#once again thank you signalis

[erstwhile-elster]

Sort of a vent post but once again thinking about that post that was like "sometimes you gotta let yourself be a little 'mentally ill' to get better over all"

Was having a shit day for most of yesterday trying to get shit together and kicking myself for how I've been the past few months (which honestly, not deserved or nevessary but brains are like that)

And i started bemoaning how my life feels like it goes through these constant cycles and loops of feeling well and then spiraling, and I just can't escape it. And I was sitting face down on my desk, yankingnat my hair on the verge of tears the other part of my brain goes

"Hey, you know who else has been caught in a depressive cycle? Elster."

And I grit my teeth and finish getting things done bc I may not be a hot android lesbian with a wife and a promise but- I aspire to be one.

[lstr-ar512]

if you don't mind tell me about this signalis i know nothing but your reblogs have me fascinated

hell yeah, for sure i don't mind. SIGNALIS is definitely a game that deserves recognition and i'll be perfectly happy to spread the word.

took my sweet time with this because i was debating whether include spoilers or not, and ultimately decided to not include them for the sake of new players.

not like they'd immediately ruin the whole story, as it is remarkably complex and many people who completed the game more than once claim to have needed to look up information to properly understand it.

so, i have not quite 100%'d the game yet, even if we're approaching that status; still, this game makes you want to play it again.

reasons why SIGNALIS is worthy of praise:

- stunning visuals. from the "basic" isometric 2.5D gameplay to the carefully crafted cutscenes; not to talk about the animations and the other scenes in the game that aren't 2.5D. there's a level of detail which is surprising.

the art is so "appropriate"? i can't convey properly how much i love the art.

- the intro. SIGNALIS' intro has to be the raddest and most breathtaking intro a game can have. it managed to overwhelm me even before the game properly began.

- this game includes a fuckton of secrets, only one playthrough is not enough to find them all.

also playing it more than once makes you appreciate what you thought was not worthy of attention or only caused you confusion.

- the game fucks with you. more than once. not elaborating on this, or it'll ruin the surprise(s)

- the game fucks you up and changes your brain chemistry!!! try to not cry every day after completing SIGNALIS challenge (failed).

- the soundtrack is incredible. definitely worth the $8 on bandcamp (hours and hours of your brain getting wrecked and repeatedly hit with an active stun prod. worth the exchange)

jokes aside, each single piece is extraordinarily fitting to each instance it is used in.

- the story is packed with raw fucking emotion. it can and will leave you bewildered more than once, especially during the first time you'll play it. then you'll just cry the next times

- the gameplay is so good??? like holy shit. it is rightfully challenging, but not impossible without a guide. i'd advise against using one, because you can progress fairly easily with your own brainpower; also it feels way more satisfying once you get what you have to do.

if you're familiar with these kinda horror games, they often make you feel like you're perfectly alone and that adds to the spooky ambiance. in this case, i felt like we were a little less alone, thanks to [this space intentionally left blank].

i got so "nostalgic" at like halfway i wanted to begin the game anew. this has never happened with any other game

- the care about every detail. at first, you'll probably think "yeah this is all disconnected"; but then...everything pieces together perfectly

- the intentionally left to interpretation story. some things are clear, many others aren't. that's the charm of the story, so many theories can be made about it.

when i first finished the game i was like "what? what the fuck? h huh??? bruuhhhhh"

it was clear everything wasn't. i didn't understand shit and it was so beautiful -> brings you to play the game again (2)

- women. robot women everywhere. robot women with abs and neck armor. robot women with guns. (also no feet!!!! for some reason that makes me feel comfortable)

robot women with deep voices and big hands.

extremely tall robot women.

robot women with broad shoulders and red eyeliner.

robot women with an undercut.

do you really have to wish for anything else?

- the protagonist is fucking crazyyyy?????? i love elster so much she's so hot and handsome and gay and sillyyy and done for. definitely one of the best main characters ever. no backing away until [redacted]

- as you probably could notice from all the fanart, this game relies heavily on lesbians. not saying anything else about this

i think this is enough. i don't think i can say more without entering the spoiler zone.

treat yourself and spend $10-15 (no, don't wait for a sale. this game is worth every single penny and more) on one of the best games on the steam/ps/xbox/nintendo store.

oh, also the physical release has a surprise, so if you come across one, definitely grab it

hope this was enough to introduce you to SIGNALIS! and hopefully made you want to try the game because it messed with my brain soooo bad (in a good way) ouughfhghhhhh

[gameguides]

SIGNALIS Achievements Guide 100%

Welcome to our SIGNALIS Achievements Guide 100%. SIGNALIS may not have very many achievements, but the game provides no clues or hints as to how to acquire any of them. This guide should clear up any confusion on how to get them. #SIGNALIS We know that there are people who have a hard time finishing the SIGNALIS game. If you are one of those who find it difficult to finish the game, let's take you to our SIGNALIS guide.

SIGNALIS Achievements Guide 100%

The achievements are separated into unmissable story achievements and missable gameplay achievements. Each achievement has its title and hidden text, followed by a short description of how to get the achievement with a separate, longer description when needed.

Story Achievements

These achievements are unlocked via story progression and cannot be missed. Enjoy the experience at your own pace. SYNCHRONIZITÄT

Receive an important message. How to: Finish the prologue and begin Part 1. BESCHLAGNAHMT

Lose something of no value. How to: Descend in the Protektor elevator to floor 3. ABWÄRTS

Lose something of value. How to: After the MYNAH boss fight, get pushed down the elevator shaft by Adler. LIMINALITÄT

Perhaps, this is hell. How to: Use the Administrator's Keycard to descend into the mineshaft. DAS ENDE

Fail. How to: After arriving at the Red Gate, fail to open the Penrose's hatch. GESTALTZERFALL

Return How to:Continue, and try again. VERSPRECHEN

Remember our Promise. How to:Defeat Falke and receive any ending.

Missable Acheivements

These achievements require specific actions in game to unlock. For the completionists. SCHWERER AUSNAHMEFEHLER

***STOP: 0X001E97FF How to: Die once. EINHORN

Rule of Six. How to: Collect the 12mm Revolver After collecting the Flashlight Module, navigate to the Protektor Archives in the southeast of Floor 7, by the looping lift. At the north end of the room, collect the Hunter's Key. On the east side of Floor 6, navigate through the dark room to the Shooting Range and collect the Gun Case. Open the Gun Case with the Hunter's key. NITRO

A Gift. How to: Collect the 16mm 'Nitro Express' Rifle After defeating the caged meat boss, return to the hole you jumped in to start the fight. A room to the north that was locked is now unlocked, and inside you can find a Small Bottle. Use the Small Bottle on Isa to wake her up. As thanks, she will allow you to take the rifle. LÖCHER

Ship of Theseus. How to: Die 16 times on the same save file. If you navigate to your modules screen and press 'F' on the Diagnostics module on the right, a screen will show 16 grey triangles across a silhouette of Elster. Every time you die and reload the same save, one of those triangles is filled in red. Once all 16 triangles are filled in, you will receive the achievement. ÜBERLEBEN

Exit the Survival Horror. How to: Complete the game on Survival difficulty. On the settings menu when you create a new profile, set the difficulty to Survival. Complete the whole game beginning to end without changing the difficulty. ACHTUNG

Complete the Ritual. How to: Complete all other achievements. Read the full article