New gameplay footage for Absolver has been released, showcasing PvP battles and customization options.
If you enjoy melee games and online games, you should keep an eye on Absolver. This “Online Multiplayer Combat RPG” is being developed by Slocap, a team of experienced programmers, designers, and artists. The publisher is Devolver Digital. Absolver is set to be released in 2017 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
Via IGN, we now get the most detailed look at the online melee game so far. Some core mechanics, the combat system, PvP encounters, and customization options are showcased:
What can we expect from Absolver?
Absolver will not be a mindless brawler where you mash buttons and swing wildly. Instead, it focuses on refined “Martial Arts” combat. The battles are tactical with combos, “combat choreographies”, and opportunities for parrying and dodging.
Weapons and armor pieces also play a role, allowing you to take weapons from opponents during a fight and use them yourself. For the armor pieces, you need to decide whether to be well-equipped or agile. The higher the protection, the heavier the item, and the slower you are.
You play as a masked fighter who must prove himself worthy of becoming an “Absolver” in an open world filled with other players and NPCs. Throughout your journey, you will encounter other players with whom you can team up or battle. Duels and even 3v3 matches are possible. This way, your character learns new moves that you can combine into combos.
There are PvE and PvP battles.
According to the developers, the battles are fluid and dynamic. Initially, they are simple and intuitive, but as the game progresses, your skills become increasingly complex. Since each player can customize their combos and fighting style, you never know what to expect in the next duel.
We have already extensively covered Absolver in the mentioned link. Here you can find out what Absolver is and what features it offers.
