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

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Silent Hill f Banned in Australia

Silent Hill f has been officially banned in Australia, following a "Refused Classification" rating by the country's classification board. This decision effectively prohibits the game's release in the country.

The Australian Classification Board's decision to give Silent Hill f a "Refused Classification" rating was initially shared through a now-private publication post, offering minimal insight into the specific reasons behind this rating. According to the board's website, "Refused Classification (RC)" is assigned to content that exceeds the standards set for the R 18+ and X 18+ ratings, and such materials cannot be sold, hired, advertised, or legally imported in Australia. This typically includes content that is considered to be outside of generally accepted community standards.

In contrast, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) in North America has 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, gore-filled cutscenes, and concept art featuring a nude mannequin as justification for the "M 17+" rating.

The recent Silent Hill Transmission on March 13 provided fans with a glimpse of what to expect from the game, suggesting that Silent Hill f might be one of the most graphic and violent entries in the franchise to date. For the latest updates and more information on Silent Hill f, be sure to check out our dedicated article below!