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Splittown scored 77/100 on Steam Analyzer — Good for a Indie capsule. Top priority fix: [composition] Ensure all surrounding character silhouettes maintain clear individual reads at 120px width by checking edge definition and reducing any overlapping elements that blur together.

Capsule scores by dimension

• Genre Clarity: 8/10 — Point-and-click adventure clear. The central character in glasses with a knowing expression, surrounded by quirky characters and chaotic visual elements, immediately signals adventure comedy. The 90s-inspired art style, character-driven setup, and colorful cast reading clearly communicate the point-and-click adventure genre even at tiny size. At TINY size, the character silhouette and playful surrounding cast remain readable enough to convey genre intent, though fine character details blur.
• Title Readability: 7/10 — Bold duotone logo readable. The split-color title 'Splittown' uses bright blue and magenta on dark navy background, creating strong value contrast that holds at small sizes. At FULL size, the typography is crisp and the color separation works well. At TINY size, the logo remains recognizable due to high saturation and clear letterform structure, though some serif detail softens slightly.
• Contrast & Color: 8/10 — Strong saturated color pops. The vibrant magenta and cyan title colors, green skateboard, red character jacket, and cream-colored face all stand out sharply against the deep blue starfield background. Value separation is excellent—bright highlights on face and clothing read clearly even when squinting. At TINY size, the warm and cool color clusters maintain distinct silhouettes with minimal blending into background.
• Uniqueness & Polish: 7/10 — Nostalgic polish, strong character. The capsule captures authentic 90s adventure game charm through the protagonist's nerdy aesthetic, quirky supporting cast arrangement, and playful visual clutter that feels intentional rather than random. The art direction is cohesive and polished, with clean outlines and intentional color choices. While nostalgic adventure themes are familiar, the specific character design and comedic framing give this a distinctive personality that separates it from generic adventure templates.
• Brand Consistency: 8/10 — Iconic protagonist memorable. Leonard Nimby's distinctive glasses and pale face create an immediately recognizable character that would serve as a strong brand anchor across marketing materials. The color palette of navy, magenta, cyan, and green feels cohesive and specific to Splittown's identity. The retro 90s visual language and character-driven composition establish clear internal consistency that could carry through the game's visual brand in screenshots and other promotional materials.
• Composition: 8/10 — Clear focal hierarchy layered. The protagonist's face and glasses occupy strong center-left focus with the title anchored above, creating clear hierarchy. Supporting cast members and visual elements (skateboard, space theme, agents) layer around the central figure without overwhelming it. At TINY size, the eye naturally lands on the central character face first, then reads the bold title, demonstrating strong compositional clarity despite the busy surrounding elements.

What works

• Vibrant color palette pops. Bright magenta, cyan, and green create excellent value contrast against the dark starfield, making the capsule immediately visible in Steam browsing.
• Character-driven focal point. The protagonist's centered face with distinctive glasses creates a memorable, readable focal point that holds attention even at tiny thumbnail size.
• Genre communicated through context. The 90s art style, quirky character cast, and comedic arrangement clearly signal point-and-click adventure without requiring text parsing.
• Nostalgic visual polish. Clean outlines, intentional color grading, and cohesive 90s-inspired rendering create a premium, not generic, presentation of the adventure comedy theme.

What hurts the capsule

• Visual composition slightly crowded. The surrounding characters and skateboard create visual noise that, while thematic, competes mildly with the central focal point at very small sizes.
• Tagline or additional text unreadable. If secondary text exists below or around the title area, it becomes illegible at small capsule and tiny thumbnail sizes due to the busy background.

Priority fixes

1. [composition] Ensure all surrounding character silhouettes maintain clear individual reads at 120px width by checking edge definition and reducing any overlapping elements that blur together.
2. [title_readability] Verify the title remains pixelation-free at 231px width by testing font rasterization at small scales, possibly adding a subtle outline if colors bleed slightly.

Store copy priority fixes

1. [feature_communication] Add a specific example of a core puzzle type or interaction mechanic (e.g., 'combine inventory items to solve environmental puzzles, interrogate suspects through dialogue trees') to ground the gameplay loop in concrete terms rather than thematic language.
2. [uniqueness] Articulate one or two mechanics or narrative systems that are exclusive to Splittown rather than borrowed from 90s classics (e.g., 'unlike classic point-and-clicks, your dialogue choices permanently alter NPC relationships and story outcomes' or 'features the first fully procedural hint system for classic adventure puzzles').
3. [feature_communication] Move the Early Access announcement to a secondary location and lead the detailed description with the core game pitch (story, world, mechanics) before technical features, to keep focus on the experience rather than update history.
4. [genre_clarity] Add one sentence explaining how puzzles and exploration drive the story forward (e.g., 'uncover clues and solve environmental puzzles to expose the mayor's conspiracy before election day') to cement the investigation/mystery gameplay loop.

Related guides

• Pre-launch Steam capsule checklist — Practical checklist to pressure-test your capsule before submitting.
• Capsule design best practices — The six dimensions every Steam capsule has to win.

Steam app ID: 2117400 · Tags: Indie, Adventure, Point & Click, Story Rich, Choices Matter