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Silent Hill f Gets Banned in Australia
The much-anticipated Silent Hill f has faced a significant setback in Australia, where it has been banned due to a "Refused Classification" rating from the country's classification board. This decision effectively prevents the game from being sold, rented, advertised, or imported legally within the country.
While the specific reasons behind the "Refused Classification" rating remain somewhat shrouded in mystery, as the initial publication post has been made private, the Australian Classification Board's website sheds some light on what this rating entails. According to their guidelines, "Refused Classification (RC)" is assigned to materials that exceed the boundaries of community standards and go beyond what is allowed in the R 18+ and X 18+ categories. This suggests that Silent Hill f contains content deemed too extreme or controversial for Australian audiences.
In contrast, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) in the United States has rated Silent Hill f as "Mature 17+", citing the presence of blood and gore, intense violence, and partial nudity. The ESRB's detailed rating summary highlights specific elements like frequent blood splatter, enemy attacks that impale the player, gore-filled cutscenes, and concept art featuring a nude mannequin as reasons for this rating. These elements point to Silent Hill f being one of the most graphically intense entries in the Silent Hill franchise to date.
The recent Silent Hill Transmission event on March 13 offered fans a glimpse into what to expect from Silent Hill f, and with its ratings, it's clear that the game is pushing the boundaries of horror and gore. To keep up with the latest developments on Silent Hill f, be sure to check out our detailed article below!
