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Famitsu 36/40 (9/9/9/9)
The highest score in the series' history; "hard to put down."

DualShockers 9.5/10
"Spectacular," bloody and unique; better than the SH2 remake.

Dexerto 10/10
A return to the roots with fresh innovations.

GameSpot 9/10
"Spirited Away" – beautiful and grotesque.

IGN 7/10
Solid, but the combat doesn't always land.

Push Square 8/10
A brutal survival horror taking a new path.

GRYOnline.pl 9/10
"I expected a disaster, I got a masterpiece."



Pros:

• Atmospheric story & narrative – dark, symbolic, and psychologically deep; moving the series to 1960s Japan feels fresh.
• Horror atmosphere – tense and unsettling, with excellent sound design and music.
• Visuals – beautifully grotesque environments and fantastic monster design.
• Replay value – multiple endings, secrets, and challenging puzzles.
• Polish & QoL – smooth performance on most platforms, improved save system, user-friendly menus.
• Bold ideas – new gameplay elements and a fresh direction for the franchise.

Cons:

• Clunky combat – some reviewers called the fights outdated or flat-out unpleasant.
• Pacing issues – parts of the game drag on, with the final act considered the weakest.
• Technical hiccups – occasional FPS drops and minor bugs (especially on consoles).
• Localization quirks – a few puzzle translations can be confusing.
• Too much action at times – according to some reviews, it hurts the psychological horror vibe.

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Critic Reviews


ACG - Jeremy Penter - Buy

"Silent Hill F's changes to the atmosphere, location, and general feel makes it one of my favorite Silent Hill games. However, long time fans may chaff at the adjustments."

Atarita - Furkan Oğur - Turkish - 75 / 100

Silent Hill F is the first new entry in the series in a long time. While it gets some things right, it falls short in others. Even though it doesn't fully capture the classic Silent Hill feel, it's still a good game.

BaziCenter - Arash Sefidi - Persian - 8 / 10

Silent Hill f boldly carries the franchise outside the familiar town and into a haunting new environment, one that drips with atmosphere and constantly keeps you on edge. The game masterfully blends unsettling visuals with disturbing sound design, crafting a world that feels alive with menace at every turn. Its puzzles are smartly designed, striking the right balance between challenge and accessibility, while its chilling secrets encourage exploration and reward curiosity with moments of genuine dread. More than just another sequel, Silent Hill f feels like a reinvention, an experience that reminds players why the series became synonymous with psychological horror in the first place.

CGMagazine - Brendan Frye - 9 / 10

NeoBards Entertainment has taken bold risks with Silent Hill f, and the result is one of the most unsettling, personal and rewarding horror games in years.

CNET - Oscar Gonzalez - Unscored

To say I'm disappointed with Silent Hill f is an understatement, but I'm also not surprised. You could give this game a totally different name, and it would be just a passable survival horror game.

COGconnected - Jaz Sagoo - 90 / 100

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Dexerto - James Busby - 5 / 5

Silent Hill f is a bold new direction for Konami's iconic survival horror series. While it may put a heavier emphasis on combat, NeoBards has expertly concocted a nightmarish cocktail oozing with enough stomach-churning monsters, disgustingly beautiful environments, and psychological dread to be just as good, if not better than, Silent Hill 2.

Hinako's world is suffocating and compelling, and I can't wait to delve even further into the dark, damp town of Ebisugaoka to uncover more endings. If this is the quality we can expect from Silent Hill going forward, then I have never been more excited to step into its fog-filled future.

Endless Mode - Elijah Gonzalez - 90 / 100

It's a sequel that understands what makes these games tick, both in the moment-to-moment particulars of being trapped in a fog bank where you can't see five feet in front of you, and in the deeper specifics of using scares to navigate the fraying psyche of its protagonist.

Enternity.gr - Konstantinos Kalkanis - Greek - 7 / 10

Silent Hill f, although flawed, shows great promise for Konami's future plans for Silent Hill.

