The latest installment in the iconic Silent Hill series, Silent Hill f, has been banned in Australia following a stringent "Refused Classification" rating from the country's classification board. This decision has sparked curiosity and concern among fans eager to dive into the new chapter of the horror franchise. Additionally, Silent Hill 4 is receiving optimization updates, promising an enhanced gaming experience for its players.
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Silent Hill f Gets Banned in Australia
The Australian Classification Board has issued a "Refused Classification" rating to Silent Hill f, effectively prohibiting its release in the country. This decision was made public through a now-private post, which offered scant details on the reasons behind the rating. According to the Australian Classification Board's website, materials receiving a "Refused Classification (RC)" rating are deemed to contain content that falls outside of generally accepted community standards and exceeds the limits set by R 18+ and X 18+ ratings. This means that Silent Hill f cannot be sold, hired, advertised, or legally imported in Australia.
In contrast, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) in the United States has rated Silent Hill f as "Mature 17+," citing reasons such as blood and gore, intense violence, and partial nudity. The ESRB's detailed rating summary highlights elements like frequent blood splatter, enemy attacks that impale the player, cutscenes depicting gore, and concept art showing a nude mannequin as contributing factors to the game's mature rating.
The recent Silent Hill Transmission on March 13 provided fans with a glimpse into what Silent Hill f has in store, suggesting that the game may be one of the most graphic and violent entries in the franchise to date. For those eager to stay informed about Silent Hill f, be sure to check out our comprehensive article below!
