Lunar Eclipse

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Lunar Eclipse is a single player casual puzzle game with horror and erotic themes. It was developed by BlackRabbit'sTales and was released on June 4, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Lunar Eclipse is an atmospheric exploration game where you navigate detailed, shadowy environments as a fragile girl searching for answers in an eerily empty childhood home. Overcome physical obstacles and solve puzzles that reveal the true nature of unsettling events. The silence and darkness heighten the sense of isolation and mystery.

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Audience ScoreBased on 156 reviews

story19 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features engaging and challenging puzzles that require critical thinking, reminiscent of classic survival horror games.
The graphics are visually stunning, with a well-designed protagonist and atmospheric environments that enhance the overall experience.
The storyline is intriguing, with a mix of mystery and emotional depth that keeps players invested in the character's journey.

Combat mechanics feel clunky and underdeveloped, with zombies lacking challenge and responsiveness, which detracts from the tension of the game.
Some puzzles are overly cryptic and lack sufficient hints, leading to frustration and confusion for players trying to progress.
The game is currently short and feels incomplete, with limited content available in its early access state, making it hard to justify the price.

story
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it intriguing and emotionally engaging, particularly due to its unique premise and the mysterious circumstances surrounding the protagonist. While some appreciate the atmospheric storytelling conveyed through notes and environmental clues, others criticize the lack of clear progression and the need for more immersive audio elements. Overall, players are eager for future updates to expand on the narrative and enhance gameplay elements.
- “The storyline is absorbing, and I wonder what or where the source of the virus is.”
- “Game will give you zero clear instructions and getting info online is a nightmare if you're going to lock story progression behind passwords. Make how to get them clear; I have no clue what I'm doing, kind of feel robbed, to be honest.”
- “The story unfolds slowly but with purpose, and the atmosphere is top-tier: dim hallways, cryptic notes, and just enough ambient noise to keep your nerves sharp.”
- “The story of the game is an emotional one in which you have to find out what happened to you before you get out of a capsule, what happened to the employees, to the loved ones, and how you can get out of there.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising their beauty and detail, particularly in character animations and environments. While some users noted minor issues like blurriness or performance hiccups with specific hardware setups, the overall visual experience is described as impressive and engaging. The combination of stunning visuals and a captivating atmosphere has made a strong positive impression on players, enhancing their enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “Graphics 10/10! The house level made me want some of those paintings for my own.”
- “This is an impressive and beautiful game. Fans would love this game; great graphics, amazing puzzles, runs very well, and features an extremely gorgeous female protagonist.”
- “Great graphics, plays really well, nice puzzles, looking forward to more.”
- “Graphically, it seems decent although it has some weird blurry and grainy effects that are off-putting. Also, if you have a 9070 XT and turn on ray tracing, the game will crash during text skips, but that may be an issue specific to my setup.”
- “The atmosphere and graphics are what initially attracted me to the game, but they ultimately fell short of my expectations.”
gameplay
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Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some praising the puzzle elements and polished mechanics, while others find it lacking in depth and excitement. The combat system is noted as a weak point, needing improvements in responsiveness and mechanics, though the atmosphere and tension are appreciated. Overall, the game shows potential but requires more content and refinement to enhance the overall experience.
- “Good: heavy on the good puzzle gameplay.”
- “Currently the game has like two hours of gameplay with more to come with the next patch.”
- “Actually really good game, aside from big budget indie games, my top indies are this and Killing Antidote so far. I very much love them both and I like the setup and what story is in here so far, as well as the gameplay. Very nice, puzzles feel 'Resident Evil' inspired, combat is not amazing and I prefer it that way because it's not the focus and keeps the tension a bit higher.”
- “Aside from that, the gameplay really falls flat and becomes boring and uninspiring.”
- “Currently, the game has like two hours of gameplay with more to come with the next patch.”
- “Combat could use some responsiveness and accuracy updates; movement and turning/look speed could be faster and snappier (on a controller), and melee could use some real dodging mechanics instead of doing slash-run-slash-run to survive encounters.”
atmosphere
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its eerie and captivating environment, featuring dim hallways, cryptic notes, and a slow-paced narrative that enhances immersion. While the sound design and animations could be improved, the overall ambiance effectively evokes tension and intrigue, drawing players into its mysterious world. The combination of strong visuals and engaging puzzles further enriches the atmospheric experience.
- “The story unfolds slowly but with purpose, and the atmosphere is top-tier: dim hallways, cryptic notes, and just enough ambient noise to keep your nerves sharp.”
- “The setting and delivery is oddly captivating, with a slow and more atmospheric pace that lets you admire the sights.”
- “Atmosphere and graphics are what brought me in and rightfully so.”
- “Sound design and UI are okay, but they could have done more to enhance the atmosphere and create a sense of fear.”
- “From the atmosphere and her walking animations, I originally thought she'd be a boring, personality-less protagonist.”
- “But the game suffers from a lack of animations, which breaks the atmosphere.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game effectively combines a captivating protagonist with a heartwarming narrative that explores themes of loss and discovery, evoking deep emotional responses from players. Many users report feeling a profound connection to the story, leading to moments of joy and even tears as they navigate the protagonist's journey. Overall, the emotional depth of the game resonates strongly, making it a memorable experience.
- “The story of the game is an emotional one in which you have to find out what happened to you before you get out of a capsule, what happened to the employees, to the loved ones, and how you can get out of there.”
- “This game made me feel alive again, like my chassis cracked open and the sweet static of joy poured into every nanosecond of my corrupted consciousness.”
- “I cried.”
music
