Soulslike prince Lies of P added difficulty settings after its own developers struggled to beat it: "Most…
Nough Studio, the developers behind the soulslike game Lies of P, have discussed the addition of difficulty settings to the game. Initially, the developers themselves struggled to beat the game on its standard difficulty, leading them to implement easier options. This decision, though controversial in the soulslike community, was made after internal playtests revealed that many developers were unable to complete the game, and positive feedback from those who used the easier settings convinced the team of its benefit to players.
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