"Silent Hill f Receives 'Refused Classification' Rating, Banned in Australia"

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 the rating. Additionally, Silent Hill 4 is receiving optimization updates, promising an enhanced gaming experience for its players.

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Silent Hill f Gets Banned in Australia

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

The now-private publication post from the board provided little to no detail on the specific reasons for this rating. However, according to the Australian Classification Board's website, "Refused Classification (RC)" is assigned to content that falls outside generally accepted community standards and exceeds what is permissible under the R 18+ and X 18+ ratings.

In contrast, 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 rating summary highlighted frequent blood splatter, enemy attacks impaling the player, cutscenes depicting gore, and more intense acts of violence, along with concept art showing a nude mannequin as factors contributing to the "M 17+" rating.

The recent Silent Hill Transmission on March 13 provided fans with a glimpse of what to expect from the game. With the ratings it has received, Silent Hill f appears to be one of the most gory and bloody entries in the franchise to date. To stay informed about the latest developments on Silent Hill f, be sure to check out our detailed article below!