SILENT HILL f

ABSOLUTE TRASH. DO NOT BUY. SAVE YOUR MONEY. YOUVE BEEN WARNED!!! Game is very repetitive and has the depth of a puddle. No exploration, puzzles are garbage. Items mean nothing. Story is super weak. Wish i could get my money back. Slogged through to the end just because i paid full price. Save your cash and time. Silent hill 2 remake is much better. This is nothing like it.

[b] This review will definitely contain some spoilers, so read at your own risk. I'm here to review bits of the story and give my own personal thoughts about Hinako. I am not here to cater to whining babies (aka hardcore Silent Hill millennials who think f isn't a 'real' Silent Hill). [/b] This is one of the most insane games I've ever played, because it legitimately feels like someone took a glimpse into my life and turned it into a video game. Silent Hill f is very important to me. However, I definitely don't recommend it at the full price. The game is pretty, but unoptimized. It's not worth 80 Euros in my opinion, as I had to get performance mods. Get it on sale. Now that we've got that out of the way, let's talk about the protagonist of the story; Hinako. When I think of Hinako and her issues in life, I think of myself. A bird trapped in a cage, desperately trying to find freedom and independence after being mistreated all her life. But one must have the will to do so in first place. People with no willpower will eventually become husks of themselves. Hinako is a fighter, even in her 'weakest' moments. She doesn't want to accept what's being thrown at her, she wants to find another solution. Whether that be out of desperation or not. It's what saves us sometimes. The game starts off strong: Her parents, specifically her father, were always abusive towards her and other family members. I think most people only go through the game once and not multiple times, which leads them to only getting the 'fixed ending'. It IS crucial for you to get most, if not all of the endings for the story to actually make sense, since you find out way more about the situation with her family and the arranged marriage she was about to face. And what can I say, if people don't want the entire story, because they're mad about a fictional game, then it's their loss. The news of an arranged marriage were definitely Hinako's breaking point, which lead to her psychosis after heavy drug consumption. Her life always has been sad, and I think it's been portrayed very realistically. I actually have seen people say how 'overdone' and 'unrealistic' the story is, which is a hilarious thing to say. I've basically been through the same stuff (Minus the arranged marriage and addiction, lol). So hearing people say that is kind of offensive to me, and anyone else who might've been gone through the same. From horrible parents, to growing up playing with boys and eventually losing your 'role' in society. Boys don't want to play with you anymore because you are too much of a girl now, and girls don't want to do anything with you because you are too 'boyish'. You don't fit in anymore. It's lonely, and it's the harsh reality. Discovering more of Hinako's story was painful for me at times. I thought my depression repressed my ability to cry, but this game brought all the tears I didn't know existed out. It's very emotional, and I love it for that. Another character I'd like to talk about is Kotoyuki (aka. Fox Mask). I've seen someone describe him as a 'genderbend Hinako' and I honestly couldn't agree more. Despite their different family backgrounds, both of them faced the pressure of society, just in a different flavor. The letter you get from Kotoyuki in the 'true ending' is so sweet. I believe it was the right choice for both of them. And with enough strength and love, they can truly be happy, without any pressure. I am, so, so fond of both my dear Hinako and Kotoyuki, and I'm glad I was able to experience the emotional rollercoaster that Silent Hill f is. My respect goes out to the writers, artists and actors.