Scoring genre clarity...

Eclipse capsule

Eclipse

Spell-based souls-like combat, with an interconnected world.

$9.991 user reviews
DarkHorrorMedieval
ShagglesSep 1, 2025

Eclipse scores 63/100 — better than 8% of Dark capsules (n=2,363).

1 user reviews · $9.99 · Released Sep 1, 2025 · By Shaggles

Explore:Dark capsulesHorror capsulesMedieval capsulesSteam page optimisationCapsule design best practices

Quick text summary

Eclipse scored 63/100 on Steam Analyzer — Solid for a Dark capsule. Top priority fix: [genre_clarity] Add a subtle spell effect, magical aura, or arcane symbol within or around the face to signal spell-based combat and differentiate from generic dark action.

Capsule scores by dimension

  • Genre Clarity: 7/10 — Dark fantasy action clear. The glowing red eyes and ominous three-panel composition strongly suggest a supernatural or dark fantasy action game, aligning with souls-like expectations. At tiny size, the central red gaze and shadowy silhouettes read as sinister and genre-appropriate. However, the specific spell-based mechanic is not visually communicated; the image feels more like pure dark action than magic-focused combat.
  • Title Readability: 6/10 — Title readable but minimal. The red 'ECLIPSE' text at bottom center is legible at full and small sizes with decent contrast against the dark background. At tiny size the letterforms remain distinguishable, though spacing tightens slightly. The minimalist approach avoids clutter but offers no tagline or additional context to reinforce the game's unique hook.
  • Contrast & Color: 7/10 — Strong red focal point. The glowing red eyes and title pop distinctly against the dark gray stone texture and near-black background, creating clear value separation. The red silhouette of the face reads well in grayscale contrast. However, the three arch openings blend slightly into the dark mid-tones, reducing overall visual punch and edge clarity at tiny scale.
  • Uniqueness & Polish: 6/10 — Atmospheric but generic dark. The haunting three-eyed face with glowing red gaze is memorable and evocative of dark fantasy, suggesting mystique and menace. The stone carved aesthetic feels intentional and polished. However, the image reads as a generic dark souls-adjacent vibe without specific gameplay callouts—it could describe many indie action games and does not communicate the spell-based or interconnected world identity distinctly.
  • Brand Consistency: 5/10 — Lacks distinctive identity. The capsule presents a single moody visual without recognizable recurring motifs, character archetypes, or signature palette cues that would anchor brand identity. There are no readable UI elements, iconic symbols, or narrative markers visible that would build or reinforce Eclipse's specific world or mechanic set. Without reviewing additional store screenshots, this capsule alone does not establish a memorable or uniquely identifiable brand presence.
  • Composition: 7/10 — Focused center with safe margins. The three-panel composition frames the central glowing eyes as the primary focal point, creating strong vertical hierarchy and drawing immediate attention at all sizes. The title anchors the bottom without edge clipping risk. At tiny size the design holds coherence, though the three arch openings create mild competing interest that slightly dilutes singularity of focus.

What works

  • Red glow cuts through dark background. The luminous red eyes provide excellent value contrast and silhouette clarity against #1b2838, ensuring strong discoverability during quick Steam scroll.
  • Title placement safe and readable. Bottom-center 'ECLIPSE' avoids edge cropping risks and maintains legibility across full, small, and tiny viewing sizes with minimal letterform collapse.
  • Atmospheric composition establishes mood. The three-panel stone structure with glowing center creates a coherent, eerie visual that immediately signals dark fantasy tone and supernatural stakes.

What hurts the capsule

  • No gameplay mechanic visual hint. The image does not communicate spell-based combat, souls-like mechanics, or interconnected world design—just moody atmosphere shared by dozens of dark action games.
  • Generic dark fantasy aesthetic. The stone carving and red gaze feel archetypal rather than distinctive; there are no unique character, symbol, or art direction cues that differentiate Eclipse from similar indie action titles.
  • Three openings create focal competition. While the center eyes are primary, the three arch voids create secondary areas of visual interest that slightly weaken singular focus and clean simplicity at tiny scale.

Priority fixes

  1. [genre_clarity] Add a subtle spell effect, magical aura, or arcane symbol within or around the face to signal spell-based combat and differentiate from generic dark action.
  2. [uniqueness_polish] Introduce a distinctive character silhouette, iconic motif, or signature color accent (beyond red) that creates a memorable and recognizable brand fingerprint.
  3. [brand_consistency] Incorporate a world-building detail—rune, emblem, or environmental cue—that hints at the interconnected world design and reinforces Eclipse's specific identity.

Store copy priority fixes

  1. [hook_strength] Rewrite the short description to lead with a unique hook: instead of 'Spell-based souls-like combat, with an interconnected world,' try something like 'Master forbidden spells to survive a cursed, ever-changing world where every choice rewrites your path' to add narrative weight and emotional resonance.
  2. [uniqueness] Add 1-2 sentences explicitly contrasting Eclipse to other souls-likes: e.g., 'Unlike traditional souls-likes, spells serve dual purpose—both as weapons and environmental tools to unlock secret passages and shortcuts, making exploration as combat-focused as combat itself.'
  3. [audience_targeting] Move accessibility features to the top of the detailed description or create an 'Accessibility' callout near the short description to signal inclusivity early and improve discoverability for players who need these options.
  4. [tone_match] Inject atmospheric language into the opening paragraph: replace 'Journey through a grim, infected, and interconnected world' with something like 'Traverse a cursed, decaying kingdom where infection spreads through your veins—every spell cast draws you closer to salvation or damnation' to match the dark, medieval horror tone implied by tags.

Related guides

Steam app ID: 2971860 · Tags: Dark, Horror, Medieval, Bullet Hell, Action