One of my favorite games of the year has sold over 200,000 copies worldwide, and that’s no small feat for a roguelike beat ’em up. Yes, I’m referring to Absolum, as Dotemu announced via Twitter that the game reached that milestone within its first week of release.
Now, you’re probably thinking, “Well, it’s only 200,000 copies, that’s not a big deal.” Except it is. Not only is this a brand-new IP, but it is also a niche title that launched alongside juggernauts such as Hades II, Battlefield 6, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Ghost of Yotei, and Digimon Story: Time Stranger, just to name a few. Given that level of competition, selling that many copies is definitely a win for Dotemu and Absolum.
And yes, I am going to say it, not having the game available on Xbox may have limited its potential sales. I am not sure why it is not on the platform, but I wish it was, so more people could experience it.
Still, as a roguelike beat ’em up adventure, Absolum checks all the boxes for me, and I have loved playing the heck out of it. I have clocked nearly 50 hours so far, and...
