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South of Midnight

South of Midnight

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South of Midnight

South of Midnight

Compulsion Games

Xbox Series X/S; Windows PC; PlayStation 5 (planned); Nintendo Switch 2 (planned)Paid (standard/premium editions) — Available day-one on Xbox Game Pass; optional digital extras/premium upgrade
Health Score
47
DECENT
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About This Game

Third-person action-adventure following Hazel, a young Weaver who uses magical “weaving” powers to confront folklore-inspired creatures and untangle family trauma in a dark Southern Gothic world. The game is single-player, narrative-driven, and emphasizes atmosphere, music, and character over multiplayer or competitive play. Release and platform information: launched Apr 8, 2025 on Xbox Series X/S and Windows (Steam/Microsoft Store); PS5 and Switch 2 ports announced for later windows.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value
1/5
Creativity
2/5
Pro-Social
0/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization
1/5
Time Pressure / FOMO
0/5
Social Risk
0/5
Content Intensity
4/5

Negatives

  • •Mature and sometimes disturbing violence and strong language — not appropriate for children
  • •some critics note shallow or repetitive gameplay despite strong presentation.

Positives

  • •Strong storytelling and atmosphere
  • •standout musical score and unique Southern Gothic art direction.

Gameplay Videos

SOUTH OF MIDNIGHT Gameplay Walkthrough FULL GAME [4K 60FPS] - No Commentary

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Official Ratings

M
ESRB
BloodStrong LanguageViolence. (ESRB rating summary notes violent scenes including mauling and blood spurts, explicit strong language, and scenes of physical abuse.) citeturn1search0

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18
PEGI
ViolenceStrong languageBlood (estimated / regional systems list mature violence). citeturn2search5

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5
Not appropriate. Contains blood, violent scenes, and strong language.
ℹ️Ages 6-8
Not appropriate. Mature themes and violent imagery make this unsuitable for younger children.
ℹ️Ages 9-12
Not recommended. Contains explicit language and bloody/violent scenes that are likely disturbing to this age group.
ℹ️Ages 13-15
Caution advised. The content is mature (ESRB M); many 13–15-year-olds will find the violence and language inappropriate. Parents should review first.
ℹ️Ages 16-18
More suitable for older teens (16–18) with parental discretion; ESRB rating is M (17+). Mature teens may appreciate the narrative and art but should expect violent scenes and strong language.

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