About Menace
Menace is an action RPG and shooter developed by Overhype, set to release on April 22nd for PC. The game offers a grim take on mercenary tactics, mixing strategic gameplay with intense combat.
Quick Facts — Menace
| Developer | Overhype |
|---|---|
| Platform(s) | PC |
| Release Date | 22nd April |
| Genre | Action RPG, Shooter |
Key Changes in the Upcoming Update
The latest update for Menace introduces significant changes, including the removal of the promotion tax. This previously unpopular mechanic added a supply surcharge for promoting characters, which players found frustrating. According to Overhype, "This not-so-popular mechanic made sense from a game design perspective, but was very frustrating to engage with." The new system will allow for more rewarding promotions while maintaining different costs based on a character's star level.
Additionally, all units will now have the ability to clear wrecked vehicles, enhancing gameplay on cramped urban maps. The update also features a complete rework of the Construct enemy faction, which was deemed "severely lacking in uniqueness, variety, and style." Constructs will no longer sabotage unit morale; instead, they will employ different strategies to affect morale.
Reworked Construct Faction
The rework includes several notable changes. Construct Soldiers will lose their rocket attacks but will gain the ability to mark targets for drones and Guncrawlers. Guncrawlers will now be equipped with rocket launchers equivalent to the player's PAL tier 1 and will have a scanner skill to reduce concealment for affected player units. Furthermore, Shamblers will have an increased attack range of four tiles, making them more deadly.