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- Absolum, a new beat em up title from Dotemu in collaboration with Guard Crush Games and Supamonks, is now available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4.
- The game offers a fresh take on the genre with classic combat, an engaging narrative, and significant replay value, reminiscent of classics like Golden Axe and Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara.
- Players can unlock items, new missions, and permanent upgrades for their warriors, ensuring each playthrough offers unique challenges and emotional depth.
- Dotemu, known for its work on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredders Revenge and Streets of Rage 4, is also working on Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes with further announcements to come. To stay updated on Absolum, visit the official website, follow Dotemu and Guard Crush Games on social media, and add the game to your Steam wishlist.
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Absolum Launches on Consoles and PC: A Fresh Take on Beat ‘Em Ups – Golden Axe Revival!
Absolum Launches on PC and Consoles, Offering a Fresh Take on Beat ‘Em Ups Absolum, the first original title from publisher Dotemu, has officially launched on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. Developed in collaboration with Guard Crush Games and Supamonks, the game is available starting at approximately 73.99. For a limited time, players can receive a 10% discount during its first week of release. A new gameplay trailer is available, offering a glimpse into the game’s action. Absolum revitalizes the beat ’em up genre with classic combat, an engaging narrative, and significant replay value. Players navigate a gripping fantasy adventure, exploring branching paths, uncovering missions, encountering intriguing characters, and battling various bosses. The experience evokes the spirit of classic brawlers like Golden Axe and Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara. As players journey through Absolum’s world, they will unlock items, new missions, and permanent upgrades for their warriors, ensuring each playthrough offers unique challenges and emotional depth. The game is designed for both accessibility and replayability.
Absolum: A New Era of Beat ‘Em Ups by Guard Crush Games and Dotemu
The game’s engaging universe features a cast crafted by the talented team at Supamonks, known for their work on Rabbids Invasion: Mission to Mars. Absolum masterfully blends street brawler action with spells, counterattacks, specialized skills, and uniquely powerful playable warriors across epic missions. Each hero features distinct abilities, allowing for diverse gameplay strategies. Dotemu is renowned for its contributions to the retro-inspired gaming scene, bringing legendary titles back to PCs and consoles as neo-retro experiences. The publisher’s portfolio includes critically acclaimed games such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge and Streets of Rage 4. Beyond Absolum, Dotemu is also working on Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes and plans further announcements for the future. Jordi Asensio and Cyrille Lagarigue co-founded Guard Crush Games in 2009, driven by a passion for classic brawlers and side-scrolling games. The studio achieved significant recognition for its work on Streets of Rage 4. Prior to this, Guard Crush Games developed Streets of Fury for Xbox 360 and PC, followed by Streets of Fury: Extended Edition, both characterized by their signature over-the-top action.
Discover New Era of Beat ‘Em Ups: Follow Absolum on Offical Website, X, Instagram, and Steam Wishlist!
To stay up-to-date on Absolum, visit the official website, follow Dotemu and Guard Crush Games on X, Supamonks on Instagram, and add the game to your Steam wishlist.
In Case You Missed It
In our last post, we explored the fascinating evolution of pixel art. If you’re hungry for more gaming news, why not start by checking out Sophie Laurent’s recent piece on “Absolum Achieves 200,000 Sales in One Week, Dotemu Overjoyed!” (published October 18th), where she delves into the latest triumph from Dotemu, the developer behind Street of Rage 4 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge. Absolum is redefining roguelike experiences with its blend of classic arcade gameplay and modern mechanics, and it’s a must-read! Then, suit up for some superhero action with Jonathan Dubinski’s ‘Marvel Cosmic Invasion Demo Now Available’ (published October 1st). Dive into the first two levels with nine iconic heroes like Spider-Man and Wolverine in this Steam Next Fest demo, perfect for cooperative play – online or local. Before you get too invested in these games, make sure to check out Jonathan’s exhaustive list of ‘October’s Big Video Game Releases’ (out Sept 30), featuring sequels and remakes galore, from Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 to Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, plus plenty of new games waiting for you to explore. It’s the ultimate gaming guide to plan your October spree! Read about Absolum here Absolum Achieves 200,000 Sales in One Week, Dotemu Overjoyed!, try out Marvel Cosmic Invasion here Marvel Cosmic Invasion Demo Now Available, and explore October’s big releases here October’s Big Video Game Releases.
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| Official Name | Absolum |
| Brief Summary | Talamh has been shattered by a magical cataclysm caused by ambitious wizards, leaving magic mistrusted by the common folk. Sun King Azra took advantage of this panic, enslaving wizards through his Crimson Order and placing loyal princes to rule over the conquered realms.
As Azra’s forces claim more and more lands, the high enchantress Uchawi and a small group of rebels rise from the shadows, wielding forbidden magic to challenge his oppressive regime and defy his absolute magic power. 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. |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch |
| Released | October 9, 2025 |
| Genre | Fighting, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie |
| Play Modes | Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative |
| Content Rating | 12 |
| Languages | Chinese (Simplified), English, Japanese |
| Genre | DotEmu |
| Genre | DotEmu |
| Ratings | 90/100 (5 reviews) |
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