Lost Soul Aside is a stylish action-adventure role-playing game developed by Ultizero Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, released in 2025. The game is set in a sci-fi/fantasy world and features fast-paced combat, focusing on the protagonist Kaser and his quest to save his sister Louisa and humanity from an otherworldly threat called the Voidrax.
Story and Setting
Lost Soul Aside tells the story of Kaser, an orphaned resistance fighter caught in a war between empires and facing the onslaught of the Voidrax, invaders who steal souls and devastate the world. After Louisa's soul is taken, Kaser merges with a being called Arena, gaining powers needed for his journey. The narrative unfolds as Kaser and his companions gather fragments called Soul Crystals across different dimensions, ultimately confronting the Voidrax leader Aramon. The tale explores betrayal, sacrifice, and cosmic battles leading to the liberation of lost souls and the restoration of peace.
Gameplay
Lost Soul Aside is a single-player action RPG emphasizing fluid combat, weapon switching, and dynamic enemy encounters. The player can use various weapons—including a sword, greatsword, poleblade, and scythe—and abilities called Arena Powers. The combat system and presentation take inspiration from games like Devil May Cry, Bayonetta, and Final Fantasy, focusing on combo- driven action and stylish visuals. However, while the action is engaging, exploration is more linear, with some open segments, and the game's pacing can be affected by underwhelming platforming and simple puzzles.
Critical Reception
Reviews indicate that Lost Soul Aside stands out mainly for its combat and flashy presentation, but falls short in narrative depth, originality, and overall polish in non-combat areas. The storyline has been described as uninspired, borrowing heavily from other prominent RPGs, and characters are noted to be less memorable. Despite these criticisms, the game is generally regarded as enjoyable for fans of action RPGs, even if it doesn't reach the depth or quality of its inspirations.
Summary Table
Aspect| Description
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Genre| Action-adventure RPG
Developer| Ultizero Games
Publisher| Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release| 2025
Platforms| PlayStation 5, PC
Combat| Weapon switching, combos, Arena Powers
Story Focus| Save sister/humanity from Voidrax threat
Reception| Praised for combat, weaker story/structure
Lost Soul Aside is an ambitious title known for its stunning combat and visuals, but is regarded as average in terms of story and overall execution compared to the genre's best entries.
