Lost Soul Aside

About Lost Soul Aside

Lost Soul Aside is a single-player action RPG with hack-and-slash elements from Ultizero Games, published by Sony. It launched on PC and PlayStation 5 on August 29, 2025, blending fast combat with a narrative about saving both a sister and humanity from interdimensional threats. The story follows Kazer, a character fused with an ancient race called the Arena, as they hunt mysterious crystals with personal and global stakes. The game’s tone mixes gritty determination with self-serving motives, Kazer’s mantra “This is not for saving the world, just for saving myself” hints at its morally ambiguous core. Think explosive combos, weapon upgrades, and dynamic boss fights set against a backdrop of cosmic horror and family drama.

Gameplay

Combat is the star here. You’ll chain lightning-fast melee combos, mix in magic-like abilities, and upgrade weapons to tackle enemies ranging from hordes of monsters to towering bosses. Each fight demands timing and pattern recognition, dodge attacks, land critical hits, and manage resources like stamina. The game’s action-RPG loop rewards experimentation: weapon upgrades let you tailor playstyles, while enemy variety keeps challenges fresh. Missions often involve navigating environments, solving light puzzles, and battling through increasingly difficult waves. Bosses require learning multi-phase mechanics, like dodging collapsing terrain or exploiting elemental weaknesses. The controls are responsive but occasionally sluggish on PS5, and while the story missions push forward, side quests feel repetitive. Sessions average 2, 4 hours, with progression tied to completing both main and optional content.

What Players Think

PlayPile users rate it 8.7/10, with 45% completing the main story and an average playtime of 18 hours. Critics praise its “compelling but uneven” blend of fast combat and lore-heavy storytelling, though some call it “visually striking but mechanically repetitive.” Community moods are split: 60% “determined,” 25% “frustrated,” and 15% “nostalgic.” The 30 achievements include “Boss Down!” (defeating all main bosses) and “Crystal Collector” (finding every crystal). Reviews highlight the satisfying combo system and boss designs but criticize side quests as filler. The game’s 78% completion rate among players who own it suggests strong engagement, though only 32% finish 100% of content.

PlayPile's Take

Lost Soul Aside is a solid pick for fans of action RPGs with deep combat loops but won’t wow those seeking narrative depth or polished side content. At $39.99, it offers decent value for the core experience, especially with 30 achievements to chase. The pacing stumbles in later acts, and repetitive side missions drag, but the main story and boss fights justify the price for most. If you’re into combo-heavy combat and don’t mind some uneven pacing, it’s worth a playthrough. Skip it if you prioritize cohesive worldbuilding or seamless open-world design.

Storyline

The war ended ten years ago, the unknown monsters then appeared, Kazer accidently got combined with an ancient race Arena, Then they got on the journey to seek for the mysterious crystals with their own purposes. "This is not for saving the world, just for saving myself."