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

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Silent Hill f Banned in Australia

The highly anticipated game Silent Hill f has been banned in Australia after receiving a "Refused Classification" rating from the Australian Classification Board. This decision has sparked significant interest and concern among fans of the franchise.

The now-private publication post on the Australian Classification Board's website provided little insight into the specific reasons for this rating. However, the board's guidelines state that "Refused Classification (RC)" is assigned to content that exceeds the boundaries of the R 18+ and X 18+ ratings, containing elements considered outside of generally accepted community standards in Australia. This classification means that Silent Hill f cannot be sold, hired, advertised, or legally imported in the country.

In contrast, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) in the United States rated Silent Hill f as "Mature 17+". This rating was given due to the game's content, which includes blood and gore, intense violence, and partial nudity. The ESRB's detailed summary highlighted elements such as frequent blood splatter, enemy attacks impaling the player, gore-filled cutscenes, and concept art featuring a nude mannequin as reasons for the "M 17+" rating.

The recent Silent Hill Transmission on March 13 provided fans with a glimpse into what to expect from Silent Hill f. With its ratings, it appears that the game is set to be one of the most graphic and intense entries in the Silent Hill series to date. For the latest updates and more information on Silent Hill f, be sure to check out our dedicated article below!