Every game has its influences, and the upcoming shoot em up Eclipse Town is built from a love of strange worlds, unsettling mysteries, and unforgettable characters. Drawing inspiration from psychological horror, surreal RPGs, and experimental storytelling, these five games helped shape the core of Eclipse Town and its mysterious vampire world:
EarthBound (1994)
EarthBound is one of the biggest inspirations behind Eclipse Town’s strange balance between humor, darkness, and everyday life. Beneath its colorful presentation and quirky characters is a deeply unsettling world filled with bizarre events and hidden horrors. The game proved that a normal-looking town could become a place full of mystery and strange encounters.
Silent Hill (1999)
Rather than relying only on monsters, Silent Hill creates horror through loneliness, mystery, and the feeling that something is wrong beneath the surface. This fog covered approach to horror inspired the way Eclipse Town explores a town where reality feels distorted and every discovery leads to more questions.
Killer7 (2005)
The work of Killer7 embraces strange visuals, political themes, and a dreamlike structure that challenges players to interpret what they are seeing.
Eternal Darkness (2002)
The game’s famous sanity effects blurred the line between the player and the character, creating a feeling of uncertainty. That same interest in questioning what is real helps define the mysterious atmosphere of Eclipse Town.
Deadly Premonition (2010)
Deadly Premonition is a major influence on the detective side of Eclipse Town. Its small-town setting, unusual characters, and mix of comedy with disturbing mystery created a unique experience. Together these games help create the foundation for Eclipse Town: a shoot em up adventure where mystery, horror, humor, and surreal storytelling collide.