Silent Hill f is right around the corner, and with the game promising a bold departure for the series, many longtime fans have been wondering what similarities and differences will be present. The biggest difference in Silent Hill f is clear: the setting. Instead of the titular foggy town, Silent Hill f takes place in a fictional Japanese community. Protagonist Hinako Shimizu leads the story, and a variety of horrifying monsters have already been revealed ahead of launch.
With a brand-new setting and fresh protagonist, Silent Hill f has the potential to be an exciting change of pace, as the entry is also teasing more combat. Traditionally, the Silent Hill franchise has been more focused on atmosphere and story over combat, but last year's Silent Hill 2 remake enhanced some of the original game's fighting mechanics. The SH2 remake didn't go full-on Resident Evil with its combat, but it was still quite an improvement. Based on Silent Hill f's trailers, Konami is seemingly leaning further into more combat-focused moments, and if that's the case, then the game's bosses hopefully don't disappoint.
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Silent Hill Has a History of Lackluster Boss Fights
The SH2 Remake Flipped the Script
While the combat in Bloober Team's SH2 remake is still rather simple, the developer managed to bring more depth to many of the boss fights. One of the biggest standout fights players experience in the story is with Eddie Dombrowski. The encounter can still be fairly straightforward, but it also features a level of inventiveness and character depth that the original game was lacking. Some fights, like Pyramid Head, can still be slightly underwhelming, but when compared to the first game, the SH2 remake really nails bringing some solid boss encounters to a game that puts atmosphere and storytelling first.
Konami recently confirmed that Bloober Team will be returning to remake the first Silent Hill game.
Silent Hill f Has Another Chance to Elevate the Franchise's Handling of Bosses
Right now, the specific bosses have yet to be confirmed by Konami, but there have been some sneak peeks showcased in some of Silent Hill f's trailers. Silent Hill has plenty of iconic villains, and Silent Hill f clearly isn't skimping on incredible enemy design. However, good design doesn't mean good combat, so only time will tell how fighting these various enemy types pans out.
With the game's teased offering of melee weapons, though, Silent Hill f has the opportunity to present players combat that is both challenging and dynamic. Being forced to get up close and personal with a boss or enemy can bring an extra layer of fear that is often missing from Silent Hill boss fights. Silent Hill f's melee is bound to be controversial, but it might also be the key to making boss fights feel far more rewarding and sweat-inducing.
The fictional Japanese town in Silent Hill f is called Ebisugaoka, with the story taking place during the 1960s.
Silent Hill f Could Introduce a New Era of Silent Hill
- Silent Hill f launches on September 23.
- The game will be available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
The wait for Silent Hill f is almost over, and it will be fascinating to see if this new direction for the franchise pays off or not. The SH2 remake was a promising start for future Silent Hill projects, but considering that it was a remake, it's easier to adapt a story that's already been proven to be successful.
Konami is taking a big leap with Silent Hill f, and it hopefully continues the strong balance of storytelling and compelling boss fights that the SH2 remake was able to achieve. All will be revealed on September 23, but until then, Silent Hill f remains an upcoming horror title that raises plenty of intriguing questions.
Silent Hill f
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 86 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- September 25, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity
- Developer(s)
- Neobards Entertainment
- Publisher(s)
- Konami
WHERE TO PLAY
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Genre(s)
- Survival Horror, Action
