A chilling horror game steeped in East Asian cultural influences.
[ About Detention ]
Detention is a unique atmospheric horror game deeply rooted in 1960s Taiwan under martial law, drawing from Taiwanese and East Asian culture, including Taoist and Buddhist themes.
Using a simple point-and-click interface, players guide characters through a school overrun by malevolent supernatural forces, uncovering the haunted location's dark past.
By weaving religious and mythological elements from Taiwanese and Chinese traditions, the game delivers a distinctive visual style and immersive experience.
* Detention is an IndieCade 2017 award-winning title from Red Candle Games.
[ Features ]
- A story-driven, atmospheric horror adventure.
- Rich with unique Taiwanese and East Asian cultural motifs.
- Original soundtrack blending Electronic, Lo-Fi, and Rock with traditional Asian instrumentation.
- Evocative visuals and audio inspired by 1960s-70s Taiwanese literature, film, and music.
- Single-player 2D side-scroller with point-and-click gameplay.
- Supports multiple languages (including English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean).
[ Press Reviews ]
"A heavy dose of Silent Hill, it's a horror game unlike any other I've experienced."
- Adam Smith, Rock, Paper, Shotgun
"Every element of Detention works in perfect harmony toward an inescapable tragedy, overwhelming your senses."
- Destiny Maddox, Rely On Horror
"Superb art direction, immersive atmosphere, and sound design. It showcases a level of polish rare in small-team adventure games."
- Andy Kelly, PC Gamer
[ More about the Developer ]
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