Game · Medium risk
Is South of Midnight safe for your child?
Age guide
13+
We advise South of Midnight from age 13 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).
- 13-15
- For this age group, South of Midnight's narrative explores complex themes of loss, grief, and the supernatural, which are central to the protagonist Hazel's journey through a folklore-inspired American South.
- 16+
- Players aged 16 and older will appreciate the nuanced storytelling and deep character development within South of Midnight, as Hazel confronts personal trauma while navigating a world steeped in Southern gothic mythology.
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This is an upcoming action-adventure game with a unique art style, drawing inspiration from Southern Gothic folklore and magic. Players will likely explore a fantastical world and encounter mythical creatures.
- Age guide
- 13+
- Overall risk
- 4/10
- Violence
- 4/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 2/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 7/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Influence
- 5/10
What parents should know
South of Midnight is an upcoming action-adventure game with a unique art style and a narrative deeply rooted in Southern gothic folklore and themes of grief. It features stylized combat against supernatural creatures and a story exploring personal trauma and cultural mythology. The game's content is designed for a mature audience due to its thematic depth and emotional intensity.
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South of Midnight age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is South of Midnight?
Parentwise puts South of Midnight at 13+. We advise South of Midnight from age 13 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 4/10, language 3/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.
Can a 10 year old play South of Midnight?
Not by default: we advise South of Midnight from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first.
Can a 12 year old play South of Midnight?
Not by default: we advise South of Midnight from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first.
Can a 13 year old play South of Midnight?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for South of Midnight (13+). For this age group, South of Midnight's narrative explores complex themes of loss, grief, and the supernatural, which are central to the protagonist Hazel's journey through a folklore-inspired American South.
Is South of Midnight appropriate for kids?
South of Midnight is an upcoming action-adventure game with a unique art style and a narrative deeply rooted in Southern gothic folklore and themes of grief. Parentwise rates South of Midnight overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is South of Midnight family friendly?
South of Midnight sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. It features stylized combat against supernatural creatures and a story exploring personal trauma and cultural mythology.
South of Midnight parents guide: what should a parent know first?
South of Midnight is an upcoming action-adventure game with a unique art style and a narrative deeply rooted in Southern gothic folklore and themes of grief. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).
Is South of Midnight safe for kids?
We advise South of Midnight from age 13 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). It features stylized combat against supernatural creatures and a story exploring personal trauma and cultural mythology.
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