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South of Midnight
4.4 feature score
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Horror tension receives limited positive support from the dream/nightmare tone described in one review.
Pros: core gameplay loop, world interactivity
Cons: loot system, accessibility options
Horror tension was praised as part of the dramatic strength that the game cultivates around dark folklore.
Pros: atmosphere, voice acting
Cons: world interactivity, camera behavior