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Lost Soul Aside Launches on PS5 and PC With Free Demo, Early Reviews Mixed

Developer promises optimization patches following a debut praised for combat with concerns about polish.

Overview

  • The action RPG from Ultizero Games and PlayStation is now available on PS5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
  • A free PS5 demo is rolling out globally as regions reach August 29, featuring two boss battles, with progress not carrying into the full game.
  • On Steam, early user reviews sit at roughly 54% positive, with frequent reports of performance hiccups, awkward traversal, and uneven animation.
  • Ultizero acknowledged stutter in some prologue cutscenes due to pre-rendered 4K/30fps videos and says optimization updates are in development.
  • Early critiques consistently praise the flashy, combo-heavy combat while calling out a weak story and noticeable rough edges in presentation and performance.