GAMES.CH - Benjamin Braun - German - 73%

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GRYOnline.pl - Michał Grygorcewicz - Polish - 9.5 / 10

Silent Hill f has the quality and courage to finally break the curse cast upon the series. Moving away from the American town has brought a freshness and depth to the story that I haven't seen in the series since SH2, and changes to the combat system are working well. Silent Hill has finally found its way and emerged from the fog reborn. Disgusting, poignant, digging deep into the psyche. Wonderful.

Game8 - Allisandra Reyes - 96 / 100

Silent Hill f is a bold step forward for the franchise, blending its trademark psychological horror with inventive gameplay systems that push survival horror into new territory. The story grips you, the visuals unsettle you, and the music seeps into your bones. While forced combat encounters and a few glitches keep it from perfection, its depth, multiple endings, and replay value make it an unforgettable experience.

GamePro - Samara Summer - German - 80 / 100

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GameSpot - Jessica Cogswell - 9 / 10

With its brilliant writing, haunting atmosphere, well-designed gameplay, and spectacular visuals, Silent Hill f sets a new benchmark for the Silent Hill series.

Gameblog - French - 9 / 10

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Gamefa - Arman Zarmehr - Persian - 9 / 10

Silent Hill f is everything that should have been to bring the franchise back to its peak. We are faced with a game that innovatively utilizes the principles, rules and identity dimensions of its series and portrays some of them more broadly than before. The game's narrative is engaging, deep and complex, its meaningful symbolism and integrity appear in the dimensions of design and narrative returned, breathtaking atmosphere and wonderful music. Silent Hill f is a bold, intelligent and deep game that tries to try new approaches and move the franchise forward in a meaningful way.

Gameliner - Patrick Meurs - Dutch - 4.5 / 5

Though set in Japan, Silent Hill f more than earns the name: over about twelve hours it delivers the franchise's hallmark mix of metaphor-rich storytelling, sometimes opaque puzzles, and brutally unsettling scenarios that invite reflection—so while purists may balk at the setting change, open-minded players will likely find their doubts quickly fade.

Gamepressure - Sebastian Kasparek - 9.5 / 10

After many long years, Silent Hill has received its most exceptional installment, reintroducing the series to the Premier League of horror and regaining its reputation as the pinnacle of virtual terror.

Gamersky - 心灵奇兵 - Chinese - 8 / 10

Silent Hill f stands out with its blend of the series' signature mix of reality and illusion, its inward-looking narrative, and its grotesque, visceral imagery. Even its combat system, rough at first glance, proves surprisingly engaging in practice.

IGN India - Rayan Sayyed - 9 / 10

Silent Hill f pushes the series in a bold new direction without losing its soul. The Japanese setting gives the game a fresh identity while still feeling unmistakably like Silent Hill. With a story rich in character and classic gameplay that feels familiar yet refreshed, this is the revival the series has been waiting for, and it sets the stage for Silent Hill to grow in a distinct direction.

IGN Italy - Alessandro Digioia - Italian - 7.5 / 10

Silent Hill f is a compelling yet flawed return for Konami's iconic horror series: narratively strong and visually striking, it immerses players in a haunting psychological nightmare set in the eerie Japanese town of Ebisugaoka. Hinako's touching and unsettling story is the highlight, but the experience is held back by basic combat, limited enemy types, and a design that requires multiple playthroughs to fully understand the plot without enough gameplay variety. Despite interesting ideas and solid presentation, the game loses momentum over time, feeling repetitive and lessening its emotional impact.

IGN Spain - Mario Sánchez - Spanish - 10 / 10

Silent Hill f takes us to 1960s Japan with a dark, symbolic, and psychologically deep story. It combines exploration, clever puzzles, and more complex combat than previous entries, while still retaining the essence of the series.

INVEN - Kyuman Kim - Korean - 8.7 / 10

Though its heavier focus on action initially raised concerns among longtime fans, the series' trademark psychological horror and mystery remain intact in its new 1960s Japan setting. With Ryukishi07's solid storytelling and layered replay value, it firmly retains the essence of Silent Hill.

