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Silent Hill f Reviews Applaud Bold Shift as Early Access Approaches

Aggregates hover in the mid‑80s, with some noting action‑heavy combat lessens scares.

Hinako holds back a blind mannequin woman trying to stab her
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Overview

  • The review embargo lifted September 22 with broadly positive write‑ups and early averages near the mid‑80s on Metacritic and OpenCritic.
  • Deluxe Edition owners can start playing September 23, with the full launch set for September 25 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
  • Developed by NeoBards, the standalone entry relocates to a 1960s Japanese town and follows high‑schooler Hinako Shimizu in a story by Ryukishi07.
  • The design removes firearms for stamina‑based melee featuring dodges, parries, weapon durability, and focus mechanics, drawing mixed feelings about its impact on fear.
  • Reviewers widely praise the atmosphere, visuals, writing, and puzzles, and at least one outlet reports brief performance hitches on PS5 Pro’s Enhanced mode during combat.