Silent Hill f changes up the series formula when it comes to action, blowing a breath of fresh air into the franchise that feels both familiar and new to OG fans. Keeping up with the series tradition, players can customize their experience with the game by setting up the difficulty for action and puzzles separately. This will allow a wide range of playerbase to enjoy the game without issues, but can leave some fans wondering which difficulty setting they should pick. Let’s check out all the options.
All Difficulties in Silent Hill f, Explained
Players will have access to five difficulty presets when they first start Silent Hill f, two for action and three for puzzles. One new difficulty option that may catch your eye is the Lost in the Fog option for puzzles. While there is something for every type of player out there, let’s check out the differences between these difficulties first.
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Type |
Difficulty Option |
Difficulty Difference |
Recommended Player Type |
|---|---|---|---|
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Action |
Story |
Combat is more forgivable Both Health and Sanity are restored at Hakora Shrines for free. Enemies take time to attack, especially in groups, giving players ample openings to strike. Getting grabbed by enemies does not decrease max Sanity. Resources like weapons, healing items, and shrine offerings are abundant. |
Silent Hill Veterans |
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Hard |
The combat challenge is increased. Players will need to spend faith to restore Health and Sanity at Hakora Shrines. Enemies are quicker and deadlier, with each strike inflicting more damage to Hinako. Getting grabbed by enemies will decrease the max Sanity. Resources are scarce. |
Action Games Enthusiasts |
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Puzzles |
Story |
Puzzle clues are easier to decipher, sometimes a little too obvious. |
New Players |
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Hard |
Puzzle hints are subtle, allowing players to brainstorm a bit to come up with solutions. |
Silent Hill Fans |
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Lost in the Fog |
Puzzles often require an additional step to solve compared to other difficulties. Players will solely rely on the journal to get clues. |
Hardcore Fans |
So, these were all the difficulty differences explained for Silent Hill f. While there can be different difficulty options to go for, hopefully, the recommendation tab will help you start the game at a difficulty best suited to your playstyle.
- Released
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September 25, 2025
- ESRB
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Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity
- Developer(s)
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Neobards Entertainment
