Silent Hill franchise moves to Japan, embracing J-horror influences

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The Silent Hill franchise is shifting its setting to Japan, embracing J-horror influences after decades in a New England-inspired locale. The upcoming game, Silent Hill f, features a schoolgirl protagonist in a meticulously recreated Showa-era Japan, incorporating traditional Japanese motifs and a more challenging combat system. This move marks a significant departure, drawing parallels to classic J-horror films and offering a fresh take on the survival horror series.


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