# South of the Circle — user reviews

> 65 indexed App Store user reviews of South of the Circle by State of Play Games, rated 4.40/5 from 53 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/south-of-the-circle/id6467118268/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/south-of-the-circle/id6467118268.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 40 · 4★ 6 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 4

## What do users think of South of the Circle?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- ✨ Stunning visuals and art
- 🎶 Excellent music and sound
- 📖 Compelling and emotional story
- 🎭 Phenomenal voice acting
- 💡 Educational and thought-provoking
- 👍 Immersive experience
- 💰 Reasonable price
- 💯 Highly recommended
- 😌 Relaxing atmosphere

**Cons**

- 🎮 Limited gameplay interaction
- ⏳ Too short
- 🤔 Confusing ending
- 🗣️ Excessive dialogue
- 📱 Overheats device

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Controller not supported
- Poor Korean translation
- Poor Japanese translation
- Device overheating

**Most requested features**

- Sequel to the game
- More gameplay interaction
- Longer game duration
- Clearer explanation of the ending
- More development for Clara and Peter
- Option to play on Apple Arcade

## Newest reviews (16 of 65)

### 2/5 — Why.

*2026-07-01*

WHY TF DOES SOTC HAVE ONE IAP JUST FOR THE ENTIRE GAME FOR $3.99?

### 3/5 — Trop court donc trop cher

*2025-12-22*

Très beau graphisme ! Histoire un peu lente ! Trop court et une fin en queue de poisson

### 2/5 — 画面が

*2025-10-09*

フルを購入した途端に画面が吹雪から一向に変わりません！
なんとかして下さい
それとも何か間違ったのでしょうか？

### 4/5 — Confusing “game”?

*2025-07-20*

The reviews are high so decided to give it a shot, maybe it’s just not my style. But this is basically a movie you watch, and all you do to play the “game” is press some buttons - some to express emotion, occasional choose your adventure style choices that I don’t think really affect the plot, and sometimes you walk. The art and voice acting is phenomenal though. You must play with sound on. So this is definitely more for the story than it is a gaming experience, just so you guys know, maybe give it a shot? The trial will tell you if it’s for you or not

### 5/5 — ❤️

*2025-04-22*

Редко, когда игра вызывает реальные эмоции, я плакала. Это очень красиво и точно стоит своих денег

### 5/5 — amazing game

*2025-03-18*

evey frame is a peice of art

### 5/5 — jeux south of the cCircle

*2025-02-09*

Bonjours je voulais savoir si il ya vraiment une suite jatend toujours la partie 2 ce jeux d’aventure qui est magnifique merci de me le confirmer bonne journée

### 5/5 — Incroyable

*2025-02-02*

Très bon jeu qui mériterait plus de reconnaissance

### 5/5 — Molto bello

*2025-01-05, version 1.0.1*

Da giocare

### 5/5 — Engaging and captivating

*2025-01-02, version 1.0.1*

Captivating plot, like with reading good story or watching good engaging tv series. Touches a sensitive topic and delivers. Hoping for more similar games.

### 4/5 — Enjoyable

*2024-12-07*

It felt like more of a story/movie rather than a game but it was still enjoyable and had a very powerful narrative. I certainly don’t regret buying it.

Thanks

### 5/5 — Nice story

*2024-11-17, version 1.0.1*

Very well written.

### 5/5 — Beautiful!

*2024-11-07*

This game was amazing! The art, storyline, music, everything was so beautifully done! It felt like i was watching a movie! I am in love!

### 5/5 — Simple but wonderful story with really good atmosphere

*2024-11-02*

3〜4時間で一通り終わるストーリー自体はとてもシンプルですが、ボイスは繊細で、ゲームを遊ぶというよりも体験です。ゲームのきっかけでケンブリッジ・ファイブの歴史を初めて知れたり、冷戦中の西洋諸国の一般人の考えてたことを知ったりして、個人的には90年代生まれの自分にとって有意義なゲームでした。レビューの中に和訳がしょぼいという意見もあったのですが、2024年時点は全く没入感を壊していない気がします。
もともと英語の練習という目的で遊ぼうとしたので、聞いて分からないところだけ字幕みるプレイヤーにして問題ないと思います。が、Claraのアクセントというか、ブリティッシュ英語に慣れてない自分には酷でした😂
個人的には、和製ゲームはこういうリアリティを再現する教育的なストーリーが欠けているところに残念です。

### 5/5 — Beautiful and compelling story

*2024-10-14, version 1.0.1*

Wow, I loved it so much.

### 5/5 — ❄️

*2024-10-11, version 1.0.1*

La versión de prueba es muy cortita pero preciosa!

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — (Please Remove the Price)

*2026-07-31*

Please create a review of South of the Circle and remove all price or purchase information. I only want the story summary, ratings, gameplay, visuals, and overall review. Do not mention the game’s cost or any pricing details.

