## Silent Hill f: A Return to Classic Survival Horror
The GameKings team, specifically Jasper and Koos, recently received review codes and dove into Silent Hill f. Their Premium Review explores the game’s effectiveness in delivering a truly frightening experience, the depth of its dark and mystical atmosphere, and whether it introduces gameplay innovations to maintain the franchise’s legacy. You can find their full assessment in their video review.
Silent Hill f Review: Japanese Horror Roots
Silent Hill f centers on hinako Shimizu, a high school student navigating life in the 1960s Japanese village of ebisugaoka. The village is perpetually shrouded in a thick fog, creating a challenging habitat for puzzle-solving, further complicated by the presence of disturbing creatures. Gameplay is presented in a traditional third-person over-the-shoulder outlook. Much of the game takes place within claustrophobic buildings and factories designed like dungeons, populated by antagonistic entities.
Puzzles and Close-Quarters Combat
Players will progress by solving puzzles, which also reveal more about Hinako and her surroundings. Combat in *Silent Hill f* focuses on melee weapons – iron legs, kitchen knives, and baseball bats are among the tools at Hinako’s disposal. The game eschews firearms, offering a more visceral and brutal combat experience.
