An Architectural Tour of Gothic Paris in Lies of P

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An Architectural Tour of Gothic Paris in Lies of P

Curious Arcade

10 minutes 29 seconds

2 years ago

An Architectural Tour of Gothic Paris in Lies of P

Exploring the Gothic (and Belle Époque) architecture of Lies of P, while ignoring the killer puppets.

When designing the Paris-like city of Krat in Lies of P, the arts team were asked to focus on the concept of “Gotham Paris”. Whether “Gotham” is a mistranslation of “Gothic” is up to debate. But the point is the designers were asked to steep the game in an atmosphere of mystery. The castle-like structures, moody vistas, crows, and cobblestone plazas contribute to this effect. Walking the streets of Krat feels like stepping back in time. Investigating all the little nooks and crannies makes one aware of an extra level of history, one which stretches beyond the late 19th century setting on which the game is based.

The level design pilfers from the best of European architecture. It’s not just France. The art-nouveau-inspired Alchemist’s Bridge can attest to that. There’s lots of continental eye candy on display. However, it is Parisian design that seems to hold the most sway here. Whether it’s the curving canopies above entranceways or the petite lamp posts atop parapets, one can see the city’s influence in almost every facet of level design. Ornamentation is the name of the game, and Lies of P has it in spades.

What sets Lies of P’s environments apart from Bloodborne’s is the melding of Gothic elements to Belle Époque architecture. These are opulent surroundings that the player won’t much mind returning to time and time again. (This they are bound to do due to the game’s rock-hard difficulty.) The mysterious Gothic motifs, involving snakes, candelabras, and alchemical symbols, lend themselves well to the swirly cast-iron structures of Krat. The art nouveau decoration provides the eye candy. The strange motifs, and historical settings, invite the eyes to dig a little deeper.

#LiesofP #Gothic #Gaming

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 Intro

0:44 Central Station

1:54 Station Plaza

2:54 Hotel Krat (Ext.)

5:36 Hotel Krat (Int.)

7:26 Elysion Boulevard

7:59 City Hall

8:20 Alchemist’s Bridge

9:31 Outro