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Absolum is a beat ‘em up and roguelite game that follows a band of outcasts on a quest to overthrow the tyrannical Sun King Azra. Read on to learn how it plays, what it's about, and everything else we know so far.
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Absolum Gameplay
A Unique Rogue ‘Em Up
Absolum is described as a "rogue ‘em up", a balanced combination of beat ‘em up combat and roguelite mechanics. Players will make their way through the many biomes of Talamh, facing down all manner of dangerous beings and factions, including the forces of the tyrannical Sun King Azra, the Crimson Order. For every level they clear, they will have access to a randomly-generated buff, move upgrade, or item that they can collect to aid them on their run. If players are defeated, they will be revived by the enchantress Uchawi and start over. However, due to the game’s meta-progression system, players will also have access to permanent buffs.
4 Playable Characters
Players can take their pick among the game’s four main characters: Galandra, Karl, Cider, and Brome. Each unit will have their own special skills and abilities depending on an individual player’s preferred playstyle. Galandra specializes in mid-range combat with quick combos and powerful finishers using her sword and necromantic powers; Karl is a pugilist who excels in dealing heavy blows, but his blunderbuss also allows him to deal damage from a short distance; Cider gives enemies no quarter with her quick, agile, yet deadly strikes; and Brome uses his staff to strike enemies and unleash powerful spells.
Companions and Mounts
Though players will only be able to control one of the four characters in battle, they will also come across helpful NPCs who wish to join the cause. These NPCs will assist players in battle using their limited set of support abilities.
In addition to random NPCs, players can also obtain mounts that they can ride into battle. These mounts will add additional mobility on top of abilities they can use to gain an advantage in battle. There are four mounts in the game so far: the Dracoraptor, Boar, Sproutling, and Floating Skull.
Absolum Story Plot
Absolum is set in the kingdom of Talamh after it has been left devastated by a catastrophe caused by magic. Soon after the disaster concluded, the Sun King Azra rose to power, heralding an era of resistance against magic and discrimination against all its wielders. Years pass and all wizards are now either enslaved or living in the shadows, save for four intrepid fighters. Under the guidance of the benevolent enchantress Uchawi, Galandra, Karl, Cider, and Brome set out to overthrow the Sun King Azra.
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