Just Play it - Aimen TAIB - Arabic - 9.5 / 10

If you're looking for a complete psychological horror experience, with excellent technical performance, high-quality sound design, an artistic direction that enhances the overall atmosphere, smooth gameplay featuring challenging puzzles, and a powerful story rich in symbolism that will stay with you for a long time, then Silent Hill f should be your next choice.

LevelUp - Spanish - 0.8 / 10

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Loot Level Chill - Chris White - 9 / 10

Silent Hill f is genuinely unnerving, with a strong story and intense combat that earns its place as a worthy entry in the series.

MondoXbox - Valerio Tosetti - Italian - 8 / 10

Silent Hill f is a beautiful game, with deep lore and a compelling story that makes it shine. However, its qualities are held back by dated gameplay mechanics and a poor and misleading puzzle text translation (reviewed in Italian). Yet it's an experience worth living, especially for its impressive narrative strength and world-building.

MonsterVine - James Carr - 3.5 / 5

Silent Hill f delivers a compelling and creepy horror experience, with unique enemies and environments that feel smartly focused on telling Hinako's story. The focus on societal expectations of women and the competition forced upon them, even between friends and sisters, gives the horror elements a more pointed focus. It delivers on themes throughout, and while the combat is only just fine, some of the more compelling ideas, like the economy of Silent Hill f create a compelling and spooky experience. Obtuse puzzles and a lack of variety in combat hold Silent Hill f back from reaching the peak of the survival horror genre.

Niche Gamer - Fingal Belmont - 10 / 10

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One More Game - Vincent Ternida - 8.5 / 10

Despite its departure from the familiar urban landscapes of previous entries, Silent Hill f stands as a compelling and worthy addition to the franchise's storied legacy. From its hauntingly atmospheric opening to its emotionally charged and unsettling finale, Hinako's journey offers a memorable experience that will spark discussion long after the credits roll.

The game is remarkably accessible, catering to both narrative-driven players and those seeking a deeper challenge. Whether you're here for the story or eager to test your skills with elevated puzzle and combat difficulty, Silent Hill f delivers a layered horror experience that adapts to your playstyle. While some minor issues may arise depending on personal preferences, the overall package offers something for every fan of psychological horror.

Oyungezer Online - Beril Sergün - Turkish - 8.5 / 10

SILENT HILL f blends the foggy, oppressive atmosphere of classic Silent Hill with the hallmarks of Japanese horror, delivering an experience that is both aesthetically rich and deeply unsettling. The narrative depth brought by Ryukishi07's writing, combined with the intricate design of Ebisugaoka town, its overarching symbolism, and Hinako's diaries, elevates the game far beyond a mere spin-off. That said, the question of whether it really needed to carry the Silent Hill name remains open for debate; it could just as easily have stood on its own as a Japanese horror title in the vein of Fatal Frame.

Push Square - Liam Croft - 7 / 10

Silent Hill F takes the survival horror series in a new direction, which pays off for the most part. It's quite different, and hardcore fans will have to accept that. Combat is a heavy focus, and the move to Japan means there's a different kind of tone and atmosphere in the air. Technical problems aside, it marks a bold new chapter in the Silent Hill saga. Accept it for what it is, and you'll find one of PS5's most intense experiences.

Restart.run - Len Hafer - 4 / 5

While it may not satisfy those looking for more of a classic survival horror experience, I absolutely loved the heart-wrenching and vibrantly inventive journey that was Silent Hill f. Each finished playthrough beckoned me back into the gloom to start another, even though the hairs on the back of my neck stood on end. Because I still had more questions, and Silent Hill f still had more answers. I'll be thinking about this one for a long time, and it may just become an instant horror classic.

Saudi Gamer - Arabic - 9 / 10

A haunting and harrowing journey into a seemingly quiet Japanese town that despite its unfamiliarity manages to captivate its audience to elicit both empathy and horror.

Shacknews - Donovan Erskine - 9 / 10

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Stevivor - Matt Gosper - 9.5 / 10

Silent Hill f balances threat and reality in a way that kept me playing longer and longer per session.

