"Absolum comes from Guard Crush Games, the studio behind the fantastic Streets of Rage 4. At this point, I think it's safe to say that Guard Crush is the best beat 'em up studio out there. Absolum doesn't just feel like a classic beat 'em up, but a bold reinvention of the genre, and the way it straddles the line between old and new is admirable."
"In Absolum, the high-fantasy world of Talamh has been rocked by a magical cataclysm that's turned wizards into untrusted pariahs. A tyrannical organization called the Crimson Order, led by the Sun King Azra, has taken advantage of the panic to seize control of the world. You play as one of four surviving wizards given the power of rebirth by the High Enchantress Uchawi, which puts you in a seemingly endless loop of combat against Azra's forces. It's the perfect excuse for Absolum's roguelike gameplay."
Absolum blends Hades-like roguelike structure with crunchy, satisfying beat-'em-up combat and layered fantasy worldbuilding that rewards exploration and repeated runs. Guard Crush Games brings its Streets of Rage 4 pedigree to reinvent the beat-'em-up genre with bold design choices that balance classic and modern sensibilities. The world of Talamh features a magical cataclysm, mistrusted wizards, and a tyrannical Crimson Order led by Sun King Azra, framing an endless rebirth loop for gameplay. Players control one of four wizards empowered by the High Enchantress Uchawi and learn about Talamh's cultures, tribes, and conflicts through incremental worldbuilding rather than character-driven relationship arcs.
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