Lies of P
Lies of P: Unreal Engine 4 Optimization Benchmark, Perfect Guard Timing & Mac Performance
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Game Overview
Lies of P re-envisions Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio as a dark Belle Époque Soulslike set in the devastated city of Krat. Developed by Round8 Studio, the game stands out for its atmospheric art direction, intricate weapon assemble system, and exceptional technical polish.
Gameplay Mechanics & Competitive Dynamics
Soulslike action RPG emphasizing "Perfect Guard" deflect mechanics, weapon durability management, Legion Arm prosthetic abilities (Grappling hook, Flamberge, Falcon Eyes), and customizable weapon blade/handle combinations.
Soulslike action RPG. Meta revolves around weapon assembly optimization (pairing fast handles with heavy high-stagger blades) and P-Organ quartz progression.
Matchmaking & SBMM Heuristic Breakdown
Strictly single-player title. Features AI Specter summoning for boss encounters; contains no multiplayer matchmaking or SBMM systems.
Official Manufacturer System Requirements
Published directly by Neowiz / Round8 Studio.
Minimum Requirements
- OS
- Windows 10 64bit
- Processor (CPU)
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200 / Intel Core i3-6300
- Graphics (GPU)
- AMD Radeon RX 560 4GB / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 4GB
- Memory (RAM)
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 50 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 12
Recommended Specifications
- OS
- Windows 10 64bit
- Processor (CPU)
- AMD Ryzen 3 3200G / Intel Core i5-6500
- Graphics (GPU)
- AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT 4GB / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6GB
- Memory (RAM)
- 16 GB RAM
- Storage
- 50 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 12
SBMM Lobby Editorial Performance & Competitive Tuning
Independent laboratory benchmark guidance for competitive frame pacing and low input latency.
Lies of P is among the most well-optimized Unreal Engine 4 titles in recent gaming history. Frame times remain exceptionally flat across Krat's streets, with full native support for Apple Silicon Macs alongside Windows and SteamOS.
| Resolution | Target FPS | Suggested GPU | Preset | Technical Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 60 FPS | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT | High | Maintains locked 60 FPS without upscaling. |
| 1440p | 120 FPS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT | Ultra | Ultra-smooth 120 FPS high refresh rate provides optimal Perfect Guard timing windows. |
| Steam Deck (800p) | 60 FPS | Custom AMD RDNA 2 (8 CUs) | Medium | Steam Deck Verified. Achieves a steady 50-60 FPS with FSR Quality enabled. |
Competitive Latency & Frame Pacing Optimization
- Higher framerates (120 FPS+) significantly reduce input latency for tight Perfect Guard deflection parries.
- Apple Silicon macOS version runs natively with MetalFX upscaling.
Operating System & Proton Compatibility Matrix
Native macOS Metal build supported.
Proton Tier: platinum
Steam Deck: verified
Anti-Cheat: None (Linux Compatible)
Platform Release Timeline
| Platform | Execution | Release Category | Release Date | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Native | full release | 2023-09-19 | global |
| Mac | Native | full release | 2023-09-19 | global |
| PlayStation 4 | Native | full release | 2023-09-19 | global |
| PlayStation 5 | Native | full release | 2023-09-19 | global |
| Xbox One | Native | full release | 2023-09-19 | global |
| Xbox Series X|S | Native | full release | 2023-09-19 | global |
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