BLACKWOOD adds three side contracts and revises melee combat

BLACKWOOD: Act One has received its Contracts Update, adding three optional jobs between story missions. Developer AttritoM7 Productions has also changed melee combat, added an MP5 and introduced armor on certain enemies.

In Executive Protection, players defend an architectural firm’s CEO against waves of armed attackers. Driving Stunt Audition asks for drifts, close calls and other tricks behind the wheel. Deal Overwatch puts the player in a nearby apartment to protect a client during a business meeting.

The melee changes include new animations, another finishing punch and a low kick intended to account for height differences. The developer has also adjusted melee damage. Some enemies now have armor that absorbs shots to protected areas such as the chest or helmet, and a new interface shows the player’s armor level.

The update adds combat guidance to the boss fight in mission four and revises the tips players see as they play. Nightclub objectives now reflect whether the player obtained or stole a ticket.