Summary
A new trailer forLost Soul Asideshows off fresh gameplay that bears a distinct resemblance to some of the best parts ofDevil May Cry. AlthoughLost Soul Asideappears to take plenty of clear inspiration from action-gaming hits like theDevil May Cryfranchise, the game offers a different art style along with gameplay that seems to mix things up as well.
Lost Soul Asideis 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’sDevil May Cryseries. The original trailer forLost Soul Asidenow sits at over 4 million views, and the game is now backed by PlayStation’s China Hero Project. Althoughnews onLost Soul Asidehas been drip-fed, fans of the project just got a new look.
A new trailer forYang Bing’sLost Soul Asidehas dropped, confirming a 2025 release, and the game bears a strong resemblance to theDevil May Cryfranchise while carrying its unique flair. In the new trailer forLost 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 toDevil May Crygames, 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 variousDevil May Cryprotagonists often have fun with their foes before finishing a fight. In addition to the spectacle offered inLost Soul Aside, what really cements its comparison to franchises likeDevil May Cryin this trailer is how similar one of Kazer’s slashing attacks looks to Vergil’s iconic Judgement Cut attack.Devil May Cryhas inspired plenty of internet memes thanks to the franchise’s popularity, but theimposing nature of Judgement Cuthas taken on a life of its own, seemingly inspiring attacks in games likePersona 5 Strikers,Final Fantasy 16, andmany otherDevil May Cry-like action games.
Lost Soul Asideseems like it’s striding into the Character Action genre of gaming, ready to potentially stand aside giants likeDevil May CryandBayonetta. There’s a long history of hype for this title that could help turn it into a giant success, rivalingrecent action gaming entries likeBlack Myth: WukongandStellar Blade. Although some have managed to play demos ofLost Soul Asidein 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.
