Lost Soul Aside vs Onimusha: Way of the Sword

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: High Fantasy / Sci-Fi
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC
• Unique Feature: A highly stylized, fast-paced combat system that revolves around seamlessly switching between four distinct weapons and utilizing a shapeshifting dragon companion for both combat and traversal.

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: Feudal Japan (Edo Period)
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
• Release Window: 2026
• Unique Feature: A modern revival of the classic Onimusha series, blending cinematic samurai action with a deep, deliberate combat system and the iconic soul absorption mechanic.

• Arena: A constant, integral companion. Arena's shapeshifting abilities are the source of Kaser's four weapon types and his special 'Arena Powers'. He also enables advanced traversal like flight, gliding, and hoverboarding.
  Voidrax (Dragon-like)

• Oni Gauntlet (Voice): The game is a single-player experience. The sentient gauntlet on Musashi's arm serves as his constant companion, providing dialogue, lore, and access to his supernatural powers.
  Artifact / Spirit

• Souls (Red, Blue, Yellow): Absorbed from every defeated enemy. They are the primary resource for upgrades (Red), special abilities (Blue), and healing (Yellow).
• Hidden Scrolls: Found through exploration, these scrolls likely unlock new weapon techniques or provide deeper lore about the Genma and the Oni.

• High Fantasy
• Action RPG
• JRPG
• Sibling Bonds
• Redemption
• Dimensional Travel
• Fast-Paced Combat

• Samurai
• Feudal Japan (Edo Period)
• Supernatural Horror
• Demonic Invasion
• Mythology
• Action-Adventure

• Sword: Melee
  The standard weapon, ideal for swift attacks and close-quarters precision.
• Greatsword: Heavy Melee
  A heavy, two-handed sword that deals significant area-of-effect and stagger damage with slower swings.
• Poleblade: Hybrid Melee/Ranged
  A versatile weapon that focuses on range, allowing for both wide slashes and ranged, bullet-like attacks.
• Scythe: Advanced Melee
  An 'all-in-one' weapon for advanced players that mixes reach, speed, and crowd-control capabilities.

• Katana: Primary Melee
  Musashi's primary weapon, used for a deliberate system of light attacks, heavy attacks, parries, and ripostes.
• Two Celestials: Twin Daggers
  A unique weapon that enables special strategies, integrating with the soul system for cyclical healing and damage.
• Oni Gauntlet Powers: Supernatural Abilities
  Special attacks fueled by the blue soul gauge, allowing for area-of-effect strikes, crowd control, and other powerful abilities.

• Kaser's Attire: The game does not appear to feature a traditional armor system with defensive stats. Kaser's outfit can be customized with cosmetic items from the Deluxe Edition or pre-order bonuses. Progression is focused on skills and weapon upgrades.

• Functional Armor Sets: Customization is likely functional through the equipping of different armor sets. Each set will have a unique appearance reflecting the game's historical and mythological Edo-period aesthetic. Unlockable costumes are also a staple of the series.

Progression is based on a deep RPG system. Players earn experience to unlock new abilities and skill evolutions in a character skill tree. 'Fragments' can be collected to modify weapon appearance and provide stat boosts. Arena's powers also offer a variety of offensive, defensive, and healing abilities that can be upgraded.

Progression is centered on the Oni Gauntlet. Players absorb colored souls from defeated enemies: red souls are used at shrines to purchase permanent upgrades for weapons and abilities; blue souls fill the 'Oni Power' gauge for special attacks; and yellow souls provide healing. The game also features classic experience-driven stat boosts and new moves unlocked through progression.

The game features a linear structure with wide, explorable areas rather than a single seamless open world. Players will traverse multiple unique worlds and dimensions as Kaser hunts down the Voidrax commander, Aramon. Traversal is enhanced by Arena's abilities, including dashing, dragon flight, and crystal hoverboarding.

The game features a 'wide linear' world design, not a full open world. It consists of large, explorable zones with secret paths and optional sidequests, which are interspersed with more linear, story-focused segments. The design balances exploration with a well-paced narrative.

• Kaser: Playable Protagonist
  A skilled swordsman and member of the GLIMMER resistance movement, on a quest to save his sister's soul from the invading Voidrax.
• Arena: Companion
  A shapeshifting, dragon-like Voidrax warrior who joins Kaser. His transformations provide Kaser's different weapons and abilities.
• Louisa: Key NPC
  Kaser's younger sister, whose soul is abducted by the Voidrax, serving as the primary motivation for the story.
• Aramon: Antagonist
  The enigmatic and vengeful commander of the Voidrax forces.

• Miyamoto Musashi: Playable Protagonist
  The legendary real-world swordsman, reimagined as a warrior fighting back against a demonic invasion with the help of the supernatural Oni Gauntlet.
• Sasaki Ganryu: Antagonist / Rival
  Musashi's historical nemesis, who also wields an Oni Gauntlet. Their complex rivalry is a central part of the story.
• Oni Gauntlet (Voice): Companion / Guide
  The sentient artifact bound to Musashi's arm. It provides guidance, exposition, and banter throughout the journey.

• Main Story Campaign
  A cinematic, chapter-based story following Kaser's journey across multiple dimensions to rescue his sister's soul from the Voidrax and their commander, Aramon.
• Battle Arenas
  A recurring mission structure where players are locked into an area and must defeat several waves of challenging enemies before they can proceed with the story.

