Gatekeeper: Eclipse

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Gatekeeper: Eclipse is a single player survival role playing game. It was developed by Gravity Lagoon and was released on February 27, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Fast-paced rogue-lite shooter. Gatekeeper: Eclipse is a prologue ver. of the game Gatekeeper. Go on a quest to find the stolen Heart of the Universe and shoot your way through the hordes of machine enemies in solo or in co-op with friends!

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 339 reviews

gameplay24 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging gameplay experience, reminiscent of Risk of Rain, with satisfying combat mechanics and a colorful art style.
It has a solid foundation with potential for growth, featuring two different game modes and a variety of upgrades that enhance the gameplay.
The game is free to play, making it accessible for players to try out without any financial commitment.

The game suffers from a lack of content, with repetitive gameplay, limited enemy variety, and a feeling of sameness across levels.
Many mechanics feel derivative of Risk of Rain, leading to criticisms of it being a clone rather than an original title, which may deter some players.
The scaling and difficulty balance are problematic, making it too easy at times and lacking a sense of challenge, which can lead to boredom.

gameplay
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
62%
4%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its smooth mechanics, addictive nature, and engaging combat, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth compared to its inspirations like "Risk of Rain." Many players appreciate the vibrant graphics and dynamic gameplay, but express a desire for more variety and unique mechanics to enhance the experience. Overall, the game shows promise with a solid foundation, but it needs further development to stand out in the crowded roguelike genre.
- “The gameplay is fun, the progression makes you feel strong, there is a decent amount of replay value for a demo version, and it definitely has a strong foundation for it to build upon and grow into a good game.”
- “Gatekeeper: Eclipse offers fun, challenging, and fast-paced gameplay with unique enemies and exciting item combos.”
- “The art style and soundtrack are really great, and the gameplay is non-stop and really addictive.”
- “Well, a low poly/minimalist ripoff of Vampire Survivors but without the same depth of gameplay... and yeah, obviously Vampire Survivors needs better graphics, but that wasn't the reason it succeeded... it did well despite the bad visuals, not because of them.”
- “Repeating gameplay, repeating enemy types, repeating maps, repeating easiness of the game, repeating soundtrack.”
- “Every single game mechanic, down to the last detail, is exactly replicated with no changes whatsoever.”
graphics
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
36%
7%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant art style and high-quality visuals that create an immersive atmosphere. While some users note that the graphics are resource-intensive, others appreciate the game's aesthetic, likening it to popular titles like "Risk of Rain 2" and "Vampire Survivors." Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, enhancing the gameplay experience despite some calls for more variety and depth.
- “10/10 and runs super well on high graphics even on some lower-end PCs.”
- “Cool dynamic game with very beautiful visuals.”
- “The game's impressive graphics deserve special recognition, as they create an immersive and action-packed atmosphere.”
- “Well, a low poly/minimalist ripoff of Vampire Survivors but without the same depth of gameplay... and yeah, obviously Vampire Survivors needs better graphics, but that wasn't the reason it succeeded... it did well despite the bad visuals, not because of them.”
- “This graphic is just unreal.”
- “Would have liked more serious graphics, but okay, what we have, it's better than what some people do, like pixels.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
34%
14%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising the soundtrack for its energetic and atmospheric qualities that enhance gameplay. While some players find it invigorating and fitting, others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety, comparing it unfavorably to other titles like Risk of Rain. Overall, the soundtrack is generally well-received, contributing positively to the game's aesthetic, though some players desire more diversity in the music selection.
- “The music veers between frantic and menacing, but always pulsing and always relentlessly fueling your own adrenaline.”
- “The art style and soundtrack are really great, and the gameplay is non-stop and really addictive.”
- “Great music, visuals, and gameplay.”
- “The music is purely atmospheric background noise which has a space-like theme to it but is nothing special otherwise.”
- “The sfx is slightly below average, but it's kind of hard to have crisp, ear-pleasing sound effects in games that you'd rather listen to over the music itself.”
- “Repeating gameplay, repeating enemy types, repeating maps, repeating easiness of the game, repeating soundtrack.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
37%
27%
The game's story is polarizing, with some players criticizing it for lacking depth and relying on repetitive procedural generation instead of meaningful narrative and level design. In contrast, others praise the plot and character development, highlighting emotional engagement and a strong prologue that sets the stage for an enjoyable experience. Overall, while some find the storytelling lacking, others appreciate its thrilling elements and visual presentation.
- “The game is great, the plot is just fire, the characters are well drawn, the game had only fun, I can recommend it to everyone.”
- “Enjoy a thrilling story, stunning visuals, and intense combat.”
- “Everyone recommends this game; it has a very cool interface, great graphics, and an amazing story that leaves you overwhelmed with emotions.”