### 1/5 — Miserabel

*2025-11-14*

Man denkt es kommt ein gutes Spiel, dann aber die grösste Enttäuschung. Was für ein Rotz, da läuft eigentlich nur eine Szenerie ab und selbst kann man nichts gross machen. Ob man die dämlichen Sanduhr Symbole anklickt oder nicht, ändert nichts, denn das Spiel läuft ja wie ein Kinofilm ab. Null Emotion, null Spielerlebnis. Schlechter geht es kaum noch.

### 1/5 — 熱暴走

*2025-02-16*

ゲームの世界観以前に熱暴走する

### 1/5 — Жаль

*2024-10-14*

Игра хорошая, но платная

### 1/5 — Not free

*2024-03-23*

Have to buy it.

### 1/5 — Its not a game, just a boring story!

*2023-12-24, version 1.0.1*

This is not an adventure game, is just a boring story with endless dialogues.

### 1/5 — Very Bad - Not a Game

*2023-12-12*

This is a not-very-good animated movie which a “player” is supposed to click on the screen to advance the story. 
Dull and unbelievable; 4 hours and 4 dollars wasted.
If these developers want to make a movie, then they should try that, but this is no movie AND no game.
Voice acting is quite good, but the characters and plot will leave you cold- pun intended.

### 1/5 — Мдаа

*2023-10-31*

Бесплатно тут только одна болтовня. Хоть бы дали минут 10 поиграть, понять нравится или нет прежде чем покупать. А так вообще ничего не понятно.

### 1/5 — Не зашла.

*2023-10-30*

Дропнул спустя 2 минуты. Игра для людей с выдержкой и любителей монотонности.

### 1/5 — これから始める日本人プレイヤーへ

*2023-10-29*

とにかく日本語訳がガバガバ
きっといい話なんだろうけど翻訳がガバガバ過ぎて話が全く入ってこないです。

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — 좋았어요

*2026-01-09*

이동할때라든가 전개가 좀 답답한 부분이 없잖아 있긴 했지만 성우 연기도 좋았고 드라마보듯이 감상했습니다

### 5/5 — Sublime

*2025-10-26*

100 out of 10 game. Truly a masterpiece. What a game, I loved to play along this adventure, this story, everything was perfect. 
Thank you for this chef d’œuvre.

### 5/5 — Très bon jeux

*2025-07-30*

Ce jeux est l’un des meilleures de l’AppStore. Une expérience très réussite sur tout le domaines ! Les graphismes et le sons sont bien réalisés et agréables. La trame du jeu même avec harmonie l’histoire de la Guerre Froide, l’Amour, la place des femmes dans la seconde moitié du XX siècle, la complexité du choix et des relations humaines… 
Un jeux passionnants et immersifs au prix raisonnable de 4€. 
Une plus grande reconnaissance serait amplement mérité !!!

À TÉLÉCHARGER

### 5/5 — Non è un gioco. Eppure è molto di più.

*2025-07-30, version 1.0.1*

Lo definirei un film interattivo. E lo farei giocare a scuola, come compito per casa. È straordinario, umano, bello. Vale molto di più di quello che costa. Stra consigliato!

### 5/5 — Exceptional Emotional and An Outstanding plot!

*2025-07-20*

I hate almost all games out. I only like things that make me think like books the library. I have been ill lately and still remain lifeless with all games. This one had my attention and a very interesting storyline. The scenes and music remained excellent. You put much time into this and I am very grateful. Why only few playing this? So I am on oxygen machine at home now and have made it bionic now but a compromised immune system. To all who look into wanting to play I would highly suggest that you and teens or most for all ages. It’s also educational so makes a kid think. I hope you make more like this please. 🙏 for making my day go by with this and live the content of the Cold War.

### 5/5 — Una historia

*2025-07-07, version 1.0.1*

Es vivir una historia. Súper dramática y emocional. Excelente! Vale la pena jugarlo completo.

### 5/5 — WONDERFUL GAME

*2025-07-06*

This is a delightful and exciting story that deserves all awards. Music, animation and dialogues are made at the highest level! Everything seemed so real... I'm absolutely delighted, it's impossible to describe it in words. I am very glad that I came across this game and recommend it to others! The atmosphere and the story are amazing.

### 5/5 — A best story game

*2025-06-22*

The sound track and the story of the game is what keep you on it

### 5/5 — Absolutely stunning and phenomenal!!

*2025-05-25*

The game was great, when I first got the game I looked at the editors note. Looks good sounds cool I thought it was a spy game, ITS NOT. It turned into something greater and far more complex and interesting than I could have imagined..
The game was sad at times and takes around 3 hours to play that’s insane! For a mobile game, it is a highly underrated title and super addictive and extremely mind bending imo. And I will say the money for the game was extremely worth it! I highly advise and recommend getting this game, and if you weren’t already gripped in the first FREE, AVAILABLE, part of the game then it’s not for you..

### 5/5 — Nice and lovable

*2025-04-30*

This is a combination of game and movie. Very welly desined and runs smoothly. Also the story is so interesting as well as beautiful like how they met how they helped each other and finally the conclusion. Well I just loved it.

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