The highly anticipated game, *Silent Hill f*, has been banned in Australia following a "Refused Classification" rating from the country's classification board. This decision has sparked curiosity and concern among fans eager to dive into the latest installment of the iconic horror franchise. Let's delve into the reasons behind this rating and also touch 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. This decision was highlighted in a now-private publication post, which offered scant details on the specific reasons for the rating. According to the Australian Classification Board's website, materials receiving a "Refused Classification (RC)" rating are those that "cannot be sold, hired, advertised or legally imported in Australia." Such content is deemed to be "outside generally-accepted community standards and exceeds what can be included in the R 18+ and X 18+ ratings."
In contrast, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) in the United States has 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 mentions frequent blood splatter, enemy attacks impaling the player, cutscenes depicting gore, and concept art showing a nude mannequin as key factors contributing to this rating.
The recent *Silent Hill Transmission* event on March 13 provided fans with a glimpse of what to expect from *Silent Hill f*. Given the ratings it has received, it appears that the franchise is set to deliver one of its most graphic and intense experiences yet. For those eager to stay informed about *Silent Hill f*, be sure to check out our comprehensive article below!
