South of Midnight isn't a groundbreaking in gameplay, but its a masterclass in storytelling and gives us a memorable protagonist in Hazel.

South of Midnight makes up for its orthodox gameplay with a fantastic story, well-researched setting, and an incredibly catchy lyric-driven soundtrack.

Prospero is clearly inspired by states like Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, and Compulsion made great use of the region when designing this fictional world. From levels set in a corrupted bayou to a weird talking catfish, the influence of the American Deep South is all over South of Midnight.