In our Absolum review, learn why Dotemu’s latest is a sublime beat-em-up wrapped up in a flawed roguelike package.
David Silbert
David Silbert
David is the founder of The Punished Backlog. He has a problem finishing games he starts.
Just beat: Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Working on: Yakuza 0, Iconoclasts, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
Can't wait for: Demon Tides.
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