Silent Hill f Reviews
An oppressive atmosphere. An unsettling story that will keep you guessing from beginning to end. Engaging combat. Stunning visuals. A fantastic soundtrack. Silent Hill f has all of these, making it one of the best entries in the series yet.
Everything the Silent Hill franchise has offered over the years is here in Silent Hill f. The chaos and fear takes over you at every turn, and while it has some performance issues on the PS5 Pro, it doesn't diminish how artistically beautiful, fun, and horrifying this game is. Without a doubt, a title that should be in the collection of any gamer and fan of the genre.
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Silent Hill f is a slow-burn horror game that doesn't put its best foot forward, but once it has its hooks in you, they're not coming out. The compelling and well-crafted story does a fantastic job of drawing you in and keeping you invested, even potentially through multiple playthroughs. The combat mechanics can feel a tad overdone. I think Silent Hill f is the best entirely new entry in the franchise in ages, and while it has its flaws, it shows that there's still plenty of life in Konami's franchise.
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. ⛩️
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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Silent Hill F is the triumphant return of the series, a masterpiece of psychological horror that fuses a Japanese setting with visceral storytelling, brilliant puzzles, and demanding combat.
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Silent Hill f pulls the series into 1960s Japan with a story that feels personal and unsettling. Combat has weight, puzzles hit hard, and exploration keeps you on edge, even if the sanity system doesn’t fully deliver. The atmosphere is the real star, with grotesque enemies, creeping flora, and a soundtrack that sticks. Silent Hill f isn’t perfect, but it reminded me why this series still matters.
Silent Hill f is the first original and truly great Silent Hill game in over 15 years.
Although Silent Hill F is not without its flaws, its strengths far outweigh them. As a revival of a series that until recently lay dormant in Konami’s vaults, it has done a commendable job of recapturing the franchise’s roots while introducing entirely new elements. And if you’re a fan of horror games, this enchanting and atmospheric experience is one you shouldn’t miss.
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Silent Hill f is a bold experiment, breaking from the past while keeping the series’ soul. The new setting and tone work surprisingly well, delivering emotional impact and a fresh, unconventional protagonist. Stunning art direction and sound design capture both unease and beauty. Unfortunately, the clunky, frustrating combat system drags the experience down. Neobards took a brave risk and partly succeeded, but the game could have been so much more.
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Silent Hill f does have flaws, but the pros heavily outweigh the cons. The story sucked me in and combat was more fun than I expected. I am being more nit-picky with the issues I’m bringing up, but they ultimately never affected my enjoyment of the game, nor made me think twice about getting back into it for round 2. And a lot of the issues I had were erased as soon as New Game+ started, which was like a weight lifted off my shoulders. On top of that, it actually runs quite well on the Steam Deck. It’s definitely not perfect and needs compromises to run effectively, but the game is playable on the Deck and can look gorgeous. It may cost a little extra performance in 3-4 scenes, but they include graphical improvements I’d consider necessary to enjoy. In the end, Silent Hill f is a thrilling game, and if this keeps up, the future of AAA releases from Konami is going to look very bright.