For a game that was supposed not to get any DLCs, Overhype Studios sure released plenty over the years – some free, some paid for. I’m not saying this to slag off the game, since the DLCs provided have been a great addition to it, and well worth the money. It has expanded the gameplay, lore and features with many hours of worth of content. But now, with the release of the free expansion Of Flesh and Faith, it seems that we have reached the end of the line for Battle Brothers. I would say, it’s both bad, and good. The bad thing is, since I love Battle Brothers, is that I would love to see more expansions released for it. The game still has so much untapped potential, like for an example, I would like to see the possibility of camp/castle ownership. A way to dump money into your own little mercenary guild, with accommodating fortress. Or, why not expand the game with interior areas, like crypts and the likes? Imagine Battle Brother going dungeon diving – there is so much potential here! Alas, all things must end, I guess.
Don’t despair, we still have the good news. And that is that the team is working on a new game – mysteriously only called “Menace” so far, no subtitle or anything. We don’t know much about this game as of now, hardly anything really, except that instead of 2D graphics, we are going to be treated with full 3D – characters with legs and all! Taking their track record into consideration, I honestly don’t think anyone will be disappointed with this new title, or well, nothing is guaranteed of course, but I’m keeping myself optimistic when it comes to Overhype.
Anyhow, time will tell. Thanks for reading.
/Thomas
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