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

Silent Hill f has been banned in Australia following a "Refused Classification" rating from the country's classification board. Dive into the details to understand the reasoning behind Silent Hill f’s rating and discover 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 the light of day in Australia due to a stringent rating by the country's classification board. The Australian Classification Board has issued a "Refused Classification" rating to Silent Hill f, effectively prohibiting its release in the country.

Although the original publication detailing the board's decision has been set to private, various media outlets have reported on the lack of detailed reasoning behind this rating. According to the Australian Classification Board's website, "Refused Classification (RC)" is applied to films, computer games, and publications that cannot be sold, hired, advertised, or legally imported into 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."

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 highlights elements like frequent blood splatter, enemy attacks impaling the player, gory cutscenes depicting intense violence, and concept art featuring a nude mannequin as key factors contributing to the "M 17+" rating.

The recent Silent Hill Transmission on March 13 offered fans a glimpse into what to expect from the game. With the ratings Silent Hill f has received, it appears that the franchise is set to deliver one of its most gruesome and blood-soaked experiences yet. To keep abreast of the latest developments regarding Silent Hill f, be sure to check out our comprehensive article below!