• Main Campaign
  A cinematic, story-driven campaign following Miyamoto Musashi's quest to fight the demonic Genma, confront his rival Sasaki Ganryu, and unravel the mysteries of his Oni Gauntlet.
• Side Quests
  Optional quests found in towns or through exploration using 'Oni Vision'. These offer new gear, lore, and unique mini-boss encounters.

• Q: What is Lost Soul Aside?
  A: Lost Soul Aside is a single-player action RPG known for its stylish, fast-paced combat inspired by games like Final Fantasy XV and Devil May Cry. It was developed by a small indie team as part of Sony's China Hero Project.
• Q: Is it an open-world game?
  A: No, it features a linear story structure with wide, explorable areas and branching paths, rather than a single, large open-world sandbox.
• Q: What is the combat like?
  A: The combat is the main highlight. It's a high-speed, skill-based system where players can seamlessly switch between four different weapons mid-combo and utilize a shapeshifting dragon companion for special attacks and traversal.
• Q: How long did the game take to make?
  A: The project began as a solo hobby project by Yang Bing in 2014. After gaining viral attention, it was supported by Sony and developed by a full studio, Ultizero Games, leading to its 2025 release.

• Q: What is Onimusha: Way of the Sword?
  A: It is a modern revival of Capcom's classic samurai action series, Onimusha. It is a single-player, third-person action-adventure set in a dark fantasy version of feudal Japan.
• Q: Is it a remake or a new story?
  A: It is a brand-new game with a new story, featuring the historical swordsman Miyamoto Musashi as the protagonist.
• Q: How is the combat different from the originals?
  A: The game moves away from the old 'tank controls' to a modern, fluid third-person system. It is more deliberate and tactical than a typical hack-and-slash, with a strong emphasis on timing-based parries, dodges, and special 'Break Issen' finishers.
• Q: Is it a Soulslike game?
  A: While it shares some elements like challenging combat and bonfire-like shrines, the developers have stated it is tuned to be more accessible than a typical Soulslike, with a forgiving parry system and fair progression.

• OFFICIAL AND EXTRAPOLATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for Lost Soul Aside. This information is based on the official PC specifications from developer UltiZeroGames, adapted to the requested JSON structure. As a high-speed action RPG with impressive visuals built on Unreal Engine 5, the requirements are demanding, especially for higher resolutions. Laptop and future-generation GPU listings are extrapolated based on performance benchmarks.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop versions of the listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance. For a visually rich, fast-paced game like Lost Soul Aside, maintaining a high and stable framerate is critical. This makes a laptop with a powerful CPU and a well-cooled, high-TGP (Total Graphics Power) GPU essential for an optimal experience.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: A high TGP is crucial for the GPU to sustain its boost clocks during intense, particle-heavy combat sequences, ensuring fluid gameplay without performance drops.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's Unreal Engine 5 foundation can heavily tax both the CPU and GPU. A robust cooling system is necessary to prevent thermal throttling and maintain consistent performance, which is vital for the game's demanding combat.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Strong single-core and multi-core CPU performance is important for handling the game's physics, complex enemy AI, and rapid player movements without creating a system bottleneck.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency. In a high-speed action game where reaction time and input precision are paramount, reducing latency provides a significant competitive advantage.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: The game officially supports NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS. Given the demanding nature of Unreal Engine 5, using these upscaling technologies is highly recommended to achieve stable, high framerates, especially at 1440p and 4K resolutions.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Performance will be most affected by settings related to Unreal Engine 5's features, such as Global Illumination (Lumen), Shadows (Virtual Shadow Maps), and Effects Quality. Turning on ray tracing features will also have a significant performance cost.
• Game Name: Lost Soul Aside

• SPECULATIVE PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. As official specs were not provided, these are hypothetical projections for a next-generation title built on the RE Engine.
• Laptop Performance Note: A title like this would demand a high-performance gaming laptop for the best experience. Actual performance would vary significantly based on the final game's optimization and the laptop's specific hardware configuration.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU would be essential to handle the advanced graphical features of the RE Engine, including ray tracing.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich world and intense, effects-heavy combat will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the complex enemy AI and physics-based combat.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus would be a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in the timing-based combat.
• Game Name: Onimusha: Way of the Sword

• Upscaling Tech: The game officially supports NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS. Given the demanding nature of Unreal Engine 5, using these upscaling technologies is highly recommended to achieve stable, high framerates, especially at 1440p and 4K resolutions.
• Key Settings Impact: Performance will be most affected by settings related to Unreal Engine 5's features, such as Global Illumination (Lumen), Shadows (Virtual Shadow Maps), and Effects Quality. Turning on ray tracing features will also have a significant performance cost.

• G P U T G P: A high TGP is crucial for the GPU to sustain its boost clocks during intense, particle-heavy combat sequences, ensuring fluid gameplay without performance drops.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's Unreal Engine 5 foundation can heavily tax both the CPU and GPU. A robust cooling system is necessary to prevent thermal throttling and maintain consistent performance, which is vital for the game's demanding combat.
• C P U Power Limits: Strong single-core and multi-core CPU performance is important for handling the game's physics, complex enemy AI, and rapid player movements without creating a system bottleneck.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency. In a high-speed action game where reaction time and input precision are paramount, reducing latency provides a significant competitive advantage.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU would be essential to handle the advanced graphical features of the RE Engine, including ray tracing.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich world and intense, effects-heavy combat will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the complex enemy AI and physics-based combat.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus would be a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in the timing-based combat.