Gameplay Overview

Official promotional image © KONAMI.

First-person horror

Townfall is presented entirely in first person, a first for a full-length Silent Hill game.

Exploration and survival

Official material describes a mix of exploration, tense evasion, direct combat, and narrative-driven puzzles. Simon has access to a limited set of weapons and tools rather than an unlimited action-game arsenal.

The CRTV

The CRTV is a pocket television that can tune into unstable signals. It is used as both a story device and a practical tool during exploration.

Audio and atmosphere

PlayStation’s September 2026 feature emphasizes directional sound and 3D audio as important parts of navigating the game’s limited first-person field of view.

Verification

Checked against Konami’s cast reveal and PlayStation’s gameplay and PS5 feature articles.