Absinthia (2023; PC)

[Koby]

 

Absinthia is a turn-based RPG that explores themes of love, loss, betrayal and acceptance as four close friends fight to protect their home.

 

 

Story

The Ambrose Isles are home to many things: A pirate hideout, a treacherous swamp, an abandoned desert kingdom… But for those who prefer a danger-free life, Katti Town is the place to be.

One night, Katti Town found itself besieged by a horde of shadowy minions and their leader, Lilith. But hope was not lost–before Lilith could claim victory, a traveling knight named Freya appeared and drove back Lilith`s forces with ease.

Now known as the Hero of Katti Town, Freya took three villagers under her wing: Sera, a warrior-in-training; Thomas, an apprentice mage; and his partner, the mischievous thief Jake. Together, they train to protect Katti Town and the Ambrose Isles. But one question remains on everyone’s minds: Why is Lilith attacking the isles to begin with… And who is Freya?

Features

•  Traditional turn-based JRPG system featuring a regenerating MP system for fast-paced combat, powerful team-based attacks and no random encounters!
•  Difficulty options for those who seek challenge–or only want to focus on the story.
•  Just the right length: Average playtime should clock between 10-12 hours with plenty of optional content, perfect for folks who don`t have time to sit through 40 hours of filler.
•  Colorful handheld-style pixel art 
•  Original soundtrack: Composed by Jazz Stewart, Absinthia`s soundtrack is a modern take on some of the greatest tunes from the SNES era of JRPGs.

 

 

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1848070/Absinthia/

[Koby]

Released today with a -10% off Launch Discount: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1848070/Absinthia/

[Spoony]

This game looked interesting but the LGBTQ+ "genre" tag being on it and reading more into that being a focus of the story completely killed any desire to play.