Summary
- A new Lost Soul Aside trailer showcases gameplay reminiscent of Devil May Cry.
- Protagonist Kazer in Lost Soul Aside uses stylish sword slashes and abilities resembling Devil May Cry characters.
- Lost Soul Aside is poised to enter the Character Action genre, potentially rivaling games like Devil May Cry.
A new trailer for Lost Soul Aside shows off fresh gameplay that bears a distinct resemblance to some of the best parts of Devil May Cry. Although Lost Soul Aside appears to take plenty of clear inspiration from action-gaming hits like the Devil May Cry franchise, the game offers a different art style along with gameplay that seems to mix things up as well.
Lost Soul Aside is a game from Chinese development studio Ultizero Games, directed by Yang Bing, set to prioritize “dynamic combat” and featuring its own diverse set of weapons and abilities. Lost Soul Aside‘s original trailer came out eight years ago, showcasing a level of style in an indie project that appeared like a next-gen take on Capcom’s Devil May Cry series. The original trailer for Lost Soul Aside now sits at over 4 million views, and the game is now backed by PlayStation’s China Hero Project. Although news on Lost Soul Aside has been drip-fed, fans of the project just got a new look.
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A new trailer for Yang Bing’s Lost Soul Aside has dropped, confirming a 2025 release, and the game bears a strong resemblance to the Devil May Cry franchise while carrying its unique flair. In the new trailer for Lost Soul Aside, its protagonist Kazer can be seen tackling bosses head-on, primarily using stylish sword slashes that appear to be imbued with various powers. Although third-person hack-and-slash gameplay is not unique to Devil May Cry games, the kinetic pace of their combat alongside the gameplay perspective offers a similar-looking feeling of power while taking on massive enemies that could otherwise feel overwhelming.
New Lost Soul Aside Gameplay Resembles Devil May Cry’s Fast Action
The way Kazer fights seems particularly effortless, reminiscent of the way the various Devil May Cry protagonists often have fun with their foes before finishing a fight. In addition to the spectacle offered in Lost Soul Aside, what really cements its comparison to franchises like Devil May Cry in this trailer is how similar one of Kazer’s slashing attacks looks to Vergil‘s iconic Judgement Cut attack. Devil May Cry has inspired plenty of internet memes thanks to the franchise’s popularity, but the imposing nature of Judgement Cut has taken on a life of its own, seemingly inspiring attacks in games like Persona 5 Strikers, Final Fantasy 16, and many other Devil May Cry-like action games.
Lost Soul Aside seems like it’s striding into the Character Action genre of gaming, ready to potentially stand aside giants like Devil May Cry and Bayonetta. There’s a long history of hype for this title that could help turn it into a giant success, rivaling recent action gaming entries like Black Myth: Wukong and Stellar Blade. Although some have managed to play demos of Lost Soul Aside in the past, more gamers want to try it out just to see whether it lives up to all of that excitement.
Devil May Cry
The Devil May Cry franchise centers around third-person, horror-inspired, action-adventure gameplay. Developed by Capcom, Devil May Cry spans multiple entries and focuses on the exploits of central protagonist, Dante, who must battle all manners of monsters.