As everything old is seemingly new again, publisher Dotemu has revealed a joint effort from Guard Crush Games (Streets of Rage 4) and French animation specialists Supamonks: Absolum, an arcade-like beat ’em up, announced for PS5 and PS4 and expected in Spring 2025.
Set in an original fantasy world, Absolum offers “top-of-the-class combat action with modern roguelite elements”. Two heroes have been revealed, the necromantic swordswoman, Galandra, and Karl, the last free dwarf of Talamh. Two more will aid them in their efforts to overthrow the evil Sun King Azra.
Absolum’s gameplay boasts “spells, counters, upgradable abilities, uniquely powerful fighters”, and can be played alone, online, or via local couch co-op. It also boasts a surprisingly star-studded collection of musical masters from every corner of the industry, with a soundtrack by composer Gareth Coker (Ori, Halo: Infinite, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown), and collaborations from Mick Gordon (DOOM Eternal) and Yuka Kitamura (Dark Souls, Elden Ring).
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[source gematsu.com]
