South of Midnight's historical-meets-magical realism doesn't just create "imaginary nostalgia," it spotlights the game's toughest themes
Opinion |Compulsion's folkloric reimagining of the Deep South brims with supernatural wonder, yet pays homage to stories of survival.
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GamesActionSouth of MidnightSouth of Midnight’s historical-meets-magical realism doesn’t just create “imaginary nostalgia,” it spotlights the game’s toughest themesWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
GamesActionSouth of MidnightSouth of Midnight’s historical-meets-magical realism doesn’t just create “imaginary nostalgia,” it spotlights the game’s toughest themesWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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South of Midnight just dropped a half hour documentary, and I couldn’t be more into it. I’m a sucker for atmosphere and metaphor, so hearing Compulsion Games delving into the worldbuilding, setting, and themes of this spellbinding new action-adventure has …