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Lost Soul Aside is a single-player, fast-paced action-adventure role-playing game developed by Ultizero Games. Inspired by games like Final Fantasy and Devil May Cry, it combines stylish combat with a futuristic fantasy setting. The game was released on August 29, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and Windows.
Story synopsis
The game follows Kaser, a warrior from the rebel group Glimmer, on a journey to save his sister and humanity.
A meteor storm, actually a dimensional invasion by beings called the Voidrax, strikes the world.
Kaser's sister, Louisa, is captured and her soul taken during the invasion.
With the help of a mysterious alien-dragon creature named Arena, Kaser gains new powers to fight the Voidrax.
Together, they travel across dimensions to find the fragments of the Soul Crystal and stop the main antagonist, Aramon.
Core gameplay features
Dynamic combat: Combat is the game's central feature, focusing on stylish, high-speed battles. Players can string together devastating combos with a variety of melee weapons, including a sword, greatsword, poleblade, and scythe.
Weapon customization: Each weapon can be customized with special fragments to alter its appearance, stats, and elemental damage. Players can also seamlessly switch between weapons during combat to create varied attack patterns.
Arena Powers: Kaser can harness powerful abilities from his companion, Arena, to boost his attack damage, create shields, and heal himself.
RPG progression: An experience-based skill tree allows players to unlock new abilities and define their personal playstyle.
Boss battles: The game features challenging and visually spectacular boss encounters that require players to learn attack patterns and use defensive maneuvers like parries and dodges.
Exploration: The adventure takes place across a variety of linear levels interspersed with some more open areas to explore.
Reception and legacy
Lost Soul Aside began as a one-man passion project by Chinese developer Yang Bing, who gained international attention after posting a trailer in 2016. This led to the game being supported by Sony's China Hero Project and the formation of Ultizero Games.
Upon release, the game received mixed reviews. Critics generally praised the fluid and flashy combat system but often criticized the weak narrative, generic character development, and repetitive level design. Some also noted a lack of polish in the platforming sections and occasional technical issues, especially on PC. Despite its flaws, many reviewers felt the game's engaging combat offered a fun experience for fans of the character action genre.