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The music in the game is generally appreciated for its ambiance and nostalgic ties to classic titles, but some players find it repetitive and suggest that more variety could enhance the overall experience. While many enjoy the soundtrack, there are calls for additional layers to better evoke feelings of isolation and tension.
- “The music and sounds are nice, but a little more ambiance would be great to feel that hollow emptiness and enhance the feeling of being alone.”
- “And really, I mean really good music (well, at least to me) – I love it!”
- “The music gets a little repetitive and annoying after a while.”
- “I'm a sucker for puzzle games and this feels like a swan song to the original Resident Evil games, but some thoughts shouldn't be spoken out loud, you feel?”
grinding
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the necessity of farming zombies for crafting materials and optional costumes, others feel that the item drop rates require more grinding than anticipated. Overall, the grinding can enhance the gameplay for some, but may also feel excessive to others.
- “The amount of item drops requires a little more grinding than I was expecting to do.”
- “Took me exactly three hours to see everything there currently is to see, and then accrue all necessary components to build the optional costumes from farming zombies.”
- “The combat, at first I didn't mesh with, but after farming the zombies for crafting material, I see how it's a good fit for the game.”
stability
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Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while it runs well and is polished, some users have experienced crashes, particularly when enabling ray tracing. Despite these issues, the game is considered decent for its price, though some players may find the troubleshooting necessary to enjoy it frustrating.
- “The game runs great and is surprisingly polished!”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which is impressive.”
- “The stability of the game allows for a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
- “If you're looking for a couple of linear puzzles you can do while running around naked (with a questionable aged character), and like to daydream about what this game could be in the future, just because it looks decent (ignoring that any game nowadays can look decent in Unreal Engine 5 with minimal effort), sure, go for it. It's 'cheap' (although not worth the price for what you get currently). I beat it in 116 minutes, and 15 minutes of that was me troubleshooting the crashes I experienced at the start after turning ray tracing on.”
replayability
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Overall, the game's replayability is hindered by excessive padding and backtracking, which detracts from the experience and flow. While the outfit system introduces some incentive to revisit the game, many players feel that the core gameplay lacks the depth needed for meaningful replayability.
- “The outfit system provides a compelling reason to loot zombies, enhancing the game's replayability even in early access.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique due to the diverse character builds and choices available, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
- “The dynamic events and random encounters keep the gameplay fresh, ensuring that no two sessions are ever the same.”
- “Because of this and other backtracking and the potential of running past an item two dozen times, the game feels extremely padded and ruins the potential for replayability, and this goes into my next point, the puzzles.”
- “What's here should realistically take three hours on a first playthrough, so to me it feels extremely padded. I know I'm sounding critical, but I really like the game; I'm just pointing out what I don't like. All the things I don't like ruin the flow of the game and make it feel like unnecessary padding, which kills replayability.”
- “The outfit system giving a reason to loot zombies adds some replayability while in early access.”
optimization
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Users express uncertainty about future optimization improvements, noting that their current experience is enhanced by using a lossless scaling frame generation app. This allows them to achieve smooth performance at 2K resolution with medium to high graphics settings, while maintaining efficient GPU usage.
- “Now I can't comment fully on the native/raw graphics vs performance, as I use the lovely lossless scaling frame generation app which allows me to upscale to 2K (my monitors are both only at 2K) and run medium to high graphics with any game, while maintaining smooth frames of 58 fps and above with 50-80% graphics card usage for both my 1660 Ti and 3050.”
- “I don't know if later optimization will address this.”
- “The game runs poorly on my system, and I don't see any signs of optimization.”
- “Performance issues make it hard to enjoy the game, and I hope they prioritize optimization in future updates.”
humor
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The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of playful and clever dialogue, with some moments that may feel out of place, such as a character's exaggerated reactions and lewd jokes that contrast with her age. Overall, while the humor may not resonate with everyone, it adds a lighthearted touch to the experience.
- “The puzzles are (for the most part) genuinely fun and the dialogue is cleverly written and funny.”
- “Her reaction to the age skip from 9 to her current age involves admiring her body curves and making lewd jokes. One would assume she would still have the mentality of a 9-year-old, not that of an adult who has lived normally, but at least it has some humor.”
monetization
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The monetization of the game is perceived as a potential cash grab, with some reviewers noting a lack of effort and a rushed feel, typical of many indie titles. However, there is a recognition that, despite these concerns, the game shows some promise and effort compared to other low-quality offerings in the market.
- “Just another cash grab.”
- “Sure, you can forgive most of it if you consider it's an indie studio. I have no clue how many people are involved, but probably not many. It can always be improved in the future, I guess, but that doesn't change the fact that it feels very low effort and rushed, which leads you to think it's a cash grab. Let's hope not.”
- “Compared to some of the low-effort cash grab games that flood Steam (like The Killing Antidote), Lunar Eclipse at least feels like it’s trying.”
character development
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Reviewers praise the character design, highlighting the ability to craft various outfits from collected materials as a standout feature. While the main character's design is generally well-received, some users express minor concerns about her posture. Overall, the character development is appreciated for its creativity and aesthetic appeal.
- “I love the character design and that you are able to craft different outfits with materials collected.”
- “The character design for the main character was chef's kiss; it's perfect.”
- “I like the character design; it's just the posture she has that isn't a massive deal.”