Review Silent Hill f

Stunning visuals
Excellent storytelling
Great combat system

The story keeps you on the edge of your seat from the first 10 minutes.
Staging and design, a mirror to look at oneself
One of the best games of its kind

Unsettling, dreamlike atmosphere that is undeniably Silent Hill, yet fresh and unique due to the new setting and era
Ebisugaoka is huge and packed with secrets to uncover
Labyrinthine environments and surrealist dungeons that defy the laws of space
Clever puzzle designs with smart solutions and multiple endings with high replay value
Absolutely terrifying monsters and diabolical scares

The map is quite intuitive.
A different story than what we are used to
The system of faith in the altars is well implemented.
"Nothing" doesn't feel out of place
The New Game
+ extends the game in a different way.

An immersive decorum that grabs you from the first seconds.
A new relevant vision of the Silent Hill DNA
A gripping plot and atmosphere
Powerful and perfectly mastered themes
Stunning artistic direction and soundtrack
Scenes that will leave a lasting impression on you
the immense interest of new game
+

Rich and symbolic history
Balanced game
Outstanding graphics and performance
Extras and careful translation
Subtitled in Brazilian Portuguese

Phenomenal writing tactfully explores ideas and themes often ignored in gaming while also striking a perfect balance between ambiguity and clarity
Environments, imagery, character art, and creature design are gorgeous, grotesque, and spectacular
Combat and overall gameplay is remarkably fun, well-designed, and keeps larger areas from feeling stale or grating
New game plus adds incredible amount of content, context, and replayability

Engaging story filled with haunting, disturbing moments and some unexpected twists
Solid cast of characters
Excellent level and puzzle design
Involving combat deeply rooted in resource management
Separate difficulty settings for combat and puzzles make for great accessibility

Excellent narrative by Ryukishi07 exploring psychological trauma
Profound body horror
Absolutely gorgeous
Superb audio work and voice acting
Multiple endings and New Game
+

Effective scares
Intriguing mystery
Great balance of combat and puzzle
Horrifying sound design
Hinako is a great Silent Hill protagonist

Unsettling Atmosphere
Great Puzzles
Remarkable Score
Strong Storytelling

Three levels of difficulty, each separately for action and puzzles.
Precise control both on the game controller and with mouse/keyboard.
Almost always, a map is available on which the protagonist draws everything that is relevant.
Next to the altars for manual backup, control points are regularly created.
More than 10 hours of gameplay (depending on the level of detail and difficulty) for the first playthrough.
History has something to say and cleverly reveals new details that shed light on the plot in a new way.
The New Game Plus strongly motivates players to replay with new content and endings.
Very well executed cinematic scenes (one scene is truly shocking due to its excessive violence)
Mysteries, level design, and the danger of ambushes create a very intense atmosphere.
A thorough exploration is almost always rewarded with items, documents, or even optional scenes.
The fights are numerous, but short and intense.
Sacrificing healing items to altars offers an interesting system of risks and rewards.
The riddles are kept atmospheric.
Journal is not only a quest log and a map, but also a narrative tool.
Beautifully designed sets with many details that contribute to the story.
Extremely successful fog effect
Disturbing monster design with ties to historical themes
Translate from French to English:
Excellent Japanese dubbing and quality English dubbing
Successful translation into German
Intense soundtrack with Japanese instruments, sometimes featuring the recognizable signature of the main composer Yamaoka.
Unpleasant sounds of monsters and sometimes of the environment.

Hinako is great as a protagonist.
The atmosphere is unbeatable.
The power of Unreal Engine in terms of graphics
A powerful story and a carefully crafted narrative.
Great balance between action and terror
Very stimulating puzzles
The game continues once it is finished.

The Ebisugaoka setting is evocative and carefully reconstructed.
Excellent and eerie sound design;
Nightmarish atmosphere respecting the brand's tradition;
Multiple endings that encourage replayability.

A chilling story
Excellent use of New Game
+
Impactful Combat
Excellent Audio
(Spoiler) made me shout WTF multiple times

Personal horror that sticks with you
Combat and puzzles add that add to the narrative
Strong reasons to go into New Game
+

A sumptuous artistic direction, between floral poetry and visceral horror The Japan of the 60s, immersive and original for the license Writing signed by Ry?kishi07, bringing depth and psychological discomfort Several possible endings, encouraging replayability Chilling soundtrack, excellent Japanese dubbing

Exceptional atmosphere, brilliant sound design, excellent visuals, psychological horror at its finest, great map design, decent progression system

Sublime artistic direction;
Permanent tension;
Successful inventory management;
Multiple purposes;
More nervous fights;
Interesting and surprising story.

Solid new Silent Hill game
1960s Japan setting provides a refreshing take
Has that signature Silent Hill dark atmospheric look and feel
Well written story that focuses on psychological horror and challenges your morals
Akira Yamaoka returns to compose the game?s soundtrack

Extraordinary atmosphere and ambiance
The plot written by Ryukishi07 explores complex psychological and social themes, with a well-characterized protagonist and multiple endings that increase replayability.
High quality graphics and audio

From horror rooted in religion, society, and gore for a great harmonious mix
Gallery of characters more complex than it seems
A high-quality infernal bestiary
Very good bosses (on a franchise scale, anyway)
Offering mechanics that intelligently complicate inventory management.
Akira Yamaoka, often imitated but never equaled.
Technically, it's spot on.
A New Game Plus that truly revisits the base adventure

+
Dripping with terrifying atmosphere
+
Smart horror writing that's compelling throughout
+
Monster designs are wonderfully gnarly

A crazy atmosphere
A faithful narrative to the license
A very elaborate bestiary...
Remarkable sound design with some compositions by Akira Yamaoka.
A true replayability, necessary to uncover all the secrets of the game.

