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South of the Circle is a deep narrative experience of the emerging relationship between Peter and Clara, Cambridge academics involved in a political conflict. The story focuses on promises made in between career and true love, where our choices burdened by our past seem to be illusory.

South of the Circle is a adventure, interactive fiction and story rich game developed by State of Play and published by 11 bit studios.
Released on August 03rd 2022 is available only on Windows in 15 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish and Portuguese - Brazil.

It has received 1,345 reviews of which 1,136 were positive and 209 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 12.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 2.53€ on Instant Gaming.


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Windows
  • OS *: 64-bit Windows 7
  • Processor: 2.8 GHz Dual Core CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 660, Radeon R7 370 or equivalent with 2 GB of video RAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

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Sept. 2024
First of all, I know it sounds unhinged, but you don't play this game for the gameplay, that is pretty basic and unremarkable. You click and hold circles, and you move around, don't get it if you don't like narrative games. This is a game you play for its story, and it's definitely worth it. You're following the same character in two different times in his life, alternating between scenes almost seamlessly. The different timelines have very different moods and settings and you don't have time to get "tired" of it before you switch to the other. They do join at the end too. Visuals are good, great voice acting, nice music, can be completed in about 3-4 hours with all achievements too. Yes, the ending is a bit odd, but if you give it some thought, it makes sense. Anyway, worth it!
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Sept. 2024
Great story and an EXCEPTIONAL execution. Very lacking of actual gameplay as it's basically holding a stick in a direction sometimes and choosing dialogue tones, but it really doesn't matter if you love a narrative experience. - again the story is so well paced and told. I really cared and was emotionally invested in these characters - very cool animations and art style presented in a wholly cinematic way. So many of the time shifts from present to past and back again are a sight to behold. - top notch voice acting. Truly a class above. - the music and sound design are especially noteworthy. Really amplify the moments. Some segments genuinely give Reznor/Ross a run for their money If you just want to sit back and experience a great story I cannot recommend this enough.
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Aug. 2024
South of the Circle is an enjoyable narrative experience for a lovely afternoon of gaming. It is so nice to finish a game.
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June 2024
The game plays out like a Film with time lapse of the present and past revealing parts of the story being told. You play as Peter, a shy/timid man who is a professor at Cambridge University. He is stuck in Antarctica trying to find rescue. as you try to find rescue you keep having flashbacks of Peter's life when he was at the university. Which led him to meet Clara. she's brave but also dismayed. The flashbacks story unfolds with Peter trying to write a paper for the university.(which isn't going well) Also the cold war is starting to kick off with protests of nuclear disarmament, possible threats from Russia. while at the same time discovering love. The gameplay is simple: you walk around and you click on objects to interact with this is also how you select the optional dialog. although you have optional dialog like offer games, These don't change the outcome of the story. But it doesn't take away from the feeling of being invested in the characters. And that comes down to the writing of the characters and the dialogue that goes on with them. There is a sense of realism and life in the different characters. which is really accomplished by the voice acting. The graphic design is very well blended with shapes, colors and shadows. The soundtrack is very much in tune with the mood of the story. all of this works very well together. to make a solid game. Now the biggest downside to this game is how the ending unfolds. Which I can't cover without containing spoilers.
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May 2024
Rating: 6/10 South of the Circle is a journey that pulls you in from the get-go, thanks to its captivating story and breathtaking soundtrack. The voice acting adds layers of depth to the characters, making you truly feel immersed in the experience. But as the tale unfolds, you can't help but feel a twinge of disappointment. The story, while intriguing, ultimately feels like it's missing something, leaving you wishing for more meaningful choices and a more satisfying conclusion. The narrative's cinematic qualities and stellar soundtrack make it seem like it would have flourished on the big screen, but alas, this is the only medium it can be experienced in. Still, there's no denying the unique charm of the game. It's flawed, yes, but it's also undeniably captivating. If you're willing to overlook its shortcomings, there's a lot to love here.
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South of the Circle
8.1
1,136
209
Online players
1
Developer
State of Play
Publisher
11 bit studios
Release 03 Aug 2022
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