Absinthia (2023)
- Developer
- Joshua Keith, Team Bewitched
- Publisher
- Team Bewitched
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, RPG
- Rating
- 4.9 of 5, 74 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 11 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A slow-paced, emotionally weighty JRPG with a retro pixel aesthetic and turn-based battles, driven by personal struggles and character relationships.
story richemotionalturn-based combatretropixel graphicscharacter-drivenfantasyexplorative
What players say
Players praise the inclusive queer cast and say the story handles trans and aro/ace themes with genuine intent, not as token additions. However, some find boss fights frustrating due to constant status effects and grinding, while others enjoy the fair challenge on lower difficulties. The scope is a manageable 10 to 20 hours with rewarding exploration and secret areas.
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