The quality-centered option swings a bit too far in the opposite direction, and while it does offer some nice-looking ray-tracing, the Switch 2 isn't quite able to keep up the pace and performance really suffers as a result. This setting also makes the camera-based motion blur very apparent, creating a Vaseline-like smear whenever you shift the camera in-game. There's no option to turn off the motion blur, either, so I would recommend avoiding this setting in both docked and handheld modes.</p><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="hXXhZuSGz5qAoujoz9tUo8" name="NintendoSwitch2_Lies_of_P_Complete_Edition_Screenshot-6" alt="Lies of P: Complete Edition screenshot in which the protagonist uses an umbrella-like weapon" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hXXhZuSGz5qAoujoz9tUo8.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Fireshine Games)</span></figcaption></figure><p>I personally found that the 'Balanced' setting offered the best results. This had the best balance between frame rate (a stable 30fps) and graphical detail. If you're going to play on TV, this is the graphics option I would strongly recommend.</p><p>There are still some caveats that are apparent across all graphics modes, though. There's very noticeable object pop-in for distant objects, especially in the game's denser areas like the Lorenzini Arcade or <em>Overture's </em>Krat Zoo. It's not game-breaking by any means, but it shows that some compromises had to be made for more stable performance on Switch 2.</p><p>Another annoying thing about this Switch 2 version is that you can only change graphics options from the title screen menu. That means you'll have to back out from the game to the menu every single time you want to change things up. This is another reason why I recommend just setting the game to Balanced mode from the jump. It offers the best visual quality to performance balance, and I would only suggest swapping to the performance-centered mode if you're desperate for 60fps gameplay.</p><p>On that note, a 60fps graphics option is coming to handheld mode via a day-one patch, so I was unable to test that during the review period.</p><h2 id="should-i-play-lies-of-p-complete-edition">Should I play Lies of P: Complete Edition?</h2><h2 id="play-it-if">Play it if...</h2><div class="product"><p><strong>You're checking Lies of P out for the first time</strong><br><em>Lies of P: Complete Edition </em>includes the base game, the <em>Overture </em>expansion, and all previously released cosmetic DLC and quality-of-life updates. It's the full package, so it's ideal if you're playing for the first time.</p></div><div class="product"><p><strong>You want a chunky, satisfying adventure on the go</strong><br>Your first playthrough of <em>Lies of P </em>will take roughly 40-50 hours with the <em>Overture </em>expansion. Pair that with the impressive handheld performance here, and <em>Lies of P: Complete Edition </em>makes for a lengthy and enjoyable game for those who regularly play portably.</p></div><div class="product"><p><strong>Soulslikes typically intimidate you</strong><br><em>Lies of P </em>is hard, but its easier difficulty options provide a fantastic onboarding experience if you really want to get into games like it, but are maybe a bit unnerved by the high difficulty.</p></div><h2 id="don-t-play-it-if">Don't play it if...</h2><div class="product"><p><strong>You want peak visual clarity</strong><br>While it looks and runs great in most graphics modes, its quality-centered options are a letdown. I'd stick to the PC version if you really want to see <em>Lies of P </em>looking its best.</p></div><h2 id="accessibility-features">Accessibility features</h2><p><em>Lies of P: Complete Edition </em>has a basic set of accessibility options. There are three colorblind modes (protanopia, deuteranopia, and tritanopia), as well as the option to adjust subtitle display and size. Full button rebinding is also supported, and as mentioned in the review, there are two easier difficulty options if the going gets a bit too tough.</p><h2 id="how-i-reviewed-lies-of-p-complete-edition">How I reviewed Lies of P: Complete Edition</h2><figure class="van-image-figure inline-layout" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="7rG2By6JTCiFBJRVBo6UbD" name="NintendoSwitch2_Lies_of_P_Complete_Edition_Screenshot-2" alt="Lies of P: Complete Edition screenshot in which the protagonist finishes off a late game boss" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7rG2By6JTCiFBJRVBo6UbD.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class="inline"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=" inline-layout"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Fireshine Games)</span></figcaption></figure><p>I played <em>Lies of P: Complete Edition </em>for 20 hours for this review. That playtime included most of the base game and the first handful of areas within the <em>Overture </em>DLC. I tested all graphics modes available during the review period, including quality, performance, and balanced options.</p><p>I played <em>Lies of P: Complete Edition </em>primarily in docked mode on an <a href="https://www.techradar.com/reviews/lg-cx-oled-tv">LG CX OLED TV</a> with a <a href="https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-review">Switch 2 Pro Controller</a>, swapping over to handheld mode every so often to get a feel for overall performance there, too. I also hooked up my <a href="https://www.techradar.com/gaming/the-rig-r5-spear-pro-hs-is-my-new-favorite-wired-gaming-headset-heres-why-you-should-have-it-on-your-radar-this-black-friday">RIG R5 Spear Pro HS</a> gaming headset for more immersive audio while playing in handheld mode.</p><p><em>First reviewed July-August 2026</em></p> </article> ]]>