The Silent Hill f review embargo has lifted, with early reactions to the game being predominantly positive. Looking at the actual scores, Silent Hill f is presently rated nearly as high as Bloober Team’s critically acclaimed remake of Silent Hill 2.
Konami originally announced Silent Hill f in October 2022. Developed by Taiwanese studio Neobards Entertainment, the title is positioned as a spin-off, as underlined by the fact that it’s the first series entry taking place in Japan. Set in the fictional town of Ebisugaoka during the 1960s, the survival horror game is scheduled to launch for PC and consoles on Thursday, September 25.
Early Silent Hill f Reviews Are Encouraging
In the lead-up to this release, the Silent Hill f review embargo has lifted on September 22, giving way to an influx of predominantly positive reviews. The game presently holds the highest “Mighty” rating on OpenCritic, with an average score of 87 and an 88% reviewer recommendation rate. This puts it in the ballpark of the critically acclaimed Silent Hill 2 remake, which has an average rating of 87 on OpenCritic, although with a notably higher recommendation rate.
Silent Hill f vs. Silent Hill 2 Remake Reviews
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OpenCritic Score |
OpenCritic Recommendation % |
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Silent Hill f |
87 |
88% |
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Silent Hill 2 (2024) |
87 |
95% |
Many reviewers are praising Silent Hill f for its intoxicating atmosphere and monster designs. A high degree of replay value and tight story pacing were also cited among its top qualities. Looking at criticism, some reviewers feel the final third of the game is too action-packed, saying it detracts from the horror. Without spoiling anything, Silent Hill f also appears to have at least one mid-game plot point that is proving highly divisive, as it takes the series in a novel direction.
Silent Hill f Authenticity Debate Continues
The debate over whether Silent Hill f feels like a “true” Silent Hill game remains unresolved by early reviews. While even detractors concede that it is a well-made game, its differences from earlier entries leave some questioning whether attaching a Silent Hill label to it was the right move. The 2024 Silent Hill: The Short Message had similar complaints directed at it, though it was received much more poorly overall.
Early fan concerns over Silent Hill f‘s combat don’t appear to be reflected in the game’s initial wave of reviews. Most reviews compiled by OpenCritic state that the combat ranges from serviceable to compelling, while also suggesting that previous soulslike comparisons have been overstated, even though they aren’t entirely inaccurate. While the game doesn’t release until September 25, owners of its $79.99 Digital Deluxe edition have been able to play it since the 23rd.