Summary
The Classification Board in Australia is no longer refusing to rateSilent Hill f, meaning the game’s ban has been overturned, though its classification is yet to be revealed.Silent Hill fpromises to be a disturbing game, with plenty of mature and graphically explicit content, which had apparently raised alarms in Australia.
Silent Hill fis an upcoming survival horror video gamedeveloped by NeoBards Entertainment and published by Konami Digital Entertainment. The title is set in 1960s Japan and follows the story of Hinako Shimizu, a high school student in the eerie town of Ebisugaoka, surrounded by fog. The game promises exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat against disturbing creatures, all while uncovering the town’s unsettling secrets. The developer’s warnings about the game’s content on the Steam page suggest what will likely be a very explicit and disturbing experience. On March 14,Silent Hill freceived a “Refused Classification” label in Australia, effectively banning the game. However, AustralianSilent Hillfans need not worry anymore.
A recent statement shared withStevivorby the Classification Board, the organization thatpreviously bannedSilent Hill fin Australia, revealed that the game is no longer labeled as “Refused Classification” in the country, and the previous entry from March 14 has been removed. While this is good news forSilent Hillfans in Australia, the game is still waiting for a classification decision, meaning nothing is guaranteed for its release. According to the Classification Board, a new rating will be published to the National Classification Database ahead of the game’s release.
Silent Hill f Awaits Classification by the Australian Classification Board
Silent Hill fhasn’t revealed its release date yet, though predictions suggest a potential release soon, as the game has already been rated by the ESRB and most games tend to receive ESRB ratings less than a year before their release.Silent Hill fwas rated M for mature audiences—which seems like an accurate rating considering the game’s raw description.
On the Steam page, NeoBards has warned players aboutSilent Hill f’s highly disturbing content, stating it contains “depictions of gender discrimination, child abuse, bullying, drug-induced hallucinations, torture, and graphic violence.” Additionally, the developer issued another disclaimer on the game’s description regarding its depiction of Japanese culture, explaining that it doesn’t reflect the opinions or values of the developers or any individuals involved in the creation ofSilent Hill f. While the game is still awaiting classification by the Board in Australia, players should buckle up for a very unsettling experience.
