The action-adventure game takes you down a crawdad hole through the Southern Gothic subgenre while oozing style.
From the bayou to floodplains to mountain valleys,South of Midnight’s art direction is a standout.
It deftly blends the affable Hazel and her modern vocabulary with the centuries-old mysticism of the Deep South.
South of Midnightis frequently unsubtle.
It deftly blends the affable Hazel and her modern vocabulary with the centuries-old mysticism of the Deep South.
Said boss fights are technically the highlight of combat, if only for the spectacle they provide.
It’s unfortunate that the combat is so repetitive, becauseSouth of Midnightis otherwise fun to play.
The rest of the gameplay comprises various platforming segments and mild environmental puzzling.
Its shortcomings can largely be forgiven thanks to its compact scope and sheer artistry.
