This is a transcript excerpt covering the score awarded to the Lies of P: Overture DLC on the So Videogames Podcast, Episode 443. For further coverage leading up to this review, please listen to Episode 442 and Episode 441.
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Into the Restless Ruins VIDEO Review
HIGH Unique linking of many roguelike mechanics.
LOW None of them working together in harmony.
WTF Prisons give me damage boosts?
Enotria: The Last Song Review
HIGH Visual variety and fresh gameplay breathe new life into an oversaturated genre.
LOW Lack of multiplayer. Some original ideas are underutilized.
WTF You call that a final boss?
Lorelei And The Laser Eyes Review
HIGH A lovingly-animated bestest doge.
LOW Not even David Cage games are this pretentious.
WTF No back button. Why? No really, I want someone to explain this one.
Lies Of P Review
HIGH The many bosses and mini-bosses!
LOW The world is far too linear for a soulslike.
WTF Why can’t I attack that obvious traitor before it’s too late?!
Backbeat Review
HIGH Petting the dog! Players must pet the dog.
LOW Spending too much time getting Chaz to the sax in “Crouching Bassline, Hidden Saxophone”.
WTF Why do these people take their instruments everywhere?
Redemption Reapers Review
HIGH Team-focused combat mechanics.
LOW Uninteresting story and characters.
WTF Give orcs a break.
Wanted: Dead Review
HIGH Stunning a group of enemies with a pistol barrage, then pulling off chain executions.
LOW Wanted: Dead‘s performance on XBX is a dumpster fire.
WTF Umm… where’s the rest of the game?
Orebody: Binder’s Tale Video Review
HIGH Nails the classic NES aesthetic.
LOW Also nails the bad aspects of the NES aesthetic.
WTF Enemies that match the color of the background.
Salt And Sacrifice Review
HIGH It’s an excellent 2D homage to the Souls series.
LOW The many, many platforming sections leading to an ambush.
WTF Wait, why is this boss suddenly here AGAIN?!