"Silent Hill f Receives 'Refused Classification' Ban in Australia"

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Silent Hill f 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 means that the game will not be available for purchase or import within the country.

The Australian Classification Board has issued a "Refused Classification" rating for Silent Hill f, which was briefly noted in a now-private publication post. The post did not provide detailed reasons for the rating, but the Australian Classification Board's website clarifies that "Refused Classification (RC)" indicates content that exceeds community standards and cannot be included in the R 18+ or X 18+ categories. This effectively means that such content cannot be sold, hired, advertised, or legally imported in Australia.

In contrast, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) in the United States has rated Silent Hill f as "Mature 17+". This rating is attributed to the game's depiction of blood and gore, intense violence, and partial nudity. The ESRB's rating summary highlights elements such as frequent blood splatter, enemy attacks that impale the player, cutscenes showing gore, and concept art featuring a nude mannequin as key factors contributing to the "M 17+" rating.

The recent Silent Hill Transmission event on March 13 provided fans with insights into what to expect from the game. With its current ratings, Silent Hill f appears to be one of the most graphically intense and violent entries in the franchise to date. For the latest updates on Silent Hill f, be sure to follow our coverage below!