South of Midnight plunges you into a supernatural American South as Hazel, a Weaver with magical abilities, on a quest to find her mother after a devastating hurricane. This third-person action-adventure game from Compulsion Games blends atmospheric storytelling with engaging combat and unique Weaver powers. You'll navigate treacherous environments, unravel mysteries tied to the land, and master Hazel's unique skills as you progress through its story-rich world.
This guide is your companion for mastering every aspect of Hazel's journey. We'll walk you through each of the game's 13 chapters, detailing the path forward and pinpointing every collectible. Whether you're hunting for all the hidden notes and Readables, or just need a hand navigating a tricky section like finding the 'Lost Boy' collectible in Chapter 7, we've got you covered to ensure you don't miss a thing.
ANGEL
Complete walkthrough for the 'ANGEL' guide section in South of Midnight, detailing how to defeat Steven and win races like Hollywood Hysteria, Drag, and Cheaters Never Win.
- 1Hollywood Hysteria
- Recommended Cars: Monstruo, Torrida, Citi
- 2Reward: Burnout
- 3Objective: Collect all checkpoints in any order.
- 4Route Suggestion: Start by going left, hit the first checkpoint. Turn right, head west collecting checkpoints. Follow the checkpoints onto the narrow ridge road on the north side of LA. Be cautious of running off the road or hitting telephone poles. Continue on this road as it widens to four lanes. Turn left at the last checkpoint. Use nitro after the last checkpoint. Make a left at the next intersection and follow the street to the finish.
- 5Drag
- Recommended Cars: Monstruo, Torrida, Citi
- 6Reward: 1971 Bestia
- 7Opponent: Diego (Angel's father)
- 8Objective: Race Diego and reach the finish line.
- 9Race Description: The race begins with a jump into a large canal. You will race down the canal until the last bridge, where you turn onto the street to finish. The long, straight canal favors muscle cars. Maintain high speed and be aware of the dam jump near the start.
- 10Dam Jump Strategy: You can use the two large ramps over the top or the smaller ramps on either side. The right large ramp is recommended as Diego may crowd the left one, and the small ramps are slower. To gain a significant advantage, you can knock Diego off course at the dam so he hits the wall instead of the ramps.
- 11Hazards: Watch out for the jump under the second bridge after the dam, which can cause you to wreck. Slow down when exiting the canal to avoid crashing into buildings.
- 12Canal Jump Strategy: To gain an advantage, aim your car towards the orange finish line while in the canal and use nitrous to jump over the canal lip and a building, landing near the finish.
- 13Cheaters Never Win
- Recommended Cars: 1971 Bestia, Monstruo, Torrida
- 14Reward: Interna
- 15Opponent: Angel
- 16Objective: Catch up to and beat Angel.
- 17Race Description: Angel will cheat at the start by zooming away. Checkpoints in the first part are on bridges over canals, with oncoming traffic.
- 18Hazards: Be careful of oncoming cars on bridges. A truck will swerve onto the road after the last bridge checkpoint. In the industrial sector, two large trucks will block the long straightaway after a checkpoint; avoid hitting them.
- 19Shortcut: After the trucks, use nitro. At the next checkpoint, head towards stairs leading to a building. Crash through the glass doors, go down the hall for a shortcut, zip across the parking lot, and through the stadium area to maintain speed.
- 20Final Stretch: After exiting the stadium, make a right onto a small two-lane street. At the checkpoint at the end of this road, make a quick right into the entertainment district to reach the finish line.
GINA
Complete walkthrough for the GINA missions in South of Midnight, including 'Unexpected Guests', 'Showdown', 'Weight Training', and 'Flight to the Finish'. Learn strategies and car recommendations.
- 1Unexpected Guests
- Requirement: Defeat Maria.
- 2Recommended Cars: Monstruo, Torrida, Interna, 1971 Bestia.
- 3Reward: None.
- 4Race Description: The race begins with bikers emerging from a building. The course features initial twists followed by long straights. Key sections include a shortcut on the left after a checkpoint near a trailer lot, a jump over stairs at the next intersection, and navigating a car park with a checkpoint requiring a slip through pillars. Another shortcut involves crashing through glass doors on the left after the carpark. The race concludes with a long straightaway to the finish line.
- 5Showdown
- Requirement: Beat the bikers from the previous race.
- 6Recommended Cars: Monstruo, Torrida, 1971 Bestia.
- 7Reward: Cohete.
- 8Race Description: This race focuses on defeating bikers. The strategy involves sideswiping them to knock them off their bikes. Early in the race, on a straightaway after the first corner, it's crucial to prevent the bikes from gaining a significant lead. A shortcut through an alley is available after passing under the freeway. The latter part of the race involves zig-zagging through blocks to hit checkpoints, with opportunities for head-on collisions with bikers. The final section is a long straightaway where nitrous can be used, and sideswiping is effective if bikers catch up.
- 9Weight Training
- Requirement: None specified beyond starting the event.
- 10Recommended Cars: Cohete (mandatory).
- 11Reward: None.
- 12Activity Description: This is not a race but a practice session for using bikes. The objective is to ride to a checkpoint in the industrial sector and then return to the beach. It is recommended to turn off the cinematic camera for easier control during maneuvers like ducking or performing wheelies and endos.
