Lies of P: Complete Edition Wins Early Praise on Switch 2

Preview impressions highlight strong performance, flexible graphics modes, and an anticipated physical cartridge release despite a few launch-day optimization concerns.

Early hands-on previews of Lies of P: Complete Edition show that the acclaimed Soulslike RPG has translated well to Nintendo Switch 2. Before its digital launch in August, numerous gaming media outlets released early impressions of the game, praising its optimization and promising a day-one patch to address any performance issues.

Beyond the technical discourse, physical game collectors are interested in Switch 2. The digital edition will be available on August 5, but the boxed copy won't be until early October. The wait will pay off because the physical release will be a cartridge, not a Game Key Card, and will deliver the whole game. The critically acclaimed main game and its downloadable expansion make up the Complete Edition, which offers dozens of hours of challenging content.

DLC adds 20–30 hours to the basic adventure, which takes 30–40 hours, depending on playstyle and completion goals.

Lies of P is a challenging Soulslike game that emphasizes parry mechanisms, enemy attack patterns, and boss encounters. Such dynamics have become one of the game's distinguishing features for many fans, making the Switch 2 edition appealing to new and returning players. Initial reviews of the Switch 2 port have been largely good, as reported by multiple sources.

RPG Site suggests redoing the entire adventure on Switch 2 because the game plays so well. The preview build still had visual and performance issues, according to the publication. Round8 Studio has announced a day-one patch to fix many preview-related issues. Outerhaven was even more impressed by how well the game runs on the Switch 2 than on the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X.

Handheld PCs like the Lenovo Legion Go can deliver better graphics, but often at the cost of adjusting graphical settings, louder cooling fans, and other trade-offs,” the journal said. In contrast, Switch 2 was praised for its simplicity. The source hailed Round8 Studio's work as an “impressively optimized port,” allowing gamers to launch the game and start playing without technical settings.

The article also suggested that the adaptation's success could lead to other modern action RPGs on Nintendo's latest platform. After playing Lies of P Complete Edition for several hours, a report said it should be the norm for future Switch 2 ports. The site called the conversion “exceptionally well done,” praising Round8 Studio's technological expertise and earlier work enhancing the game for PC and PlayStation.

The many graphical alternatives are also being highlighted. Players can select smoother frame rates or better graphics in handheld mode using Performance and Quality presets. Docked play adds a third Balanced mode to Quality and Performance settings. Balanced balances visual quality and frame rate to give players more flexibility without pushing them too far.

These replaceable performance profiles are common on recent consoles, and their appearance on Switch 2 shows developers are taking advantage of the hardware's improved capabilities.

Lies of P was built for PlayStation 4 hardware and isn't the most technically demanding game on the market, but its Switch 2 launch is a big win for Nintendo's growing third-party lineup. Publishers may disregard these games when porting them to new platforms. Round8 Studio has gone the extra mile to bring the basic game and expansion to Nintendo's latest system with solid graphics and launch-day updates.

For the greatest graphics, play on the PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Pro, although the Switch 2 is portable. Many fans value the convenience of fighting strong adversaries on the go and then picking up where they left off in docked mode as much as visual upgrades. Lies of P Complete Edition is one of the most anticipated third-party titles for Nintendo Switch 2 this year, with exciting previews, various display modes, a confirmed day-one optimization patch, and a cartridge release in early October.