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Absolum is a brand-new IP from beat ’em up developer Dometu. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because the studio also brought us the upcoming Marvel Cosmic Invasion, as well as Shredder’s Revenge and Streets of Rage 4. Clearly, Dometu knows its way around a beat ’em up. But with Absolum, the team has joined forces with Guard Crush Games and Supamonks animation to create a unique blend of RPG, roguelite, and beat ’em up elements. The game released on October 9th to positive reviews from critics and fans, and it’s well worth checking out.
Absolum is a Unique Blend of Genres That Works
This new roguelite beat ’em up has received some seriously positive reviews, earning it an 87 Metascore. As for players? The game has a Very Positive rating on Steam, and gamers on Reddit are impressed, as well. Players are saying it feels like Hades meets Streets of Rage 4, with stunning visuals and gameplay that just feels good. The roguelite twist adds more replayability to the beat ’em up style combat, which is further infused with a variety of powers and combos to keep things fresh.
In Absolum, players choose from one of four heroes to start the game. At the start, you can choose between Galandra or Karl. But as you progress, you will unlock the additional options of Cider and Brome. And for Baldur’s Gate 3 fans, Cider might sound a bit familiar. This hero is voiced by none other than Samantha Béart, who also lent their voice to the fiery tiefling, Karlach. So you’ll certainly want to get far enough in Absolum to meet Cider if you’re a Karlach stan. But that’s not the only reason to dive in. Many players are already saying this game feels just plain good to play, and what more can you ask for?
