In an early chapter of South of Midnight, our protagonist Hazel is coming to grips with her newfound powers - it’s an important tone-setter, because it’s representative of what developer Compulsion ...

South of Midnight also has something many games lack: an adorable, weird little guy companion who I wish could accompany me in real life. In South of Midnight, that lil’ guy is Crouton, a magical ...

A magical blend of folklore-based storytelling, beautiful visuals, and immersive music all shine on PS5.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about video games, technology and pop culture. The hour-ish long preview allowed me to play through what I understand to ...

As I sat down to play the 90-minute South of Midnight preview, I had one major question: Why does the framerate look like that? The trailers display a purposefully choppy animation style that’s meant ...

Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Compulsion Games announced South of Midnight will launch for the Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Microsoft Store, and Xbox Game Pass in 2025. View the ...

Whether you adored 2013 indie darling Contrast or were disappointed by 2016’s We Happy Few, it’s hard to argue that developer Compulsion Games doesn’t swing for the fences and try new things. After ...

South of Midnight could debatably be called “South of Noon,” based on its release time in some time zones. South of Midnight is a Southern Gothic-inspired action adventure that’s also the next notable ...

If all goes according to plan, Xbox has a big 2025 ahead of it. Obsidian will kick things off with Avowed next week, Doom: The Dark Ages is bound to be a hit, and Ninja Gaiden 4 will give a classic ...

Check out the latest story trailer right here. South of Midnight caught quite a bit of attention when it was first unveiled. It has an interesting look and feel that you’ll either love or hate. I ...

Around 20 minutes into playing South of Midnight, I had to stop and take a moment. Not because I'd taken offense to its portrayals of the American South—that's something you learn to brace for growing ...

South of Midnight has been turning heads since its reveal, largely thanks to its fascinating art style that mimics stop-motion animation. After playing through the game and collecting most of the ...