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South of Midnight

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 • 2025

Should you play it?

South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.

What works
  • Unique southern gothic setting and folklore
  • Beautiful stop-motion art style
  • Emotional and engaging story
  • Excellent soundtrack and sound design
  • Accessible gameplay with difficulty options
Things to keep in mind
  • Combat can be repetitive and clunky
  • Linear level design limits exploration
  • Some minor bugs and performance issues
  • Short game length
  • Limited gameplay innovation

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South of Midnight: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Survival, Intimacy.

Why this game works

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