Following their work together on 2020's beloved modern beat 'em up Streets of Rage 4, Dotemu and Guard Crush Games are teaming up again on the upcoming Absolum. A curious blend of classic side-scrolling beat 'em up, high fantasy RPG, and action roguelike, Absolum is aiming to elevate the beat 'em up formula beyond the titles that players grew up with in arcades and on consoles. And while Absolum draws inspiration from some much-loved classics within the genre, incorporating a roguelike structure into its RPG/beat 'em up hybrid pushes it into uncharted territory.