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- Lost Souls Aside was revealed nearly a decade ago as an indie game and has since made remarkable progress.
- As 2024 nears its end, speculation grows about another release delay, but the game’s blend of elements from Final Fantasy and Devil May Cry keeps anticipation high.
- Despite limited plot details, its stunning gameplay, massive level design, and rich development story make it a standout title that could overshadow major upcoming releases.
I can’t believe it’s been almost a decade since Lost Souls Aside was revealed as an indie game. The title has come so far in terms of development since then, and the gameplay outdoes most AAA games in the fantasy-action genre.
The game is scheduled for release this year, and as we approach the end of 2024, I speculate another delay this time around. Still, that doesn’t stop me from discussing how well it blends elements from my favorite games, such as Final Fantasy and Devil May Cry.
Out of every other release slated soon, Lost Souls Aside doesn’t have enough hype, and I want to change that. I’ll discuss the game’s strengths and what makes it so special compared to any other AAA action game release.
Why It Matters: Character-action fans have been looking for more releases in the genre, which is quite stale right now, and Lost Souls Aside is the perfect title for them.
Title Capable Of Rivaling Final Fantasy
Lost Souls Aside is a hack-and-slash game that, in terms of combat, seems heavily inspired by Devil May Cry and has character models reminiscent of Final Fantasy.
Everything about the game is flashy in a good way. The action sequences in the game are incomprehensible, and I still couldn’t digest it all from the gameplay footage I’ve seen.
There is a huge variety of enemies, and being based in a science fiction world, the boss battles are unique and can rival FromSoftware’s innovation. Lost Souls Aside is one of the games I feel was perfectly translated from the developer’s vision to the actual game.
Even though I’ve learned to limit my expectations for game releases unless I have my hands on them from past experiences, I still can’t contain my excitement for this project. The game looks so good that it could even give Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth or Stellar Blade a run for its money.
Aside from gameplay footage, less is known about the game and its plot. The main character looks quite like Noctis from Final Fantasy Rebirth and has somewhat of a companion alongside him.
The level design in this game is also huge, with multiple settings and environments and the opportunity to traverse via a hoverboard. Everything about Lost Souls Aside looks straight out of an anime.
The Story Behind Lost Souls Aside
The best part about Lost Souls Aside is the actual story behind the game’s development. The project development started off solo as a passion project by a developer named Yang Bing, built entirely on Unreal Engine 4.
The project was later picked by PlayStation, which decided to make it a PlayStation 4 exclusive, scheduled for a 2017 release. With a bigger development team, the developer studio Ultizero Games decided to make the project bigger, and now it is backed by PlayStation.
Hence, the scale of the project was increased, and it was now fully intended to translate Yang’s original intention with the game. Seven years later, Lost Souls Aside was given a release date of 2024 at Chinajoy 2023.
However, the year ends soon, and the game was not mentioned in the PlayStation’s State Of Play last month. If my guess is correct, Lost Souls Aside won’t be released before 2025.
The game is almost ready and is even rated by ESRB, so developer Ultizero is probably adding finishing touches and making up for the lack of PlayStation exclusives in 2025.
Anyhow, Lost Souls Aside is shaping up to be another massive Asian release that is overshadowing Western releases. Joining the likes of Black Myth: Wukong and Stellar Blade will bring diversity to the industry and raise the bar high for AAA games.
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