Signalis

I'll just come right out with it, I'm absolutely blown away by this game.

It should be noted that gameplay wise this does almost nothing new. Outside of some light point-and-click adventure-style sections, this is a very straightforward, old-school survival horror game, very much influenced by the likes of Resident Evil and Silent Hill. But while it really doesn't innovative the gameplay style any, it still gets the formula down absolutely perfect, to an almost frightening extent. As such, it's still extremely satisfying to play.

The biggest draw, though, is literally everything else. The cryptic story, the interesting characters, the setting and abstract world-building, the excellent art and sound design, the intense and haunting soundtrack, the claustrophobic atmosphere, and the very cinematic and surrealistic presentation are all supremely crafted, sucking you into its cold world and making for a wholly unique and unforgettable experience.

This is already among my favorite games now, and I'll definitely be returning to it in the future.