diff --git a/scripts/gameplay/crit_line.lua b/scripts/gameplay/crit_line.lua
index 46fab60..0bbf9cc 100644
--- a/scripts/gameplay/crit_line.lua
+++ b/scripts/gameplay/crit_line.lua
@@ -19,6 +19,11 @@ end
 local renderBase = function (deltaTime, centerX, centerY, rotation)
     setUpTransforms(centerX, centerY, rotation)
 
+    gfx.BeginPath()
+    gfx.FillColor(0, 0, 0, 192)
+    gfx.Rect(-1080/2, 0, 1080, 1080)
+    gfx.Fill()
+
     gfx.BeginPath();
     gfx.ImageRect(
         -CRITBAR_W/2,