"Silent Hill f Receives 'Refused Classification' Ban in Australia"

Silent Hill f has been banned in Australia following a "Refused Classification" rating from the country's classification board. This article delves into the reasons behind the ban and provides updates on Silent Hill 4's optimization efforts.

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Silent Hill f Gets Banned in Australia

The Australian Classification Board's decision to assign a "Refused Classification" rating to Silent Hill f means the game will not see a release in Australia. This rating effectively bans the game from being sold, hired, advertised, or legally imported within the country.

The now-private publication post that announced the rating offered scant details on the decision. However, the Australian Classification Board's website clarifies that "Refused Classification (RC)" is reserved for content that falls outside generally accepted community standards and exceeds the limits of R 18+ and X 18+ ratings.

In contrast, the 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 that impale the player, gore-filled cutscenes, and concept art featuring a nude mannequin as contributing factors to the "M 17+" rating.

The Silent Hill Transmission event on March 13 provided fans with a glimpse of 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!