Nick Tan
ShacknewsAbsolum review: Punching above its weight
Published 10/9/2025
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Absolum
Crafted with passion by the dream team that redefined side-scrolling beat 'em ups, Absolum mixes top-of-the-class combat action with modern roguelite elements, bringing all the vibes of the fantasy arcade hits of the past into an immersive adventure set in the original world of Talamh.
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- DotEmu
- Publisher
- DotEmu
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87
Average of 50 scored external reviews.
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80
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Critic avg
87
50 scored reviews
Total coverage
50
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Score range
70–100
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Signal shape
Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 87 across 50 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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50 included scored reviews
90–10031 reviews · 62%
80–8913 reviews · 26%
70–796 reviews · 12%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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George Foster
TheGamerAbsolum Review - An Absolute Game-Changer For Beat ‘Em Ups
Published 10/9/2025
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90
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalKeith Mitchell
The Outerhaven ProductionsAbsolum review (PC) – Dotemu’s First Original IP is Simply Stunning
Published 10/9/2025
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100
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalAdrian Burrows
TheSixthAxisAbsolum Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 10/9/2025
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70
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Absolum Review
Published 10/9/2025
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100
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalJack Zustiak
GamingTrendAbsolum review — The pros and cons of immortality
Published 10/9/2025
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75
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalAugusto A.
ZTGDAbsolum (PC) Review
Published 10/9/2025
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75
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalCharles Hartford
But Why Tho?REVIEW: ‘Absolum’ Shines In The Roguelite Genre
Published 10/9/2025
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90
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalMark Steighner
COGconnectedAbsolum Review – A Roguelike Beat ’em Up with Style
Published 10/9/2025
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82
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalWill Silberman
Digital ChumpsAbsolum (PC) Review
Published 10/9/2025
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90
+3 vs critic avg
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