The WhatsNext verdict
For Fans of arcade beat 'em ups and action roguelites looking for responsive brawling and two-player cooperative play.: It blends the impactful, kinetic crowd combat of classic side-scrolling beat 'em ups with the run-to-run variety and progression loops of modern roguelites. Tradeoff: The run-based death reset and roguelite repetition may turn away players who prefer a traditional linear arcade campaign structure.
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fighting
role-playing (rpg)
nextfest june 2025
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Crafted with passion by the dream team that redefined side-scrolling beat 'em ups, Absolum mixes top-of-the-class combat action with modern roguelite elements, bringing all the vibes of the fantasy arcade hits of the past into an immersive adventure set in the original world of Talamh.
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