The Games Machine - Daniele Cucchiarelli - Italian - 9 / 10

We had high expectations for this new instalment in the Konami series, and for once we can say that they were not disappointed. Silent Hill f is one of the best "classic" horror titles ever made. It manages to revamp the original formula by enriching gameplay that has very few flaws and delivering a deep, multifaceted, painful, unfiltered story that is worth experiencing more than once.

The Outerhaven Productions - Karl Smart - 4.5 / 5

Silent Hill f does what the developers intended to do: Capture the soul and spirit of the first three Silent Hill games and put it into an unapologetically Japanese package. However, after playing the game, I walked away feeling like this was more like Forbidden Siren or Fatal Frame than a Silent Hill. The removal of the town itself is a big loss, but this game is one hell of a horror game that would have done really well even if it didn't have the Silent Hill brand attached to it.

TheSixthAxis - Nick Petrasiti - 10 / 10

Silent Hill f isn't just a return to form, it's a landmark entry in the series. Konami. NeoBards and Ryukishi07 have knocked it out of the park. For me, this isn't just Game of the Year material, it's an integral piece of Silent Hill history.

Wccftech - Francesco De Meo - 9 / 10

With a gripping and often disturbing story, a setting unlike anything seen before in the franchise, and gameplay that blends new ideas with a familiar framework, Silent Hill f shows that the series is not only back, but stronger than ever. While performance issues and a short runtime do impact the experience, they in no way diminish what is a triumphant return for one of the most important survival horror series ever.

Worth Playing - Chris "Atom" DeAngelus - 8.5 / 10

Silent Hill f is a slow-burn horror game that doesn't put its best foot forward, but once it has its hooks in you, they're not coming out. The compelling and well-crafted story does a fantastic job of drawing you in and keeping you invested, even potentially through multiple playthroughs. The combat mechanics can feel a tad overdone. I think Silent Hill f is the best entirely new entry in the franchise in ages, and while it has its flaws, it shows that there's still plenty of life in Konami's franchise.

XboxEra - Jesse Norris - 9 / 10

SILENT HILL f is a terrifying and terrific title. This harrowing tale of choice and consequence should thrill and properly disgust any fellow survival horror sicko.

 

[RetroGamingUK]

86 - same score as Silent Hill 2 then

 

[Bartski]

WE'RE SO BACK

 

[Nankatsu]

I hope this is stable enough at launch on PS5 Pro.

 

[GymWolf]

I sincerely doubt it's anywhere near sh2 remake or the best game in the series.

These return to form reviews always sound super sus.

 

[Sticks]

 

[pnutboy]

Back to back years with 85+ Silent Hill games, as a fan of the series I'm quite content with this

 

[Gonzito]

Opencritic retarded as usual

 

[Revolutionary]

Insane how long it's been since a quality original Silent Hill title was upon us. Glad Konami didn't screw it up again. Pre-ordering now.

 

[Liopleurodon]

Great score, higher than I thought.

And let us be honest, Silent Hill was never really something that set the world on fire.

It has its specific audience, and in that sense f can even be 100, for what is worth, but it will always be kinda niche-ish.

 

[CuteFaceJay]

This one looks wild, I might pick it up for the wife.

 

[Ronin_7]

Just waiting on Digital Foundry now.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

I hope this is stable enough at launch on PS5 Pro.

DF said a couple of weeks ago that it runs well on the base PS5, so that should hopefully mean the Pro version will perform just as well.

 

[DenchDeckard]

picking this up for some October fun!

 

[Shifty1897]

Really outstanding work. They took a dead series and made it alive again by delivering two bangers in a row.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Thank you Konami

 

[Zuzu]

I hope this is stable enough at launch on PS5 Pro.

Push Square say there's performance problems:

Article:

It's a continuation of the form kick-started by Silent Hill 2 last year, but it replicates the Bloober Team remake in one unfortunate way: technical issues. We played on a PS5 Pro, which, in a dedicated "Enhanced" mode that you're locked into, frequently hitches and pauses the action for split seconds at a time.

