With The Signifier, the user is able to conduct research into someone else's memory and consciousness. The protagonist, Frederick Russell, is an expert in artificial intelligence and psychology. He created the world's first scanner that can conduct brain research. This device is called the Dreamcatcher. With its help, the protagonist can explore a person's dreams and memory, and find out what is happening in their subconscious. Thanks to the device, you can now find out the truth about a person. The protagonist finds himself involved in a cycle of unpleasant events related to the death of a girl. She worked in a technology company. It is noteworthy that this company was engaged in work that was directed against the study of neural connections.The Signifier contains some inappropriate content. These are images of naked bodies, violence, horror, and there are obscene expressions. The protagonist is asked for help by police officers. The user in the game is engaged in studying the recordings that remained in the Dreamcatcher of a dead woman. It is necessary to understand that audio information alone will not help to fully achieve the desired result. It is also necessary to take into account the information that ends up in the hands of the protagonist after familiarizing himself with the real picture of the events taking place. This approach makes it possible to fully understand what is happening and find the real culprit of the crime. After all, the police considered suicide as the main cause of the girl's death.Gameplay features:
- while getting acquainted with the thoughts of a stranger, it is possible to learn about various events and elements, get acquainted with his experiences and emotions;
- there are three parallel worlds - real, subjective (based on the subconscious), objective;
- the protagonist can freely move between realities. At this time, you can find answers and start new dialogues;
- all the time you feel an increase in emotional tension. However, there are no scary moments.