Combat is fun, though limited enemy variety does drag toward the end of the game.
Overall, it’s a story that feels intimate and uncomfortable, and one I hope others experience.
Pain and rot, beauty and love, fear and anger, hatred and hope.
South of Midnight presents the Deep South of America, but with fantastical elements.
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What is South of Midnight?
Category
South of Midnight
Release date
April 8, 2025 (early access on April 3.)
It’s a journey worth taking for anyone enjoys more folklore-inspired stories.
She’s smart, a bit skeptical, but incredibly kind.
Hazel is guided by Catfish, a prickly-but-friendly…well, Catfish.
There’s also Roux, a New Orleans huckster as polite as he is sly.
Under sheet metal, in rock piles, and even in animal burrows.
It’s a small touch, but one that’s constantly there in my mind as I played.
Combat mostly involves disposing of the twisted Haints.
The soundtrack is composed by Olivier Deriviere, also known for his work on the Plague Tale games.
Southern Gothic, while an established genre, isn’t a common setting for games.
You should not buy this if …
Carefully explore in order to upgrade Hazel’s skills.
The South has a lot of hurt.
Atrocities, violations, and pain.
It still has a soul, something beautiful that I see every day.
South of Midnight is beautiful to watch in motion.
As an Xbox first-party game, it’s included in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Early access is available for Premium Edition buyers starting on April 3.
South of Midnight is a great time for anyone who enjoys games with a focus on folktale-like narrative.
South of Midnight has beautiful visuals.
Crouton says hi to one fantastic Mr. Fox.
Two-Toed Tom awaits.
