I think a certain subset of spoiled gamers are unable to see what a stunning accomplishment Lies of P is. Not only does it go toe-to-toe with the franchise its genre is named for, but Lies of P manages to improve on some of the more irritating idiosyncrasies of the FromSoft titles. A clear story with fascinating themes, a robust weapon selection/creation mechanic, and a wonderfully diverse gallery of bosses that entice the player to engage with all of the systems available.

All of this and it's the developer's FIRST GAME? Holy shit. The
DLC and sequel announcements were the best gaming news I got this year.