Bridging the Gap: Lies of P Embraces Bloodborne Aesthetics with New Mod

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Dominic Hargreaves
29 Sep 2023
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In the ever-evolving realm of video gaming, fans are always seeking ways to elevate their playing experience. One such example is the modding community's recent creative endeavor that has seamlessly tied together the world of "Lies of P" and "Bloodborne", two eminent titles by FromSoftware. This unique blend manifests itself as a Bloodborne Hunter costume mod in Lies of P, adding a nostalgic layer to the gaming experience for the Bloodborne fan base, and drawing intriguing parallels between the two titles.

The genesis of this exciting crossover traces back to a Twitter account aptly named "Is Bloodborne on PC", which first shared the news. A modder, skymoon0, ingeniously incorporated the iconic Bloodborne Hunter outfit into Lies of P. This innovative modification effectively situates the Hunter in the middle of the city of Krat, crafting an unofficial sequel of sorts. The classic mask and trench coat elements of the Hunter outfit substitute the Mad Donkey costume in Lies of P, initially acquired early in the game from a boss fight bearing the same name.

The experience of Lies of P is strikingly similar to Bloodborne when the Hunter costume is combined with the gargantuan Bone-Cutting Saw weapon located in the Malum District. The resemblance is so uncanny that one could easily mistake Lies of P for Bloodborne at first glance, if it weren't for the swarming mechanical puppets that betray its true identity. For those ardent Bloodborne fans yearning for FromSoftware to revisit the Bloodborne IP, this mod offers a substantial substitute and is available for download via Nexus Mods. However, a word of caution: PlayStation might not take too kindly to this modification and could potentially remove it.

Interestingly, the Lies of P and Bloodborne fusion is not the lone example of a soulslike crossover we’ve encountered recently. An ardent Armored Core 6 fan ingeniously integrated all the gaming maps into Elden Ring a few days ago. This bold move provides us with a stunning perspective of the grandiosity and intricate details that FromSoftware incorporated in each map. Moreover, there was a crossover between Elden Ring and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice earlier this month, further demonstrating the modding community's ceaseless creativity.

To conclude, the introduction of the Bloodborne Hunter costume mod into Lies of P is indicative of the modding community's relentless quest for bringing novelty to gaming experiences. It bridges the gap between two different gaming universes and allows players to enjoy a blend of both. This fusion, along with the other soulslike crossovers, highlights the limitless potential of modding and its capacity to reimagine, reinvent, and revolutionize the gaming landscape. As gaming enthusiasts, we can only sit back and anticipate what the future holds for such innovative gaming modifications.

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