The PC and PS5 console-exclusive Lost Soul Aside solely launched in the present day, August 29, nevertheless it’s already sitting on a ‘Blended’ Steam assessment rating from 300+ gamers, lots of whom have reported points with efficiency and optimization.
Developer Ultizero Video games was fast to reply, assuring gamers in a statement that it had “obtained your suggestions concerning the efficiency of sure cutscenes within the prologue of Lost Soul Aside,” and was “actively working on optimizations.”
“At the moment, a few of these cutscenes are pre-rendered 4K/30fps movies, which can trigger occasional stuttering throughout playback,” the staff defined. “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may increasingly have precipitated and recognize your understanding.
“The Lost Soul Aside staff is actively working on optimizations, and future updates will tackle this to ship a smoother gameplay expertise. Thanks on your continued assist and endurance!”
Notably, no timeframe was supplied, so it is unclear when, precisely, gamers can count on a repair. Within the meantime, Steam continues to refill with opinions from sad gamers.
“I’ve accomplished the prologue of Lost Soul Aside, and in its present state I can’t suggest this recreation,” said one participant, whereas one other added: “I believed motion appeared jerky due to body drops however the strolling really simply seems like that lmao. Strolling and the digicam are so dangerous it is truthfully spectacular.”
“I am solely three hours in however I’m actually torn on this recreation,” commented one other Steam reviewer. “On one hand, the visuals are top-notch and the fight is respectable (a tier under Stellar Blade, imo). These have been the 2 issues that had been constantly teased and promised, and Yang Bing and his studio lastly delivered on these points. Every part else is form of a multitude.”
Lost Soul Aside is a classy single-player action-adventure RPG during which you battle dimensional invaders whereas making an attempt to save lots of your sister. It was initially anticipated to launch in Might however after roughly a decade in growth, Lost Soul Aside was delayed three months from Might 30 to August 29.
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