South of Midnight - Xbox Series X|S + PC Tech Review - Unreal Engine Meets Stop Motion Style

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Published on April 4, 2025 2:18:59 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQBA3UgqsIE

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South of Midnight (2025)

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As the third project from Compulsion Games, South of Midnight impresses with an eye-catching stop motion style. Unreal Engine forms the basis of what's for now an Xbox Series X, S and PC exclusive, and the good news is that both consoles reap the spoils in decent performance - targeting 60fps. Tom digs in to all releases, including a look at the way its animation is incorporated into its visual design.

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00:00 Introduction/tech features
01:35 Stop Motion Animation
05:07 Xbox Series X/S Comparison
06:35 PC Quick Look
08:02 Performance
10:33 Verdict