Konami insists there are solid reasons to amp up the action in Silent Hill f—even if one of them is enraging loyal fans. Developers didn’t want to create yet another “clone” of Silent Hill 2, so they made combat faster and more dynamic to catch the eye of younger gamers.

After the success of Silent Hill 2: Remake, survival horror fans are counting down to the arrival of Silent Hill f on September 25. Konami’s marketing is all about dropping breadcrumbs, teasing its new Japanese-set tale in the 1960s. That first gameplay footage? It sparked controversy by showing off far more action than anyone expected from a Silent Hill. But the devs are standing by their decision, claiming two big reasons for the new direction—though the player community isn’t buying it.

“The Silent Hill series has never really been about action, but as we try to attract new players, we started to wonder what it would be like if we brought more of those elements into the game,” explained producer Motoi Okamoto. “Challenging action games are incredibly popular with younger players these days, so I thought introducing these mechanics would help us reach a wider audience.”

Of course, not everyone is on board. Many longtime fans argue the industry is already drowning in action and soulslike games, and pushing Silent Hill f that way is a mistake. Director Al Yang added his own spin: “We had no desire to simply recreate Silent Hill 2 again and again. There’s no point in cloning a classic. So, we decided to make the action stand out much more.”

Alternate endings return—including the iconic UFO ending

Beyond the new combat system, Silent Hill f also brings back a series staple: multiple endings. Players can once again chase the infamous UFO ending—a tradition in the franchise (with the exceptions of Silent Hill 4: The Room and Silent Hill: Downpour).

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