90
Matt Cabral
TechRadar
“Compulsion Games' single-player, story-driven third-person action-adventure scored the 2025 BAFTA for 'New Intellectual Property,' and after replaying it on the PlayStation 5 Pro, it's easy to see why.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Phenomenal Audio and Visual Presentation
- Narrative Expertly Wound Together
- Tight Controls for Platforming, Combat, and Puzzles
- Heartfelt mother-daughter story
- Rich Southern art direction
- Immersive music and sound
Points of Contention
- Camera Sometimes Has a Hard Time Keeping Up
- Back-half pacing drags
- Missed DualSense integration
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics80
Ural Garrett
TechRadar
“South of Midnight has razor‑sharp controls and a stunningly unique audio/visual presentation that stands out as one of the most memorable in gaming this year, despite having some predictable combat and exploration.”
80
Jordan Minor
PCMag
“South of Midnight is a fun and charming action‑adventure game that features a beautiful, unique, and tear‑jerking world steeped in Southern US folklore.”
70
Giovanni Colantonio
Digital Trends
“South of Midnight is a tremendous display of artistry, even if its gameplay doesn't hit the same heights.”
