How to improve this Main Menu?

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#1

I just feel like it’s ugly, so how can I improve it?
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#2

I’m no expert but a few things I’d recommend changing would be to:

  • Keep the text fonts consistent across your title and play button
  • Adjust the play button color (and maybe text color) to stand out more
  • I’d recommend possibly using a vertical gradient for the title instead of the horizontal one you have now
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#3

It needs background. If you keep it transparent like that it will be difficult to distinguish text from the game in the background. Also some elements are too dark - the gradient shading should be a tone lighter on the dark side, and the play button text blends in with dark background too much.

#4

Could you show the entire main menu?

If that’s all there is, and the camera isn’t stationary/focused on anything, I’d focus the camera on something. And, add more buttons like a Settings button if you actually need that. As for what you have so far…

  • Font
    • Two different fonts are being used. For consistency, use one font.
  • Buttons
    • There’s only a ‘Play’ button here, no other buttons. This makes the main menu feel empty and meaningless. Why have a ‘play’ button as opposed to just putting players into the game? Is there server infrastructure or some reason why there’s a button other than ‘aesthetic’?
  • Gradient
    • The gradient on the title text is too harsh. I recommend toning the transition down. Block is also hard to read with the darker outline compared to the red itself.
#5

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#6

What color for the Play Button?

Also, like this ?
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#7

Honestly, if I were you, I’d go on paint 3D or something and draw up a custom logo. I did it for my game and it looks alright

#8

Paint 3d is ass for making graphics I use photopea