Bye Sweet Carole vs Silent Hill f

• Perspective: 2D Side-Scroller
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: Early 20th Century England / Fantasy Kingdom
• Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
• Unique Feature: A completely hand-drawn, cinematic horror adventure with a unique rabbit transformation mechanic, inspired by classic animated films and 90s adventure games.

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: 1960s Rural Japan
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
• Unique Feature: The first mainline Silent Hill game set in Japan, written by acclaimed visual novel writer Ryukishi07, with a deep, replayable narrative structure and a focus on action-oriented melee combat.

• Puzzle Items: Found throughout Bunny Hall and Corolla. These are useful objects that must be collected and used at the opportune moment to solve puzzles, in the style of classic point-and-click adventure games.
• Lore Notes: Documents, letters, and environmental clues that piece together the story of Carole's disappearance and the secrets of the world.

• Documents: A total of 93 collectibles are in the game, with 37 trophy-relevant documents being essential for piecing together the full story across multiple playthroughs.
• Omamori Charms: 17 hidden charms found throughout the world or purchased from shrines. These are equippable items that provide crucial passive buffs.
• Ema (Character Upgrades): 22 wooden plaques that are spent at shrines to permanently increase Hinako’s core stats.
• Inventory Upgrades: Six hidden upgrades that increase Hinako's extremely limited inventory space. Two are exclusively found in New Game+.

• Horror
• Adventure
• 2D Platformer
• Hand-Drawn
• Dark Fairytale
• Mystery
• Psychological

• Psychological Horror
• Survival Horror
• Japanese Folklore
• Body Horror
• 1960s Japan
• Mature

• Heavy Weapons: Melee
  Slow but powerful weapons like axes and sledgehammers.
• Medium Weapons: Melee
  Balanced weapons like pipes, baseball bats, and crowbars.
• Light Weapons: Melee
  Fast but weak weapons like sickles and knives.
• Toolkits: Utility
  A consumable item used to restore the durability of a melee weapon, preventing it from breaking.

The game does not feature a traditional skill or upgrade system. Progression is tied to puzzle-solving and acquiring key items. Lana's primary ability is her magical transformation into a rabbit, which is essential for escaping threats and platforming. There are no combat upgrades; the focus is on stealth and evasion.

Progression is based on a classic survival horror model. Players find 'Ema' (Character Upgrades) to increase Hinako's core stats (Health, Stamina, Sanity) at 'Hokora Shrines' using a currency called 'Faith'. The game also features 'Omamori' charms, which are equippable passive buffs that are crucial for customizing Hinako's abilities and survival style.

The game features a linear, 2D structure. Players explore two main settings: the hostile and austere Bunny Hall orphanage and the mysterious, creepy kingdom of Corolla. The gameplay involves moving back and forth between these two realities, where actions in one can influence the other.

The game is not a full open world but features highly detailed, interconnected linear areas based on the real-life location of Kanayama, Gero. The structure consists of multiple visits to the town of Ebisugaoka, interspersed with journeys into key locations like the Shrine Path, Ebisugaoka Middle School, and the horrific Otherworld, known as the Dark Shrine.

• Lana Benton: Playable Protagonist
  A young girl at Bunny Hall orphanage who is investigating the disappearance of her best friend, Carole.
• Mr. Kyn: Antagonist
  A sinister, menacing man in a cylindrical hat who controls the kingdom of Corolla and relentlessly pursues Lana.
• Mr. Baesie: Companion / Protector
  A kind, headless silver gentleman who guards the kingdom of Corolla and acts as Lana's faithful companion.
• Velenia: Antagonist
  A ruthless and ominous owl that serves as a threat to Lana.
• Tar Bunnies: Enemies
  Swarms of ravenous, nightmarish rabbit-like creatures that plague the world.

