3.9
5
37 ratings
South of Midnight Review: 46 Ratings, Pros and Cons
Date: (Last saved review: ) - Review: CommentChoisir.fr
Check all the 46 reviews find on Video Games South of Midnight , with the 37 ratings, comments, pros & cons from the reviewers.
Theses reviews and tests from Video Games magazines and websites give 37 ratings, we get this average rating to this South of Midnight product : 3.9/5.
South of Midnight review :
South of Midnight seems to be very good in the category of Video Games, the reviews are very positive overall for this product and the "Pros" are higher than "Cons".
NDA on Reviews ? Please note that 37 reviews were published the same day 03/04/2025.
South of Midnight ratings
37 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad,
Average rating: 3.9/5.
Source: https://www.commentChoisir.fr
| 9.2/10 Pizza Fria | 9/10 Xbox Tavern | 9/10 Neowin | 9/10 M2 Gaming |
| 90/100 JVFrance | 8.7/10 GameScore.it | 8.6/10 Comunidad Xbox | 8.5/10 Press Start |
| 8.5/10 XBoxEra | 17/20 GamerGen | 83/100 Games.ch | 8/10 Journal du Geek |
| 8/10 Shacknews | 4/5 Windows Central | 8/10 ZTGD | 80/100 Fortress Of Solitude |
| 8/10 PCGames | 80/100 Generación Xbox | 8/10 Checkpoint Gaming | 8/10 MKAU Gaming |
| 8/10 GamingBolt | 7.5/10 GameWatcher | 7.5/10 Multiplayer.it | 75/100 Console Tribe |
| 74/100 COGconnected | 7/10 GameKult.com | 3.5/5 GamesRadar | 7/10 GameReactor |
| 7/10 GamersGlobal | 7/10 GameOver | 7/10 GameHope | 67/100 GameStar |
| 6.5/10 ActuGaming | 3/5 EuroGamer.fr | 6/10 Numerama | 6/10 Beyond Gaming |
7 Preview or review without rating: DigitalTrends, wccftech, Mag Jeux High-Tech, GeekCulture, TierraGamer, hyNerd.it, Tweakers
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Pros and cons for South of Midnight List of reviews and ratings
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9.2
10
Pizza Fria
Subtitled in Brazilian Portuguese
One of the best narrations of recent times
Striking graphic style, with stop motion as an option
Fully reactive gameplay
Captivating characters throughout the plot
One of the best narrations of recent times
Striking graphic style, with stop motion as an option
Fully reactive gameplay
Captivating characters throughout the plot
The combat system ends up becoming repetitive.
A few small translation errors
A few small translation errors
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on Pizza Fria]
9
10
Xbox Tavern
Excellent storytelling and characters
Beautiful environments and fantasy
The range of abilities at Hazel's disposal are empowering
Beautiful environments and fantasy
The range of abilities at Hazel's disposal are empowering
Scrapping against haints could be more exciting
Repetitious objectives can get tedious
Could do with more bosses
Repetitious objectives can get tedious
Could do with more bosses
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on Xbox Tavern]
9
10
Neowin
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 11/02/2025 - South of Midnight hands on: The next action platformer from Xbox shows a lot of soul [read the full review on Neowin]
[9/10] reviewed at 03/04/2025 - Test South of Midnight: A must-play gorgeous platformer from Xbox [read the full review on Neowin]
[9/10] reviewed at 03/04/2025 - Test South of Midnight: A must-play gorgeous platformer from Xbox [read the full review on Neowin]
9
10
M2 Gaming
Great story and character development
Very successful visuals. Superb art direction and endearing characters.
Very good level design
Good fight sequences
Excellent musical score and superb dubbing work.
Excellent value for money
Very successful visuals. Superb art direction and endearing characters.
Very good level design
Good fight sequences
Excellent musical score and superb dubbing work.
Excellent value for money
The bestiary is interesting but lacks a bit of variety. The camera is a bit problematic in tight spaces. Some minor visual bugs, but very few.
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on M2 Gaming]
90
100
JVFrance
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on JVFrance]
8.7
10
GameScore.it
Visual and narrative sharing of impact
High basic difficulty, adjustable if needed.
High basic difficulty, adjustable if needed.
Stop-motion animations could have been further explored.
