Silent Hill f: Writer Compares Horror to Salad Dressing – But Does It Actually Make Sense?
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
The writer of *Silent Hill f* compared the game's horror elements to salad dressing, which is either brilliant or bonkers – or maybe a bit of both. Either way, the new installment promises a standalone story packed with psychological depth and unsettling scares.
Right, so the brains behind *Silent Hill f*, Ryukishi07, has been chatting about his approach to the game's story, and fair dinkum, it's a bit of a head-scratcher. According to IGN South Africa, in a recent appearance at Anime Expo 2025, Ryukishi07 likened the blend of supernatural and psychological horror in *Silent Hill f* to… salad dressing. Yeah, you read that right.
Now, before you start thinking this is some kind of culinary horror game (imagine the possibilities, though!), let's unpack this. Ryukishi07 reckons that initially, players won't be able to tell the difference between the supernatural and psychological elements – they'll feel like one big, scary blob. But as you delve deeper into the twisted world of *Silent Hill f*, these elements will supposedly separate, like the oil and vinegar in a salad dressing that's been left standing for a bit. Distinct, yet still part of the whole mess.
Bit of an odd comparison, eh? I reckon it's his way of saying the game will give us layers of horror, some more obvious than others, and it's up to us to sort through it all. Which, let's be honest, is exactly what we Silent Hill fans bloody love to do. Dig through the unsettling imagery and try to figure out what the heck is going on.
And speaking of what's going on, *Silent Hill f* isn't just about jump scares and creepy monsters (though there'll be plenty of that, apparently). It's also set to explore some pretty deep themes like love, sadness, and the stuff that makes us human. You know, the usual Silent Hill fare. But in 1960s Japan – a fresh setting for the series, following Hinako Shimizu, a teenager burdened by societal pressures.
According to Konami, *Silent Hill f* is a completely standalone story, so even if you've never stepped foot in that cursed town before, you can jump right in. Think of it as a fresh slice of the Silent Hill pie, rather than a continuation of the old recipe. Apparently, there's also tougher combat, beautiful yet terrifying visuals, and puzzles rooted in psychological anguish. Sounds like a right laugh, doesn’t it?
The game has already received an 18+ rating in Japan. But what does this all mean for us, the eager gamers waiting to dive into this twisted salad of horror? Well, for starters, it sounds like Ryukishi07 is aiming for a story with depth, one that isn't afraid to explore the darker corners of the human psyche. Whether or not the salad dressing metaphor holds up remains to be seen, but one thing's for sure: *Silent Hill f* is shaping up to be a deliciously unsettling experience when it drops on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series on September 25.
Tags: Silent Hill, Horror Games, Ryukishi07, Konami, Psychological Horror
Original article: IGN South Africa