Solar Eclipse is a 3D shooter developed for the Sega Saturn, set in the vicinity of Saturn's moons. Players assume the role of a skilled pilot facing a troubled past, who is assigned to a Tomlinson-class carrier. The narrative unfolds as the squadron investigates disturbances at a mining colony on Janus, leading to unexpected revelations, conveyed through full-motion video clips interspersed throughout gameplay.
Solar Eclipse is a 3D shooter that takes place on and near the many moons of Saturn. You are a hot-shot pilot with a troubled past. You've been re-assigned to a new squadron aboard a Tomlinson-class carrier. There's trouble on a mining colony on the moon Janus. Your squadron is sent in to investigate, and uncover a lot more than they went looking for.
The story in this game is told through a series of full-motion video clips. In addition to between-level scenes, FMV messages from your squad mates appear from time to time while you play the game.