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家训 Dogma scored 75/100 on Steam Analyzer — Good for a RPG capsule. Top priority fix: [genre_clarity] Add a subtle visual cue hint (e.g., spirit aura, cursed object outline, or yin-yang symbol) to signal supernatural mechanics and family-curse narrative beyond atmospheric horror.

Capsule scores by dimension

Genre Clarity: 8/10 — Strong horror atmosphere, Chinese cultural setting clear. The red-lit interior with lanterns, traditional architecture, and ominous silhouette of a figure immediately signal Asian horror with supernatural themes. Chinese characters paired with 'DOGMA' reinforce the cultural specificity and family curse narrative. At TINY size, the red environment and human silhouette still read as horror/supernatural, though specific mechanics (realm-shifting, relic collection) are not visually explicit.
Title Readability: 8/10 — Bilingual title clear, logo design supports recognition. The white Chinese characters (家训) sit prominently above 'DOGMA' in clean, readable English sans-serif. The red circle element between characters adds visual interest without obscuring legibility. At SMALL and TINY sizes, both the character block and English word remain distinguishable against the dark/red background, though fine details of the circle icon soften slightly.
Contrast & Color: 8/10 — Strong red-on-dark value separation, effective silhouettes. The warm crimson environment creates excellent contrast against the Steam dark background (#1b2838), with bright white text and glowing lantern accents punching through clearly. The human figure silhouette against the red interior maintains readable separation at all sizes. Grayscale test confirms strong value range from dark walls to white typography, ensuring visibility in quick scroll.
Uniqueness & Polish: 7/10 — Cohesive horror aesthetic, culturally distinctive execution. The capsule avoids generic Western horror clichés by grounding the design in authentic Chinese architectural and linguistic elements. The interior environment, lantern lighting, and family-home setting feel intentional and tied to the 'ancestral home' narrative rather than stock assets. Craft is solid but visual storytelling remains atmospheric rather than mechanic-revealing; at TINY size it reads as 'spooky Asian house' rather than a distinct gameplay hook, which is fitting for horror but limits premium distinctiveness.
Brand Consistency: 7/10 — Consistent red-lit palette, recognizable cultural identity markers. Internal cohesion is strong: red/warm color palette, traditional interior lighting, Chinese typography, and subtle spirit/figure silhouettes align with a cohesive Asian horror brand identity. The red circle symbol in the logo could serve as a memorable icon across marketing materials. Without access to the 5 screenshots, no cross-material inconsistencies can be detected; the capsule presents a unified visual voice that should differentiate from Western horror competitors.
Composition: 7/10 — Clear focal hierarchy, balanced title and environment. The title block (Chinese characters + DOGMA + red circle) anchors the left side with strong hierarchy, while the deep interior space recedes to the right, creating natural depth and guiding the eye. The figure silhouette provides a secondary focal point without competing for attention. Margins are respected and text does not hug edges, supporting safe crop resilience across Steam's variable display sizes.

What works

Cultural specificity and authenticity. Chinese typography, traditional interior architecture, and lantern aesthetics create a distinctive Asian horror identity that stands apart from Western-dominated horror capsule design.
Strong atmospheric contrast and visual mood. Warm red environment against dark background with glowing accents delivers immediate horror-genre signal and maintains readability at all sizes through excellent value separation.
Readable bilingual title hierarchy. White Chinese characters and English 'DOGMA' text remain legible at TINY size, with the red circle adding visual polish without cluttering the logo.
Well-composed depth layering. Title placement, interior environment, and figure silhouette create natural visual depth and focal hierarchy that guides attention without scatter.

What hurts the capsule

Limited gameplay clarity. Visual design communicates atmosphere and genre but does not hint at realm-shifting, relic collection, or choice mechanics that differentiate Dogma from generic horror exploration.
Figure silhouette lacks iconic distinction. The human shape in the interior is atmospheric but generic; no clear character design, pose, or costume detail that would create a memorable brand mascot or repeated recognition cue.
Lantern details soften at tiny sizes. The warm glow and subtle lighting effects that sell the mood begin to blur into red mush at TINY resolution, risking loss of atmospheric detail.

Priority fixes

[genre_clarity] Add a subtle visual cue hint (e.g., spirit aura, cursed object outline, or yin-yang symbol) to signal supernatural mechanics and family-curse narrative beyond atmospheric horror.
[uniqueness_polish] Refine the figure silhouette with a distinctive pose, costume element, or glowing effect that creates an iconic character presence and memory cue.
[contrast_color] Increase lantern glow intensity or add white accent highlights to preserve atmospheric mood detail at TINY thumbnail sizes without muddying the red field.

Store copy priority fixes

[feature_communication] Restructure the detailed description to lead with 'You will' statements: e.g., 'You will obey cryptic family rules while exploring dual Yin-Yang realms. You will solve environmental puzzles, evade supernatural threats, and collect artifacts. You will uncover fragmented memories through stealth and paranormal investigation.' before diving into family backstory.
[hook_strength] Replace 'Shift between realms, evade spirits, and collect cursed relics' in the short description with a more visceral verb: 'Survive haunted dual realms by deciphering forbidden family rules and fleeing vengeful spirits' to emphasize danger and agency.
[uniqueness] Add one concrete, specific differentiator: 'The game's anomaly system forces you to follow increasingly absurd family precepts or face paranormal consequences—obeying contradictory rules becomes the puzzle itself' to clarify what 'rule-based' gameplay means in practice.
[audience_targeting] Clarify the free-to-play model and expected playtime/monetization in the detailed description (e.g., 'Free to play with no battle pass or pay-to-win mechanics') to set player expectations and counter confusion.

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Steam app ID: 3653960 · Tags: RPG, Exploration, Puzzle, Action RPG, 3D