Lost Soul Aside dropped on August 28, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and PC (on Steam and Epic Games Store). It’s from Ultizero Games, a small Chinese team that’s been working on it for over a decade. Inspired by games like Devil May Cry and Final Fantasy, it’s all about fast combat and a fantasy world. But does it deliver? Here’s the breakdown.
Overall Thoughts
Lost Soul Aside is a mixed deal. The combat is a blast, making it worth a shot if you like Stellar Blade or Devil May Cry. But the weak story, bugs, and PC performance issues hold it back. It’s sitting at a “Mixed” rating on Steam with about 56% positive reviews. I’d give it a 7/10—pretty good for a small team’s first game, but PC players should wait for updates. There’s a free PS5 demo if you want to try it.
Story
You control Kazer, a guy teamed up with a weird creature called an "Anima" to battle evil in a monster-filled world. It’s about saving the planet, with some friendship and power stuff thrown in. The story’s okay but doesn’t leave a big mark—characters feel flat, and cutscenes are clunky with odd dialogue. It’s not terrible, just not memorable like a Final Fantasy plot.
Gameplay
The combat is where this game shines. It’s fast, fun, and lets you chain wild combos with swords, fists, and other weapons, switching them up mid-fight. It’s simple to learn but takes skill to master, which action fans will love. Exploring is decent—you roam big areas, fight enemies, and tackle easy puzzles. But it can get repetitive, and bugs like crashes or glitches can mess things up.
Graphics and Performance
The game looks great, with detailed worlds and slick effects. On PS5, you can pick Quality mode (30 FPS) for better visuals or Performance mode (60 FPS) for smoother action. PC players aren’t so lucky—there’s stuttering and low frame rates right now. The devs are working on patches, so fingers crossed for fixes. The music is awesome and fits the action, but the voice acting is spotty.
Graphics Settings Guide for PC
Playing on PC? Adjusting graphics can help it run better. Here are suggested settings for different PCs, balancing looks and performance. Test and tweak for your setup.
Low-End PC (e.g., GTX 1060 or similar)
| Setting | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Graphics Preset | Low |
| View Distance | Low |
| Anti-Aliasing Quality | Low |
| Shadow Quality | Low |
| Texture Quality | Medium |
| Effects Quality | Low |
| Post-Processing | Low |
| V-Sync | Off |
| Upscaling | XESS (if available) |
Mid-Range PC (e.g., RTX 3060)
| Setting | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Graphics Preset | Medium |
| View Distance | Medium |
| Anti-Aliasing Quality | High |
| Shadow Quality | Medium |
| Texture Quality | High |
| Effects Quality | Medium |
| Post-Processing | Medium |
| V-Sync | Off |
| Upscaling | DLSS Balanced (if NVIDIA) |
High-End PC (e.g., RTX 4080)
| Setting | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Graphics Preset | Epic |
| View Distance | Epic |
| Anti-Aliasing Quality | Epic |
| Shadow Quality | Epic |
| Texture Quality | Epic |
| Effects Quality | Epic |
| Post-Processing | Epic |
| V-Sync | Off |
| Upscaling | DLSS Quality (if NVIDIA) |
Tip: If you’re getting stuttering, try frame generation or upscaling like DLSS, FSR, or XESS based on your GPU. Keep an eye out for dev updates to smooth things out.