"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 banned in Australia following a "Refused Classification" rating from the Australian Classification Board. This decision means the game will not be available for purchase or import in the country.

The reasons behind this stringent rating were not detailed in the now-private publication post by the Board. However, according to the Australian Classification Board's guidelines, content that receives a "Refused Classification" (RC) rating is considered to be beyond generally accepted community standards, exceeding what is permissible under R 18+ and X 18+ ratings. This category includes materials that cannot be legally sold, hired, advertised, or imported in Australia.

In contrast, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) in the United States rated Silent Hill f as "Mature 17+". This rating was given due to the game's content featuring 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 showing a nude mannequin as reasons for the "M 17+" classification.

The recent Silent Hill Transmission on March 13 provided fans with a glimpse into what to expect from Silent Hill f, suggesting that the game may 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 dedicated article below!