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'''''Signalis''''' is a 2022 [[survival horror]] [[video game]] developed by [[Hamburg]]-based rose-engine and published by [[Humble Bundle|Humble Games]] and [[Playism]]. The player controls a [[gynoid]] named Elster as she aims to solve supernatural mysteries after waking up in a hostile mining facility.
'''''Signalis''''' is a 2022 [[survival horror]] [[video game]] developed by [[Hamburg]]-based rose-engine and published by [[Humble Bundle|Humble Games]] and [[Playism]]. The player controls a [[gynoid]] named Elster as she aims to solve supernatural mysteries after waking up in a hostile mining facility.


The game was designed to replicate the graphics and gameplay of the [[Fifth generation of video game consoles|fifth generation video games]], drawing inspiration from the ''[[Silent Hill]]'' and ''[[Resident Evil]]'' series. Additional aesthetic influence came from traditional artworks and films that contain themes of memory. ''Signalis'' was released for [[Windows PC]], [[Nintendo Switch]], [[PlayStation 4]], and [[Xbox One]] on October 27, 2022. It received generally positive reviews upon release, and was nominated for and won numerous awards.
The game was designed to replicate the graphics and gameplay of [[Fifth generation of video game consoles|fifth generation video games]], drawing inspiration from the ''[[Silent Hill]]'' and ''[[Resident Evil]]'' series. Additional aesthetic influence came from traditional artworks and films that contain themes of memory. ''Signalis'' was released for [[Windows PC]], [[Nintendo Switch]], [[PlayStation 4]], and [[Xbox One]] on October 27, 2022. It received generally positive reviews upon release, winning and being nominated for several awards, including Best Narrative of the year and Best Indie Game of the year at Fear Fest: Horror Games Awards 2023.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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| TA = 4.5/5{{Cite web |last=Musgrave |first=Shaun |date=2022-10-31 |title=SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring ''Signalis'' and ''Sophstar'', Plus Today's New Releases and Sales |url=https://toucharcade.com/2022/10/31/ultra-kaiju-monster-rancher-switch-review-signalis-port-sophstar-shmup-moonscars-performance-eshop-discounts/ |access-date=2022-11-09 |website=[[TouchArcade]] |language=en-US |archive-date=November 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221112062149/https://toucharcade.com/2022/10/31/ultra-kaiju-monster-rancher-switch-review-signalis-port-sophstar-shmup-moonscars-performance-eshop-discounts/ |url-status=live }}
| TA = 4.5/5{{Cite web |last=Musgrave |first=Shaun |date=2022-10-31 |title=SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring ''Signalis'' and ''Sophstar'', Plus Today's New Releases and Sales |url=https://toucharcade.com/2022/10/31/ultra-kaiju-monster-rancher-switch-review-signalis-port-sophstar-shmup-moonscars-performance-eshop-discounts/ |access-date=2022-11-09 |website=[[TouchArcade]] |language=en-US |archive-date=November 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221112062149/https://toucharcade.com/2022/10/31/ultra-kaiju-monster-rancher-switch-review-signalis-port-sophstar-shmup-moonscars-performance-eshop-discounts/ |url-status=live }}
| PCGUS = 92/100{{Cite web |last=Tarason |first=Dominic |date=2022-11-22 |title=''Signalis'' review |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/signalis-review/ |access-date=2022-12-08 |website=[[PC Gamer]] |language=en |archive-date=April 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411060330/https://www.pcgamer.com/signalis-review/ |url-status=live }}
| PCGUS = 92/100{{Cite web |last=Tarason |first=Dominic |date=2022-11-22 |title=''Signalis'' review |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/signalis-review/ |access-date=2022-12-08 |website=[[PC Gamer]] |language=en |archive-date=April 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411060330/https://www.pcgamer.com/signalis-review/ |url-status=live }}
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''Signalis'' received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator [[Metacritic]],{{Cite web |title=''Signalis'' |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/signalis/ |access-date=October 5, 2023 |website=[[Metacritic]] |language=en}} and 85% of critics recommended the game, according to [[OpenCritic]]. Critics generally praised the atmosphere and environmental storytelling of the game, although the limited inventory and combat received criticism.
''Signalis'' received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator [[Metacritic]],{{Cite web |title=''Signalis'' |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/signalis/ |access-date=October 5, 2023 |website=[[Metacritic]] |language=en}} and 85% of critics recommended the game, according to [[OpenCritic]]. Critics generally praised the atmosphere and environmental storytelling of the game, although the limited inventory and combat received criticism.


