History VideoGame / Absolver

''Absolver'' was released worldwide on August 29, 2017 on [[{{UsefulNotes/Steam}} Steam]], [[UsefulNotes/GogDotCom GOG]], and UsefulNotes/PlayStation4. Sloclap has announced plans to implement additional content after launch, including new arenas, moves, equipment, and combat styles.

* BloodlessCarnage: Nobody ever shed a drop of blood in this game, even when swords come into play. Dead characters disintegrate into light instead.
* BottomlessPits: A lot of them are present throughout the adventure and in some PvP arenas. Getting knocked into them means instant death.

** MightyGlacier: Kahlt Method is slow, but powerful. Exponents are encouraged to Absorb enemy attacks, which gives them super armor and some health back if they land a counter attack.

* DrunkenMaster: In real life, drunken boxing only imiates the movement of a drunk, and actually trying to perform these movements while intoxicated is a recipe for disaster. In ''Absolver'', the guy who teaches the Stagger style sounds a little out of it, and is carrying flasks on his belt, implying people using Stagger might ''actually'' be drunk.

* GuestFighter: A variant. Update 1.06 added masks styled after [[VideoGame/HotlineMiami Jacket's mask]], [[VideoGame/MotherRussiaBleeds a Cartel member]], [[VideoGame/TheTalosPrinciple Elohim]], [[VideoGame/RUINER a Rengkok goon]], [[VideoGame/ShadowWarrior2 an Oratian Operative]], and [[VideoGame/EnterTheGungeon a Bullet Kin]].

* PunnyName: Semi-randomly Stagger style fighter [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gin Jinn]] [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mezcal Mesca]].

** FragileSpeedster: Windfall is fast and precise, with its practitioners able to swiftly Avoid attacks. Stagger is similar, with special attacks that serve as quick dodges or SuperArmor and a counterattack in one motion.

** MightyGlacier: Kahlt Method is slow, but powerful. Exponents are encouraged to Absorb enemy attacks, which gives them SuperArmor and some health back if they land a counter attack.

* JokeCharacter: Or Joke Attack, at least. The Calbot is a slap that does a whopping [[ScratchDamage 15 points of damage]], and the only way to unlock it is by defending against a rarely-spawning NPC that runs around in his boxers and uses only it.

* ShoutOut: Most of the moves from the [[DrunkenBoxing Stagger style]] come straight from the Creator/JackieChan movie ''Film/DrunkenMaster''.
** There are a few in certain move names as well, such as the [[Videogame/SuperSmashBros Falcon Punch]] or the [[Videogame/StreetFighter "Hadrunken."]]
* SuperArmor: The Khalt's Absorb ability eats an enemy's attack without flinching, and attacking afterwards reacquires the lost health. Besides this, "Charge" moves are powerful, slow attacks that can tank a single hit before the user flinches, and there are other special attacks (also generally slow, but quicker than Charge attacks) that break the super armor on these moves. The Stagger style's upward defensive ability is a stumble towards the opponent with Charge properties.

* SuperNaturalMartialArts: Players can unlock special abilities that can be used in combat in exchange for Tension Shards.

''Absolver'' is an online BeatEmUp/[[{{FightingGame}} Fighting Game]], developed by Sloclap and published by Devolver Digital.

The game utilizes a seamless multiplayer experience à la [[VideoGame/DarkSouls Dark Souls]], where players can meet and interact with other Prospects making their way through Adal. Prospects can join forces temporarily and assist in taking down [[{{NonPlayerCharacter}} "Lost"]] Prospects, as well as duel one another to further develop their fighting skills. PvP arenas (known as Combat Trials) allow players to test their mettle against other Prospects for rewards, such as weapons or equipment.

''Absolver'' was released on August 29, 2017 on [[{{UsefulNotes/Steam}} Steam]] and PS4. Sloclap has announced plans to implement additional content after launch, including new arenas, moves, equipment, and combat styles.

* ButtonMashing: Discouraged. Timing your attacks properly will reduce your stamina consumption, meaning you can chain more attacks than if you randomly mash buttons.

** FragileSpeedster: Windfall is fast and precise, with its practitioners able to swiftly Avoid attacks.

* MaskOfPower: All Prospects undergo a ceremony that binds them to their mask, granting them relief from hunger, thirst, and even death, allowing them to focus solely on improving their skills.

* PowerCopying: Downplayed. You can unlock new moves by blocking and avoiding a move, then defeating the enemy using it.
* ScratchDamage: Cut damage deals a portion of its value through blocks. Most armor pieces have very low resistance to Cut, but those who do have high Cut resist tends to have very low Blunt resistance as well.

* TheFaceless: Your Prospect is never seen without their mask, except in the intro cutscene. Even then the camera angle obscures their face.

The game utilizes a seamless multiplayer experience à la [[VideoGame/DarkSouls Dark Souls]], where players can meet and interact with other Prospects making their way through Adal. Prospects can join forces temporarily and assist in taking down [[{{NonPlayerCharacter}} "Fallen"]] Prospects, as well as duel one another to further develop their fighting skills. PvP arenas (known as Combat Trials) allow players to test their mettle against other Prospects for rewards, such as weapons or equipment.

