In the grim, puppet-infested city of Krat, Lies of P presents players with a unique challenge beyond its demanding combat: the nuanced art of deception. As P, a sentient puppet striving to become human, your choices between truth and lies are not mere dialogue options. These decisions profoundly impact the unfolding narrative, P’s evolving humanity, and even the very ending you experience. Every interaction offers a moral crossroads, compelling players to consider the weight of honesty versus the strategic advantage of a well-placed falsehood.
What are the Effects of Telling a Truth or a Lie?
The moral choices you make throughout your journey as P significantly shape your experience in Lies of P. These decisions have far-reaching consequences, primarily influencing the story’s conclusion, unlocking special items, and revealing deeper lore. Understanding these impacts is crucial for navigating Krat effectively.
- Multiple Endings: Your commitment to either truth or deception dictates which of the game’s three distinct endings you achieve. While one outcome serves as a default, consistently leaning towards honesty or lies unlocks the “Rise of P” or “Free from a Puppet String” conclusions. It’s not about perfection but a clear leaning in most pivotal moments, signaled by P’s internal notifications reflecting his humanity.
- The Golden Lie Secret Weapon: A truly unique reward, the “Golden Lie” weapon, can be acquired by embracing a path of consistent dishonesty. To unlock this special item, you must not only lie frequently but also display the “Portrait of a Boy” in Hotel Krat and play all collected records. As P’s humanity deepens, a branch will grow from the portrait, eventually allowing you to claim this powerful weapon in a post-campaign stage.
- Record Rewards: Beyond major narrative shifts, your choices also influence the records you discover. Engaging with various characters and responding either truthfully or with deceit can lead to receiving specific records. These collectibles offer valuable insights into the game’s backstory, characters’ motivations, and the intricate lore of Krat, enriching your understanding of the world P inhabits.
List of All Truth or Lie Choices
Throughout the ravaged city of Krat, P will encounter numerous individuals who present him with a moral dilemma. These fifteen critical truth or lie choices are scattered across various locations, each carrying its own unique set of immediate consequences and contributing to P’s overarching journey of humanity. Here’s a breakdown of each interaction:
Woman in the Window
- Description: A desperate woman in an apartment window seeks her lost baby. After retrieving the Broken Baby Puppet for her, you must decide how to describe its condition.
- Location: Elysion Boulevard.
- Choices:
- Truth: “That’s just a puppet.”
- Lie: “That’s a cute baby.”
- Outcome:
- Truth: You receive a Vivid Ergo Fragment and gain a small amount of “feel.”
- Lie: Pinocchio’s humanity increases, deepening his connection to human emotions.
Alidoro (St. Frangelico Chapel Library)
- Description: Upon meeting Alidoro, the enigmatic Stalker, he asks if you know of a safe haven where he might go.
- Location: St. Frangelico Chapel Library.
- Choices:
- Truth: “Hotel Krat.”
- Lie: “Venigni Works.”
- Outcome:
- Truth: Alidoro sets up shop in Hotel Krat, offering valuable weapons and amulets.
- Lie: Alidoro establishes his merchant services at the Venigni Works Workshop Union, a less ideal location.
Julian the Gentleman (Rosa Isabelle Street Culvert)
- Description: Julian, a heartbroken gentleman, asks for help retrieving his deceased wife’s belongings. After finding them, he inquires about her final words.
- Location: Rosa Isabelle Street Culvert.
- Choices:
- Truth: “I’ve never seen that happen before.”
- Lie: “I saw her message saying she loves you.”
- Outcome:
- Truth: You receive a Radiant Ergo Fragment as a reward.
- Lie: You obtain Julian’s Wedding Ring and the “Sad” Gesture, offering him comfort in his grief.
Lady Antonia (Hotel Krat)
- Description: After defeating the formidable King of Puppets, Antonia, the proprietor of Hotel Krat, asks if the outside world is still as beautiful as she remembers.
- Location: Hotel Krat.
- Choices:
- Truth: “There is nothing left.”
- Lie: “Of course.”
- Outcome:
- Truth: Antonia faces the grim reality of Krat.
- Lie: P shows compassion, offering her a fleeting moment of hope without any tangible item reward.
Polendina (Hotel Krat)
- Description: Following your conversation with Antonia, Polendina, the Hotel Krat concierge, asks a philosophical question about the possibility of love between a puppet and a human.
- Location: Hotel Krat.
- Choices:
- Truth: “I have.”
- Lie: “There’s no such puppet.”
- Outcome:
- Truth: Polendina accepts your direct answer.
- Lie: P’s humanity is affected by this deceptive but comforting response.
Simon Manus (Grand Exhibition)
- Description: After overcoming Champion Victor, Simon Manus, a key figure in Krat’s research, discusses the Petrification Disease. He questions what gives P motivation to fight.
- Location: Grand Exhibition.
- Choices:
- Truth: “Hope for a cure.”
- Lie: “Monsters.”
- Outcome:
- Truth: You receive the Saintess of Mercy Statue Gallery Key.
- Lie: You still receive the Saintess of Mercy Statue Gallery Key, indicating this choice has a minimal immediate impact on items.
