Signal.

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Signal. is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by makkurayuno and was released on May 18, 2025. It received negative reviews from players.

Signal. is an officially approved fan-made game based on the legendary serial experiments lain PlayStation 1 game. Developed by Team MJM, this occultic RPG reimagines the eerie, cybernetic world of Lain through a new perspective. Players take on the role of Lain Iwakura, exploring the Wired, uncovering past logs, and interacting with familiar characters from both the anime and the original game. …

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The character designs and art style are appealing, with cute outfits for Lain and a modern twist on classic anime aesthetics.
The game offers a unique and confusing gameplay experience that aligns with the themes of the original series, encouraging players to explore and piece together the narrative.
Future updates are planned, including full voice acting and cinematic elements, which may enhance the overall experience.

The game feels incomplete and lacks a coherent narrative, resembling a poorly executed student project with bland environments and unpolished mechanics.
Gameplay is confusing and lacks clear direction, making it difficult for players to understand objectives and progress.
Technical issues abound, including garbled text, unrendered backgrounds, and placeholder characters, leading to a frustrating experience.

gameplay
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The gameplay is noted for its complexity and depth, drawing comparisons to "Yume Nikki - Dream Diary," but is considered to offer more substance and narrative. While some players find it confusing, this aspect is viewed positively, adding to the overall experience.
- “It kind of reminds me a bit of Yume Nikki: Dream Diary, a sequel with the same fate, but it has more substance, gameplay, and overall narrative and feel than in //signal.”
- “The gameplay is very confusing, but yes, that's a good thing.”
- “The gameplay is very confusing, but yes that's a good thing.”
story
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The story is intentionally vague and confusing, as the creator aimed to encourage players to develop their own interpretations and theories, making the narrative experience more personal and subjective.
- “Even Konaka intended for the story of SEL/PSX to be very vague and confusing, as he wanted the viewer/player to leave with their own interpretations and personal theories.”
- “The story is also confusing, but again, that's okay.”
- “Even Konaka intended for the story of SEL/PSX to be very vague and confusing since he wanted the watcher/player to leave with their own take and personal theories.”
character development
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While the character designs are visually appealing, the overall character development is hindered by uninspired environments and technical issues that detract from the gaming experience.