Fandom divided over Silent Hill f's 'souls‑like' combat as September release approaches
One player praised the visual detail and quality of the game yet expressed concern over combat responsiveness: 'I'm a bit worried … specifically how enemies react (or don't react) when taking hits.'
Others are uneasy about the emphasis on timed counters and action-heavy sequences. One comment: 'Even if it ends up being amazing, I feel apprehensive about a Silent Hill game having combat that evokes the counter timings of Sekiro.'
Several fans cited past entries like Silent Hill 4: The Room and Silent Hill Origins, which also included degradable weapons, as precedent, but voiced concern that weapon durability might discourage exploration.
One remarked: 'If I'm burning through my decent weapons at every stop … I'm eventually going to stop exploring to conserve resources.'
Despite the criticism, some supporters hope for redemption. One fan referenced Bloober Team—developers of Silent Hill 2 Remake—expressing a wish the team behind f might similarly 'prove me wrong.'
Silent Hill f was first revealed in 2022 and further detailed in March 2025. Developed by Neobards Entertainment with design by Kera and a script from When They Cry writer Ryukishi07, it unfolds in 1960s Japan. Players assume the role of teenager Hinako Shimizu, exploring the fog-shrouded town of Ebisugaoka as events take a nightmarish turn.
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