The frame rate itself doesn't seem affected, as it reliably maintains a 60 frames-per-second target. However, particularly during heavy combat sequences, the title constantly pauses for tenths of a second to the point of annoyance. It's a flaw that'll need fixing in post-launch updates.

Source: https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/silent-hill-f

 

[Shmunter]

Push Square say there's performance problems:

Article:

It's a continuation of the form kick-started by Silent Hill 2 last year, but it replicates the Bloober Team remake in one unfortunate way: technical issues. We played on a PS5 Pro, which, in a dedicated "Enhanced" mode that you're locked into, frequently hitches and pauses the action for split seconds at a time.

The frame rate itself doesn't seem affected, as it reliably maintains a 60 frames-per-second target. However, particularly during heavy combat sequences, the title constantly pauses for tenths of a second to the point of annoyance. It's a flaw that'll need fixing in post-launch updates.

Source: https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/silent-hill-f

60 but hitches? From vids I saw the game has a deliberate stall at each hit impact to give it that street fighter crunch. Wonder if that's what they are referring to?

 

[Thief1987]

Push Square say there's performance problems:

Article:

It's a continuation of the form kick-started by Silent Hill 2 last year, but it replicates the Bloober Team remake in one unfortunate way: technical issues. We played on a PS5 Pro, which, in a dedicated "Enhanced" mode that you're locked into, frequently hitches and pauses the action for split seconds at a time.

The frame rate itself doesn't seem affected, as it reliably maintains a 60 frames-per-second target. However, particularly during heavy combat sequences, the title constantly pauses for tenths of a second to the point of annoyance. It's a flaw that'll need fixing in post-launch updates.

Source: https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/silent-hill-f

Maybe it's just game's hit-stop animation they are mixing with the stutter? Won't be surprising coming from the journalists

 

[Luipadre]

Maybe it's just game's hit-stop animation they are mixing with the stutter? Won't be surprising coming from the journalists

It sure sounds like it lol

 

[Nankatsu]

DF said a couple of weeks ago that it runs well on the base PS5, so that should hopefully mean the Pro version will perform just as well.

Push Square say there's performance problems:

Article:

It's a continuation of the form kick-started by Silent Hill 2 last year, but it replicates the Bloober Team remake in one unfortunate way: technical issues. We played on a PS5 Pro, which, in a dedicated "Enhanced" mode that you're locked into, frequently hitches and pauses the action for split seconds at a time.

The frame rate itself doesn't seem affected, as it reliably maintains a 60 frames-per-second target. However, particularly during heavy combat sequences, the title constantly pauses for tenths of a second to the point of annoyance. It's a flaw that'll need fixing in post-launch updates.

Source: https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/silent-hill-f

 

[Shmunter]

Maybe it's just game's hit-stop animation they are mixing with the stutter? Won't be surprising coming from the journalists

More games should do this, it's a satisfying mechanic giving weight

 

[DavidGzz]

Guess that reviewer didn't play Dragon's Dogma either. lol

 

[WoeIsMe]

Push Square say there's performance problems:

Article:

It's a continuation of the form kick-started by Silent Hill 2 last year, but it replicates the Bloober Team remake in one unfortunate way: technical issues. We played on a PS5 Pro, which, in a dedicated "Enhanced" mode that you're locked into, frequently hitches and pauses the action for split seconds at a time.

The frame rate itself doesn't seem affected, as it reliably maintains a 60 frames-per-second target. However, particularly during heavy combat sequences, the title constantly pauses for tenths of a second to the point of annoyance. It's a flaw that'll need fixing in post-launch updates.

Source: https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/silent-hill-f

This has to be the hit-stop they mean, no?

 

[Windom Earle]

• Pacing issues – parts of the game drag on, with the final act considered the weakest.
• Too much action at times – according to some reviews, it hurts the psychological horror vibe.

That doesn't sound good at all.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

There's a good chance that Push Square are confusing the "stutter" with the hit stop animation mentioned above. IMO, it's best to wait for the final impressions from tech experts like DF.

 

[Braag]

This has to be the hit-stop they mean, no?

