Horror is hard to do right, especially when not relying on cheap, reliable jump-scares. It’s why the original Silent Hill trilogy are regarded as classics, while their many sequels and imitators are largely forgotten. Despite being the debut release from tiny two-person indie studio Rose-Engine, sci-fi horror adventure Signalis joins that coveted pantheon as one of the best in the genre, and a personal favorite from a jam-packed year.
Aesthetically, it feels like a refinement of those PlayStation gems as well. Backdrops are pin-sharp, crisp pixel-art, while characters are smoothly animated 3D models, always clear and readable despite their relatively small size. The UI is similarly sharp, despite its diegetic retro-tech aesthetics, and the map screen is especially good, automatically marking off any door you’ve been near as locked, barred or open.
While Signalis trades in familiar sci-fi horror tropes , this is psychological horror at heart. It’s a character-driven and emotionally charged story. An intentionally fragmented and dreamlike downward spiral, following a potentially unreliable narrator—where Elster goes, the player is dragged forcibly along, whether they want to or not.
If it weren’t for this additional depth, I don’t think Signalis would stick the landing narratively. The moment-to-moment storytelling is intentionally fragmented. Timelines are uncertain, and while Elster’s goal is always to continue her search deeper into the facility, some elements are always vague enough to invite interpretation.
Elden ring is my personal goty but holy fuck if Elden ring didn’t come out this year this or GOWR might be it
how no big named streamer or YouTube hasn’t covered it yet is beyond me. jackspedicy or markiplr both should have a go
So satisfying to see true survival horror coming back!
LastStarfarer My game of the year definitely, such an amazing game.
I really wanan play this
Thanks. I never heard of it before.
Does it have Dung Eater
Real glad you got around to playing and reviewing this horror gem. It's a game that I still think about weeks after completing it. In fact, I went as far as to pen an article on its lore, as well as some portfolio pieces inspired by the in-game universe.
Easily my game of the year
“his right eye shall be utterly darkened.”
I approve
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