Lost Soul Aside Gameplay has Serious Devil May Cry Vibes

A new trailer for Lost Soul Aside showcases a new game that bears a clear resemblance to some of the best parts of Devil May Cry. Even if Lost Soul Aside seems to take plenty of clear inspiration from action game hits like 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 the Chinese development studio Ultizero Games, directed by Yang Bing, which will prioritize “dynamic combat” and has its own diverse set of weapons and abilities. Lost Soul Asidethe original trailer came out eight years ago and showcased a level of style in an indie project that looked like a next-gen version of Capcom's Devil May Cry series. The original trailer for Lost Soul Aside now has over 4 million views, and the game is now supported 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 Devil May Cry franchise while still carrying its unique style. In the new trailer for Lost Soul Asideits protagonist Kazer can be seen tackling bosses head-on, primarily using fancy sword slashes that appear to be imbued with various powers. Although third-person hack-and-slash games are not unique to Devil May Cry game, the kinetic pace of their combat along with the perspective of the game gives a similar sense of power while taking on massive enemies that could otherwise feel overwhelming.

New Lost Soul Aside Gameplay Similar to Devil May Cry's Fast-paced Action

Kazer's way of fighting seems particularly simple, reminiscent of how the different Devil May Cry the main characters often have fun with their enemies before ending a fight. In addition to the spectacle offered in Lost Soul Asidewhat really cements its comparison with franchising which Devil May Cry in this trailer is how similar one of Kazer's slashing attacks looks to Vergil's iconic Judgment Cut attack. Devil May Cry has inspired many internet memes thanks to the franchise's popularity, but Judgment Cut's impressive nature has taken on a life of its own, seemingly inspiring attacks in games like Persona 5 Striker, Final Fantasy 16and many others Devil May Cry-like action game.

Lost Soul Aside it seems that it is entering the Character Action genre of games, 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 massive success, rivaling recent action game entries like Black Myth: Wukong and Stellar Blade. Although some have managed to play demos of Lost Soul Aside earlier, more players want to test it just to see if it lives up to all the hype.

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Devil May Cry

The Devil May Cry series revolves around third-person, horror-inspired action-adventure games. Developed by Capcom, Devil May Cry spans several entries and focuses on the exploits of the central protagonist Dante, who must fight all kinds of monsters.