Action Game Lost Soul Aside Improves with New PS5, PC Patch
Getting better
by Sammy Barker Yesterday, 12:15pm
As we noted in our Lost Soul Aside PS5 review, the game lacks a little polish to whole-heartedly recommend.
It’s not without its positives, though, and so it’s great to see dev UltiZero Games respond to feedback and begin to iterate on the release.
A new patch, available now, makes a string of improvements to the overall experience – including to attack responsiveness, game flow, and balance.
The full patch notes, as originally shared on social media, are included below:
PS5 & PC: Bug Fixes
Fixed a rare issue preventing the upgrade menu from unlocking.
No new save file is required — the menu will unlock after installing the update.
PS5 & PC: Gameplay Optimisations
Greatsword skills: adjusted attack mechanics and improved responsiveness.
Auto-save: improved logic in Chapter 4.
Kaser roll: adjusted invincibility frames for smoother gameplay.
NPC animations: enhanced for smoother visuals.
Controller: added a new preset control scheme.
Puzzles & mini-games: difficulty adjustments for improved gameplay flow.
Cutscenes & credits: can now be skipped at any time.
Skill points: adjusted to 3 points when unlocking new weapons.
Divine gold drops optimization: increased rewards in Hard, Nightmare, and Dispersed Dimension modes.
Boss difficulty: tweaked across Normal, Hard, and Nightmare modes.
Skill & Boss VFX: optimized visual effects for clarity and impact.
Equipment: adjusted timing for items sold by the weapon merchant.
PC-Specific Fixes
Addressed performance, framerate, and lag issues affecting certain Windows versions.
We did think there were positives to Lost Soul Aside overall, so hopefully these adjustments make a difference to the overall experience.
“We’re torn on Lost Soul Aside,” we wrote. “On one hand, it’s a very intricately made action game, full of interesting combat dynamics backed by an impressive degree of player expression. But on the other, it’s a pseudo RPG with a really poor story, crappy characters, and a forgettable world.”
[source x.com, via twistedvoxel.com]
As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. He’s an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale.
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