Silent Hill f (PS5)
In 1960s Japan, Shimizu Hinako’s secluded town of Ebisugaoka is consumed by a sudden fog, transforming her home into a haunting nightmare.
As the town falls silent and the fog thickens, Hinako must navigate the twisted paths of Ebisugaoka, solving complex puzzles and confronting grotesque monsters to survive.
Immerse yourself into Hinako’s world imagined by renowned author Ryukishi07, with entrancing music, including pieces by Akira Yamaoka, and beautiful visuals in a gripping tale of doubt, regret, and inescapable choices. Will Hinako embrace the beauty hidden within terror, or succumb to the madness that lies ahead?
Discover a new chapter in the SILENT HILL series, blending psychological horror with a haunting Japanese setting.
Features
- A New Story Set in 1960s Japan: In the remote mountain town of Ebisugaoka, teenager Shimizu Hinako leads an unremarkable life—until a thick fog descends, transforming her once-familiar home into a desolate and terrifying place. With the town seemingly abandoned and an unknown, creeping menace lurking in the mist, Hinako must navigate the spectral remnants of her past, solve intricate puzzles, and battle horrifying entities to survive. Faced with impossible decisions, she must ultimately choose between beauty and madness, confronting the horrors that await within the fog.
- A Visionary Horror Narrative by Ryukishi07: Renowned for his work on Higurashi When They Cry and Umineko When They Cry, acclaimed writer Ryukishi07 brings his signature blend of psychological horror and emotional storytelling to SILENT HILL f.
- A Bold New Horror Approach:
- Monster design: Joining the project is celebrated illustrator and monster designer kera, known for her evocative work in card games and monster design. Deeply inspired by SILENT HILL 2, kera has worked tirelessly to create a visual experience that honours the franchise while taking it in a new direction.
- Music & sound design – Fog World: Legendary composer Akira Yamaoka, who has been a defining force in the SILENT HILL series for over 25 years, returns to craft the chilling soundscapes of SILENT HILL f. Responsible for composing the music for the game’s Fog World, Yamaoka blends haunting melodies attuned to SILENT HILL’s psychological horror roots to create a universally unsettling experience that resonates with longtime fans and newcomers alike.
- Music & sound design – Otherworld: Accompanying Akira Yamaoka, well-renowned game composer Kensuke Inage will be responsible for composing the music for the game’s Otherworld, adding a unique auditory contrast between the two Worlds in SILENT HILL f. Kensuke is credited in over 30 video game titles with a distinctive mastery in blending Japanese music elements with contemporary styles.
- Game Direction: On the success of the SILENT HILL 2 remake, producer, Motoi Okamoto leads the project with a vision of reinvigorating the series through its first-ever Japanese setting. He emphasizes the game’s unique approach to horror, balancing traditional SILENT HILL psychological elements with the distinctive aesthetic of Japanese folklore and fear.
