South of Midnight

"South of Midnight is a decent single player action-adventure, overall and without giving too much weight to the linear gameplay or to some technical and structural limitations. Narratively and artistically it is really intriguing, too bad that from a gameplay …"

"South of Midnight&s;s action may not have the strongest hook, but its poignant tale of hope and sorrow tailored to Deep South mythos keeps its head raised high."

"Elevated by its stop-motion-inspired animation style, South of Midnight is an enthralling experience that avoids open-world bloat to tell a deeply touching tale."

"Thanks to its vibrant art, music, and storytelling, I had a wonderful time with South of Midnight. Its narrative goes to some surprisingly dark places, yet it still brims with whimsy, making it a fitting adaptation of the source mythology&s;s …"

"It presents a setting, characters and subject matter that aren’t frequently explored in this medium, and everything is presented so wonderfully that it absolutely deserves your attention. Much as I loathe the term “a great Game Pass game”, it truly …"

"This is a game of just remarkable craft - we&s;ve not even mentioned the stop-motion style of animation! It&s;s lovely - and likewise remarkable attention, thought, and care. If only just a little more of that care had been afforded …"

"South of Midnight is a gorgeous game with a lot to like, but its combat holds it back from reaching its true potential."

"South of Midnight has some incredibly strong storytelling chops, brought together by its stunning visual design and excellent soundtrack. Unfortunately, the experience is bogged down by boring, repetitive combat and lackluster platforming, but it&s;s worth rushing through those parts to …"

"The Southern Gothic aesthetic is wholly under-explored in gaming. Because of that, South of Midnight feels utterly refreshing and genuinely magical and mysterious. In turn, Hazel is an undeniably compelling character, and you can&s;t help but want to see how …"

"South of Midnight is an impressive narrative feat from Compulsion Games. It&s;s a well-paced adventure that goes big on characters and story, though combat and platforming feel a bit uniform. I hope it&s;s not the last we&s;ve seen of this …"

"South of Midnight may not stand out in many ways, but it&s;s certainly a fantastic tale not to be missed in 2025."

"A fantastic setting and an exceptional soundtrack provide a fantastic experience for South of Midnight. Compulsion Games has capitalized on an untapped Southern Gothic Folklore setting. The stories of tormented citizens of the past and present are well presented and …"

"South of Midnight is a weighty adventure that pays tribute to the deep South with astonishing art, impeccable sound design, and the best music you’ll hear in a video game this year. It’s an emphatic journey about connecting with our …"

""Whatever South of Midnight lacks in innovation, it makes up for with unmistakable ambition.""

"I had a blast playing through it and loved the creativity and passion behind its interpretation of Cajun folklore. I really would love to see more games that showcase the down-to-earth culture of the American South that is very much …"

"South of Midnight makes up for its orthodox gameplay with a fantastic story, well-researched setting, and an incredibly catchy lyric-driven soundtrack."

"South of Midnight has a good story, and is a good action adventure game. It may get a little repetitive at times, but the story keeps you in enough to keep playing. I gave it all the time I could, …"

"South of Midnight’s hero’s journey is ultimately an adventure in search of the reasons why those things are important, why we need communion and community, and more specifically how people of color have always built that sense of community when …"

"I love the story, characters, and world. The unique graphics are gorgeous to look at, and the combat is fun and interesting. Being on Game Pass is just the cherry on top."

"A hallmark of excellence. There may be flaws, but they are negligible and won&s;t cause massive damage."

"South of Midnight&s;s gripping tale is held back."

"South of Midnight is an intriguing virtual tour of a gothic fairy tale American South and weaves believable stories and characters into a mostly strong narrative (those final hours notwithstanding)."

"A spell-casting high-school athlete ventures into the heart of southern folklore in this distinct yet uneven action adventure"

"Few games this generation will ship with better presentation than South of Midnight in motion, with outstanding visuals, audio, and all the vibes of a Deep South setting. The game itself quickly runs out of ideas, making the act of …"

"Unfortunately, South of Midnight is saddled with frustrating, unpolished combat and action sequences that become repetitive long before the game’s midpoint. Even with its glaring faults, South of Midnight is mostly worth playing just for the orc-free story and uniquely …"

"South of Midnight is a straightforward but well-executed action-adventure game elevated by the artistry and heart of the American Southern culture that’s wrapped around it."

"South of Midnight may not be a standout in the gameplay department, but the dazzling art style, interesting world building and fearless storytelling more than make up for it."

"Despite its fantastic visuals, superb voice acting, and a gorgeous, intriguing world filled with character and charm, South of Midnight sadly falls flat. A lack of variety in enemy types and some dull combat make combat encounters tedious and frustrating …"

"South of Midnight is a good experience, and that&s;s it. Nothing memorable about it, and even its positive aspects fall short of the standards many are accustomed to. In an industry constantly striving to be exceptional and driven by the …"

"South of Midnight respects your time, delivers an emotional narrative, trusts that you know how to play it, and is bursting with texture and taste. This is a future classic for someone, and it might just be you."