Travis Bruno of Capsule Computers writes:
“Silent Hill is a franchise that has long struggled with trying to find its new identity, or at least one that would resonate with fans. When Konami struck gold with Silent Hill 2 it drew the survival horror franchise into the spotlight and, at least for a bit, the developers managed to find a groove with Silent Hill 3, The Room, and even Origins being successes to lesser degrees. Unfortunately that rhythm went completely off-beat after the odd decisions made that saw Downpour and Book of Memories nearly kill the franchise entirely, putting it on ice for over twelve years that even a highly anticipated continuation couldn’t thaw out. Then just last year Konami came back with a vengeance, taking a big risk with not only putting out a full blown remake of their golden game, Silent Hill 2, but also establishing a brand new game that would put a whole new spin on the franchise’s formula. Carrying with it the writing of the talented Ryukishi07 and setting it an entirely new location to make its mark, Silent Hill f feels like the start of what could easily be a resurgence in the making for this beloved survival horror franchise.”
