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Absolum is pretty tonally dire most of the time, so this was delightful.

Bonus:

Animation production studio Supamonks and games publisher Dotemu have announced an animated series adaptation of the arcade-like beat ’em up game Absolum, which will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on October 9.

The animated series will be overseen by Supamonks, and promises to stay true to the essence of the original game. Supamonks also handled the entire art direction and animation for the game.

“We are particularly excited about making this animated series because Supamonks has been involved in the Absolum project since its inception,” said Supamonks CEO Julien Bagnol-Roy in a press release. “Our teams have helped shape this universe right from the very start, and being able to now transform it into an animated series feels like a logical and exciting next step in our work. It is a unique opportunity to add a new dimension to a world we already know so well.”

Dotemu CEO Cyrille Imbert added, “As the first original production in our portfolio, Absolum has been given special attention at every stage of its development. Thanks to the game’s lore, art, and narrative development, we are certain it will be transformed into an incredible TV series—one that we would love to watch ourselves! The quality of their work and their involvement in the game’s artistic direction make Supamonks the ideal partner for this ambitious project.”

Azra, Pride of the Sun King

Absolum Reveal Trailer

Dotemu, Supamonks, and Guard Crush Games' Absolum is an arcade-style beat-em-up with roguelite elements. You play as one of four different rebels fighting against the Sum King Azra, who has killed or enslaved all of the wizards in Talamh after some wizards caused a cataclysmic event. Each of the four rebels has their own unique style of fighting and the game also boasts multiple paths for explore.