- January 26, 2014
- Sweet Dog Studios
- 26h median play time
Signs of Life
Platforms
About
"Signs of Life" is a sci-fi first-person adventure game that allows players to explore an abandoned space station and discover the fate of its lost crew. Utilize survival and puzzle-solving skills to delve into the mystery, while combating alien creatures and repairing systems necessary for progress. The game features unique environmental storytelling, immersive atmosphere, and an emphasis on exploration and discovery.








- The game has a unique feel with a captivating art style and engaging animations.
- The crafting system is deep and rewarding, encouraging exploration and resource gathering.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively update the game.
- The game lacks sufficient content and can feel repetitive after a short time.
- The inventory management system is clunky and can be confusing for new players.
- Combat can feel unbalanced, with some enemies being too easy to defeat once you have better gear.
story
118 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe game's story is described as intriguing yet incomplete, with players finding it engaging but often difficult to follow. While some appreciate the organic storytelling through exploration and discovery, others note that the narrative can feel shallow or jarring due to gameplay issues. Overall, the potential for a captivating storyline exists, but many players express a desire for more content and clearer direction as the game is still in early access.
“The story is fascinating and steeped in meaningful discoveries.”
“Everything you see and do in this game tells you about a story with some pretty good writing, and unless you think, you'll never be able to discover anything like the endgame blueprints or weapons or the entire situation.”
“The story has gotten much more intriguing and now feels more engaging.”
“The story can be a bit hard to follow; I'm not really understanding what your next goal is, but I think that's the point. It's open-ended, and it's up to you if you want to really put effort into finding out what's going on and discovering the alien tech.”
“There is a story somewhere in here, but unfortunately, the bad gameplay prevents the player from experiencing that.”
“The game unfortunately never captures the balance it aims for, and instead falls flat on its face with its story.”