Pop culture, including the likes of movies, anime, and video games alike, has had many similar trends between its characters ever since it became a thing, and it seems one of them, most recently seen in the Soulslike title Lies of P, is under attack from the audience.

Lies of P is one of the many video games that feature a bionic arm | Neowiz

For decades, viewers and players have been inspired by male characters with bionic arms, a design choice that often showcases themes of raw power and sacrifice.

However, the internet, known for its ability to transform cultural motifs into memes, is now humorously critiquing the trend with memes that have been making rounds on the internet.

Lies of P Mechanic Reveals Cure to Male Loneliness

The cure to male loneliness is apparently a fake limb, as seen in Lies of P | Neowiz

When it comes to video games in particular, there have been many franchises where any major character, often the protagonist himself, has been gifted with the blessing of a bionic arm.

Think of Big Boss in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain or Wolf wielding his prosthetic arm as a functional replacement of his real arm in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

More recently, Lies of P, a gothic remake of the famous Pinocchio story, also often called a spiritual successor to Bloodborne, features a protagonist whose bionic arm serves as an insight into his character’s struggle to define his humanity.

The design trend is also now in the crosshairs of the internet, as seen on r/LiesofP subreddit, where a meme targeting this very trend can be found.

The internet’s playful trolling somehow also subtly suggests how somewhat predictable it has become. By framing the bionic arm as a “cure to male loneliness,” the meme exposes the idea that a cybernetic enhancement could be a real substitute for emotional connection.

Why Lies of P 2 Needs To Bring Back The Bionic Arm Once Again

The sequel to Lies of P needs to continue this one mechanic from the original | Neowiz

The bionic arm in Lies of P was more than just a mechanical limb; it was an integral part of the gameplay and narrative, symbolizing the protagonist’s struggle to navigate a world torn between humanity and machinery.

Its unique functionalities, ranging from grappling hooks to weaponized attachments, offered players a versatile toolkit that was as engaging to use as it was to watch in action.

For the said sequel to become as successful as its predecessor, retaining and expanding upon this feature would possibly be the best way to go about entertaining players with a feature they are already familiar with and want more of.