• Hinako Shimizu: Playable Protagonist
  A high school student struggling with a traumatic home life, whose psychological state manifests as the game's horrifying world.
• Shiromuku: Boss
  The final boss of the first playthrough, a lanky, decaying shrine maiden.
• Tsukumogami: Boss
  A powerful boss encountered in New Game+, a mound of porcelain dolls that can transform into a centipede.
• Kyubi: Boss
  A formidable fox-like boss encountered in the path to the true ending.

• Main Story Campaign
  A linear, cinematic story that follows Lana Benton as she investigates the disappearance of her friend Carole, jumping between the real world and the fantasy kingdom of Corolla to solve puzzles and uncover a dark secret.

• Main Story Campaign
  A linear, 10-12 hour campaign that follows Hinako's journey through Ebisugaoka and the Otherworld. The story is designed to be replayed multiple times to uncover new scenes, bosses, and endings.

• Q: What is Bye Sweet Carole?
  A: It is a 2D cinematic horror-adventure game with a completely hand-drawn art style inspired by classic animated films. It was created by Chris Darril, the director of the Remothered series.
• Q: Is there combat in the game?
  A: No. The gameplay is focused on puzzle-solving, platforming, and stealth. Players must run and hide from enemies rather than fight them directly.
• Q: What is the rabbit transformation?
  A: It is Lana's main ability, allowing her to transform into a rabbit to run faster, jump higher, and escape through small passages. This is essential for both platforming and evading enemies.
• Q: What games is it inspired by?
  A: Its horror and stealth elements are inspired by the original Clock Tower, while its platforming is similar to Cuphead. The overall adventure game feel is a homage to 90s classics like Dragon's Lair and Heart of Darkness.

• Q: What is Silent Hill f?
  A: It is the first new mainline Silent Hill game since 2012. It's a single-player survival horror game set in 1960s Japan, with a story written by acclaimed visual novel writer Ryukishi07.
• Q: Is it a 'Soulslike' game?
  A: No. While the combat is challenging and action-focused, the developers have stated it is a survival horror game at its core, not a Soulslike. The focus is on resource management and puzzle-solving, not just difficult combat.
• Q: How many endings does the game have?
  A: There are five distinct endings. Achieving all of them requires a minimum of three full playthroughs, including New Game+ and NG+2, and meeting specific, strict conditions.
• Q: Is there any gun combat?
  A: No, the combat is strictly melee-focused. Due to the 1960s Japanese setting and strict gun laws of the era, there are no firearms available to the player.

• OFFICIAL PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS from the game's Steam page. The requirements are modest, reflecting the game's 2D, hand-drawn nature.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop performance should be excellent on most modern hardware. Even laptops with capable integrated graphics may be able to run the game, though a dedicated GPU is recommended.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Not a critical factor for this title, as it is not graphically intensive.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game is not demanding enough to stress modern cooling systems.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Any modern mobile CPU will handle the game with ease.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Not a critical feature, but beneficial for reducing latency in any game.
• Game Name: Bye Sweet Carole

• OFFICIAL PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. These specifications reflect the demands of the Unreal Engine 5 build. The PC version is noted to have significant shader compilation stuttering issues, particularly on first playthrough.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop performance will vary based on the model's cooling and TGP. Due to UE5 stuttering issues, a powerful CPU and an SSD are critical for a smoother experience.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is essential to handle high graphical settings and resolutions, especially with the game's atmospheric fog and lighting.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich world and intense encounters will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU is critical for mitigating the severe shader compilation stutter that affects the game, particularly on lower-end hardware.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in the timing-based combat.
• Game Name: Silent Hill f

• G P U T G P: Not a critical factor for this title, as it is not graphically intensive.
• Cooling Thermals: The game is not demanding enough to stress modern cooling systems.
• C P U Power Limits: Any modern mobile CPU will handle the game with ease.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Not a critical feature, but beneficial for reducing latency in any game.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is essential to handle high graphical settings and resolutions, especially with the game's atmospheric fog and lighting.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich world and intense encounters will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU is critical for mitigating the severe shader compilation stutter that affects the game, particularly on lower-end hardware.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in the timing-based combat.