Critically Acclaimed Beat-Em-Up Absolum Lands on Nintendo Switch 2 with Free Upgrades
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
The critically acclaimed action roguelike Absolum has officially launched on the Nintendo Switch 2, offering free upgrades for existing owners, smooth 60 FPS gameplay, and local Gameshare support.
Nintendo's newest hardware just gained another heavy hitter for couch co-op enthusiasts. Following its strong critical debut across other platforms, Guard Crush Games and Dotemu have officially brought their hit side-scrolling beat-em-up Absolum to the Nintendo Switch 2. Sporting a stellar 9 out of 10 score from critics during its initial run, the fantasy title blends classic arcade brawling with modern roguelike progression and light RPG systems, letting players battle through the world of Talamh as a dwarf fighter, elf swordsman, biomechanical assassin, or frog wizard.
For players who already own the original version on Nintendo hardware, publisher Dotemu is keeping things consumer-friendly by offering a free upgrade pack to the dedicated Switch 2 edition. The updated release takes full advantage of the newer hardware to deliver a smooth 60 frames per second alongside bumped-up resolutions and local Gameshare capabilities. It retains the tight two-player co-op experience, whether players team up locally, jump online via Nintendo Switch Online, or use the console's local sharing features.
Priced at $24.99 digitally on the eShop with physical retail versions hitting shelves for around $45, the Switch 2 edition gives the indie favorite a fresh stage to shine. As the library for Nintendo's latest platform continues to mature, adding a critically validated, replayable co-op title with this level of mechanical depth and hand-drawn style is a solid win for players looking for their next weekend session with friends.
Tags: Nintendo Switch 2, Absolum, Dotemu, Co-Op Games, Roguelike
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