Silent Hill F, A Deeply Emotional and Unique Chapter in the Silent Hill Franchise
Wilson Barnett | Former Associate Editor The Silent Hill franchise has been making a massive comeback in the last year. We got the Silent Hill 2 Remake last year and this year, the release date was announced for the film Return to Silent Hill, a remake of the original 1999 game, and the release of Silent Hill F. This game has earned the title for being one of the most standout additions to the franchise for its evolved combat, folklore, and Japanese location. You are Hinako Shimizu, a teenage girl in 1960s Japan whose town is overcome with an infectious curse. Everyone disappears, except for a small group of people in Hinako’s life, spider lilies bloom everywhere, and a looming presence has its eyes set on the girl. You can often find yourself between dimensions battling terrifying creatures. The two central locations you will venture through are Ebisugaoka and the Dark Shrine, presenting barrages of twisted enemies around each corner. This game is very different from previo...