October 30, 2020
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South of the Circle
Release date
October 30, 2020
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Summary
Antarctica, 1964.
A crashed aircraft, tail to the sky.
Cambridge academic Peter stumbles from the wreckage in search of help, fighting the cold. As his attempts to escape the ice grow more desperate, the lines between his past and present begin to blur.
A love story between colleagues Peter and Clara, set against the backdrop of the Cold War, South of the Circle is a narrative adventure game about memory, survival, and the consequences of not dealing with the past.
South of the Circle System Requirements
🤏 Minimum Requirements
OS:
64-bit Windows 7
CPU:
2.8 GHz Dual Core CPU
RAM:
4 GB RAM
GPU:
GeForce GTX 660, Radeon R7 370 or equivalent with 2 GB of video RAM
HDD:
3 GB available space
👍 Recommended Specs
OS:
Windows 10
CPU:
3.2 GHz Quad Core Processor
RAM:
8 GB RAM
GPU:
GeForce 960, Radeon RX 570 or equivalent with 4GB of video RAM
HDD:
3 GB available space
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Critic Reviews22
Although it gives the false impression of being a “choices matter” game, South of the Circle is still an excellent narrative experience for those who enjoy games without puzzles. Even if the ending might be disappointing, the stunning graphics and fantastic soundtrack make it a game worth playing.
September 27, 2022
In confronting Peter's regrets, it leaves us with one of our own - that we didn't stop 15 minutes sooner.
September 8, 2022
South of the Circle has beautiful story moments complimented by a striking art style that is clean, minimal and stylish. There are some amazing set pieces, terrific highs and lows, and plenty to sink your teeth into if walking-simulators are your thing. The pace is slow, but appropriately so, giving you time to soak in the visuals and stew in the more meaningful moments. It leaves something to be desired with its ending and interactivity, but still packs a punch and won't be soon forgotten. This game moves forward with the proud traditions of narrative-driven games in small steps.
September 6, 2022