Silent Hill f Controversial Changes Cause Civil War Among Fans

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This week saw the release of *Silent Hill f*, developed by Neobards Entertainment and published by Konami, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. It’s the first completely new *Silent Hill* game in over ten years, and the developers have made significant changes to the classic formula. While the game has received a strong Metacritic score of 86, suggesting it’s a success, these changes have divided longtime fans, as seen in discussions on the series’ Reddit page.

If you haven’t tried the newest *Silent Hill* game yet, be aware that it’s quite a departure from the older, classic *Silent Hill* titles. This difference is even more noticeable since fans recently received a very faithful remake of *Silent Hill 2*. So, if you were hoping *Silent Hill F* would continue that classic style, you might find it doesn’t quite meet your expectations.

What’s Different

The biggest difference in *Silent Hill f* is the location. Unlike previous games which took place in a small American town, this installment moves the story to Japan. This change not only introduces a new visual style and explores different themes, but also feels quite different from what fans are used to. For many, the small town of Silent Hill is central to the series’ identity – it’s even in the title! Some players are questioning whether *Silent Hill f* still feels like a true *Silent Hill* game without that familiar setting.

The *Silent Hill* series has always focused on creating a creepy atmosphere and building tension through psychological horror, making players feel helpless. However, *Silent Hill f* includes a lot more fighting, which breaks that atmosphere. It’s not just that there’s more combat, but it feels similar to the challenging combat in games like *Dark Souls*. At times, it feels less like a classic survival-horror game and more like a straight-up action game.

Many fans are also disappointed with the game’s story. It tries some new things and includes big surprises, but some players didn’t think these changes fit with the rest of the series. We can’t discuss specifics without revealing spoilers for those who just started playing, but this has been a major source of criticism.

Reddit in Chaos

Whether you like *Silent Hill f* and its new direction or not, it’s clear the game has caused a lot of disagreement among fans. The series’ Reddit page has been filled with heated debates this week, with some players saying it doesn’t feel like a true *Silent Hill* game, and others rushing to its defense. The arguments became so intense that the community moderators had to intervene and take steps to control the negativity.

You can find countless examples of this continuing disagreement, although some of the tension has eased. Even so, when fans are asked to accept changes to the show, it often sparks both encouragement and strong opposition.

The post says, “Let the series develop! Honestly, *Silent Hill* was failing, and this is its comeback.” I’ve seen some spoilers, and while some things seem strange for *Silent Hill*, that’s actually a positive sign.

As mentioned before, many people agree with this viewpoint and similar ones, but a lot of others strongly disagree with it.

One comment sarcastically said people are just expected to buy things without thinking. Another user disagreed, pointing out that many are complaining about the same thing happening repeatedly – specifically, a cycle of remakes and reboots, like the recent Japanese ‘Homecoming’ version featuring werewolves and other additions.

We could share lots of examples, but the main idea is this: *Silent Hill f* has caused a strong split among dedicated *Silent Hill* fans. It seems to be popular with those new to the series or more casual players, but many longtime fans aren’t impressed – something you wouldn’t guess from its positive reviews and initial success. We personally had a good experience playing the game.

We’d love to hear your thoughts! Please leave a comment below or join the discussion on the ComicBook Forum. What are your impressions of *Silent Hill f*?

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2025-09-28 00:14