Silent Hill f Banned in Australia With "Refused Classification" Rating

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

Silent Hill f has been banned in Australia after receiving a "Refused Classification" rating from the country's classification board. This decision has sparked curiosity and concern among fans eager to understand the reasons behind this stringent rating. Let's delve into the details of Silent Hill f's rating and also explore the recent optimization updates for Silent Hill 4.

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Silent Hill f Gets Banned in Australia

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

The much-anticipated Silent Hill f will not see the light of day in Australia due to its rating by the Australian Classification Board. The game was given a "Refused Classification" rating, effectively banning it from being sold, hired, advertised, or legally imported in the country.

The now-private publication post from the board provided scant details on the reasons for this rating. However, the Australian Classification Board's website clarifies that "Refused Classification (RC) refers to films, computer games, and publications that cannot be sold, hired, advertised, or legally imported in Australia." Such materials are deemed to contain "content that is outside generally-accepted community standards and exceeds what can be included in the R 18+ and X 18+ ratings."

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

Contrastingly, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) in the United States rated Silent Hill f as "Mature 17+," citing reasons such as blood and gore, intense violence, and partial nudity. The ESRB's detailed rating summary highlighted elements like frequent blood splatter, enemy attacks impaling the player, gore-filled cutscenes, and concept art featuring a nude mannequin as contributing factors to the "M 17+" rating.

The recent Silent Hill Transmission on March 13 offered fans a glimpse into what to expect from Silent Hill f, suggesting that the franchise is set to deliver one of its most gory and bloody experiences yet. To keep up with the latest developments on Silent Hill f, be sure to check out our comprehensive article below!