- 13Flight to the Finish
- Requirement: None specified beyond starting the event.
- 14Recommended Cars: Monstruo, 1971 Bestia, Torrida.
- 15Reward: Citi Turbo.
- 16Race Description: This race consists mainly of long straights and easy corners, favoring cars with high top speeds. Challenges include navigating the airport section without getting lost and avoiding vehicles on the road. After the airport, a cop will appear. Using nitrous is advised near the stadium area. The race concludes by passing through the entertainment district and a construction site. A shortcut allows players to use a crane in the construction site to leap to the finish line.
HECTOR
Master the HECTOR challenges in South of Midnight! Learn strategies for 'Lose The Cops', 'Block Party', and 'Slipstream Chicanes' to unlock rewards and progress.
Alright, let's talk about Hector in South of Midnight. He's not exactly a boss you fight head-on, but he's got a few tricky races that'll test your skills. You'll need to beat him in a couple of specific challenges to really get going.
Missions & Strategy:
- Lose The Cops
Hector wants to race, but the cops show up first. He'll tell you to ditch them and meet him at a warehouse. Your main goal here is to lose the police pursuit.
- Recommended Cars: 1971 Bestia, Citi Turbo, Torrida.
- Strategy: The easiest way to shake the cops is to drive into the canal. Try to go over the dam jump and use your nitrous to get away. If that doesn't work, don't be afraid to restart the mission until you nail it. Once you've lost the cops, head to the warehouse Hector mentioned. Be careful, but cops on bridges usually aren't a problem. Pull into the finish line to complete this part.
- Block Party
This race takes place in the rain, so picking a car with good handling is key. You'll be racing through checkpoints, some of which require you to crash through obstacles.
- Recommended Cars: Citi Turbo, Interna, Torrida.
- Reward: Slipstream Turbo.
- Strategy: Start by following the pack to the first set of checkpoints near the stadium. After the first checkpoint, crash through the glass doors on your right. Hit the next checkpoint, then turn right to get another. Head for the southern checkpoints next, taking out the northwest, south, and northeast ones. You'll end up facing north. Look for a set of stairs on your left that you might remember from Gina's races; drive over them to reach the next northbound street. Hit the two northern checkpoints, then the southern one. Now, head for the finish line street and cross the bridge into the industrial district. Use your nitrous here to gain speed. Get two checkpoints heading west, then turn south for the next one. Cross the bridge quickly and aim for the finish line before your opponents.
- Slipstream Chicanes
Now that you have the Slipstream Turbo, it's time to use it. The car in front of you starts a bit slow, so get right behind it to fill your Slipstream Turbo (SST) meter quickly and get a good boost off the line. The rest of the race is pretty straightforward with a few 90-degree turns.
- Recommended Cars: Citi Turbo, 1971 Bestia, Torrida.
- Reward: Monstruo.
- Strategy: To save time at the end, look for a warehouse jump. After crossing the canal on the bridge, check the left side of the intersection for the area where you started the last race. Drive through there to hit a ramp onto a warehouse roof. Drive across the roof to another ramp that'll take you back to the street, right near the finish line. This can give you a nice edge.
DICE
Master the challenging DICE race in South of Midnight. Get expert tips on car selection, navigating tricky sections like the palm tree slalom and freeway jumps, and securing victory.
Alright, so you've made it this far and now you're facing the DICE race. This one's a doozy, and it's required to unlock other races, so we gotta get through it. The game says you need to defeat every other racer in LA to even get here, so you're already pretty good.
Recommended Cars:
- Citi Turbo
- Monstruo
- 1This race is seriously long, so your main goal is to keep your car in one piece. Banging it up too much means costly repairs that will eat up your time. The good news is, because it's so long, you've got plenty of room to catch up if you fall behind early on.
- 2After you blast through the entertainment district, you'll hit the palm tree slalom. Keep an eye on the other racers here – they can easily knock you off course and into a crash.
- 3Once you get past the slalom, you'll be merging onto the freeway, but you'll be on the wrong side of the road for a bit. You'll loop around some cloverleaf overpasses for a while. You'll have to cross to the wrong side of the road a few times here too. This is actually a good spot to gain some ground because DICE and his crew don't handle these loops very well.
- 4The next big hurdle is a jump from the freeway down to a construction site. After you complete the fourth loop, look for a hole in the wall on your left and jump off the highway.
- 5When you reach the stadium area, take the shortcut between the buildings to shave off some time.
- 6Next up is the alley chase. Once you're out of the stadium, the next checkpoint will send you into a series of alleys and even through some buildings. Be super careful not to lose control, especially over jumps. Keep an eye on where the other racers are going – they might show you the best path.
- 7After you get back on the freeway (this time on the correct side of the road), it's time to unleash your nitrous.
- 8You'll then cut through the industrial sector and find yourself racing along the canal. After you nail the dam jump, hit the last checkpoint.
- 9For the finish, make a hard right under the bridge's arch. This will lead you into a tunnel that takes you straight to the finish line.
- Don't get discouraged if you fall behind; the length of this race gives you plenty of opportunities to catch up.
- Pay close attention to the other racers' lines, especially in the alleys and slalom, to find the fastest routes.
- Conserve your nitrous for the final stretch on the freeway and through the canal.
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