Every time Lost Soul Aside gets new gameplay footage, the comparisons to Final Fantasy come flooding back. The sharp costumes, sleek characters, and larger-than-life monsters all scream Square Enix’s iconic style.
While the surface-level resemblance is obvious, there’s more going on here than just borrowing a look. Lost Soul Aside feels like it has taken Final Fantasy’s DNA and reshaped it into something that plays very differently.
Is Lost Soul Aside Inspired by Final Fantasy?
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Yes, Lost Soul Aside openly carries Final Fantasy’s influence, particularly from Final Fantasy XV. Creator Yang Bing has acknowledged this, and it shows in the cast of photogenic heroes, the gothic but stylish wardrobe choices, and even the monster designs that feel like they’ve walked right out of Eos. It’s not hard to imagine Kazer, the protagonist, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Noctis or a Nomura-designed hero.
The inspiration doesn’t mean imitation. Where Final Fantasy XV leaned on open-world exploration and party-driven RPG combat, Lost Soul Aside does not use open world or other traits from Final Fantasy. Its core gameplay is built on character-action mechanics like fast combos, quick dodges, and flashy aerial juggles that align it more with Devil May Cry than Final Fantasy.
Similarities Between Lost Soul Aside and Final Fantasy
One reason the Final Fantasy comparison sticks is its world design. Yang Bing has been vocal about wanting to capture the same balance Final Fantasy nails: a universe that feels both fantastical and grounded. Lost Soul Aside isn’t medieval high fantasy or sci-fi cyberpunk, it’s that in-between modern fantasy where futuristic cityscapes, sprawling plains, and otherworldly creatures all feel like they belong together.
The aesthetic goes beyond just locations. Every character and monster carries the kind of sharp detail and polish you’d expect from a franchise that defined the JRPG genre. The camera lingers on these designs in trailers for good reason as they’re meant to feel iconic.
Companions will join the journey, supporting Kazer in ways that recall the camaraderie of Final Fantasy parties. The underneath the battles lies a story that deals with identity, self-acceptance, and the mystery of a missing “soul.” Where it diverges is in how it delivers that story.
Is Lost Soul Aside a Copy of Final Fantasy?
No, Lost Soul Aside might carry Final Fantasy’s fingerprints in its visuals and tone, but it doesn’t play like a Square Enix RPG. It’s a fusion project melding the spectacle and romanticized fantasy of Final Fantasy XV with the speed and precision of a character-action game. That mix is what makes it feel familiar yet distinct.
In look and spirit, Is Lost Soul Aside does have a resemblance to Final Fantasy. However, once the combat kicks in, it’s clear Ultizero Games is chasing its own vision, a game that wears its influences proudly while carving out a space of its own.
