For fans of the survival horror genre, we’re really eating well lately—Dead Space, Silent Hill 2, Resident Evil 4, and Silent Hill F, the first mainline entry in the long-running franchise in more than a decade. So, after waiting so very long to once more step into the iconic franchise, what’s new? Does it live up to the hype? Let’s take a look at recent Silent Hill F reviews to find out why everyone’s clamoring for terror this Fall!
Overall, Silent Hill F is sitting at a respectable mid- to high-80s with its review scores, both critic and user (Steam). On Metacritic, the game currently has a low 7, meaning a ‘Mixed’ or ‘Average’ rating from users. Despite this, it’s selling well, people love the terror and setting, and we’re looking at the continued renaissance of the survival horror genre!
Silent Hill F Critic Reviews
Dextero gave the game an astounding 100, saying:
Silent Hill f is a bold new direction for Konami’s iconic survival horror series. While it may put a heavier emphasis on combat, NeoBards has expertly concocted a nightmarish cocktail oozing with enough stomach-churning monsters, disgustingly beautiful environments, and psychological dread to be just as good, if not better than, Silent Hill 2.
PCMag enters the fray with yet another 100, saying:
Silent Hill f is a tremendous new entry in the horror series that blends well-known hallmarks into something engaging, challenging, and wholly original.
Elsewhere, Push Square offered up a 70, saying:
Silent Hill F takes the survival horror series in a new direction, which pays off for the most part. It’s quite different, and hardcore fans will have to accept that. Combat is a heavy focus, and the move to Japan means there’s a different kind of tone and atmosphere in the air. Technical problems aside, it marks a bold new chapter in the Silent Hill saga.
Silent Hill F Steam Reviews
Over on Steam, user hymntothesea said:
It’s still Silent Hill: you’re knee-deep in psychological trauma, everything wants you dead, you’re dreading every corner and solving it all with a metal pipe. It proves horror games can still be immersive, tense and genuinely unsettling without cheap tricks. Big warning though: the combat and inventory will test your patience.
But it’s not all roses and raindrops. Here’s a recent ‘Negative’ review from user Kazyu, who said:
Great atmosphere, sound and story. Unfortunately, the game play was bland. This game felt a lot more like an action game than a survival horror, but the action in question just wasn’t fun to interact with.
Also, the game wasn’t very scary. Probably because it’s so combat focused. Doesn’t give you enough time to relax and dread what could be lurking around the corner.
This is one of those times I really wish Steam had a mixed option. Silent Hill f has redeeming qualities, but just slightly tipped into a negative experience for me.
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