Dotemu, the developer behind beat-em-ups like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredders Revenge and Streets of Rage 4, is back with another slice of side-scrolling retro goodness. This time, however, the companys eschewing a tried-and-true franchise in favor of an original IP. Absolum is a fantasy beat-em-up thats being co-developed by Guard Crush Games and Supamonk.The game looks to retain the core beat-em-up mechanics the developer has become known for, but with some flourishes. Dotemu boasts of "branching paths to explore," which is giving me Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse vibes. The developer has also implemented roguelike mechanics of some kind, with it going so far as to describe the game as a "rogue-em-up." We dont know the details of these mechanics just yet.We do know that Absolum will be playable as a solo campaign or in a co-op mode, offering both local and online play. Gamers will be able to choose from four different fantasy-themed characters. Also, the animation looks pretty dang gorgeous. Itll be available for Switch, PlayStation and PC later this year.Just because Absolum is a brand-new IP, doesnt mean that Dotemu has given up on reviving classics for modern audiences. The company is also publishing Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, a game thats actually set during the events of the NES original.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/the-dev-behind-tmnt-shredders-revenge-is-making-an-original-beat-em-up-180518331.html?src=rss