We can’t help but be immediately reminded of the absolute classic that is Golden Axe, when we take a look at Abathor. Coming to us from developers Pow Pixel Games and publishers JanduSoft, this retro side-scrolling adventure will see you and your mates fighting through Atlantis in a bid to save it from invading monsters.
An Adventure of Epic Proportions
Now available on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC, Abathor has you playing as a heroic warrior, fighting to save Atlantis from a horde of monsters sent by Atlantean gods.
This plays out in crunchy side-scrolling combat, as you travel through more than 50 different levels, each with various monsters to take down.
Each of the four heroes you can select has different attributes in a number of key skills, ensuring that there is someone for different playstyles. This is no more true in co-op mode, where up to four local players will work together to reach the end credits.
Key Features
- 2D Platformer Action: Experience a thrilling blend of action roguelite influences in a 2D platformer format, supporting up to 4 players in local mode.
- Epic Battles: Fight against an army of monsters through more than 50 stages, each increasing in difficulty, culminating in incredible final boss battles.
- Pixel Art and Music: Immerse yourself in elaborate pixel art and an epic soundtrack featuring over 40 tracks.
- Exploration and Lore: Traverse the entire continent of Atlantis, delving into rich lore.
- Retro Arcade Experience: Re-live the glory days of 80s and 90s arcades, with retro 16-bit game aesthetics and influences from the beat ’em up games.
Available Today!
Abathor can now be found on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Switch and PC. You can pick up a copy for yourself via the Xbox Store, where it costs £12.49.
Make sure you look out for our full review of Abathor on Xbox, coming very soon!
Abathor Description
“Know, oh prince, that in the years when Atlantis ruled the oceans, sins and arrogance unleashed fierce demons. When everything seemed lost, four heroes arrived to close the Gates of Abathor.”
The Atlantean civilization has angered the gods. They have sent hordes of monsters to punish Atlantis by destroying the continent. Players must cooperate and compete to save Atlantis, going through a series of challenges of increasing difficulty. In their progress, our heroes will fight against ferocious demons and primordial gods, against the living and against the dead, against flying beasts and crawling horrors, they will dodge dangers and traps and descend into chilling abysses. But they will also compete against each other for the loot and the spoils, plundering treasures and offering them to the gods to receive their favor.
