Absolver

 Xbox One
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. Windows Central
    Jan 17, 2019
    80
    While the singleplayer experience is forgettable and the open world is small, the meat of Absolver lies within its deep gameplay and engaging combat. I recommend picking Absolver up if you're a fan of fighting games with nuanced mechanics. The martial arts theme is also fairly unique for this type of fighting game, so if you're simply looking to try something new, Absolver is a great choice.

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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Jan 11, 2019
    7
    The presentation side of the game provides a mix of enjoyment for me and the visuals and sound design brought the game experience alive in aThe presentation side of the game provides a mix of enjoyment for me and the visuals and sound design brought the game experience alive in a number of ways. I really enjoyed the combat elements that were present in the game and I must admit that I didn’t expect the combat to have as much depth as it had. It mixes together a number of different genre’s and for the most part these different genre’s combine together extremely well. There’s a decent variety of cards you can use when swapping and changing your deck and this keeps things fresh and interesting for longer than one might expect. The game suffers with a few technical issues every now as do most games at times along the way. Not much offered in the way of a tutorial and the lack of depth here does cause a few learning curves along the way. The difficulty curve to be a problem at times because out of nowhere it can become unforgiving which could cause frustration for those looking for a more laid back experience. I’ve been waiting for Absolver to make its way to the Xbox One. That’s mainly because I love game’s that mesh different genre’s mashed together. Thankfully the different genre’s mesh together really well and this does create an enjoyable experience within the game, however the game is far from perfect. Unfortunately the game does suffer with a few technical issues every now and then and while none of these are major they can have an overall impact at times. The difficulty curve in the game can also be a problem as well but I advise that you look past this because when in full flow you realise quite quickly that the combat elements in the game have a lot of depth within them. Another aspect where the gameplay has depth is in regards to the deck building mechanics and without a doubt trying each card is fun and definitely makes things stay fresh and interesting for longer. I just wish certain aspects were explained a little more though because it can be confusing at times. At the end of the day then whilst Absolver definitely gets more right than it gets wrong and the uniqueness that’s present in certain areas does keep you coming back for more time and time again which means it does more than enough to get a recommendation from me. Thumbs up!… Full Review »
  2. RedRibbon
    Jan 9, 2019
    6
    The game is enjoyable but has many issues. I've played on Xbox One X and the frame rate is quite terrible. The combat isn't perfect,The game is enjoyable but has many issues. I've played on Xbox One X and the frame rate is quite terrible. The combat isn't perfect, especially with more enemies at once, the camera gets mad at times., and the difficulty isn't well balanced. The campaign lasts 4/5 hours... I recommend it only if you already have game pass, otherwise, you can easily avoid buying it. I gave it a 6 because there aren't many similar games with customizable moves (besides that masterpiece of God Hand)… Full Review »
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