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Detention

Name: Detention
Rating: 4.3 (1 reviews)
Author: 赤燭遊戲

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Adventure 4.5 780.2 MB by 赤燭遊戲 Apr 20,2025

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Application Description

Delve into the chilling world of Detention, a uniquely atmospheric horror game that draws deeply from Taiwanese and East Asian culture, specifically incorporating elements of Taoism and Buddhism. Set during the 1960s under martial law in Taiwan, the game offers players a haunting experience filled with supernatural events within a school environment.

Using a simple point-and-click interface, players guide characters through the eerie corridors and classrooms, uncovering the dark secrets that haunt the place. Detention is rich with religious and mythological references from Taiwanese and Chinese culture, delivering a distinctive visual and gaming experience that resonates deeply with its cultural roots.

Detention is a proud winner of the IndieCade 2017 award, developed by the talented team at Red Candle Games.

Features

A story-driven atmospheric horror game that captivates and chills.
Rich with unique Taiwanese and East Asian cultural references, adding depth and authenticity.
An original soundtrack blending Electronic, Lo-Fi, and Rock music with traditional Asian instruments, creating an immersive auditory experience.
Visually appealing graphics and sound inspired by Taiwanese literature, film, and music from the 1960s-70s, enhancing the game's atmosphere.
A single-player 2D side-scroller with a point-and-click mechanism, making it easy to navigate yet deeply engaging.
Supports multiple languages including English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, ensuring accessibility for a global audience.

Press Reviews

"A heavy dollop of Silent Hill, it's a horror game unlike anything else I've played." - Adam Smith, Rock, Paper, Shotgun

"Every facet of Detention moves in one harmonious lockstep towards an unavoidable tragedy, drowning out the world around you." - Destiny Maddox, Rely On Horror

"The art direction, atmosphere, and audio design are all very well done. It has a polish you don't often see in adventures by small teams." - Andy Kelly, PC Gamer