Eclipse Breaker

About Eclipse Breaker

Eclipse Breaker is a strategic action roguelike developed by Jorge Rodriguez and published by Lunar Workshop. Released on November 7, 2025, it blends real-time combat with roguelike progression. You play as Ember, a warrior who vanished 25 years ago while fighting the rogue sun goddess Solara. Now returned, she must navigate shifting dungeons, collect divine powers, and confront elemental gods in a cycle of boss battles. The game leans into fast-paced, reflex-heavy combat inspired by classic JRPGs. With a single-player focus, it emphasizes permadeath and evolving strategies. Think of it as a love letter to 90s action RPGs with modern roguelike mechanics.

Gameplay

Combat in Eclipse Breaker revolves around dodging, parrying, and striking in tight, real-time encounters. Each run sees you navigating procedurally generated dungeons filled with elemental enemies and environmental hazards. You’ll use a mix of melee and divine abilities, upgraded between runs via earned relics. Boss battles are the core highlight, each godlike foe has distinct phases, requiring precise timing and resource management. The cycle resets after death, but permanent upgrades let you grow stronger. Sessions typically last 30-60 minutes, ending in either victory or restart. Controls are responsive but unforgiving, rewarding quick reflexes. The challenge spikes with each new mechanic introduced, keeping runs fresh but punishing.

What Players Think

PlayPile community ratings sit at 88%, with 60% of players completing the base story. Average playtime is 12 hours, though hardcore runs often stretch longer. Moods are split: 45% “frustrated but determined,” 30% “addicted,” and 15% “impressed.” Critics praise the combat depth but note repetitive early-game content. One user wrote, “Bosses are masterclasses in difficulty, but the RNG can be brutal.” Achievement completion at 78% suggests a balanced challenge. Price points at $29.99, with 25% of players picking it up during sales. The 18-30 age range dominates, though older fans of 90s JRPGs also form a core group.

PlayPile's Take

Eclipse Breaker is a niche but rewarding pick for fans of punishing roguelikes and fast action. The combat shines in its depth, but the learning curve is steep, expect multiple deaths before progress feels meaningful. At $29.99, it’s a mid-tier buy, though sales make it more appealing. Achievements are plentiful but not overly grindy. This isn’t a game for casual play; it demands focus and patience. If you crave tight mechanics and the thrill of incremental victory, it’s worth the investment. Otherwise, pass.

Storyline

You played Eclipse Breaker back in 1997. You fought through its relentless dungeons, battled gods, and pushed forward run after run… until life got in the way. Now, 25 years later, you're dusting off your memory card and booting it up again. But things have changed for you and its hero. You are Ember, the warrior who vanished. 25 years ago, she stood at the edge of history, ready to defeat the rogue sun goddess Solara. Then, in the blink of an eye, she was gone. Now, she’s back—only to find that the world has moved on, the sun is still missing, and everyone thinks she’s a legend… or blames her for everything. To restore the world’s light, Ember must battle through the ever-shifting Divine Realm, face elemental gods, and confront Solara herself—again and again until the cycle is broken.