The buzzy Bodycam game has recently shared new updates on social media, showcasing a new feature lifted directly from the Metro series of post-apocalyptic action games.
Posting on X, developer Reissad Studio shared footage of a major update to the game’s menu system. Instead of breaking immersion with a full-screen cover, Bodycam will now utilize an in-world tactical tablet which players can use to navigate options, game modes, server browser and social menus. The addition brings even more realism to the game, which, as per Reissad, strives to create unparalleled authenticity in its shooter experience.
The menu is similar to that of the Metro series, which often utilized an in-game clipboard or wristwatch which players could use to check maps, quest info and other information. Seen most recently in Metro Exodus, the diegetic menu style has its fans and detractors, with some enjoying the immersive concept, while others find it difficult to navigate and bemoan the lack of a traditional menu which freezes gameplay.
The lack of real-time pause since Bodycam’s tablet exists inside the 3D world means enemies can shoot and kill you while you’re fiddling around with settings or controls—sure to be controversial. Floating...
