Silent Hill f has been banned in Australia following a "Refused Classification" rating issued by the country's classification board. This article delves into the reasons behind Silent Hill f's rating and provides updates on Silent Hill 4's optimizations.
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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 game has been slapped with a "Refused Classification" rating, effectively banning it from the Australian market.
The now-private publication post that revealed the rating provided scant details on the decision. According to the Australian Classification Board, "Refused Classification (RC)" is assigned to films, computer games, and publications that cannot be sold, hired, advertised, or legally imported in Australia. This rating is reserved for content deemed to exceed generally-accepted community standards, going beyond what is permissible in R 18+ and X 18+ categories.
In contrast, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) in the United States rated Silent Hill f as "Mature 17+," citing the presence of blood and gore, intense violence, and partial nudity. The ESRB's detailed rating summary highlighted elements such as frequent blood splatter, enemy attacks that impale the player, cutscenes depicting gore, and concept art featuring a nude mannequin as contributing factors to the "M 17+" rating.
The recent Silent Hill Transmission on March 13 offered fans a glimpse of what to expect from the game. With these ratings, it appears that Silent Hill f is poised to be one of the most graphic and violent entries in the franchise to date. For the latest updates on Silent Hill f, be sure to check out our comprehensive article below!