Deeply researched and presented in an engaging way
Good combat system
He has all the elements of a good survival horror.
Beautifully artistic

The new environment is amazing.
The story and how it encourages us to replay it.
When he wants to be Silent Hill, it's incredible...

Well-written plot and characters.
Audio sector and original soundtrack (OST).

Ebisugaoka is exceptional.
Story, dialogues, and staging are deeply imprinted in the mind of the one who is performing.
A horror video game with its own message and voice.

Intriguing and very successful atmosphere...
Designing creatures and scary sounds just at the right point.
Technically very valid

Visceral combat with a variety of weapons and disturbing monstrosities
Excellently crafted puzzles throughout
Distinct setting and profound story

Satisfying, intricate puzzles in the traditional franchise style
Stunningly spooky and un-formulaic Silent Hill setting
Its storyline enchants, intrigues and horrifies in equal measure

The oppressive atmosphere blends psychological horror and Japanese folklore.
The narrative offers five endings and deep themes such as family trauma.
The gameplay combines the DNA of Silent Hill with mechanics inspired by soulslikes.
Puzzles are numerous, varied and stimulating.
The artistic direction and the fog in Unreal Engine 5 create a total immersion.
The soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka and the Japanese or English voice acting are remarkable.

Amazing atmosphere
Great presentation really draws you in
Disturbing in the right way

Tell a powerful story that does not shy away from heavy themes.
The new setting gives the impression of being a powerful blend between Asian horror and Silent Hill.
The fight is quite intense.
The horror dares to insinuate deeply under your skin at times.

A gripping scenario with heavy themes...
Complex characters
A particularly successful atmosphere
The design of monsters
A flawless achievement

The village of Ebisugaoka will be remembered as one of the best settings in the history of video games.
The plot of Ryukishi07 and his storytelling. Doing it twice is mandatory and not boring at all.
Fantastic puzzles with many changes in difficulty.
There are terrifying moments that give you goosebumps.
The audiovisual section is magnificent. Very expressive characters, Yamaoka on fire, breathtaking sound effects...

High-level psychological horror story, well contextualized and with multiple layers of interpretation.
Satisfying riddles by their structure and their way of resolution.
Characterization of Ebisugaoka commendable.

An engrossing (and occasionally gross) story that will leave you haunted
Spectacular art, music, and sound
Fresh combat gameplay ideas that evolve the formula
A beefy campaign

Its story is more than worthy compared to the previous titles of the saga.
Simply magnificent artistic section
The sound, impressive
The new location delighted us.

The narrative is deeply psychological, uniquely exploring trauma and folklore.
Stunning visuals with grotesque yet beautiful fungal horror designs.
Sound design and music create a constant sense of tension and immersion.
Puzzles are cleverly integrated into environments and storytelling, enhancing the overall experience.
Exploration rewards thorough players with lore and subtle upgrades.

Controls are responsive and not confusing
Not a ?Souls-like? in combat style
The atmosphere is creepy, as well as the enemy styles

Technically very solid
The soundtrack
The dubbing in English and Japanese
Good lifespan
Beautiful environments
Well-made riddles
The choice of difficulty for combat and puzzle

Captivating and atmospheric setting in 1960s Japan.
Keep the essence of the series, but present it in an innovative way in terms of storytelling.
High-quality graphics based on Unreal Engine 5
Good soundtrack and solid dubbing (in English and Japanese)
Separate difficulty levels for action and puzzles selectable
Different unlockable endings
Design of opponent widely successful...

A setting with a thrilling atmosphere
Memorable artistic direction
A good pace

A bold and beautifully realised new setting
Fantastic music, Innovative and engaging puzzles
An exciting story

Intriguing narrative
New Game
+ adds to the story
Strong combat feel
Blood-curdling atmosphere
Brutal and intense

Sound Design
The typical Japanese village
The characters
The narration

Great story and characters
Combat in the spirit realms
Spooky atmosphere

A generally successful return of the franchise after more than a decade of absence.
A mastered artistic direction combining organic horror and Japanese aesthetics from the 1960s.
A scenario by Ryukishi07, both psychological, symbolic and tragic.
Exploration and carefully crafted puzzles, faithful to the original spirit of Silent Hill.
A decent lifespan and five alternative endings encouraging replayability.

Silent Hill in Japan, it's a big yes! Visually, it's very well done. The boldness of the themes addressed. The subtlety of the writing. The striking sound atmosphere. Very inspired bestiary design. An episode that dares to take risks. There is a real replay value, but...

Conceptually bold step forward
Killer art direction
Sound design and score are excellent

Atmospheric story with psychological depth
An exciting cultural twist thanks to the Japanese setting
New game
+ with extended storytelling and new endings.
Some of the best horror moments in years

Unpredictable rhythm, with constantly changing sections.
Journal and documents very carefully crafted, essential for understanding the plot.
Well rewarded exploration

Atmospheric places
Spectacular increase in intensity
The monsters seem really threatening.
The emotions of the characters were well captured.
Many elements of Japanese folklore give depth to the world.
Outstanding soundtrack

One of the best storytelling in the horror genre
Doesn't rely on jump scares, instead slowly amps up the creepiness
Breathtaking environment with horrifying visuals
Thought provoking puzzles

Skillful blend of horror and systematic sexism
Exciting story
Simple but effective combat system
The durability of weapons keeps one on edge.
Affectionate details (weapons, map, diary)
Motivating riddles
Rewarding exploration
A disturbing sound atmosphere
Visually varied