Silent Hill: Townfall Can’t Match the Stellar Reviews of 2025’s Silent Hill f
Konami’s latest entry in the Silent Hill franchise, Townfall, has received positive reviews but falls slightly short of last year’s Silent Hill f. The first-person horror game, developed by Screen Burn (known for Observation), is set in Scotland and marks another installment in Konami’s ambitious licensing experiment to expand the franchise beyond its original Maine setting.
Critics praise the game’s atmospheric detail and environmental design, particularly noting how well-realized the Scottish setting feels. However, some reviewers expressed frustration with the game’s stealth mechanics, which several found to be underdeveloped. The game’s Metacritic score stands at 81, with an OpenCritic rating of 82, compared to Silent Hill f’s stronger 86 on Metacritic.
Konami’s strategy of licensing the franchise to different developers working with unique settings has proven generally successful, though reactions suggest diminishing returns compared to the previous entry. This approach transforms Silent Hill from a specific location into what critics describe as a “transferable oral history mechanism,” allowing developers worldwide to explore local culture through the franchise’s horror lens. While this licensing model presents both creative opportunities and potential drawbacks, Townfall demonstrates Konami’s continued commitment to reinventing the series.