SIGNALIS starts by following an android named Elster searching industrial sites for a lost human companion. Along the way, reality proves unreliable as identity, physics and recollection fracture. The world depicted is a totalitarian interplanetary regime which ruthlessly exploits human and synthetic beings. Elster served alongside a human companion called Ariane onboard a doomed spacecraft called the Penrose which seemingly became lost to deep space. Much remains enigmatic regarding promises made between the two amidst shared trauma and the true nature of the psychic force called "bioresonance”. But tender bonds endure despite inexorable forces eroding the integrity of their bodies and memories.

SIGNALIS is a also a love letter to classic survival horror titles Silent Hill and Resident Evil, on a surface level. But it goes beyond cheaply referencing them in crafting its own unique world and narrative, which has been the subject of much subsequent discussion in the form of video essays and discussions online. The true nature of the story is intentionally ambiguous on some levels, and so those looking for a cut-and-dry linear tale which puts all its cards on the table might be frustrated. But for those who derive satisfaction in delving into the symbolism, decoding strange puzzles, and considering questions about personal identity, what's real and unreal--you may well enjoy SIGNALIS's enigmatic, intricately crafted story. Though it's not necessary to do so in order to enjoy the haunting atmosphere, soundtrack, and familiar, retro style survival horror gameplay.

I've been thinking about this game for a long time since finishing it, and since it's simple enough to finish it in well under ten hours, I even played through it again (which is rare for me!). So for these reasons, I can happily recommend SIGNALIS.