"Silent Hill f Banned in Australia: Receives 'Refused Classification' Rating"

The latest installment in the iconic Silent Hill series, Silent Hill f, has been banned in Australia after receiving a “Refused Classification” rating from the country's classification board. This decision has sparked significant interest and concern among fans of the franchise. Below, we delve into the reasons behind this rating and provide updates on other developments within the Silent Hill universe.

Silent Hill f Banned in Australia

Silent Hill f will not see a release in Australia due to its rating by the Australian Classification Board. The game was given a "Refused Classification" (RC) rating, which effectively bans it from being sold, hired, advertised, or legally imported into the country. The now-private publication post about the rating provided little to no detail on the specific reasons behind this decision. However, according to the Australian Classification Board's guidelines, RC is assigned to content that exceeds the boundaries of the R 18+ and X 18+ ratings and is considered outside generally-accepted community standards.

In contrast, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) in the United States rated Silent Hill f as "Mature 17+". This rating was given due to the game's content featuring blood and gore, intense violence, and partial nudity. The ESRB's detailed summary highlighted elements such as frequent blood splatter, enemy attacks impaling the player, gore-filled cutscenes, and concept art depicting a nude mannequin as reasons for the M 17+ rating.

The Silent Hill Transmission event on March 13 provided fans with a glimpse into what to expect from Silent Hill f. With its ratings, it appears that the game is set to be one of the most graphic and violent entries in the Silent Hill series. For those eager to keep up with the latest developments on Silent Hill f, be sure to check out our comprehensive article below.