Lee Mehr
VGChartzSouth of the Circle (XS) Review
Published 9/5/2022
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / iOS / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 10/30/2020
South of the Circle
South of the Circle is an emotional narrative experience exploring the relationship between Peter and Clara, Cambridge academics caught up in the political conflict of the Cold War. The story focuses on the weight of life choices - between career, true love and the desire to keep our promises.
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- State of Play Games
- Publisher
- 11 bit studios
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Critic avg
72
13 scored reviews
Total coverage
13
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Score range
45–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 72 across 13 scored reviews, with a 55-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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13 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 8%
80–895 reviews · 38%
70–793 reviews · 23%
Below 704 reviews · 31%
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Jade Sayers
Push SquareReview: South of the Circle (PS5) - Antarctic Disaster Meets Cold War
Published 8/23/2022
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50
-22 vs critic avg
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Read originalDerek Johnson
Jump Dash RollSouth of the Circle Review - Jump Dash Roll
Published 8/10/2022
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100
+28 vs critic avg
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Read originalHenry Yu
Gaming NexusSouth of the Circle Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 8/9/2022
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85
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalKira C
Pure NintendoReview: South of the Circle (Nintendo Switch)
Published 8/5/2022
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55
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalMorgan Shaver
ShacknewsSouth of the Circle review: Cold corridors of the mind
Published 8/1/2022
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80
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJohn-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseSouth Of The Circle Review (PS5) - A Stirring, Intelligent And Emotional Tale About Heartbreak And Paranoia - PlayStation Universe
Published 7/31/2022
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80
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJaz Sagoo
COGconnectedSouth of the Circle Review – A Touching Tale
Published 7/29/2022
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72
0 vs critic avg
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Read originalJacob Zeranko
Screen RantSouth of Circle Review: Creative, Loving, and Tense Storytelling
Published 7/29/2022
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80
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalTyler Chancey
TechRaptorSouth of the Circle Review
Published 7/29/2022
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75
+3 vs critic avg
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