South of the Circle

"South of the Circle is a fantastic exploration of a complex and realistic character. The engaging and multi-layered story kept me engaged and definitely helped me forget I wasn&s;t actually doing much playing. Unfortunately, the ending rather takes the shine …"

"‎In the end, decision-making in the couple is based more on the anticipations we make in our mind than on the reality we live with that person, and for all this, South of the Circle tries to identify the variables …"

"South of the Circle is a minimalistic game that tells an initially engaging, but ultimately underwhelming story. And beyond the narrative, there&s;s not much here to recommend."

"With wonderful acting. writing, and striking visuals, South of the Circle is an experience worth seeking out, even if the dialogue options and movement are lacking."

"South of the Circle is the equivalent of a good book. It&s;s fun to sit down, experience, relax, and have the story drift over you. It isn&s;t particularly interactive, and the ending feels a little unsatisfying, but beyond that, it&s;s …"

"South of the Circle is a great narrative experience, with a lovely visual style that delivers a heartfelt story in an impactful way."

"South of the Circle is barely a video game and would have probably worked better as a movie. Players who don’t quickly become engaged with the story will have a tough time finding reasons to push on. And even for …"

"South of the Circle is a must play for people who love story-driven games."

"South of the Circle is the very definition of a masterpiece with its hyper-relevant story, phenomenal voice acting and Oscar-deserving dialogue."

"South of the Circle is a weird and fascinating experience, that mixes poor gameplay with a great script. It&s;s essentially an interactive film, where all we&s;re asked to do is look at the screen."

"South of the Circle presents an evocative narrative that will have you thinking about it long after you finish it. A unique minimalist art style paired with an excellent voice cast and soundtrack are the cherry on top of a …"

"South of the Circle tempts gamers with pretty, stylized graphics, a promise of a movie-like experience, and an emotional storyline. And it delivers!"

"Without spoiling the finer details, the game&s;s final sequence is filled with tension and emotion as Peter recollects the final moments of the past that lead up to his trip to Antarctica. In it, the game reflects on the key …"

"To be fair, the game is visually appealing, with a minimalistic art style that manages to convey the feeling of the time. It&s;s an interesting experience and a unique premise (how many other Cold War disaster games are you going …"

"South of the Circle beguiles with its polished presentation and top-notch performances but often forgets to make itself a compelling game in the process."

"With a short run time, South of the Circle isn&s;t meant to be for someone looking to stretch their gaming dollar."

"South of the Circle is a bold title that deals with mature themes. Its approach to storytelling is refreshing as it interweaves flashbacks to assemble a larger narrative. In addition to this, State of Play also respects its audience. They …"

"A beautifully paced and emotive narrative adventure with some standout vocal performances, what South of the Circle lacks in terms of substantive gaming meat it more than makes up with an intelligently curated, heart-tugging tale that remains long in the …"

"South of the Circle follows Peter’s journey in Antarctica as he reflects on love, duty, and survival. The minimalist style enhances the story’s focus. Though short and light on mechanics, it delivers a thoughtful, lasting experience"

"Telling a tale that spans multiple times and places, it makes for a different sort of romantic journey"

"South of the Circle tells an emotional and thought-provoking tale that isn’t to be missed by those who enjoy narrative adventure games. I found myself caring more and more about Peter and Clara as I got to learn more about …"

"While not every part of the story hits the mark – we didn’t quite gel with the ending, for example – it’s still very easy to recommend South of the Circle. If you’re the type of person who enjoys interactive …"

"South of the Circle feels akin to frostbite: it&s;s difficult to feel anything for the characters after continued exposure to suffocating game design &a; mismanaged narrative."

"South of Circle is a well written intense short adventure about life, love, choices an politics. The narration is brilliant and convey a very emotional trip through different timelines, even if the interaction is limited to dialogs and a very …"

"There are worse ways to waste three hours than in the presence of very good voice actors doing their thing over gorgeous visuals. And, like I said, the game always tries to make you feel like you&s;re in the presence …"

"South Of The Circle is a beautiful game that tells a wonderful little story, and is backed up with a genuine effort by the developers to explore cinematic techniques for dramatic effect. When the alternative in video games is typically …"

"South of the Circle is an emotionally driven interactive drama about love, passion, ambitions and survival. All of that very well executed with the backdrop of Cold War getting hot on frozen Antarctica."

"South of the Circle might be a bit shorter than you&s;d expect, but its extremely story driven and engaging, and if you are into that type of game you&s;ll definitely have a good time playing it."

"I really enjoyed the Lost-esque flashbacks that Peter has throughout the game, and how beautifully the game transitions between them. I also loved how natural the romance between Peter and Clara felt in developing slowly, over time, and how well …"

"So how should we rate South of the Circle, a game with a powerful story, beautiful visuals, amazing music, and even better voice acting—but one that, in just under four hours, basically doesn’t let you do almost anything, doesn’t let …"

"How much you enjoy South of the Circle will be determined by how much you like to engage with games on an intellectual and emotional level. It&s;s a tricky balance to strike, but once it&s;s beyond the first scene, South …"

"South of the Circle offers a cinematic, narrative-driven experience that stands out with its minimalist visuals and captivating storytelling technique."

"At the world’s most southern point, wrapped around the south pole, you will find Antarctica. Also known as the world’s fifth-largest continent. It may not be the biggest, but it is most certainly the coldest in the world. You wouldn’t …"

"While it is a walking simulator at its core, South of the Circle contains great performances, beautiful visuals, and strong themes and commentary. It is worth experiencing at least once"

"An engaging interactive novel. Gameplay-wise it&s;s not that amazing, but the story and the atmosphere are really great."