"I've always had a weakness for fantasy-themed beat 'em ups. I just think pulp fantasy with barbarians and wizards lends itself really well to a genre in which you walk along, pummelling or zapping enemies from time to time, so I quite enjoy the likes of Golden Axe and Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara."
"Absolum has roguelike elements that set it apart somewhat from the pure beat 'em ups I mentioned before, and I have mixed feelings about that. I understand that such elements can draw players to a game and keep them playing for longer than they otherwise might, and I'm not immune to the allure of persistent progression myself. But I also enjoy it when a beat 'em up feels purely skill-based,"
Weekend game suggestions highlight spooky October recommendations, including two horror options: a GameCube-era throwback and a jumpscare-free experience of wandering strange, unknown spaces. The lineup also includes Pokémon-packed (infested?) cities, abandoned remnants of civilization, armed ducks, and other varied picks. Absolum revives fantasy-themed beat 'em ups with pulp fantasy elements like barbarians and wizards, recalling Golden Axe and Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara. Absolum adds roguelike persistent progression that encourages grinding for upgrades and makes initial runs difficult. The game's rich world, hidden characters, stories, secrets, and alternate routes make repeated playthroughs rewarding.
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