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Absolum, a modern evolution of beat ‘em ups that fuses classic brawling combat with rich storytelling and vast replayability, gained a new trailer today exploring the depth of its combat and how progression works within its rich, run-based fantasy adventure. Published and co-developed by Dotemu (Streets of Rage 4, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge) along with co-developers Guard Crush Games (Streets of Rage 4, Streets of Fury EX) and Supamonks, Absolum is playable solo or in two-player local or online co-op, and launches on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on Oct. 9. (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1904480/Absolum)
Absolum’s overhaul of classic arcade beat ‘em up action is on full display in the trailer through the implementation of meta progression and build customization. Today’s new footage stars Absolum’s agile, sword-clad fighter Galandra, tank-like dwarf Karl, enigmatic rogue Cider and magically gifted Brome, the four playable warriors central to Absolum’s tale. Discovering the distinct advantages of each fighter reveals the full scope of combat possibilities in Absolum since each playable character carries their own unique skill set, as well as their own motivations, as they navigate a mysterious land filled with wonder and twisted cosmic horrors.
Carefully time your attacks to break the guards of enemies, punish their advance with a devastating super power attack and experiment with buffs like elemental magic to mix and match combat abilities to your liking. Treasures purchased at inns can also help recover from rough encounters or lend an upper hand for the battles ahead.
Trying a range of builds and shop items is key to reaching new areas in Absolum, including the land revealed through this trailer – a flourishing, verdant vista home to dangerous creatures like the nomadic canine humanoids known as Gnolls, and lorded over by a mighty, run-ending boss.
About Absolum
With branching pathways to explore, quests to discover, intriguing characters to encounter and a deep variety of challenging bosses in store, Absolum’s gripping fantasy tale unravels a compelling adventure channeling the spirit of classic brawlers like Golden Axe and Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara. Unlock items, quests and permanent warrior upgrades while exploring Absolum’s world through runs steeped in variety, excitement and challenge in a design that maximizes approachability and replayability.
Absolum features an engaging narrative with themes of foiling an unbridled, dictatorial power and cheating Death itself. In the world of Talamh, a cataclysmic event caused by magic prompts the Sun King Azra to conquer all lands and sources of magic through brutal warfare, slaughtering any wizard unwilling to serve him. Talamh’s hope now lies with a defiant band of rebels aided by a mysterious, mythical mentor known as Uchawi and the similarly powerful Root Sisters, who together oppose Azra’s pursuit of total power by wielding an ancient, forbidden magic. These mythical forces empower our rebels with astonishing magic as they stoke a resistance, fight Azra’s iron grip on Talamh and discover the secret behind Azra’s ever-growing dominion.
Absolum introduces an engrossing universe and cast co-created with the masterful talent of animation studio Supamonks (Rabbids Invasion: Mission to Mars). Absolum blends arcade-like melee combat with spells, counters, upgradable abilities and uniquely powerful playable fighters, hosting a grand, high-stakes quest across an array of hand-crafted stages.
Dotemu, Guard Crush and Supamonks have created an original, refreshing reimagining of the depth and fun that beat ‘em up gameplay can provide. Absolum is backed by an original soundtrack composed by Gareth Coker (Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Halo Infinite) with collaborations from Mick Gordon (DOOM Eternal), Yuka Kitamura (Elden Ring) and Motoi Sakuraba (Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes).
To conjure the latest updates on Absolum, visit https://www.playabsolum.com/, follow @Dotemu and @Guard_Crush on X, @Supamonks on Instagram and wishlist the game on Steam via https://store.steampowered.com/app/1904480/Absolum.
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See the trailer below
