The dev behind TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge is making an original beat-'em-up

Dotemu, the developer behind beat-’em-ups like T eenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge and Streets of Rage 4 , is back with another slice of side-scrolling retro goodness. This time, however, the company’s eschewing a tried-and-true franchise in favor of an original IP . Absolum is a fantasy beat-’em-up that’s being co-developed by Guard Crush Games and Supamonk. The game looks to retain the core beat-’em-up mechanics the developer has become known for, but with some flourishes. Dotemu boasts of "branching paths to explore," which is giving me Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse vibes. The developer has also implemented roguelike mechanics of some kind, with it going so far as to describe the game as a "rogue-‘em-up." We don’t know the details of these mechanics just yet. We do know that Absolum will be playable as a solo campaign or in a co-op mode, offering both local and online play. Gamers will be able to choose from four different fantasy-themed characters. Also, the anim ... Read full article.