( A creature with menace cant be blocked except by two or more creatures.) Menace only matters as blockers are chosen
we were introduced to some new Amonkhet gods with Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied and Ketramose, the New Dawn, we picked up a new cycle of 2-color Gearhulks and a batch of underwhelming-but-funny vanilla legendaries, and I'd say the experimentation with The Aetherspark went over well enough, as one of the most unique card designs this year
His abilities synchronise perfectly play vampires and get extra vampires, and, when the time is right, cast him, attack with haste, and make your whole army grow
You get Coveted Prize as a spicy tutor, Spoils of Adventure as great card draw, and Practiced Tactics for cheap removal
Those cards are pretty weak in draft alone, but Tough Cookie can make them worthwhile until their self-sacrifice abilities are used.