Players assume the role of a [[PlayerCharacter Prospect]], who has left their homeland seeking tutelage under the Guides, the mysterious new rulers of the fallen empire of Adal. The bravest and most skilled fighters from across the world travel to Adal in hopes of joining the Absolvers, an elite warrior corps. New Prospects undergo a ceremony that bonds their essence to a mask, which frees them from hunger, thirst, and even death. They are then transported to the ruins of Adal to begin their training and determine whether they are worthy of [[ToBeAMaster Absolution]].

The game utilizes a seamless multiplayer experience à la [[VideoGame/DarkSouls Dark Souls]], where players can meet and interact with other Prospects making their way through Adal. Prospects can join forces temporarily and assist one another in taking down [[{{NonPlayerCharacter}} "Fallen"]] Prospects, as well as duel one another to further develop their fighting skills. PvP arenas (known as Combat Trials) allow players to test their mettle against other Prospects for rewards, such as weapons or equipment.

* SuperNaturalMartialArts: Players can unlock special abilities that can be used in combat in exchange for Shards.

Prospects begin their journey with a basic move set called a "Combat Deck" from one of three distinct styles of martial arts: [[JackOfAllStats Forsaken]], [[FragileSpeedster Windfall]], or the [[MightyGlacier Kahlt Method]]. Facing other Prospects in Adal allows you to learn their moves - even ones from different styles - and incorporate them into your own Combat Deck, eventually creating your own unique fighting style.

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Prospects begin their journey with a basic "Combat Deck" from one of three distinct styles of martial arts: [[JackOfAllStats Forsaken]], [[FragileSpeedster Windfall]], or the [[MightyGlacier Kahlt Method]]. Facing other Prospects in Adal allows you to learn their moves - even ones from different styles - and incorporate them into your own Combat Deck, eventually creating your own unique fighting style.

''Absolver'' was released on August 29, 2017 on [[{{UsefulNotes/Steam}} Steam]] and PS4. Sloclap has plans to implement additional content after launch, including new arenas, moves, equipment, and combat styles.

Players assume the role of a [[PlayerCharacter Prospect]], who has left their homeland seeking tutelage under the Guides, the mysterious new rulers of the fallen empire of Adal. The bravest and most skilled fighters from across the world travel to Adal in hopes of joining the Absolvers, an elite warrior corps. New Prospects undergo a ceremony that bonds their essence to a mask, which frees them from hunger, thirst, and even death. They are then transported to the ruins of Adal to begin their training and determine whether they are worthy of Absolution.

''Absolver'' was released on August 29, 2017 for [[{{UsefulNotes/Steam}} Steam]] and PS4. Sloclap has plans to implement additional content after launch, including new arenas, moves, equipment, and combat styles.

The game utilizes a seamless multiplayer experience à la [[VideoGame/DarkSouls Dark Souls]], where players can meet and interact with other Prospects making their way through Adal. Prospects can join forces temporarily and assist one another in taking down [[NonPlayerCharacter "Fallen" Prospects]], as well as duel one another to further develop their fighting skills. PvP arenas (known as Combat Trials) allow players to test their mettle against other Prospects for rewards, such as weapons or equipment.

''Absolver'' was released on August 29, 2017 for PC and PS4. Sloclap has plans to implement additional content after launch, including new arenas, moves, equipment, and combat styles.

The game utilizes a seamless multiplayer experience à la [[VideoGame/Dark Souls]], where players can meet and interact with other Prospects making their way through Adal. Prospects can join forces temporarily and assist one another in taking down [[NonPlayerCharacter "Fallen" Prospects]], as well as duel one another to further develop their fighting skills. PvP arenas (known as Combat Trials) allow players to test their mettle against other Prospects for rewards, such as weapons or equipment.

Players assume the role of a Prospect, would-be warriors who have left their homelands to seek training under the Guides, the mysterious rulers of the fallen empire of Adal. New Prospects undergo a ceremony that bonds their essence to a mask, which frees them from hunger, thirst, and even death. They are then transported to the ruins of Adal to begin their training and determine whether they are worthy to join the elite corps of Absolvers.

Prospects begin their journey with a basic "Combat Deck" from one of three distinct schools of martial arts: [[JackOfAllStats Forsaken]], [[FragileSpeedster Windfall]], or the [[MightyGlacier Kahlt Method]]. Facing other Prospects in Adal allows you to learn their moves and incorporate them into your own Combat Deck, eventually creating your own unique fighting style.

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''Absolver'' is an online BeatEmUp, developed by Sloclap and published by Devolver Digital.

* NeverBringAKnifeToAFistfight: Zigzagged. Swords do more damage and reach farther compared to bare fists, but they can be disarmed by a well-placed strike.
* PowerCopying: Downplayed. You can unlock new moves by getting hit by it multiple times.