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Silent Hill f
2025 · PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X/S · Survival horror · Action-adventure · Psychological horror
4 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Silent Hill f is a bold reinvention that relocates the series to 1960s rural Japan without losing its psychological-horror identity. Reviewers consistently praise its oppressive atmosphere, grotesque yet beautiful creature designs, Japanese folklore, sound design, thematic writing, and puzzle-driven exploration. Hinako is a compelling protagonist, while the branching endings and New Game Plus make repeat playthroughs meaningful. The main point of disagreement is combat: some find its dodges, counters, stamina management, and frequent encounters engaging, while others consider them clumsy and overemphasized. Technical hitches, an abrupt first ending, and repetitive late-game sections also temper an otherwise exceptional return for the franchise.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-12
Pros
- Exceptional atmosphere, visuals, creature design, and sound
- Ambitious writing focused on identity, womanhood, trauma, and agency
- Strong puzzles, exploration, and environmental storytelling
- Multiple endings and New Game Plus add substantial replay value
Cons
- Combat can feel clumsy, repetitive, or overly prominent
- Some late-game sections become drawn out and enemy-heavy
- The first ending is abrupt and the full story requires repeated playthroughs
- Occasional performance hitches and limited enemy variety
Review sources
4 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- PC Gamer · United Kingdom · 90/100
- Push Square · United Kingdom · 70/100
- Destructoid · United States · 95/100
- GameSpot · United States · 90/100