Silent Hill f Reviews
Silent Hill f is a true representative of its franchise. Abandoning its Western setting, the title embraces the Japanese horror tradition at its core, attempting to recapture what truly sets Silent Hill apart from other experiences within its genre. The combat may seem a bit limited at first, and the overall puzzle design lacks consistency, but the new thematic approach and the unquestionable success in creating an immersive and strangely inviting Ebisugaoka when it comes to exploration are a welcome shake-up to a stagnant formula. After all, the series spent so much time in Konami's fridge for a reason.
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Silent Hill f encapsulates the classic Japanese horror essence but falls a little flat on variety. Although it contains quite a few grotesque scenes, the conclusion doesn’t hit as hard as previous entries, which may leave long-time fans a little disappointed. With a shorter run time and plenty of alternate endings, this is the perfect spin-off to take on new fans and let older ones enjoy something new. Whilst it may not be the perfect survival horror game, there is plenty here to bash your pipe against, even if you are a little bit of a scaredy cat. All in all, this is a solid new entry, even with its few drawbacks, but that only means there is room for improvement in the potential sequel.
Silent Hill f is not just a return to the series, but a reinterpretation of what psychological horror means in 2025. It does not seek to repeat formulas or rely solely on nostalgia, but to build something new from the ground up.
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Silent Hill f promises to be a divisive and experimental entry in the franchise, and that by itself is something to appreciate. Despite falling short in terms of combat system and ludic aspect, the game manages to hit the mark on what has always been crucial for the franchise: its narrative structure and artistic direction make this game a flawed yet unique must-play for every fan of psychological horror.
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Silent Hill f is phenomenal as an audiovisual and narrative experience. The art direction, Yamaoka's music, the story written by Ryukishi07, and the clever puzzles are all worthy of praise. Walking through Ebisugaoka shrouded in fog while the soundtrack sent shivers down my spine was genuinely memorable. But as a video game, as a mechanical system to interact with, Silent Hill f fails in fundamental aspects. The combat is frustrating, the progression limited, the item economy overly simplified, and the controls imprecise. All these practical elements feel less polished, less refined than the artistic aspects.
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Silent Hill f is the first full original Silent Hill game in 13 years, but maybe offers too much of a new take on the series, barely resembling a Silent Hill game. Although it has a story worth experiencing, its strictly linear action-horror gameplay makes this nightmarish descent a struggle to get through.
SILENT HILL f is not only another chapter in the triumphant return of one of the greatest survival horror series, but also one of the most sensitive and disturbing experiences the genre has ever delivered.
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Silent Hill f is a bit different, yet it still retains the essence of the series and the quality of its best entries. The Japanese setting might not appeal to everyone, paradoxically, but it brings a refreshing new touch to the franchise and adds a certain uniqueness throughout the entire saga.
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Silent Hill f is a psychological horror experience whose linear design allows the claustrophobic atmosphere to shine through with unsettling development. The narrative is disturbingly mesmerizing, the heavy combat system requires knowledge of its specifics, and Konami successfully diversifies without sacrificing the essence.
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Its dark, haunting theme and strong storytelling that will challenge your morals. Its combat may not be the best, but it more than makes up for it with everything else it has to offer. No matter the setting, Silent Hill f is a true Silent Hill game through and through, and it’s not for the faint of heart.
Silent Hill f reinvents the series with Japanese folklore, chilling replay value, eerie puzzles, and flawed but fresh survival horror gameplay.
I concluded my adventure with Silent Hill f with a sense of satisfaction that I have experienced with very few stories and even fewer video games. But the most special feeling that the game leaves you with is during the experience itself rather than at the end. Discovering that a Konami product, in the triple-A sphere, is so inclined towards risk and uncompromising artistic expression, which is now only found in indie games, moved me. Starting a second run and being confused by the first dialogue, only to discover that I was a quarter of the way through the experience, prompted me to play with a consistency I haven't had since reading Umineko in high school. Searching for the pieces of the puzzle led me to be disappointed by some strangely unadventurous choices, only to be proven wrong shortly after by the constant reassurances that the team had a clear vision. Rarely does the writing of a video game allow itself to tell its story so courageously, except in the best indie games of recent years. For me, Silent Hill f does not clash with Silent Hill 2 Remake, nor does it clash with Resident Evil or the most important narrative games of recent years, it clashes with Mouthwashing and Fear and Hunger. It's not Silent Hill for everyone, but for me, Silent Hill has never been for everyone and never should be. In the very nature of psychological horror, there is a filter that makes it strange, sometimes disgusting, sometimes too heavy. Silent Hill fully embraces everything that makes Japanese psychological horror special, even at the cost of losing some long-time fans along the way.
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Silent Hill f is not a flawless triumph, but it is a haunting, modern horror that pushes the franchise forward in interesting ways. If you are open to change, drawn to layered narratives, and don’t mind wrestling with combat mechanics, you should play this.
Silent Hill f takes risks, but that's a good thing. It leaves America behind to move the setting to the distant past and Japan. The result is a thoroughly authentic Japanese horror game. A horror whose themes may be more challenging for some players. And a horror that draws on Japanese myths, symbolism, and culture. However, it's also a horror that fans of the series, in particular, shouldn't overlook. It's an excellent action-adventure game that suffers from clunky combat mechanics, but this is compensated for by the overall atmosphere and storytelling.
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Silent Hill f will definitely not be a positive experience for everyone, but it will be talked about for a long time. The more I think about this game, the more its qualities are highlighted and its flaws overshadowed in my mind. I got involved and even identified with specific aspects of the game. Silent Hill f is far from perfect, but for me, what it delivers is more valuable than a polished and perfect product.
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Silent Hill f delivers compelling character-driven horror, mature storytelling, and stunning visuals and art direction in arguably one of the franchise's strongest, most confident games yet.
Silent Hill f is a beautiful horror tale. The story, from Ryukishi07, is told wonderfully and manages to convey its themes with the right amount of care, thanks to some great writing and the arc of its protagonist, Shimizu Hinako. Further, the combat-focused gameplay turned out to be surprisingly addictive, while still managing to be tense thanks to some great monster designs. While I had some problems with the monster variety and exploration gameplay, I can confidently say that the future of the Silent Hill franchise is in great hands.
Silent Hill F does almost everything correctly, and pushes the franchise full steam into the right direction. It’s an interesting take on a new fictional town that allows future iterations to develop the “silent hill effect” in new and interesting ways, without being tied down. More importantly, the writing and visual storytelling of Silent Hill F allow it to tell an effective emotional story, with extremely impactful moments that are symbolic of Japanese horror.
Silent Hill f is a brilliantly written and intensely moody horror adventure that struggles to redefine itself as a game. Everything about the mechanics is dated, and it constantly diminishes the story's numerous literary achievements.
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On the outside, Hinako is a physically healthy girl in good shape, but inside she wrestles with unresolved emotions and complex ideas about who she’s supposed to be. Similarly, Silent Hill f offers a beautifully dark story reminiscent of the series’ finest days, yet its foundation rests on gameplay that unnecessarily insists on constant flailing at enemies.
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