Publisher and developer Dotemu (known for titles such as Streets of Rage 4 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge), along with Guard Crush Games (Streets of Rage 4, Streets of Fury EX) and Supamonks, have announced Absolum, a “rogue ’em up” action RPG set to release later this year for PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4.
After revitalizing the beat ’em up genre with critically acclaimed titles, Dotemu and Guard Crush Games have teamed up with top-tier animators and artists from Supamonks to create Absolum. Their goal was to merge the thrilling arcade-style action from their past projects with an innovative approach that enhances accessibility and replayability.
You will be able to unlock items, quests, and permanent upgrades for your heroes, while also exploring the depth of the combat system through various skill combinations and challenging missions. The announcement trailer introduced two out of four playable heroes: Galandra, a swordfighter specializing in close combat, and Karl, a dwarf with devastating melee attacks and a rifle for ranged combat.
Dotemu is well known for reviving classic franchises through modern remakes and adaptations, but with this title, they are stepping into the world of original IPs. Dotemu’s CEO Cyrille Imbert emphasized that their current goal is to push the genre’s potential in a way that stands apart from traditional brawlers.