
To clarify, “South of Midnight” is a creation by Compulsion Games, the same talented team behind 2013’s “Contrast” and 2018’s “We Happy Few.” If you’ve played any of their previous games, you know that each title from this group showcases a unique style and atmosphere. However, “South of Midnight” seems to be Compulsion Games’ most striking and visually impressive work yet. In many aspects, it appears as if it was plucked directly from a fairy tale and brought to life with its captivating stop-motion aesthetic, much like the enchanting films such as “Coraline,” “James and the Giant Peach,” and “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio.