Detention

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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What's New in the Latest Version 4.5

Last updated on Jul 28, 2024

Updated to Unity 2022.3.38f1

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