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on GameScore.it]
8.6
10
Comunidad Xbox
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on Comunidad Xbox]
8.5
10
Press Start
An engaging story that borrows from a rich folklore
Traversal systems make exploration so fun
The game gets the absolute most out of Unreal Engine 4.0
The original lyrical compositions, crafted for each mythical encounter, are a real bop
Traversal systems make exploration so fun
The game gets the absolute most out of Unreal Engine 4.0
The original lyrical compositions, crafted for each mythical encounter, are a real bop
The combat is inoffensive and simply does its job
The game settles into a rhythm early and doesn't exactly break from it
The game settles into a rhythm early and doesn't exactly break from it
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on Press Start]
8.5
10
XBoxEra
Stunning Art Style
Runs Well
Incredible Music
Solid Combat
Excellent Voice Acting
Runs Well
Incredible Music
Solid Combat
Excellent Voice Acting
Slippery Platforming
Odd Camera Controls
Odd Camera Controls
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on XBoxEra]
17
20
GamerGen
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 01/01/1970 - [read the full review on GamerGen]
83
100
Games.ch
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on Games.ch]
8
10
Journal du Geek
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on Journal du Geek]
8
10
Shacknews
Well-paced story with heartfelt themes and characters
Hazel is an awesome protagonist
Gothic fantasy Deep South is a uniquely weird setting
Stop motion animation stylization is striking
Hazel is an awesome protagonist
Gothic fantasy Deep South is a uniquely weird setting
Stop motion animation stylization is striking
Combat and progression are generic
reviewed at 01/01/1970 - [read the full review on Shacknews]
4
5
Windows Central
Beautiful art direction and stop motion aesthetic
Fun, strange, and eerie characters that feel appropriately larger-than-life
Wonderful soundtrack and audio design
Fun, strange, and eerie characters that feel appropriately larger-than-life
Wonderful soundtrack and audio design
Enemy variety is limited
Combat can get repetitive toward the end
Combat can get repetitive toward the end
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on Windows Central]
8
10
ZTGD
Great characters
Outstanding narrative
Love the visual design
The music is fantastic
Outstanding narrative
Love the visual design
The music is fantastic
Combat arenas grow stale
Lack of enemy types
Lack of enemy types
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on ZTGD]
80
100
Fortress Of Solitude
In-depth storytelling
Beautifully crafted visuals
Filled with plenty of folklore
Beautifully crafted visuals
Filled with plenty of folklore
Very linear progression
Some early bugs
Not a lot of room for replay
Some early bugs
Not a lot of room for replay
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on Fortress Of Solitude]
8
10
PCGames
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on PCGames]
80
100
Generación Xbox
The story of the game enchanted me.
The graphic aspect
The work of dubbing actors and actresses
The graphic aspect
The work of dubbing actors and actresses
The lack of variety of enemies
It can become repetitive at some point.
The absence of a map or a photo mode
It can become repetitive at some point.
The absence of a map or a photo mode
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on Generación Xbox]
8
10
Checkpoint Gaming
Impeccably realised Deep South setting
Dark, twisted folklore is a treat
Fun adventure, that maintains a breezy pace throughout
Dark, twisted folklore is a treat
Fun adventure, that maintains a breezy pace throughout
Combat arenas are too frequent and repetitive
Gameplay systems are overly familiar
Gameplay systems are overly familiar
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on Checkpoint Gaming]
8
10
MKAU Gaming
Compelling narrative
Great characters
5 difficulty levels
Fabulous boss fights
Gorgeous animations
Charming environments
Brilliant voice acting
Fabulous music and sound design
Great characters
5 difficulty levels
Fabulous boss fights
Gorgeous animations
Charming environments
Brilliant voice acting
Fabulous music and sound design
Linear
Scripted enemies are not particularly interesting
Loose combat
Scripted enemies are not particularly interesting
Loose combat
reviewed at 11/02/2025 - South Of Midnight (Xbox Series X) ? Hands-On Preview [read the full review on MKAU Gaming]
[8/10] reviewed at 03/04/2025 - Test South Of Midnight (Xbox Series X) ? [read the full review on MKAU Gaming]
[8/10] reviewed at 03/04/2025 - Test South Of Midnight (Xbox Series X) ? [read the full review on MKAU Gaming]
8
10
GamingBolt
Sets itself apart with a distinct, wonderfully realized setting
Engaging storytelling, memorable characters
Strong art style helps it stand out
Combat and traversal can be pretty fun despite being fairly straightforward
Great music.
