Absolver

Overview

Absolver is a beautiful martial-arts fighting game that allows for an impressive degree of personalized play with its innovative combat deck system, which lets you learn skills from combat with other players and NPCs.

-- As reviewed by IGN

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 28 expert reviews

Excellent:

7
Good:

13
Average:

6
Bad:

2

7.5

User Score

Based on 10,232 reviews
as rated by users

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Last revision on August 2, 2019

Reviewers Liked

Beautiful and surreal Asiatic visual design
Every fight requires skill and patience
Deep customisation lets you create a fighter that's wholly your own

Reviewers Didn't Like

The scope of Absolver's story and world has yet to be revealed
Camera wonkiness can make some fights frustrating
Weapons feel overpowered in 1v1 duels

Expert reviews and ratings

Absolver is a game that rewards players with a unique Kung-Fu fighter to master. Good luck on your Kung-Fu...

By CGM on September 20, 2017

The concept behind Absolver is intriguing, but its execution and lack of staying power make it a very tough recommendation. If you're willing to put up with tedium, maybe joining a guild and learning new moves will be for you. For others, I'd say give...

By New Game Network on September 10, 2017

The combat is beautifully choreographed and well thought out. It's really fulfilling, but the game does little to help you figure out how to perfect certain...

By GameZone on September 06, 2017

Throughout my gaming life I have always been drawn to the fighting genre by default, a result of spending way too much of my schooldays and pocket money on the nearest Street Fighter II and Wrestlefest arcade machines. From Mortal Kombat to Tekken,...

By moviesgamesandtech.com on September 05, 2017

I remember seeing Absolver's first trailer and thinking “that looks interesting.” The art style and look of the combat seemed unique and thought out, but then, I forgot about that game until I was asked to review it. Now that I've played it, I can say...

By ztgd.com on September 04, 2017

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By futurefive.co.nz on September 04, 2017

At the mid-tier price of $30, Absolver is a game anyone who enjoys brainy, difficult battles should definitely snag.“Absolver” was reviewed on PC using code provided by the...

By Digital Trends on August 31, 2017

Far from an undernourished take on Souls, it feels like a hermitage of sorts for the more poetic breed of warrior, a sanctuary where you can be assured of both ravishing, mournful scenery and a bloody good fight.

By EuroGamer on August 30, 2017

We may have to wait for Absolver’s post-launch content and updates to see if it can truly becomes a legend among fighters, but even as is, it’s a highly-entertaining brawler. The visuals are stunning, the ambiance a perfect fit for a world of martial arts, and the incredibly deep fighting system is fun to experiment with, making the game accessible for both seasoned veterans and button-mashing newcomers to fighting games

By HardcoreGamer on August 30, 2017

Absolver features one of the best fighting systems to be found in gaming. In addition to this, it looks and plays fantastically. However, it's let down by a few balancing issues, some glaring design problems caused by the unpredictable multiplayer...

By WCCFTech on August 30, 2017

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