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

Silent Hill f has been officially banned in Australia following a "Refused Classification" rating by the country's classification board. Delve into the reasons behind Silent Hill f's rating and catch up on 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, thanks to a strict rating decision by the Australian Classification Board. The game was given a "Refused Classification" rating, effectively banning its release in the country.

The now-private publication post, which was initially shared by several media outlets, offered scant details on the reasons behind this stringent rating. According to the Australian Classification Board's website, "Refused Classification (RC)" is assigned to films, computer games, and publications that are not allowed to be sold, rented, advertised, or legally imported into Australia. This classification is reserved for content that falls outside of generally accepted community standards and exceeds what is permissible in the R 18+ and X 18+ categories.

Contrastingly, the ESRB in the United States rated Silent Hill f as "Mature 17+," citing elements such as blood and gore, intense violence, and partial nudity. The ESRB's detailed rating summary highlights reasons like frequent blood splatter, enemy attacks that impale the player, cutscenes showcasing gore and heightened acts of violence, and concept art featuring a nude mannequin as factors contributing to the "M 17+" rating.

The recent Silent Hill Transmission on March 13 provided fans with insights into what to expect from the game. Given the ratings Silent Hill f has received, it appears the franchise is set to deliver one of its most graphic and violent experiences yet. Stay tuned for more updates on Silent Hill f by checking out our article below!