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 is a solid action-adventure title elevated by its style, storytelling and cast of memorable characters."
- Stuart Cullen, TechStomper
VGChartz's Lee Mehr: "In the end, South of Midnight's dividing line is the contrast between its artistically-inspired choices and pre-packaged gameplay. Emphasizing the latter is perfectly reasonable; how you reach a conclusion plays a significant role alongside the who, what, where, and why. And seeing such propulsive enthusiasm within its few boss encounters not replicated more broadly does create a certain whiplash. However, my own teetering point stems from seeing Compulsion's latest as – strangely – a collected sum of its parts, as if entrenching a standardized foundation was necessary to focus those creative energies everywhere else."
MonsterVine: "South of Midnight blends Southern Gothic storytelling with platforming and combat, but despite its standout art style and regional flair, the gameplay never rises above “just fine.”"
Looks like it is getting some good reviews.
This is a game that's heavier on the vibes than gameplay. I like the art and southern gothic style. I'll check it out next week.
Xbox studios are developing some great games. I'm looking foward to playing this one.
Finding out that you can skip the combat tells me all that I needed to know about this game. It’s not for me. I hope many that do play, enjoys it.