Silent Hill f Banned in Australia With “Refused Classification” Rating

The latest installment in the iconic horror series, Silent Hill f, has been banned in Australia following a "Refused Classification" rating from the country's classification board. This decision means that the game will not be available for sale or distribution within the country. Delve deeper to understand the reasons behind this rating and learn about the optimization updates for Silent Hill 4.
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Silent Hill f Gets Banned in Australia

The Australian Classification Board has issued a "Refused Classification" rating to Silent Hill f, effectively banning the game from release in Australia. Although the initial publication post detailing the decision has been made private, the classification board's website explains that "Refused Classification (RC)" is assigned to content that exceeds the limits of the R 18+ and X 18+ ratings and falls outside generally-accepted community standards.

In contrast, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) in the United States has given Silent Hill f a "Mature 17+" rating, citing reasons such as blood and gore, intense violence, and partial nudity. The ESRB's detailed rating summary highlights frequent blood splatter, enemy attacks that impale the player, gore-filled cutscenes, and concept art featuring a nude mannequin as key factors contributing to the M 17+ rating.
The recent Silent Hill Transmission event on March 13 provided fans with a glimpse into what Silent Hill f has in store, suggesting that this game could be one of the most graphic and intense entries in the franchise to date. To stay updated on all the latest news and developments regarding Silent Hill f, make sure to check out our comprehensive article below!