Silent Hill f The First In Konami's Horror Series to Get an 18+ Rating In Japan

Silent Hill f marks a significant milestone in the franchise, becoming the first Silent Hill game to receive an 18+ rating in Japan. The Japanese-language reveal trailer, debuted recently, confirmed mature ratings across various regions: Mature in the U.S., PEGI 18 in Europe, and CERO:Z in Japan. While the game is still under development and ratings may change, this is a departure from previous titles. Silent Hill, Silent Hill 2, Silent Hill 3, and Silent Hill: The Room all received CERO:C ratings (15+), a trend also followed by the Silent Hill 2 Remake despite its mature Western ratings.

Konami's recent Silent Hill Transmission focused solely on Silent Hill f, the first mainline entry in thirteen years. Announced in 2022, the game transports players to 1960s Japan, where they follow Shimizu Hinako, a teenager grappling with societal pressures. The narrative is penned by Ryukishi07, the creator of the When They Cry visual novel series.

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The reveal trailer offers glimpses of Hinako's harrowing journey, showcasing moments of distress, injury, and a visually striking setting. While gameplay was limited in the trailer, it provided a substantial look at the game's atmosphere, monster designs, and a unique "Otherworld" seemingly characterized by blood-red flowers. Currently, there's no release date for Silent Hill f, and no further updates were provided regarding No Code's Silent Hill Townfall.