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Inside South of Midnight: How Compulsion Games Crafted a Modern Folktale
- South of Midnight is a unique video game experience that combines compelling storytelling, art style, and gameplay reminiscent of late '90s and early 2000s action-adventure games.
- Art Director Whitney Clayton and Gameplay Director Jasmin Roy from Compulsion Games discuss the challenges and creative process behind crafting the stop-motion-inspired look of the game.
- The deliberate art style required setting rules for artists while allowing flexibility for individual interpretations, resulting in a cohesive world that feels handcrafted.
- The game evokes dark platformer experiences from past decades, aiming for a condensed 10-12 hour narrative focused on protagonist Hazel's abilities and magical elements.
- Design decisions led to a third-person action experience that complements Hazel's powers and provides a fluid traversal system while maintaining the game's depth and atmosphere.
- The map in South of Midnight maintains visual continuity and landmarks across chapters, creating a wide linear gameplay experience with chapter breaks and connected spaces.
- Creature design draws inspiration from Southern folktales and folklore, with various creatures playing significant narrative roles and adding depth to the game's world.
- The game blends magical realism with allegory, leaving elements open to interpretation while grounding the story in a fantastical folkloric world.
- South of Midnight aims to immerse players in a modern folktale, offering a unique and engaging experience that challenges perceptions of reality and mythology.
- Players can anticipate an intriguing and immersive adventure when South of Midnight releases later this year, blending storytelling, gameplay, and artistic vision.
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