Lost Soul Aside Finally Releases Demo Over On Steam, But Reviews Don’t Look To Brilliant

Available now on PC and PlayStation 5, Lost Soul Aside has finally arrived after years of anticipation. But by the looks from early reviews, it may leave fans wondering if perhaps it was best left alone for a little while longer.

Introduction: A Forthcoming launch with Free Trial

After years of waiting Lost Soul Aside, Ultizero Games’ standalone action RPG, is ready to play. Originally made by solo dev Yang Bing; priced at $59.99 for the PC and PlayStation 5 base edition and $69.99 for the deluxe version.

In addition, Ultizero Games also published a free Lost Soul Aside demo on both platforms, letting players try before they buy. This demo features combat, switching weapons, and special abilities even a taste of what will be some of the games notoriously difficult boss fights. The demo is an invitation for fans who have eagerly awaited a new title since its announcement back in 2016, as they can finally take the game’s unique`combination of stylish fighting with fantasy narrative for a spin.

The Launch Trailer Sets the Tone

A cinematic launch trailer has also been released to mark the debut of Lost Soul Aside, which can be viewed alongside the demo below. Fans of the genre can see protagonist Kazer fighting to save his sister Louisa from mechanical monstrosities and save mankind as evident in the games trailer. The trailer, from its visuals to how it matches bullets with blades, encapsulates years of anticipation and expectations.

Steam Reviews tell another story

While that has its own excitement too, early impressions on Steam have not been so positive for some users. Currently, Lost Soul Aside only has 54% positive of 247 reviews. The game’s most common complaints, especially among players, are related to performance, polish, cutscene stuttering and so on. These technical deficiencies have affected first impressions to the point where a lot of players are advising waiting for future updates before purchasing.

It’s probably for the best that publisher Sony did not distribute pre-launch review codes to the press, either—this suggests a general lack of confidence in the game’s sales.

Developer Response to Feedback

The Lost Soul Aside devs have previously addressed community concerns. Specifically, they noted cutscene problems during the prologue (a part of the game that is currently comprised of pre-rendered 4K/30fps videos). Some players have stuttered with this setup fully. Ultizero Games offered an apology and reassured fans that there is a future patch we’ve yet to get that will improve how cutscenes run to make things less choppy.

Dear players,

We have received your feedback regarding the performance of certain cutscenes in the prologue of *Lost Soul Aside*.
Currently, some of these cutscenes are pre-rendered 4K/30fps videos, which may cause occasional stuttering during playback. We sincerely…

— Lost Soul Aside (@Lost_Soul_Aside) August 29, 2025

Their developers reaffirmed their promise to fix the game, promising patches that’ll solve many currently existing issues and give a much more enjoyable experience in the long run.

Is It Worth Playing Lost Soul Aside in the Present Time?

Lost Soul Aside combines stylish combat and an earnest narrative, making it an ambitious undertaking. However, early Steam reviews imply that it could do with a couple of patches before it hits its stride. If you are sensitive to such technical issues, then you might simply want to wait until the developers get round to patching these things before you head into Kazer’s mission to rescue Louisa and the world.

However, if players are desperate to play the game after waiting so long, they can download the free Lost Soul Aside demo to see if the combat and gameplay is worth the current subpar offerings.

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