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

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Silent Hill f Gets Banned in Australia

The latest installment in the iconic horror franchise, Silent Hill f, has been banned from release in Australia after receiving a "Refused Classification" rating from the Australian Classification Board. This decision has effectively barred the game from being sold, hired, advertised, or legally imported within the country.

The Australian Classification Board's decision was shared through a now-private publication post that provided scant details on the specific reasons for this rating. According to the board's website, content labeled as "Refused Classification (RC)" exceeds the boundaries of generally-accepted community standards and goes beyond what is permissible in the R 18+ and X 18+ categories.

In contrast, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) in North America 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 highlighted several reasons for this classification, including frequent blood splatter, enemy attacks that impale the player, gore-filled cutscenes, and concept art featuring a nude mannequin.

The recent Silent Hill Transmission event on March 13 offered fans a glimpse into what to expect from the game. With the ratings it has received, Silent Hill f appears poised to be one of the most graphically intense and violent entries in the franchise to date. To stay informed about the latest developments concerning Silent Hill f, be sure to check out our detailed article below!