Absolum - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Absolum was lovingly created by the dream team that redefined side-scrolling beat 'em ups.

This gripping adventure combines top-notch combat action with modern roguelike elements to recreate the atmosphere of past fantasy arcade hits, all in the unparalleled world of Talamh.

An epic adventure in an unparalleled fantasy world - After a magical catastrophe caused by ambitious wizards, the world of Talamh lay in ruins, and the common people were suspicious of all magic.

The Sun King Azra took advantage of the resulting panic to enslave wizards with the help of his Scarlet Order, and appointed loyal princes to rule over the conquered realms.

As Azra's forces conquer more and more land, the High Mage Uchawi and a small group of rebels rise from the shadows to use their forbidden magic to defy his absolute power and overthrow his tyrannical regime.

From the Destruction Rise New Heroes - From the shadows of Yeldrim rises Galandra as an unstoppable force of nature. She wields her massive sword with deadly precision and terrifying, destructive necromantic power. Her calm demeanor is like a thin veil that can hardly hide the raging rage that is bubbling inside her.

Karl is the last free dwarf of Talamh. With a blunderbuss of his ancestors and his bare fists, he is a master of hand-to-hand combat and explosive tactics. What he lacks in reach, he makes up for with brute force and quick thinking - making him a valuable ally in the fight against Azra's oppression.

In the course of their trials, they are joined by two mysterious heroes in the fight against the Sun King: Brome, an exceptional magical talent who wants to secure the future of his people, and the enigmatic Cider, a nimble skirmish man who searches for answers in the scattered fragments of his own soul.

The world of Talamh is a complex web full of secrets, stories and betrayal. From the majestic mines of Grandery to the lush forests of Jaroba, each stage of your odyssey will be accompanied by a terrific soundtrack penned by composer Gareth Coker (Ori, Halo Infinite, Prince of Persia), with contributions from Yuka Kitamura (Dark Souls, Elden Ring), Mick Gordon (Doom Eternal, Atomic Heart) and many others!

Features:

• The original rogue 'em up from Dotemu - Absolum combines Dotemu's and Guard Crush's masterful mastery of beat 'em up gameplay with Supamonk's top-notch graphics and animation. With its fast-paced action and endless replayability, Absolum never ceases to challenge you - with numerous explorable paths and unpredictable encounters, each playthrough offers new experiences.
• New immersive gameplay awaits - Defeat Azra's Elite Guard with a mix of fast-paced combo series and spell powers, and unleash attacks that are as powerful as they are strategic. Use magical counters and rare items to turn the tide in your favor. Experience a combat system that requires both skill and timing, pushing you to devise new strategies with each run to sow chaos in the enemy ranks.
• Beat 'em up at the highest level - Lead the uprising against Azra's regime as a lone hero or play together with a friend - either on the couch or in co-op mode. Combine your elemental powers and coordinate your attacks into incredible combo series!