Silent Hill f Reviews
A haunting and harrowing journey into a seemingly quiet Japanese town that despite its unfamiliarity manages to captivate its audience to elicit both empathy and horror.
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Silent Hill f is everything that should have been to bring the franchise back to its peak. We are faced with a game that innovatively utilizes the principles, rules and identity dimensions of its series and portrays some of them more broadly than before. The game's narrative is engaging, deep and complex, its meaningful symbolism and integrity appear in the dimensions of design and narrative returned, breathtaking atmosphere and wonderful music. Silent Hill f is a bold, intelligent and deep game that tries to try new approaches and move the franchise forward in a meaningful way.
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SILENT HILL f blends the foggy, oppressive atmosphere of classic Silent Hill with the hallmarks of Japanese horror, delivering an experience that is both aesthetically rich and deeply unsettling. The narrative depth brought by Ryukishi07’s writing, combined with the intricate design of Ebisugaoka town, its overarching symbolism, and Hinako’s diaries, elevates the game far beyond a mere spin-off. That said, the question of whether it really needed to carry the Silent Hill name remains open for debate; it could just as easily have stood on its own as a Japanese horror title in the vein of Fatal Frame.
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The developers of the game paint on their canvas terrifying and shocking moments that will remain in our memories for a long time. With all its positive points, this work becomes one of the best horror works released in 2025.
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Silent Hill f is a compelling yet flawed return for Konami's iconic horror series: narratively strong and visually striking, it immerses players in a haunting psychological nightmare set in the eerie Japanese town of Ebisugaoka. Hinako's touching and unsettling story is the highlight, but the experience is held back by basic combat, limited enemy types, and a design that requires multiple playthroughs to fully understand the plot without enough gameplay variety. Despite interesting ideas and solid presentation, the game loses momentum over time, feeling repetitive and lessening its emotional impact.
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Silent Hill f takes us to 1960s Japan with a dark, symbolic, and psychologically deep story. It combines exploration, clever puzzles, and more complex combat than previous entries, while still retaining the essence of the series.
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SILENT HILL f is one of the best survival horror games out there with its constant surprises, pitch-perfect game worlds, and exceptional blend of combat and puzzles; sometimes, both at the exact same time. ⛩️
Silent Hill F is a hauntingly beautiful yet divisive horror experience, blending folklore and psychological dread with unsettling visuals. It may frustrate some, but for fans of atmospheric horror, it's unforgettable.
A sad story touching on themes that are sadly still relevant today, Silent Hill f is a fun and unforgettable horror game with a uniquely beautiful aesthetic.
Silent Hill f delivers horror and mystery in foggy Ebisugaoka with puzzles, close combat, upgrades, and multiple endings. A deep, atmospheric survival experience awaits.
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While it may not have the tightest combat, that’s reflective of a tone that values ambiance and thematic weight over the quick thrills of other games. Silent Hill f is the meditative, gorgeous, and absolutely terrifying entry that fans have been waiting for.
If this is the future of Silent Hill—imperfect, far from home, yet more courageous and relevant than ever in the last twenty years—let it be done.
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This is easily one of the finest Silent Hill entries ever, and no fan of the series—or horror games in general—should miss out.
Having the sanity meter is a clever way of working the themes of the story into combat. It's a radical departure from other Silent Hill games, but maybe this is what the series needs. It's still an experience that Silent Hill fans will appreciate. As we enter the spooky season, Silent Hill f is a phenomenal game to play alone in the dark.
"A bold approach that respects the franchise's identity." Silent Hill f succeeds in revitalizing the series with a new spirit by moving to a Japanese setting steeped in local folklore, with a blend of psychological horror and deep exploration. Despite some variations in combat, the visual and audio details make it an unforgettable horror experience. The game proves that the series can evolve without losing its identity.
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Silent Hill f is a gorgeous game, made even better by the abject terrors that surround it. Konami and Neobards take bold risks in exploring the series’ future without the Maine town and push the franchise into new territory. Despite a third act that drags with filler combat sequences, Silent Hill f remains a true Silent Hill entry at its core. It carries all the elements that define the series, from its relevant subject matter to disturbing imagery and the usual ever-encroaching fog. There has never been a better time to be a Silent Hill fan.
I admit, I wasn’t expecting much from Silent Hill f after seeing the first trailers, but nothing could have prepared me for this. NeoBards managed to not only deliver an excellent horror game, but one that dares to be its own without relying on its brand to carry it forward. If future Silent Hill games are made with this kind of love and attention, then horror game fans are in for a wild ride.
Silent Hill f is a chillingly elegant return to form for the franchise, melding Ryukishi07’s signature psychological storytelling with a hauntingly atmospheric 1960s Japan setting. Balancing methodical survival horror mechanics with intricate character introspection, it stands out as a deeply emotional and cerebral entry that lingers long after the credits roll.
After playing through Silent Hill f, I can confidently say that the new main installment in the series is finally a major success again. The new Japanese setting, with schoolgirl Hinako as the protagonist, is perfect for a symbolically charged story full of psychological horror. Unfortunately, even on the lowest difficulty setting, the combat system takes up too much space in the gameplay mix.
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