Just weeks before its official release, the first review for Silent Hill f appears to have surfaced online. An editor from DualShockers reportedly broke embargo by posting early impressions on Reddit, revealing that the upcoming survival-horror title has earned a near-perfect 9.5 out of 10 score.
The reviewer described Silent Hill f as “genuinely spectacular,” emphasizing that while its combat edges toward a souls-like approach, it still retains the unsettling pacing and dread long associated with the franchise. According to their impressions, encounters require players to carefully weigh whether to fight or avoid enemies, a hallmark of the series’ survival-oriented design.
The leaked post also stressed the importance of reading in-game journals and documents, as much of the storytelling is delivered through written lore. “READ EVERYTHING,” the reviewer advised, explaining that the journal frequently updates and expands the player’s understanding of the story. New Game Plus was also highlighted, as it continues the narrative and offers multiple endings, though the reviewer refrained from providing details due to restrictions.
One warning stood out: the content in Silent Hill f is said to be far more intense than some players may anticipate. “PAY ATTENTION TO THE CONTENT WARNINGS my god I wasn’t ready for one scene in particular,” the editor noted, underlining the game’s graphic and disturbing imagery. Despite these harrowing moments, they concluded that the game feels both unlike any previous entry and yet unmistakably part of the Silent Hill lineage.
Developed by NeoBards Entertainment and published by Konami Digital Entertainment, Silent Hill f is set in 1960s Japan in the fictional town of Ebisugaoka. Players step into the role of Hinako Shimizu, a teenager who must survive the encroaching fog and the horrors it brings while uncovering dark secrets hidden within the town. The project features writing from Ryukishi07 and music by longtime series composer Akira Yamaoka, anchoring it firmly in Japanese horror traditions.
Silent Hill f launches on September 25, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PC. If the leaked score is any indication, fans of the series may be in for one of its strongest entries in years.
