"Silent Hill f Receives 'Refused Classification' in Australia"

Silent Hill f has been banned in Australia, receiving a "Refused Classification" rating from the country’s classification board. This decision has sparked interest and concern among fans eager to dive into the latest installment of the iconic horror series. Let's delve into the reasons behind Silent Hill f’s rating and catch up on the latest updates, including optimization enhancements for Silent Hill 4.

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Silent Hill f Gets Banned in Australia

Silent Hill f will not see the light of day in Australia following its "Refused Classification" rating from the Australian Classification Board. This rating effectively bans the game from being sold, hired, advertised, or legally imported within the country.

The initial announcement was made through a now-private publication post that provided scant details on the specific reasons for the rating. However, the Australian Classification Board's website clarifies that "Refused Classification (RC) refers to films, computer games, and publications that cannot be sold, hired, advertised, or legally imported in Australia." This classification is reserved for content deemed to exceed community standards and beyond what is permissible under the R 18+ and X 18+ ratings.

Contrastingly, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) in the United States gave Silent Hill f a "Mature 17+" rating, citing the presence of blood and gore, intense violence, and partial nudity. The ESRB's detailed summary highlights reasons for the "M 17+" rating, including frequent blood splatter, enemy attacks impaling the player, graphic cutscenes, and concept art featuring a nude mannequin.

The recent Silent Hill Transmission on March 13 provided fans with a glimpse of what to expect from Silent Hill f, indicating that the game is set to be one of the most intense and gory entries in the franchise to date. For those looking to stay updated on Silent Hill f, be sure to check out our comprehensive article below!