Silent Hill f Reviews
Even with my gripes, I obviously enjoyed my time with SH ƒ. Early in my first playthrough, I called this game Silent Hill 3‘s more quiet, subtle sister, and having completed it, I stand by that assessment. Both games deal with similar themes, but approach them in completely different ways. Heather Mason’s story was angry and violent and in-your-face about it, while Hinako’s is subdued and simmers over multiple playthroughs. I found it a really neat contrast that still provided an emotional, resonate conclusion I haven’t stopped thinking about since beating it. Hinako is one of the most relatable protagonists in a game I’ve played in a long time. Silent Hill ƒ is absolutely a Silent Hill game in all the ways that matter. While the repetitive, frustrating combat and less-than-scary atmosphere keep the game as a whole from reaching the vaunted heights of SH2 and SH3, Hinako’s story stands toe-to-toe with James’ as the best in the series. It’s a story that’s deeply humanizing and impactful, and one I think is worth experiencing.
Silent Hill f is an exciting new experience filled with tense moments and a touch of gore, creating a dark atmosphere reflecting Japanese culture. However, it lacks Arabic language support, which is important, and its technical performance needs improvement.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Silent Hill f marks a successful return for a cult saga, brilliantly handled by NeoBards following the Silent Hill 2 remake. With its captivating atmosphere, memorable creatures, and remarkably coherent setting, the game stands as one of the best horror titles of the past five years. Despite minor pacing issues and a slightly short first ending, Silent Hill f manages to honor the series’ legacy while reinventing it intelligently.
Review in French | Read full review
Silent Hill F is a place where fear lingers in the fog, and every step makes you question reality.
Ultimately, Silent Hill F is a fascinating, if imperfect, experiment. It proves that the series still has much to say if one is willing to explore new avenues. The atmosphere is the most unsettling in the series to date, the story gripping and profound, and the visual and auditory presentation masterful. The controversial combat system may slightly mar the overall impression, but for fans of psychological horror and Japanese folklore, this is still a must-buy—a game that will linger in your mind long after the credits roll, like the fog over Ebisugaoka.
Review in German | Read full review
If you loved the old-school Silent Hill games - especially Silent Hill 2 and 3 - then you absolutely need to play this one. Silent Hill F is exactly what longtime fans of the genre have been missing, and we can only hope this talented team keeps going. This is the kind of game that stays with you for a long, long time.
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To sum it up, Silent Hill f is far from perfect—but then again, neither were any of the Silent Hill games we hold dear.
Silent Hill has returned with a completely new installment, set in a Japanese town with a story whose protagonist is a teenage girl who has suffered in her life, and the outcome has been wonderful. It is a story full of deep messages, in a world filled with beauty hard to see in any other game, along with an overall amazing gameplay, supported by finely detailed audio design. However, because of the repetition and the dragging of the combat encounters, and the lack of Arabic language support (which is essential for understanding the game and solving puzzles), the game unfortunately did not achieve the level of excellence it aspired to. These problems, alongside certain shortcomings that negatively impacted the otherwise strong core gameplay.
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Ryukishi07’s storytelling, Kera’s unforgettable monster designs, and the game’s willingness to challenge its players all come together to create something that feels both reverent and new. For me, Silent Hill f isn’t just the best new Silent Hill game, it’s a masterclass in Japanese horror, world-building, and narrative design. It’s chilling, thoughtful, and heartbreakingly beautiful. If this is the direction the franchise is heading, then the fog has never looked brighter.
My overall opinion on Silent Hill F is that it lives up to the hype that the Silent Hill franchise has built up over the years in all aspects, whether it be combat, exploration, the world, or especially the story itself. Although each of these aspects is clearly handled with care by Konami, there are a few flaws in certain aspects, like expecting the player to have knowledge of certain aspects of Japanese culture beforehand, and a few others.
I’m merely pointing these flaws out to explain why Silent Hill f isn’t being rated higher. I would love to rate it as a masterpiece, and it is surely on the right roadway to being one. Perhaps with more patches the game will be refined even further. On its own, it is still a fantastic depiction of Japanese horror, and tackles themes that the game industry seems scared of tackling. There’s so much value to be had in a game that is unafraid to go against the grain, and to really bank on writing that’ll make you feel uncomfortable. In that sense, Silent Hill f is one of, if not the most important game released in 2025 on top of being a genuine return to form for the series
Silent Hill F isn't just the best entry in two decades; it's a landmark in modern psychological horror. It proves that honoring a legacy means reinventing it. Guided by Ryukishi07's narrative genius, NeoBards has crafted an agonizingly beautiful and cruel experience. This is a creeping, invasive dread that roots itself in your psyche. While the occasionally punishing combat can disrupt the pacing, it’s a minor flaw in an ocean of unparalleled atmosphere, devastating narrative depth, and brilliant puzzle design.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Konami’s return to new titles is strong with Silent Hill f despite its shortcomings in the combat department. The setting is gorgeous and eerie with the music only adding to that, the voice acting is excellent (I played the Japanese dub of the game), and the story is downright gripping.
Silent Hill f may not be the biggest dream of the most traditional fans, but it is undoubtedly a title that lives up to the constant reinventions of the original team, with an oppressive atmosphere, beautiful and contrasting visuals, and a narrative worthy of awards.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Silent Hill F captures everything that made the franchise legendary psychological depth, grotesque beauty, and emotional storytelling, while introducing a bold new cultural setting and a memorable protagonist. Its combat issues may frustrate, but its atmosphere and narrative artistry make it a must-play for horror fans.
The developers endeavored to create a new and unique experience that would cleanse the palate of older fans of the Silent Hill franchise and even entice newcomers to join in on the horror. Its representation of 1960s Japan is beautifully and hauntingly brought to life by a series of great characters, strong voice acting, and, of course, the atmosphere a game titled Silent Hill demands. It certainly is a different experience from what has come before, but ultimately succeeds in delivering a journey that follows the tropes the Silent Hill series is known for while additionally gripping our hands through our controllers and feverishly pulling us through new and horrific nightmares.
The original setting and the story written by Ryukishi07 had me really hyped for the latest installment in the Silent Hill series from the very beginning, but I was also a little worried that the gameplay might fall flat. After my first playthrough, I was delighted with the gameplay and curious to learn more about the story. After my second playthrough, it was finally clear to me that this is one of the best Silent Hill games we've had since the PlayStation 2 era. Silent Hill f takes social problems from the realities of 1960s Japan, weaves them into an abstract folklore concept, and embeds them on a carpet of spider lilies that simply wouldn't let me go.
Review in German | Read full review
Silent Hill f does not have the traditional setting in which the town of Silent Hill plays a major role. Shame? Not really, because Silent Hill f does many things just as well or perhaps even better. This is because of the main character Hinako who is much more vulnerable and the way you have to move through this fictional Japanese village. In terms of story, it is a different twist with that Silent Hill sauce about it. A successful 'outing' and with it Konami proves that they are really back.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
While not set in the iconic town, Silent Hill f's soul is pure Silent Hill. It captures the essence perfectly in a new package.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Regardless of its growing pains, Silent Hill f’s layered story is genuinely impressive to see, and Ryukishi07 does a great job at implementing a plot that is deeply rooted in Japanese mythology and culture into the series without feeling out of place. Konami’s gamble to partner with such a unique writer has definitely paid off, and I can only imagine Silent Hill fans are excited to see what’ll come next now that the series has gained a second wind.