While last year’s Silent Hill 2 remake completely reinvigorated Konami’s classic horror franchise , this year’s Silent Hill f officially breaks new ground for the video game property. Developed by NeoBards Entertainment, Silent Hill f is the first mainline title in the series since 2012’s Silent Hill: Downpour , spinoffs and playable teasers notwithstanding. This ranges from a radical change in setting to new gameplay mechanics and sensibilities that rethinks the core concept of what a Silent Hill game can be.
Here’s why Silent Hill f is the biggest creative swing for the franchise since its debut, how the new game offers a fresh perspective on the series’ classic themes, and what Silent Hill f potentially means for Konami’s beloved psychological horror property moving f