Signalis is a retro-inspired survival horror game that compares to the Resident Evil and Silent Hill games in the mid to late 90s games on a mechanical level. The fixed camera setting and restrictive tank-like controls disempower the player, adding a sense of vulnerability that many over-the-shoulder modern horror games lack.
As a game that prioritizes environmental storytelling and slow-burn horror that sets out to unnerve the player, Signalis has a lot to offer fans of the genre. With limited resources and ammunition, the tension and pace are deliberately methodical. However, according to How Long To Beat, a normal playthrough of Signalis takes approximately 6 to 8 hours for the average player looking to rush to the end. However, this doesn't factor in the extra content and secret endings in Signalis.
How Long To Beat Signalis
As stated above, a normal playthrough of SIgnalis should last approximately 8 hours. The completist and those looking to peel away the layers to reveal all its secrets will get much more replay value. A completist playthrough of SIgnalis can take approximately 16 hours for the average player.
A completist playthrough means finding everything, unlocking trophies/achievements, and unlocking all five endings in Signalis. These endings will reveal themselves based on the protagonist's Psych Evaluation. While it's not a huge game compared to a AAA title, the content on offer makes Signalis' retro experience more worthwhile and enjoyable, considering its low price.
Trophies/Achievements In Signalis
In addition to the secret endings in Signalis, completists will need to unlock all of the trophies/achievements the game has to offer. Unfortunately, there are missable trophies and achievements in Signalis, and it's impossible to find them all in a single play.
Signalis Trophy/Achievement List
Trophy/ Achievement Name | Requirement or Description |
|---|---|
SYNCHRONIZITÄT | Receive an important message |
BESCHLAGNAHMT | Lose something of no value |
ABWÄRTS | Lose something of value |
LIMINALITÄT | Perhaps this is hell |
DAS ENDE | Fail |
GESTALTZERFALL | Return |
VERSPRECHEN | Remember our Promise |
SCHWERER AUSNAHMEFEHLER | STOP: 0X001E97FF |
EINHORN | Rule of Six |
NITRO | A Gift |
LÖCHER | Ship of Theseus |
ÜBERLEBEN | Exit the Survival Horror |
ACHTUNG | Complete the Ritual |
Several trophies/achievements are unlocked when the player has experienced all the endings in Signalis. Some are worse than others, with DAS ENDE being a prime example that's the most brief and will reset all of the player's progress by sending the protagonist back to the beginning. But it's necessary for trophy hunters and completists that want to find everything in Signalis.
Signalis is available now for the PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.