That has to be the most intense hit-stop I've seen, it lasts so long.

 

[Physiognomonics]

Maybe it's just game's hit-stop animation they are mixing with the stutter? Won't be surprising coming from the journalists

I did notice them in the first gameplay we saw and I was annoyed by them. It's great that they take them negatively for slowdows in their review as they truely ruin immersion.

 

[StueyDuck]

damn... im pretty done with games but a SH game getting good reviews, i might needa dip.

super cheap on steam in South Africa too, i have no reason why.

 

[Thief1987]

I did notice them in the first gameplay we saw and I was annoyed by them. It's great that they take them negatively for slowdows in their review as they truely ruin immersion.

It's a questionable design for sure, but it's not related to performance in any way

 

[GudOlRub]

Opencritic retarded as usual

That was a colossal fuckup from their part, the review is praising the game as one of the best in the franchise if the translator is not mistaken.

 

[cireza]

This has to be the hit-stop they mean, no?

The issue with such realistic visuals is that you expect the impact to be equally realistic. In this case, the weird puppet thing would go eating the ground to the left, yet it still stands leaning to the right while the second hit is totally ignored but still triggers a slight slow motion effect.

 

[Life Diff]

That doesn't sound good at all.

Which is weird as one review said the first half is the worst part and second half is paced much better

 

[Zuzu]

This has to be the hit-stop they mean, no?

Yeah hopefully that's what it is

 

[Skifi28]

More games should do this, it's a satisfying mechanic giving weight

I usually agree, but I feel it's a little overdone here.

 

[Elios83]

Can't wait to play it, I knew it would be a great title.

 

[balls of snow]

Make me scared again.
Preordered deluxe edition. Lets go.

 

[vkbest]

DF said a couple of weeks ago that it runs well on the base PS5, so that should hopefully mean the Pro version will perform just as well.

Konami games have a bad precedent on Pro

 

[vkbest]

That was a colossal fuckup from their part, the review is praising the game as one of the best in the franchise if the translator is not mistaken.

The review in the website gives a 8.8.

 

[ClosBSAS]

I sincerely doubt it's anywhere near sh2 remake or the best game in the series.

These return to form reviews always sound super sus.

Silent hill 2 remake was overrated as fuck. This one looks way better

 

[Gonzito]

That was a colossal fuckup from their part, the review is praising the game as one of the best in the franchise if the translator is not mistaken.

What if I told you that they keep doing this over and over with every single launch?

 

[xrnzaaas]

Fuck it, bought a physical copy. At least I'll have to option to resell it, but I don't think that will be necessary.

 

[NeverYouMind]

Getting soyjack vibes from these reviews.

 

[Lokaum D+]

I m hopeful just cause famitsu game a high score

 

[Nocty]

That doesn't sound good at all.

yes, as I posted in the other thread, it's a very action-focussed horror game, this is not a typical slow paced / slow burn psychological horror that SH fans are used to.

It's much more like Resident Evil but with a style similar to Sekiro for the grotesque monster design.

 

[Branded]

That has to be the most intense hit-stop I've seen, it lasts so long.

I love me some hit-stop but that is excessive, especially for a game of this type. That's definitely getting patched.

 

[Aion002]

"but the experience is held back by basic combat, limited enemy types"

Damn... Only SH1 had a good ammount of enemies variety... I guess this one won't change it.

Also, a basic combat combined with the lack of ranged weapons...

 

[Certinty]

• Pacing issues – parts of the game drag on, with the final act considered the weakest.

This puts me off, always hate when the weakest part of a game is at the end, usually throws away a lot of the good that comes before.

 

[Giallo Corsa]

I sincerely doubt it's anywhere near sh2 remake or the best game in the series.

These return to form reviews always sound super sus.

I believe it, SH2 RE while good, had a very fuzzy image quality, weird animations (that walking, maaan), some buggy camera changes, mediocre, dubious character models, framerate problems etc etc, a good but flawed product IMO (Bloober's own Cronos is better IMO), this (silent hill f) looks way more polished to be honest.

 

[Moses85]