Engaging storytelling, memorable characters
Strong art style helps it stand out
Combat and traversal can be pretty fun despite being fairly straightforward
Great music.
Hazel never shuts up
Straightforward gameplay might leave some wantingl Can feel somewhat unpolished.
Straightforward gameplay might leave some wantingl Can feel somewhat unpolished.
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on GamingBolt]
7.5
10
GameWatcher
Striking art style with a unique flavor
Great story filled with memorable and exquisitely acted characters
Fat-less level design and progression
Captivating Deep South setting that?s both whimsical and gritty
The original soundtrack rounds out the stellar presentation
Boss battles aren?t overdone and feel weighty
Great story filled with memorable and exquisitely acted characters
Fat-less level design and progression
Captivating Deep South setting that?s both whimsical and gritty
The original soundtrack rounds out the stellar presentation
Boss battles aren?t overdone and feel weighty
The middle portion of the game is slightly repetitive structure-wise
Half-cooked combat that?s tied to uninspired arena design
Performance can be uneven in certain areas on Xbox Series X/S
Half-cooked combat that?s tied to uninspired arena design
Performance can be uneven in certain areas on Xbox Series X/S
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on GameWatcher]
7.5
10
Multiplayer.it
Some sequences of tremendous impact
Well written, well told
The soundtrack is extraordinary
Well written, well told
The soundtrack is extraordinary
Enjoyable game but really distracting.
Many limitations in terms of exploration
Some slowdowns to address
Many limitations in terms of exploration
Some slowdowns to address
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on Multiplayer.it]
75
100
Console Tribe
Catchy and well-structured framework
Some visual discoveries are absolutely beautiful.
Incredible soundtrack
Solid playful mechanics...
Some visual discoveries are absolutely beautiful.
Incredible soundtrack
Solid playful mechanics...
...but lacking real sparks
Camera not always pointed during the confrontations
Camera not always pointed during the confrontations
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on Console Tribe]
74
100
COGconnected
Captivating setting and characters
Beautiful environments
Great music (mostly)
Very well acted
Beautiful environments
Great music (mostly)
Very well acted
Terrible combat
Imprecise platforming
Can feel like two different games
Some framerate stutters and sound drops
Imprecise platforming
Can feel like two different games
Some framerate stutters and sound drops
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on COGconnected]
7
10
GameKult.com
Mix of unknown folklore and inventions
Well-drawn characters with a sharp tongue.
Imaborable facial animations
Enchanting artistic direction
Immaculate sound direction
Classic exploration phases, but preserving (overall) immersion.
Well-drawn characters with a sharp tongue.
Imaborable facial animations
Enchanting artistic direction
Immaculate sound direction
Classic exploration phases, but preserving (overall) immersion.
Temporary heaviness in writing
Functional but shallow combat mechanics
Failed bosses
Unnecessary chase sequences
Functional but shallow combat mechanics
Failed bosses
Unnecessary chase sequences
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on GameKult.com]
3.5
5
GamesRadar
+
Art and level design is sophisticated, consistent, and forms a distinct identity
+
Linear narrative enables tight gameplay experience while handling serious themes with care
+
Traversal puzzles separated from zoned combat encounters grant freedom to explore
Art and level design is sophisticated, consistent, and forms a distinct identity
+
Linear narrative enables tight gameplay experience while handling serious themes with care
+
Traversal puzzles separated from zoned combat encounters grant freedom to explore
-
Level design can be formulaic and predictable in early to mid-game chapters
-
Chapter segmentation disrupts narrative flow
-
Disappointing final boss fight
Level design can be formulaic and predictable in early to mid-game chapters
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Chapter segmentation disrupts narrative flow
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Disappointing final boss fight
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on GamesRadar]
7
10
GameReactor
Strong narrative and storyline. Excellent art direction. Fantastic soundtrack and usage of music.
Combat underwhelms. Level structure falls a bit flat. Needs an injection of gameplay charisma.