Some reviewers offered praise of the overall game, while noting a specific aspect that they felt held it back. ''[[The Verge]]'' noted issues with a few puzzles, but praised the overall game.{{Cite news |last=Webster |first=Andrew |date=28 October 2022 |title=''Signalis'' is old-school PlayStation-era horror at its best |work=[[The Verge]] |url=https://www.theverge.com/23428239/signalis-review-ps4-xbox-switch-pc |access-date=29 October 2022 |archive-date=March 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328015738/https://www.theverge.com/23428239/signalis-review-ps4-xbox-switch-pc |url-status=live }} ''[[GameSpot]]'' noted that the aiming was "unreliable", while ''[[Nintendo Life]]'' instead critiqued that the [[Boss (video games)|boss]] fights of the game were not well suited to the combat system. ''[[MetalSucks]]'' described the game as "a dark love story caught up in a retrofuture survival horror masterwork".name="MetalSucks" />
Many reviewers offered praise of the overall game, while noting individual aspects they felt held it back. ''[[The Verge]]'' noted issues with a few puzzles, but praised the overall game.{{Cite news |last=Webster |first=Andrew |date=28 October 2022 |title=''Signalis'' is old-school PlayStation-era horror at its best |work=[[The Verge]] |url=https://www.theverge.com/23428239/signalis-review-ps4-xbox-switch-pc |access-date=29 October 2022 |archive-date=March 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328015738/https://www.theverge.com/23428239/signalis-review-ps4-xbox-switch-pc |url-status=live }} ''[[GameSpot]]'' called aiming in the game "unreliable", while ''[[Nintendo Life]]'' critiqued that the [[Boss (video games)|boss fights]] of the game were not well suited to the combat system. ''[[PC Gamer]]'' briefly criticized the game's inventory system, yet rated ''Signalis'' a 92%, saying the game "joins that coveted pantheon as one of the best in the (sci-fi horror adventure) genre (...).">{{Cite web |last=published |first=Dominic Tarason |date=2022-11-22 |title=Signalis review |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/signalis-review/ |access-date=2026-04-20 |website=PC Gamer |language=en}}>


The game was included on ''[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]''{{'}}s list of the best games of 2022.{{Cite news |last=Mahardy |first=Mike |date=2 March 2022 |title=The 50 best video games of 2022 |work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |url=https://www.polygon.com/what-to-play/22956981/best-games-2022-list |access-date=19 December 2022 |collaboration=Polygon Staff |archive-date=January 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105054009/https://www.polygon.com/what-to-play/22956981/best-games-2022-list |url-status=live }} Willa Rowe, in a review published by ''[[Inverse (website)|Inverse]]'', referred to the game as the "best horror game of 2022".{{Cite news |last=Rowe |first=Willa |date=25 October 2022 |title=''Signalis'' is the best horror game of 2022 |work=[[Inverse (website)|Inverse]] |url=https://www.inverse.com/gaming/signalis-review-xbox-game-pass |access-date=19 December 2022 |archive-date=March 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317230524/https://www.inverse.com/gaming/signalis-review-xbox-game-pass |url-status=live }} The game was included on ''[[PC Gamer]]''{{'s}} list of the top 100 PC games of all time.{{Cite web |last=Savage |first=Phil |date=14 October 2024 |title=The top 100 PC games |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/games/the-top-100-pc-games-2024/?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social#section-70-61 |work=PC Gamer |access-date=15 October 2024 |collaboration=Evan Lahti, Morgan Park, Robin Valentine, Robert Jones, Joshua Wolens, Fraser Brown, Andy Edser, Tyler Colp, Elie Gould, Nick Evanson}}
''[[MetalSucks]]'' described the game as "a dark love story caught up in a retrofuture survival horror masterwork". ''Signalis'' was included on ''[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]''{{'}}s list of the 50 best games of 2022, at spot number 12.{{Cite news |last=Mahardy |first=Mike |date=2 March 2022 |title=The 50 best video games of 2022 |work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |url=https://www.polygon.com/what-to-play/22956981/best-games-2022-list |access-date=19 December 2022 |collaboration=Polygon Staff |archive-date=January 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105054009/https://www.polygon.com/what-to-play/22956981/best-games-2022-list |url-status=live }} Willa Rowe, in a review published by ''[[Inverse (website)|Inverse]]'', referred to the game as the "best horror game of 2022".{{Cite news |last=Rowe |first=Willa |date=25 October 2022 |title=''Signalis'' is the best horror game of 2022 |work=[[Inverse (website)|Inverse]] |url=https://www.inverse.com/gaming/signalis-review-xbox-game-pass |access-date=19 December 2022 |archive-date=March 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317230524/https://www.inverse.com/gaming/signalis-review-xbox-game-pass |url-status=live }}{{Clear}}
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===Accolades===
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