As Silent Hill f combat discourse swirls, many most-downloaded mods increase weapon durability and damage, make dodging easier, and expand item stacks: “Survival horror? More like survival hoarder”

While typically receiving positive reviews, Silent Hill f stirs debate particularly regarding its combat. And as is often the case, PC gamers have taken it upon themselves, with some of the most popular and highly recommended mods aimed at simplifying the game experience.

I felt uneasy about Silent Hill f’s combat from the instant GR’s Oscar Taylor-Kent mentioned in his hands-on preview that the combat felt “mechanical,” “overcomplicated,” and dependent on Soulslike elements such as precise dodges, parries, and predicting adversary attack sequences. That certainly does not embody Silent Hill, I reflected.

Regrettably, those worries have proven valid, as I consider myself among many who perceive Silent Hill f’s combat as a frustrating hurdle that devoted fans must overcome to enjoy what is otherwise a remarkable game. Although I’m experiencing this on PS5, I’m pleased for PC users who can easily mod their way around the clunky combat.

On Nexus Mods, if you filter by most downloaded and most endorsed, you will encounter a variety of mods targeting various combat-related frustrations. Tired of your weapon breaking? Here’s a mod for that featuring nearly 5,000 downloads and 55 endorsements.

Bored of running low on heals? Here’s a mod with 4,200 downloads and 48 endorsements that boosts max item stack to 999. Struggling to achieve that ideal dodge? Treat yourself to a mod that greatly extends the timing window, also boasting significant downloads and positive feedback attesting to its efficacy. Why not gift yourself infinite stamina for enjoyment?

I believe everyone should attempt Silent Hill f genuinely without mods, as NeoBards and Konami envisioned, but honestly, if it comes down to choosing between playing with mods or not playing at all, please feel free to mod it.

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After obtaining an English degree from ASU, I worked as a corporate copy editor while freelancing for outlets such as SFX Magazine, Screen Rant, Game Revolution, and MMORPG alongside. I had my major breakthrough here in 2019 with a freelance news opportunity, and I was brought on as GamesRadar’s West Coast Staff Writer in 2021. This means I’m in charge of overseeing the site’s western regional operations, aka my home office, and writing about whatever horror game I’m too terrified to finish.