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adventure video game
South of the Circle
By State of Play, released 1 Jan 2020
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
South of the Circle is a narrative adventure from State of Play about Peter and Clara, two Cambridge academics drawn into a political conflict. Peter crash-lands in Cold War Antarctica while seeking help, and his past emerges as he tries to escape. The story follows the developing relationship between Peter and Clara and the promises that weigh on choices between career and love. Its listed features include emotional choices, motion-captured performances and environmental storytelling within a historical Cold War setting. The game is single-player, with Steam achievements, full controller support and Family Sharing listed. The platform information names Microsoft Windows, macOS and Xbox Series X and Series S; the Steam platform listing names Windows. Its release date is listed as Aug 3, 2022.
What players like, and what they don't
- Narrative centers on Peter and Clara
- Emotional choices are listed
- Motion-captured performances
- Full controller support
- Single-player only
- Steam platform listing names Windows
Who it suits
A fit for players looking for a single-player story focused on relationships, personal choices and a historical setting. Full controller support is listed for the Steam version.
South of the Circle puts its relationship story and personal promises at the center of a Cold War Antarctic crisis. Its listed features emphasize narrative choices and environmental storytelling rather than multiplayer play.
