Signs of Life

Release Date: January 27, 2014 Early Access

Adventure, science fiction, platformers, sandbox, 2D, survival, indie games, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet

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A survival sandbox game, in which you try to survive on an inhospitable planet. You do that by building shelters, crafting tools and weapons, etc.

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Sings of Life for PC is a 2D survival sandbox game with platform elements. It was developed by a small studio called Sweet Dog Studios, consisting of two people: Alex Tilkin ans Hayes Paschal. Both men had little experience in video game developing, but their first production was received quite enthusiastically.

Plot

The story of Signs of Life starts on Earth, during turbulent times. The Unites Nations concludes that the human race will soon be destroyed in a violent conflict. Therefore, two expeditions are sent out to a newly discovered planet—one large ship called the Hephaestus and a scouting unit, the Hermes. Their goal is to start a colony, but not everything goes according to the plan. Contact with the Hermes is lost, and the other ship is damaged in an accident, which only one person survives. They manage to leave the Hephaestus in an escape pod, but now they have to stay alive in an uncharted territory.

Mechanics

The gameplay in Signs of Life resembles that of other survival sandbox games. Your main task is to survive on the inhospitable planet, and to do that you have to remember about many important factors. One of them is exploration in search for valuable items, which can be used to craft weapons and tools. The more advanced tools require minerals that have to be mined. You also need to build bases, although they do not guarantee safety. When you get injured, you not only need to rest, but also uses bandages to stop the bleeding. Another typical survival mechanic is gathering food. It involves not only looking for fruits and the like, but also cooking and preparing them; combining various ingredients results in meals that give you certain bonuses, such as temporary health boost.

Technical aspects

Signs of Life for PC was developed with both singleplayer and co-op multiplayer mode in mind. In the co-op mode, the players cooperate to face new challenges on the planet.

Last updated on January 20, 2018

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