- “The game features no proper level design or game/story flow/plot, as they opted to try to use samey repetitive procedural generation algorithms as a substitute for adding such content to the game, to avoid doing the important job of level/map design.”
- “It just feels empty because there isn't a story or a reason for the world and its presentations.”
- “The story is pretty basic and is explained in a few introductory screens prior to the title screen, but hopefully the demo is only giving a snippet of the full story.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
33%
The game offers a decent level of replayability, particularly through its two distinct modes: an endless survival mode and a pseudo-campaign mode, both of which provide engaging gameplay and a sense of progression. Players appreciate the fun mechanics and the ability to play as different characters, although some feel that the game could benefit from additional content, such as mini-bosses, to enhance replay value further. Overall, while the demo shows promise, opinions vary on its long-term replayability.
- “Overall, I recommend giving it a try, especially if you like the aforementioned games which it's influenced by, because the gameplay is quite fun and engaging. The game has a good sense of progression which makes you feel more powerful as you slowly accrue upgrades, and the demo has some replay value due to the two vastly different characters and two modes that play differently from one another.”
- “The two infinitely replayable game modes involve capturing objectives or defending multiple gates.”
- “Overall, the gameplay is fun, the progression makes you feel strong, there is a decent amount of replay value for a demo version, and it definitely has a strong foundation for it to build upon and grow into a good game.”
- “That being said, the game plays differently due to its isometric 3D view and has more replay value due to the inclusion of two different modes: an endless survival mode where the monsters scale over time and you progress by activating a portal and surviving a horde of monsters while it charges, and a pseudo-campaign mode where you have to defend a key point from hordes of enemies in four different locations.”
- “And the game feels empty with no real value of replayability.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
29%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with users noting good performance on various hardware, including older GPUs like the GTX 750 Ti. While the game is visually impressive and runs smoothly at high settings, some players mention it can be demanding, indicating room for further improvements in performance and stability as development continues.
- “The game is very beautiful with the graphics and is pretty optimized.”
- “Very good performance on GTX 750 Ti, good combat.”
- “Update: since the release of this prologue, the performance of the game has dramatically improved; ultra settings and I can get to 144 fps.”
- “On the technical side, the game is quite demanding in performance.”
- “Update: since the release of this prologue, the performance of the game has dramatically improved; on ultra settings, I can get up to 144 fps.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for misleadingly presenting a demo/advertisement as a full game, which detracts from genuine titles and misuses marketing space on Steam. This practice is seen as a harmful tactic by developers to avoid costs associated with proper marketing, ultimately frustrating gamers who expect authentic content.
- “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and, in some ways, harmful.”
- “This advertisement was taking up marketing space and visibility that would be better made available to a developer that's done the right thing and created a full game.”
- “Often developers may choose to incorrectly publish demos/advertisements as separate games as a cheap way to bypass paying Valve for marketing presence on the Steam front page, which may seem clever to them, but it's harmful behavior and it's not good for gamers.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by vibrant colors and impressive graphics that enhance immersion, complemented by a space-themed, synth-inspired soundtrack that serves as subtle background noise. While the music is atmospheric, it lacks distinctiveness, focusing more on creating a sci-fi ambiance.
- “Love the colorful atmosphere.”
- “The game's impressive graphics deserve special recognition, as they create an immersive and action-packed atmosphere.”
- “More specifically, any synth-esque sci-fi styled music with that atmospheric tone to it is what it sounds like.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the early game experience to be overly grindy, with slow money accumulation and high costs for loot shrines contributing to a tedious rather than rewarding gameplay. Adjustments to these mechanics could enhance engagement and reduce the sense of monotony.
- “The start feels very 'grindy'; you gather money too slowly or the loot shrines are too expensive. Adjusting either would make the start more gripping and less slow.”
- “It feels more tedious than rewarding.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly on Linux, with minimal bugs, indicating a high level of stability.
- “And runs great on Linux!”
- “Bug-free experience!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a deep emotional investment in the game's success, indicating that it resonates strongly with them and evokes significant feelings.
- “I'm way too emotionally invested in the success of this game now.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game to be engaging and entertaining, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “He is really interesting and humorous.”

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Gatekeeper: Eclipse is a survival role playing game.

Gatekeeper: Eclipse is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

Gatekeeper: Eclipse was released on February 27, 2023.

Gatekeeper: Eclipse was developed by Gravity Lagoon.

Gatekeeper: Eclipse has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

Gatekeeper: Eclipse is a single player game.

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