Absolver

 PC
User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 101 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 101
  3. Negative: 31 out of 101

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  1. jhuang
    Aug 30, 2017
    1
    Let's get one thing straight first, this is a fighting game meant for players online to fight each other; otherwise, a pvp game. For this to be a proper fighting game, netcode issues are a big deal and they miserably failed in this aspect.

    The combat system and combat deck building is good, but what use is all this when playing the game turns into a frustrating experience where rather    Let's get one thing straight first, this is a fighting game meant for players online to fight each other; otherwise, a pvp game. For this to be a proper fighting game, netcode issues are a big deal and they miserably failed in this aspect.

    The combat system and combat deck building is good, but what use is all this when playing the game turns into a frustrating experience where rather than fighting your opponent you're fighting with network issues.

    People outside America have lag issues and teleporting enemies during matches, this should never have been released outside america as a full release game and it is borderline false advertising to do so. It is not ok for devs to use paying customers as test dummies for their servers and netcode especially when they advertise the game as a full release. Did I mention these issues also persist in coop pve? A friend of mine who lives < 3km away from me and we still experience teleporting enemies when the other is the host; yes we tested both ways.

    This aspect makes the game literally, not figuratively, unplayable. Already ordered my refund, I advise everyone getting the same issue to do the same. And if you don't live in America, don't buy this.    … Expand
  2. NEAMf1337
    Sep 3, 2017
    0
    Ей богу, это какой-то треш. :/
    В трейлерах и в видео с чужим геймплеем всё выглядело куда сказочнее, чем есть на самом деле. В итоге мы получили дикие рассинхроны игроков в РФ, ололо-геймплей в стиле "кто заспамит - тот и выиграл", ну и просто скучный и неинтересный кусок кода    Ей богу, это какой-то треш. :/
    В трейлерах и в видео с чужим геймплеем всё выглядело куда сказочнее, чем есть на самом деле. В итоге мы получили дикие рассинхроны игроков в РФ, ололо-геймплей в стиле "кто заспамит - тот и выиграл", ну и просто скучный и неинтересный кусок кода
  3. razielofc
    Oct 31, 2017
    3
    i cringe every time i see a comment saying "dark souls meets ...". if you believe that this game comes close to the quality of dark souls or bloodborne in terms of combat, you really are delusional. people criticize ubisoft's "for honor" due to it's combat but give this game a pass, saying it's an indie game. that is not enough of a reason to ignore all of its flaws.

    - even after a    i cringe every time i see a comment saying "dark souls meets ...". if you believe that this game comes close to the quality of dark souls or bloodborne in terms of combat, you really are delusional. people criticize ubisoft's "for honor" due to it's combat but give this game a pass, saying it's an indie game. that is not enough of a reason to ignore all of its flaws.

    - even after a month after the release, still people report single player bugs, game crashes, and losing their saves.
    - game claims to be an online fighting game with the promise of deck and variety, however, all combat boils down to button mashing (with few favorable attack combinations) in the brief moments when you have a stable server connection --and believe me, those are brief.
    - single player campaign lacks any excitement, and background music doesn't help the pain of cheap boss battles. i'm giving a score of 3 just because the game provides a single player campaign of 2-3 hour completion time.    … Expand
  4. Yung_Bean
    Sep 17, 2017
    2
    This game is a cash grab. Do not waste your money on it. 26 people in the dev team and you're telling me not 1 thought, "oh, hey, maybe we should have a decent server for this online fighting game" it was released way to early with a "beta test" that consisted of 60 streamers. if this game had a real beta and wasn't just some small dev team trying to beat the dead horse that is the DarkThis game is a cash grab. Do not waste your money on it. 26 people in the dev team and you're telling me not 1 thought, "oh, hey, maybe we should have a decent server for this online fighting game" it was released way to early with a "beta test" that consisted of 60 streamers. if this game had a real beta and wasn't just some small dev team trying to beat the dead horse that is the Dark Souls community it may have been okay.… Expand
  5. Hoginson
    Sep 4, 2017
    0
    Согласен, это полнейший треш."ну и просто скучный и неинтересный кусок кода"
    Больше нечего добавить
  6. DOOMBOY
    Sep 11, 2017
    0
    Non-working, one-button and retarded mechanics for 2017. Bugs, lags, cheaters, slow attack animation, stupid auto-target, disgusting unreal engine 4. This is absolutely unplayable garbage. This garbage can not be called a game.
  7. tobivv
    Nov 26, 2019
    4
    Interesting combat, but not much to do in the game, with big and empty locations. Pleasing low-poly graphics

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#92 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
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#18 Most Shared PC Game of 2017

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 16, 2017
    70
    By combining a unique method of connecting players, complex character creation and development, and solid combat mechanics, Absolver delivers something that no traditional fighting games can offer. What it lacks is variety. [11/2017, p.45]
  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Nov 7, 2017
    63
    If the developers had packed their unusual fighting system in a linear adventure instead of half-baked openworld, it would’ve been a win-win situation for everyone. [Issue#224, p.57]
  3. GamingTrend
    Oct 9, 2017
    85
    Combining gorgeous if deceptively simple graphics with an innovative approach to combat, Absolver is a welcome breath of fresh air to the sometimes predictable fighting game genre.
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