Overview

• Developed by NeoBards Entertainment for Konami, the spin-off is framed as a worthy carrier of the Silent Hill legacy after years of remasters and remakes.
• It is set in 1960 in the fictional Japanese town of Ebisugaoka and centers on the young protagonist Hinako Shimizu.
• Classic hallmarks like fog, challenging puzzles, and grotesque creatures remain, while new systems add a stamina meter, a cordura bar that slows time for critical hits, weapon durability, faster movement, and the ability to evade pursuers.
• Puzzles take a central role with customizable difficulty; shrine save points accept item offerings to grant a resource called fe for accessories, and Hinako’s diary logs characters, clues, and progress.
• The review lauds expressive visuals, unsettling sound design, and stable performance, but criticizes the stamina mechanic and occasional movement slowdowns, noting the game offers multiple endings.