It's been a seriously long time since the last game in the series, so getting the chance to play the opening five hours of Silent Hill f was something I was more than happy to do. Finally, Silent Hill f has helped me feel excited about the future of the series again. The 1960s smalltown Japan setting is definitely different from the American-set horror that's defined the series until now, but this change feels fresh and, after playing, still as Silent Hill as ever.
In fact, breaking with tradition and covering new ground makes it easier to get into Silent Hill f as a starting point than ever, which I've also covered in my beginner's guide to Silent Hill. Five hours with a survival horror game is a long time, and it's already got me feeling like this could be one of the best horror games out there if it can stick the landing. Considering there are some aspects I'm iffier on, like the intense combat, that's a real testament to just how fantastic I'm finding the storyline and characters so far. The vibes of classic Silent Hill are intact. Below, I've broken down all the biggest details I noticed across my time going hands-on with Silent Hill f – there's a lot to take in!