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on GameReactor]
7
10
GamersGlobal
Basic skills are unlocked and explained gradually.
The combat system is quickly learned.
Adjustable difficulty at any time
About 10 hours of gameplay just right
The basic skills tree corresponds to the framework.
Interesting folkloric background of the characters
Creative boss opponents
Charming graphic style
Unused stop-motion effect...
Various places
Good English speakers with a strong Southern accent.
Fantastic songs related to gaming
Translation in English:
Translation from French to English:
Translation of German text
The combat system is quickly learned.
Adjustable difficulty at any time
About 10 hours of gameplay just right
The basic skills tree corresponds to the framework.
Interesting folkloric background of the characters
Creative boss opponents
Charming graphic style
Unused stop-motion effect...
Various places
Good English speakers with a strong Southern accent.
Fantastic songs related to gaming
Translation in English:
Translation from French to English:
Translation of German text
Slightly imprecise control
No manual backup
The levels cannot be repeated.
The levels always follow the same pattern.
Jump and puzzle section with low difficulty
Very linear sections with not much exploration
Adversaries in the sometimes difficult struggle to read
Tends to have slight jerks (PC)
... is unusual in cinematics.
No German version.
No manual backup
The levels cannot be repeated.
The levels always follow the same pattern.
Jump and puzzle section with low difficulty
Very linear sections with not much exploration
Adversaries in the sometimes difficult struggle to read
Tends to have slight jerks (PC)
... is unusual in cinematics.
No German version.
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on GamersGlobal]
7
10
GameOver
An exceptional soundtrack.
A particularly beautiful aesthetic, approaching the stop-motion style.
A well-written story, in the style of a dark fairy tale.
A particularly beautiful aesthetic, approaching the stop-motion style.
A well-written story, in the style of a dark fairy tale.
Simplified platform.
A very typical combat system.
A very typical combat system.
reviewed at 04/04/2025 - [read the full review on GameOver]
7
10
GameHope
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
[7/10] reviewed at 04/04/2025 - South of Midnight (Xbox Series) [read the full review on GameHope]
[7/10] reviewed at 04/04/2025 - South of Midnight (PC) [read the full review on GameHope]
[7/10] reviewed at 04/04/2025 - South of Midnight (PC) [read the full review on GameHope]
67
100
GameStar
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 04/04/2025 - [read the full review on GameStar]
6.5
10
ActuGaming
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on ActuGaming]
3
5
EuroGamer.fr
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on EuroGamer.fr]
6
10
Numerama
Terribly beautiful
An incredible soundtrack
Hazel is charismatic
An incredible soundtrack
Hazel is charismatic
The fights are boring
The platform stages are bad
The structure is bad
The platform stages are bad
The structure is bad
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on Numerama]
6
10
Beyond Gaming
The audiovisual style is magnificent.
By telling a story, the game manages to touch a sensitive chord.
The music is impressive.
Some boss fights are memorable.
By telling a story, the game manages to touch a sensitive chord.
The music is impressive.
Some boss fights are memorable.
The fight seems pointless.
The gameplay feels uninspired and repetitive.
Boredom prevails over wonder
The gameplay feels uninspired and repetitive.
Boredom prevails over wonder
reviewed at 04/04/2025 - [read the full review on Beyond Gaming]
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not scored
DigitalTrendsHeartfelt story
Striking art direction
Incredible music and sound
A compact adventure
Striking art direction
Incredible music and sound
A compact adventure
The back half drags
Repetitive structure
Combat gets old fast
Repetitive structure
Combat gets old fast
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on DigitalTrends]
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not scored
wccftechNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on wccftech]
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not scored
Mag Jeux High-TechThe overall atmosphere of the game
Music
The dubbing (in original version)
The old-school side of the platform
Stop-motion animation
Music
The dubbing (in original version)
The old-school side of the platform
Stop-motion animation
The dubbing (in French version)
A limited bestiary of enemies
The fights do not renew themselves
A limited bestiary of enemies
The fights do not renew themselves
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on Mag Jeux High-Tech]
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not scored
GeekCultureNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on GeekCulture]
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not scored
TierraGamerNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on TierraGamer]
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not scored
hyNerd.itNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on hyNerd.it]
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not scored
TweakersNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 03/04/2025 - [read the full review on Tweakers]
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