South of the Circle
- August 3, 2022
- State of Play Games
South of the Circle is the very definition of a masterpiece with its hyper-relevant story, phenomenal voice acting and Oscar-deserving dialogue.
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Get on Xbox Games Store"South of the Circle" is a narrative-driven adventure game set in the Cold War era. Players step into the role of a Cambridge academic who finds himself stranded in the Antarctic, where he reflects on his past and makes decisions that impact his future. The game combines stunning hand-drawn graphics with a deep, emotional story to create an immersive and thought-provoking experience.
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Reviews
- story12 mentions
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- 58 % neutral mentions
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- emotional6 mentions
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- graphics6 mentions
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- gameplay5 mentions
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- 60 % neutral mentions
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- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
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- replayability2 mentions
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- music1 mentions
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- character development1 mentions
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- atmosphere1 mentions
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Critic Reviews
South of the Circle Review
South of the Circle actually released back in 2020, but there’s a good chance you missed it.
80%South of the Circle Review (PC)
South of the Circle is barely a video game and would have probably worked better as a movie. Players who don’t quickly become engaged with the story will have a tough time finding reasons to push on. And even for those who want to see how the narrative ends, some sequences drag on with limited payoff. Titles in the walking simulator space can make for impressive video games but they need to establish a solid emotional connection quickly. South of the Circle does have great moments and narrative threads that coalesce in an interesting way. But the development team at State of Play needs to work on pacing to make sure that players stay engaged. Review code provided by the publisher.
65%South of the Circle review
South of the Circle is a great narrative experience, with a lovely visual style that delivers a heartfelt story in an impactful way.
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