Silent Hill f Banned in Australia With “Refused Classification” Rating
Silent Hill f has been officially banned in Australia following a "Refused Classification" rating from the country's classification board. This decision means that fans in Australia will not have the chance to experience the latest installment in the iconic horror series. Dive deeper into the reasons behind this rating and catch up on the optimization updates for Silent Hill 4.
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Silent Hill f Gets Banned in Australia
The Australian Classification Board has issued a "Refused Classification" rating to Silent Hill f, effectively prohibiting its release in the country. Although the now-private publication post provided minimal detail on the reasons for this rating, the Australian Classification Board's website clarifies that "Refused Classification (RC) refers to films, computer games, and publications that cannot be sold, hired, advertised, or legally imported in Australia." This classification is applied to content deemed to exceed community standards and beyond what is permissible under R 18+ and X 18+ ratings.
In contrast, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) in the United States 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 contributing factors to the "M 17+" rating.
The recent Silent Hill Transmission on March 13 offered fans 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 and more information on Silent Hill f, be sure to check out our comprehensive article below!
