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JETRUNNER scored 82/100 on Steam Analyzer — Good for a FPS capsule. Top priority fix: [genre_clarity] Reinforce the parkour-FPS identity by adding a subtle reticle UI element or weapon HUD frame that makes gunplay gameplay more explicit at thumbnail size

Capsule scores by dimension

• Genre Clarity: 8/10 — Parkour action gameplay evident. The cel-shaded character mid-parkour pose with dynamic red jacket and jetpack/propulsion effects clearly signals fast-paced action movement. The comic-book style art direction and visible weapon silhouette communicate FPS gameplay. At TINY size the character's explosive mid-air pose and bold red silhouette still read as high-speed action, though the specific parkour-FPS blend becomes slightly ambiguous without context.
• Title Readability: 9/10 — Bold yellow title with strong contrast. JETRUNNER uses a thick, warm yellow outline on white fill positioned cleanly across the center-left, creating excellent contrast against the blue-purple background gradient. The geometric tech-style font maintains full legibility even at TINY thumbnail size with clear letter separation. The mechanical circular badge elements beneath enhance the title anchor without competing for attention.
• Contrast & Color: 9/10 — Vibrant palette pops on dark background. Warm yellows, bright reds, and cyan blues create strong value separation against the Steam dark blue background. The character's red jacket and warm-toned skin create clear silhouette definition in grayscale, while neon cyan accents and particle effects add visual pop at all sizes. At TINY size the red-yellow-cyan triad still reads distinctly without muddy midtones or blending.
• Uniqueness & Polish: 8/10 — Distinctive cel-shaded comic style. The capsule demonstrates premium craft through consistent cel-shading art direction, expressive character pose, and intentional color grading that separates it from generic action games. The geometric tech UI elements and gradient background suggest a polished indie production with clear visual identity. While not groundbreaking, the execution is clean and the parkour-action hook is communicated effectively through pose and art style.
• Brand Consistency: 7/10 — Strong cel-shaded identity maintained. The capsule maintains internal consistency with vibrant red-blue-yellow palette and comic book rendering style that would align with the game's visual identity across store screenshots. The character design language and UI badge elements suggest a recognizable brand visual signature. However, without access to other official materials, memorable icon or signature motif beyond art style is not distinctly evident.
• Composition: 8/10 — Clear focal point with strong hierarchy. The dynamic mid-air character occupies prime center-right real estate with explosive pose creating an immediate focal point, while the title anchors the left side in a balanced layout. Layered background gradient (pink-blue) provides depth separation from foreground character. At SMALL size the composition remains readable with clear primary subject; at TINY size the red character silhouette still dominates despite icon detail loss.

What works

• Title contrast and legibility. The thick yellow-outlined JETRUNNER text maintains perfect readability from TINY to full size with strategic background placement and no overlap with character.
• Color palette pops distinctly. Red, yellow, and cyan create strong visual separation against Steam's dark blue background that remains vibrant even in grayscale testing.
• Dynamic character pose communicates action. The mid-air parkour posture with weapon raised instantly signals fast-paced gameplay and matches the Trackmania-meets-Titanfall descriptor.
• Consistent cel-shading art direction. Premium comic-book rendering style demonstrates intentional craft and visual polish across character and UI elements.

What hurts the capsule

• FPS-parkour blend slightly ambiguous at TINY. While action is clear, the specific parkour-FPS hybrid genre identity becomes less obvious at thumbnail size; could read as standard action or racing.
• Limited memorable brand iconography. The capsule relies heavily on art style rather than distinctive icon, character, or symbol that would create brand recall across multiple store appearances.
• Particle effects add visual noise. The colorful projectile and energy effects, while fitting the aesthetic, create slight clutter that dilutes focus on the character and title at small sizes.

Priority fixes

1. [genre_clarity] Reinforce the parkour-FPS identity by adding a subtle reticle UI element or weapon HUD frame that makes gunplay gameplay more explicit at thumbnail size
2. [brand_consistency] Develop a distinctive brand icon or symbol (jetpack badge, character emblem) that appears consistently across capsule and store materials for stronger recall
3. [composition] Reduce background particle density slightly to create cleaner breathing room and ensure character remains dominant focal point at all sizes

Store copy priority fixes

1. [feature_communication] Replace 'BUILD YOUR LEGEND' section with concrete gameplay loops: add 1–2 sentences explaining specific use cases for each gadget category (e.g., mobility vs. offensive vs. traversal) so players understand what 'mastery' entails.
2. [feature_communication] Expand the Narrative Campaign bullet point with one sentence about story premise, tone, or character arc for Nina White—currently it reads as generic.
3. [tone_match] Replace generic motivational headers ('LEGENDS DON'T FOLLOW PATHS') with gameplay-focused subheadings that feel more earned and specific (e.g., 'THE ART OF ROUTE BREAKING' or 'MASTERING GADGETS: SHORTCUTS THAT STICK').

Related guides

• Steam page optimisation — Capsule, copy, screenshots, tags — the full Steam page conversion stack.
• Capsule design best practices — The six dimensions every Steam capsule has to win.

Steam app ID: 2865670 · Tags: FPS, Fast-Paced, Action, Female Protagonist, Arcade