Collecting vinyl records in Lies of P is not just a side activity for completionists, but a core mechanic for gaining Humanity. Listening to these tracks at Hotel Krat allows Pinocchio to develop human emotions, which ultimately influences the game's ending. Finding every vinyl record requires careful exploration, side quest completion, and strategic decision-making across multiple playthroughs.
NPC Side Quests and Emotional Choices
Many vinyl records in Lies of P are tied directly to NPC questlines scattered throughout Krat. Fulfilling requests for characters like Eugénie, Antonia, and Polendina often yields music tracks as rewards. Making truthful or deceptive choices during these interactions determines which specific record you receive before concluding their stories.
For instance, deciding how to respond to Eugénie regarding her brother's identity dictates whether you obtain the Proposal, Flower, Wolf Part 1 or Part 2 record. Following up on updates via daily gaming news often reveals new strategies for optimizing these quest outcomes. Planning your dialogue choices beforehand ensures you do not lock yourself out of specific tracks during a single run.
Merchant Inventory and Hidden Locations
Not all music tracks require complex narrative decisions; several can be purchased directly from wandering merchants. Key vendors, such as the Wandering Merchant in the Malum District or the Coded Vessel merchant, carry exclusive records in their stock. Checking merchant inventories as soon as you discover new safe zones is essential for building your collection.
Additionally, some vinyl tracks are hidden inside chests or awarded after defeating formidable optional foes. Thoroughly searching off-the-beaten-path areas in locations like the Grand Exhibition and Collapsed Street usually reveals these hidden treasures. Keeping an eye out for glowing items off main thoroughfares helps prevent missing environmental pickups.
New Game Plus and Golden Records
Achieving a complete record collection requires starting a New Game Plus playthrough. During your second run, merchants stock special Golden variants of the original vinyl records. These upgraded tracks provide additional opportunities to gain Humanity while adding unique instrumental renditions to your record player.
By combining meticulous side quest management with thorough merchant visits across initial and NG+ playthroughs, players can easily acquire every track. Listening to each vinyl from start to finish at Hotel Krat will fully maximize Pinocchio's emotional growth and unlock the Golden Lie weapon alongside key achievements.
