The box cover for Signalis in the West is noticeably different from that for the Japanese edition from the previous year. Signalis’ Japanese editions for the Nintendo Switch and PS4 sport a stunning all-red casing with the main protagonist prominently featured in the middle. Together contrast, the western box cover features a dark backdrop with pieces of artwork merged in. The poster, stickers, and badge that were included with Signalis’ initial Japanese print are also absent; however, the developer has claimed that they were solely for the first pre-order run in Japan and are unlikely to return. Signalis fans may still buy the Japanese import from one of the aforementioned online merchants.
Signalis is undoubtedly worth a go for those who appreciate traditional survival horror or want to see what all the fuss is about. The game now has an “Overwhelmingly Positive” user review rating on Steam and a Metacritic average of 80 across all platforms. Signalis lasts around eight hours and keeps players on their toes and interested the whole time, owing to clever puzzles and a terrifying environment. While the PS1-era aesthetics may not be for everyone, those who prefer this sort of game seem to adore what Signalis stands for.
