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  • Summary: In 1960s Japan, Shimizu Hinako's secluded town of Ebisugaoka is consumed by a sudden fog, transforming her home into a haunting nightmare. As the town falls silent and the fog thickens, Hinako must navigate the twisted paths of Ebisugaoka, solving complex puzzles and confronting grotesqueIn 1960s Japan, Shimizu Hinako's secluded town of Ebisugaoka is consumed by a sudden fog, transforming her home into a haunting nightmare. As the town falls silent and the fog thickens, Hinako must navigate the twisted paths of Ebisugaoka, solving complex puzzles and confronting grotesque monsters to survive. Immerse yourself into Hinako's world imagined by renowned author Ryukishi07. Experience entrancing music - including pieces by veteran Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka - and beautiful visuals in a gripping tale of doubt, regret and inescapable choices. Will Hinako embrace the beauty hidden within terror, or succumb to the madness that lies ahead? Discover a new chapter in the Silent Hill series, blending psychological horror with a haunting Japanese setting. Expand
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  1. Positive: 90 out of 98
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  1. Oct 20, 2025
    100
    Here, true horror isn’t in the fog, the blood or the monsters, but the shedding and rebuilding of the self until you no longer recognize who remains.
  2. Sep 23, 2025
    95
    Even though it is one of the most different games in the entire franchise, Silent Hill f remains true to what the series has always stood for and impresses with its soundtrack, story, graphics, and terrifying atmosphere. Hinako is an impressive protagonist and carries the dark and profound themes with great skill.
  3. Sep 21, 2025
    90
    Silent Hill f is a chillingly elegant return to form for the franchise, blending Ryukishi07’s signature psychological storytelling with a hauntingly atmospheric 1960s Japan setting. Balancing methodical survival horror mechanics with rich character introspection, it stands out as a deeply emotional and cerebral entry that lingers long after the credits roll.
  4. Oct 2, 2025
    90
    With an excellent, deep storyline and a perfect atmosphere, Silent Hill f is a great comeback, managing to overcome even its weakest points to deliver a consistently tense experience.
  5. Sep 22, 2025
    85
    Silent Hill f may not be the best game in the series, but it’s one that brings it back with great dignity. Despite its obvious flaws, this is a very good modern survival horror game that we believe you shouldn’t miss.
  6. Sep 22, 2025
    80
    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.
  7. Sep 22, 2025
    60
    It may not be set in the titular town, but Silent Hill f undoubtedly encompasses the essence of the series with a dark, twisted, and emotionally weighty tale of psychological horror. It also takes plenty of imaginative and creative risks that are fantastic and flawed in equal measure. It would be an even more special game if only it weren't plagued by an inconsistent atmosphere and some of the most miserable combat I've ever experienced.

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