South of Midnight
Systems
Developer(s):
Compulsion Games
Publisher(s)
Xbox Game Studios
Platform(s)
ESRB
rp
Released
April 8th, 2025
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
WHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
Description
From the creators of Contrast and We Happy Few, South of Midnight is a spellbinding third person action-adventure game set in the American Deep South.
As Hazel, you will explore the mythos and encounter creatures of Southern folklore in a macabre and fantastical world. When disaster strikes her hometown, Hazel is called to become a Weaver: a magical mender of broken bonds and spirits. Imbued with these new abilities, Hazel will confront and subdue dangerous creatures, untangle the webs of her own family's shared past and -if she's lucky - find her way to a place that feels like home.
A DARK MODERN FOLKTALE: When a hurricane rips through Prospero, Hazel is pulled into a Southern Gothic world where reality and fantasy are interwoven, and ancient creatures from folklore emerge. In this coming-of-age adventure, Hazel journeys forth to rescue her mother and delves into a haunting web of folklore and family secrets, untangling her own identity.
CONFRONT MYTHICAL CREATURES: Wield an ancient power to restore creatures and uncover the traumas that consume them. Cast weaving magic to fight destructive Haints, explore the diverse regions of the South, and reweave the tears in the Grand Tapestry.
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South of Midnight Review
6 /10
South of Midnight is a gorgeous game with a lot to like, but its combat holds it back from reaching its true potential.
Reviews (3)
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Holy heck, this game was awesome! I'll admit, the combat and traversal puzzles are as standard as they come. Solving them can get a bit rote. But the environment, design, and MUSIC, MY GOD, THE MUSIC. If you're a fan of great musical moments while you're playing a video game, the straightforward gameplay elements will be worth going through!
2025-08-23 13:13:52 -
A great game with a greatly spun tale. I hope to see more of this type of story telling on Xbox in the future!
2025-05-02 22:38:06 -
The game was engaging and fun. Honestly if they make the enemy encounters more strategic it may serve a more hardcore audience. I found I had more fun when I figured how all her powers work together.
I don’t usually play games like
this that are on rails but it was nice departure from FPS and Sports games.
2025-05-05 17:07:52
