Lies of P: Overture

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. GamingTrend
    Jul 3, 2025
    90
    Lies of P: Overture is a fantastic, albeit slightly short, addition to the already incredible Lies of P base game. Clocking in somewhere between six to eight hours, Overture is an incredibly well-made expansion which does an impressive job of fleshing out the lore of Krat while providing impressive new set pieces to explore, weapons to master, Legion Arms to forge, and challenging bosses to defeat.
  2. ComicBook
    Jun 17, 2025
    90
    Lies of P: Overture’s ability to augment and improve goes beyond the story; it’s the ideal companion to just about every part of the base game. Its wealth of new enemy types present fresh new obstacles to overcome, the stages they inhabit are intricately detailed and narratively justified, and its boss battles hit or exceed the high standard set in the original release. Even though an overture is the musical portion that comes before a symphony or performance, Overture is a remarkable note to go out on and raises the bar even higher for the upcoming sequel.
  3. GameBlast
    Jun 29, 2025
    85
    With a lot of new content in every aspect, Lies of P: Overture is worthy of the title of expansion. Although it partially wastes the potential of the art direction by spending too much time in bland corridors and caves with little visual appeal, these extra chapters maintains the quality of the main campaign as a whole, being a significant and mandatory extension for all who enjoyed the adventure of Geppetto's puppet and want to delve deeper into it.
  5. PSX Brasil
    Jun 17, 2025
    85
    Overture expands the combat options in Lies of P by introducing new weapons, accessories, and thrilling boss battles. Additionally, the DLC plays a key role in deepening the story of central characters while adding new layers to the rich and dark world of Krat.
  6. CGMagazine
    Jun 12, 2025
    85
    Despite some strange balancing issues, Lies of P: Overture offers a plethora of incredible content to an already incredible game.
  7. IGN Italia
    Jun 20, 2025
    80
    Lies of P: Overture is a strong and rewarding expansion that builds on the base game with memorable bosses, new gear, and a darker, emotional storyline that acts as both prequel and epilogue. While some issues remain - like uneven level design and occasional camera hiccups - the excellent combat additions, quality of life improvements, and high narrative quality make it a must-play for fans, offering 15 hours of rich, atmospheric content.
  8. Wccftech
    Jun 11, 2025
    80
    While it doesn't add anything substantially new to the experience, Lies of P: Overture expansion is a more than worthy expansion, delivering an engaging story delving deeper into the base game's lore, featuring some of the best bosses in the entire game, and adding new weapons that can significantly shake up combat. Its lack of innovation and unfair difficulty may turn off a few players, but all those who loved every second of the base game will have no trouble falling in love again with one of the best Soulslikes of the past few years.
  9. Critical Hits
    Jun 20, 2025
    75
    Lies of P: Overture is a great addition for fans of the base game, with good bosses and new weapons. However, repetition and weak area design hold it back from reaching its full potential.
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  1. Polygon
    Jun 18, 2025
    Overture’s storytelling enhances the base game and feels as close to essential as a prequel can be. Though I didn’t click with all the boss fights, I enjoyed the new enemy types — especially the monsterized zoo animals — and experimenting with Overture’s new weapons was a joy, even if I quickly grew attached to my Wolverine claws and didn’t really want to trade them out for anything else. By the time credits rolled, I was far from rusty and had my Soulslike groove back after the 20 excellent hours I spent with Overture. The sequel to Lies of P doesn’t have a firm release window yet, but Overture — as well as the separate boss rush mode, available as part of a free patch — will surely help ease the wait for it.