The game begins with Maya arriving at her childhood home in rural Japan. After a brief cutscene, you'll gain control of Maya inside the family house.
Start by exploring the main room, examining objects to trigger memories and collect items. Head upstairs to Maya's old bedroom to find a key that unlocks the basement.
The basement contains the first psychological horror elements. Be prepared for unexpected events as you descend.
In the basement, you'll discover a locked cabinet. Search the rest of the basement to find the key hidden behind a loose brick in the wall. Inside the cabinet, you'll find important documents that hint at the town's dark history.
After exploring the house, exit through the front door to trigger a cutscene where Maya notices the town has changed dramatically. Follow the path to the village center, collecting any items you find along the way.
Shortly after reaching the village center, you'll encounter your first enemy - a twisted humanoid creature. Use the environment to evade it or find a weapon to defend yourself.
Weakness: Head attacks are most effective
Behavior: Slow but persistent, reacts to noise
Strategy: Stun with a blunt weapon, then attack when it's vulnerable
Continue through the village to reach the general store, where you'll meet an elderly shopkeeper who provides information about the disappearances plaguing the town. He'll give you a map of the area and suggest investigating the local school.
From the village center, follow the dirt path east until you reach the old school building. The entrance is locked, so you'll need to find an alternative way in.
Explore the school grounds to find a maintenance shed with a ladder inside. Use the ladder to climb to an open window on the second floor.
Inside the school, you'll need to solve several puzzles to progress. The first puzzle involves matching symbols found around the classroom to unlock a teacher's desk containing a key to the library.
In the library, you'll discover a book about local folklore and a strange ritual mentioned in the documents from Maya's house. This triggers a flashback revealing more about Maya's past connection to the town.
After leaving the library, Maya is pursued by a mysterious shadow entity. This enemy is too powerful to fight directly, so you'll need to navigate through the school while avoiding it until you reach the gymnasium.
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Throughout your journey, you'll encounter various side quests that provide additional context, rewards, and insight into the town's history.
Find and help a lost child in the woods near the village. This quest unlocks a special weapon and additional story content.
Retrieve a precious locket for an elderly man in the village. Completing this quest provides access to a hidden area with valuable resources.
Silent Hill f features several types of collectibles that expand the game's lore and unlock special content.
30 vintage photographs scattered throughout the town and Otherworld. Collecting all photographs unlocks a special gallery mode.
25 journal entries from various townspeople that provide insight into the events leading up to the game's timeline.
15 ancient artifacts related to the town's mysterious rituals. These are necessary for unlocking the true ending.
The game features 40 achievements, ranging from story progression to challenging feats.