As part of the Xbox Showcase on January 23, a story trailer for South of Midnight was shown, and MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya feels that the game was developed personally for her. For her, it looks like a very special game that you don’t get to see very often.
I can’t stop watching this trailer. I want to dive into the world of South of Midnight now and explore the mystery with the protagonist Hazel, which suddenly allows catfish to speak and undead to strum Dark Country on the guitar.
Before we continue, take a look at the trailer yourself:
I know that the aesthetics and atmosphere won’t appeal to everyone. But I also don’t think that South of Midnight wants to be a game that everyone likes. I respect that.
For me, this dark folklore fairy tale from the South is just one vibe that you either feel or you don’t.
A sarcastic catfish as a companion and in stop-motion
If you’re encountering this game for the first time, let me summarize what you can expect here.
South of Midnight is a new action-adventure game from Compulsion Games. A tornado devastates the home of the protagonist Hazel, who lives deep in the American South. Suddenly, she develops mysterious powers that allow her to see a supernatural world. She encounters creatures from folklore, which can either be friendly or malevolent. Additionally, her mother has disappeared after the storm, and now Hazel sets out to search for her.
The talking giant catfish that accompanies Hazel on her journey has already stolen my heart. I would immediately go on an adventure with him.
What I find particularly cool is that Compulsion Games is actually using stop-motion technology here, which I simply love. Movies like Coraline or Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio have been on repeat for years with me. Not only is the technique visually replicated, but actual puppets and models were built that are used in the game.
This also makes the gameplay look a bit clunky, which is a bold decision. Because some people will definitely have an issue with this, as it strays from the norm. Personally, I love it.
Soulslike combat with fantastically evil bosses
The new trailer offers small glimpses into the boss enemies we have to defeat with Hazel. Among them is this amazingly cool spider lady named Molly. Her trademark is red thread that she spins, and she wears a patchwork quilt made of children’s clothing. Because Molly snatches up children and is part of Southern folklore.
Combat could become one of the game’s weaknesses, as it looks quite slow. But man, are the bosses beautifully designed!
I already know that I will play South of Midnight mainly for the atmosphere and story. By the way, music is also supposed to play a big role, with each monster coming with its unique song. And what can I say… I have a playlist called “Gothic-Dark-Country,” and the trailers have totally hooked me here as well.
South of Midnight releases on April 8, and I hope that the entire game can ultimately maintain the vibe of the trailers consistently.
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