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

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

Silent Hill f has been officially banned in Australia following a "Refused Classification" rating by the country's classification board. This decision has sparked significant interest and concern among fans of the iconic horror franchise. Read on to understand the reasons behind Silent Hill f’s rating and learn about the latest optimization updates for Silent Hill 4.

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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 board assigned a "Refused Classification" rating to the game, effectively banning it from the country. This decision was based on content deemed to exceed Australia's community standards, falling outside the scope of even the R 18+ and X 18+ classifications.

Details on the specific reasons for this rating were scarce, as the initial publication post was made private. However, the Australian Classification Board's website clarifies that "Refused Classification (RC)" applies to materials that cannot be sold, hired, advertised, or legally imported in Australia. Such content is considered to be beyond what is generally accepted by the community.

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 inclusion of blood and gore, intense violence, and partial nudity. The ESRB's detailed rating 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+" classification.

The recent Silent Hill Transmission on March 13 provided fans with a glimpse of what to expect from Silent Hill f. Given the ratings it has received, it appears that the franchise is set to deliver one of its most graphic and intense experiences yet. To keep up with the latest developments on Silent Hill f, be sure to check out our comprehensive article below!