The WhatsNext verdict
For Players drawn to atmospheric action adventures rooted in Southern folklore, with a personal story and supernatural powers.: Hazel explores a mythic Deep South, confronts strange creatures, and weaves ancient power while facing the pain haunting her hometown. Tradeoff: The story and guided action adventure take priority over multiplayer and open-ended exploration.
What it does best
platform
fantasy
The setup
What you are walking into
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 face the pain haunting your hometown.
Where it lives
Xbox Series X|SNintendo Switch 2PC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5
Genre
PlatformAdventure
Vibe
ActionFantasy
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