Eugenie and Alidoro, Part 1 (Hotel Krat and Barren Swamp)
- Description: Eugenie, the Hotel Krat mechanic, asks you to deliver a pair of Four-Fingered Gloves to Alidoro. After delivering them, she asks for Alidoro’s reaction.
- Location: Hotel Krat and Barren Swamp.
- Choices:
- Truth: “He was angry. He said the gloves were rubbish.”
- Lie: “He was happy.”
- Outcome:
- Truth: Eugenie provides you with an Electric Blitz Abrasive.
- Lie: Eugenie gives you a Fire Abrasive, showing how small lies can alter immediate rewards.
Belle (Hotel Krat and Ruined Krat Station)
- Description: After helping Belle in Hotel Krat, you later find her partner, Atkinson, transformed into a monster in the Ruined Krat Station. Belle asks about his fate.
- Location: Hotel Krat and Ruined Krat Station.
- Choices:
- Truth: “He became a monster.”
- Lie: “He was killed in action fighting a puppet.”
- Outcome:
- Truth: You receive an Electric Blitz Canister and the “Why” expression.
- Lie: You also receive an Electric Blitz Canister and the “Why” expression, but the emotional impact on Belle differs.
Eugenie and Alidoro, Part 2 (Hotel Krat and Relic of Trismegistus)
- Description: After defeating the second Black Rabbit Brotherhood, you learn startling truths about Alidoro. Eugenie then asks if he was a Stalker, hinting at his true identity.
- Location: Hotel Krat and Relic of Trismegistus.
- Choices:
- Truth (Option 1): “The fake one murdered the real Alidoro.”
- Truth (Option 2): “He was Eugenie’s older brother.”
- Lie: “I think he’s just a talented Stalker.”
- Outcome:
- Truth (Option 1): Eugenie learns the truth about the imposter.
- Truth (Option 2): Eugenie discovers her familial connection, unlocking further dialogue about their shared past.
- Lie: Alidoro’s deception continues, and Eugenie remains unaware of the full truth.
Venigni (Hotel Krat and Relic of Trismegistus)
- Description: After defeating the second Black Rabbit Brotherhood, Venigni picks up a cryptic transmission mentioning Geppetto. He asks if you heard who was responsible for the puppet frenzy.
- Location: Hotel Krat and Relic of Trismegistus.
- Choices:
- Truth: “Geppetto caused the puppet frenzy.”
- Lie: “I couldn’t hear.”
- Outcome:
- Truth: Venigni reacts to the shocking revelation, further developing the plot.
- Lie: Venigni accepts your feigned ignorance, delaying his knowledge of the truth. Neither choice yields items.
Arlecchino (Relic of Trismegistus and Arche Abbey Outer Wall)
- Description: At a payphone in the Relic of Trismegistus, the King of Riddles, Arlecchino, poses a crucial riddle about whether you are a killer. You later find him in the Arche Abbey.
- Location: Relic of Trismegistus and Arche Abbey Outer Wall.
- Choices:
- Truth: “Puppet.”
- Lie: “Human.”
- Outcome:
- Truth: You receive the King of Riddles’ Surprise Box, which contains the Chosen One’s Trinity Key.
- Lie: You also receive the King of Riddles’ Surprise Box and the Chosen One’s Trinity Key. The impact is primarily on P’s humanity.
Sophia (Ascension Bridge)
- Description: Following the battle with Laxasia the Complete, you find Sophia in her weakened, true form. She makes a plea regarding her fate.
- Location: Ascension Bridge.
- Choices:
- Truth: “Let her live.” (By not granting her peace)
- Lie: “Give her peace.” (By ending her suffering)
- Outcome:
- Truth: Sophia continues her agonizing existence in her current state, affecting her appearance and later interactions.
- Lie: Sophia finds release from her suffering, altering the narrative path and her influence on P.
Geppetto (Arche Abbey Upper Part)
- Description: Encountering Geppetto in his cell, he poses a question about your trust in him after all that has transpired.
- Location: Arche Abbey Upper Part (Internal Bridge).
- Choices:
- Truth: “No.”
- Lie: “Yes.”
- Outcome:
- Truth: Geppetto expresses disappointment, but his manipulative plans remain unchanged.
- Lie: Geppetto gains a false sense of reassurance, though his ultimate goals persist regardless.
Simon Manus (Cradle of the Gods)
- Description: After defeating Simon Manus, he engages you in a final dialogue, inquiring about Sophia’s fate based on your earlier decision with her.
- Location: Cradle of the Gods.
- Choices:
- Truth (if you chose to “Give her peace” for Sophia): “I gave her peace.”
- Truth (if you chose to “Let her live” for Sophia): “I liberated her from Arche Abbey.”
- Lie (if you chose to “Give her peace” for Sophia): “I liberated her from Arche Abbey.”
- Lie (if you chose to “Let her live” for Sophia): “I gave her peace.”
- Outcome:
- Truth (corresponding to your Sophia choice): Simon acknowledges your action regarding Sophia.
- Lie (contradicting your Sophia choice): Simon questions your statement, highlighting the inconsistency. This choice contributes significantly to your ending path.
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