“I Almost Felt My Own Sanity Slipping” Silent Hill f Actress Discusses Portraying the Main Character

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Silent Hill f actress Konatsu Kato felt her sanity slipping while embodying Hinako, the game’s main character.
Konami issued warnings for players due to the game’s disturbing content and immersive experience.
The game may be the scariest in the series, with a focus on psychological horror and action gameplay.

Silent Hill f actress Konatsu Kato says diving into the role of the game’s main character, Hinako, nearly affected her sanity. There’s been a lot of buzz around the latest entry to the long-running horror franchise, particularly around its more disturbing elements. It looks increasingly likely that Silent Hill f may be one of, if not the scariest, games in the series, especially considering that it took such a toll on its lead actress.

While Silent Hill has a reputation for graphic and unsettling content, its upcoming release may take things to another level. Ahead of the game’s release, Konami has issued a warning to Silent Hill f players, encouraging them to take a break or speak to someone if they feel too uncomfortable while playing. A new statement from Hinako’s actress makes it sound like making the game was a similarly horrifying experience.

Silent Hill f Reveals Release Date and Terrifying New Monsters

The June 4 State of Play includes a brand-new release date trailer for Silent Hill f, which showcases terrifying creatures and more details.

The official Silent Hill Japan Twitter account posted a quote from Kato stating that she’d “been living as Hinako” for an extended period. Spending so much time in the protagonist’s shoes apparently took a toll on the actress, as she went on to say, “On some days, I almost felt my own sanity slipping.” Looking at everything that’s come out about the game so far, it’s easy to see how getting so immersed in it could lead to such feelings. The content was apparently so graphic that Silent Hill f was banned in Australia for a time, although the government has since lifted that restriction.

Silent Hill f Actress Konatsu Kato Says Playing Hinako Was Starting to Affect Her Sanity

Despite what sounds like a challenging experience, Kato says the difficulties of taking on the role of Silent Hill f‘s protagonist were worth it. The actress was glad of her ability to contribute to the game, and based on early signs, it seems those contributions may pay off for the series as a whole. Fans have noticed that Silent Hill f‘s Hinako resembles Silent Hill 2‘s James Sunderland in her tortured psychological state. That emphasis on the impact of the game’s events on the main character’s sanity is part of what made Silent Hill 2 what many consider one of the franchise’s best entries, so the similarities in Silent Hill f‘s promotional material are a promising sign.

Fans will have to wait until the game is out so they can play it for themselves to decide if it really does live up to these expectations. Disturbing content isn’t the only potentially controversial thing surrounding the title, though. Konami has confirmed that Silent Hill f will have more action-oriented gameplay than some previous entries, which some longtime fans may be wary about. Still, based on what the game’s developers and cast have revealed so far, the game certainly seems to match the series’ reputation for horror.