Absolum review - Dotemu goes rogue with its newest beat ‘em-up
Absolum blends fast-paced roguelite combat and rich progression systems across four unique characters in a magical world, launching on PC and consoles October 9, 2025.
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'Absolum' Is The Perfect Chaser To 'Hades 2'
Twenty hours into Absolum, I thought I’d seen everything the fantastical world of Talamh had to offer, only to discover an entirely new route on my 30th run. That delightful surprise motivated me to keep playing and poke around every single corner.Ever since the 2018 release of Hades, a wave of games has tried to mimic its roguelike formula. Absolum is, by far, the most successful attempt I’ve seen, brilliantly combining the Hades-like with crun…
Once upon a time, it was considered to be almost extinct, the beat ‘em up according to the style of Double Dragon or Streets of Rage. But for a few years it has been back, and that's with Schmackes. Thanks not only, but above all Dotemu, who redefine with Streets of Rage 4 or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Shredder's Revenge, what this genre is capable of. And now they do it again with the help of Guard Crush and Supamonks, because Absolum is re…
GameSpot: Absolum Review: A Sleeper Hit
Absolum is a delicious mashup of classic beat-’em-up brawling and modern roguelike loops, and it absolutely sings. Think punchy side-scrolling fights combined with procedurally generated levels and permadeath stakes that keep every run feeling fresh and exciting. This sleeper hit proves nostalgia and innovation go hand in hand, making it a total must-play for anyone who loves retro brawlers and rogue-lite thrills alike. Watch on YouTube
Absolum Review – A Dark World That Pulls You In
Having trouble viewing the text? You can always read the original article here: Absolum Review – A Dark World That Pulls You In You might have caught MP1st’s preview of Absolum about a month ago, and since then we’ve had the chance to go hands-on with the full version of the game. What started as an intriguing roguelite from Guard Crush, Supamonks, and Dotemu has shaped into something much more refined, polished, and punishing in the best possib…
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