Silent Hill f Reviews
Combined with a narrative that feels like all the worst tendencies of YA manga playing out as po-faced as possible, even the stellar art direction and sound design can’t stop the game from feeling wasteful.
Silent Hill f is a work of horror art that drips with love for the genre, the license, and for horror culture.
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Silent Hill f skillfully reinterprets the iconic horror series for a modern audience, acting as both a stirring homage and a strong vision for Silent Hill's future.
For me, it's a 10/10 game. I could probably be more meticulous and find some snags in the combat system and some mechanics, but they're minor things, and I can say, without fear, that Konami is coming back in a big way with this new Silent Hill.
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The only shame is that the gameplay suffers from some notable shortcomings and fails to keep up with the excellence of the writing and the technical and artistic component. The City of Fog may no longer be the same as we remember it, but it's still the most fascinating place the genre has to offer.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Something about Silent Hill f just gets under my skin and won't let me go. As soon as I put the pad down, I'm singing the magnificently spooky title song again, wanting to immerse myself in the fog once more.
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Silent Hill f is beautiful, haunting, and utterly unforgettable.
Hinako, a girl in her early teens, leaves home in the midst of an argument with her father. Still in her school uniform, she heads off to meet her fri...
Silent Hill f resoundingly demonstrates a clear grasp of what makes Silent Hill work. Its storytelling is equal parts sinister and restrained, bolstered by a combat system that’s simple but satisfying. Throw in some challenging boss battles, and you’ve got a Silent Hill experience that meaningfully expands on the original games. It’s a subtly scary adventure that dares to be different, while at the same time retaining the core that makes Silent Hill so special. While some elements and the difficulty might be grating for people and the skill system is bizarrely undercooked, Silent Hill f is an enjoyable and chilling experience from beginning to end, and unlike anything you've ever played.
Silent Hill f does what the developers intended to do: Capture the soul and spirit of the first three Silent Hill games and put it into an unapologetically Japanese package. However, after playing the game, I walked away feeling like this was more like Forbidden Siren or Fatal Frame than a Silent Hill. The removal of the town itself is a big loss, but this game is one hell of a horror game that would have done really well even if it didn't have the Silent Hill brand attached to it.
NeoBards Entertainment has taken bold risks with Silent Hill f, and the result is one of the most unsettling, personal and rewarding horror games in years.
Silent Hill f balances threat and reality in a way that kept me playing longer and longer per session.
Silent Hill f has the quality and courage to finally break the curse cast upon the series. Moving away from the American town has brought a freshness and depth to the story that I haven't seen in the series since SH2, and changes to the combat system are working well. Silent Hill has finally found its way and emerged from the fog reborn. Disgusting, poignant, digging deep into the psyche. Wonderful.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Even though some gameplay mechanics are questionable and certain sections seem out of step with the original spirit of the series, Silent Hill f still manages to leave a profound impression. It's not a perfect experience, but it's a work that must be approached with a clear, informed eye, capable of grasping the complexity of the emotions that permeate the story. The game speaks directly to those who know the weight of their own fragility, to those who have learned that the mind can be a place as disturbing as any nightmare. In Silent Hill f, the horror isn't just external, but slowly creeps into the interior, into the unsaid, into distorted memories. It's a journey that, despite some notable lows, lays bare the most vulnerable part of humanity—the part that often hides behind silence.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Silent Hill f stands out with its blend of the series' signature mix of reality and illusion, its inward-looking narrative, and its grotesque, visceral imagery. Even its combat system, rough at first glance, proves surprisingly engaging in practice.
Review in Chinese | Read full review
This is the true fifth Silent Hill that fans deserve after The Room. It’s a fascinating and haunting exploration into new territory; a dark take on the “coming of age” drama that’s distinctly Silent Hill, with visceral and challenging combat and diabolical puzzles. Silent Hill is back… we just had to go to Japan to get there.
SILENT HILL f is nearly perfect, delivering a compelling story and haunting atmosphere. With incredible audio design, a fresh and immersive Japanese setting, enjoyable combat, and satisfying puzzles, it's a must-play for long-time fans and newcomers.
Despite its combat system flaws, Silent Hill captures the spirit of the series and offers a thrilling, dark adventure. The franchise is back in the game for good!
Review in Polish | Read full review
Silent Hill f brings back the classic Silent Hill in a unique setting in 1960s Japan. The game looks both beautiful and unsettling at the same time, and the story is full of mysteries that are neatly uncovered over time and playthroughs.
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