How Silent Hill f developers crafted tense melee-only combat

NeoBards studio creative director Al Yang discusses the design philosophy behind Silent Hill f's melee-only combat system, emphasizing tension and resource management over traditional gunplay. The game, available on PlayStation 5, focuses on building fear through anticipation and incomplete information, with weapon durability and a 'master key' system providing unique combat mechanics.

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Melee Combat
Al Yang
Silent Hill
PlayStation 5
NeoBards
Game Design
Survival Horror

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