[ About Detention ]

Detention is a captivating atmospheric horror game that draws deep inspiration from Taiwanese and broader East Asian culture, including references to Taoism and Buddhism. Set in the 1960s during Taiwan's martial law period, the game offers a unique narrative experience. Players navigate through a haunted school using a straightforward point-and-click interface, uncovering the chilling stories behind the supernatural occurrences.

The game seamlessly integrates elements of Taiwanese and Chinese religious and mythological traditions, delivering a visually and experientially distinctive gaming journey. Notably, Detention earned the IndieCade 2017 award and was developed by the acclaimed Red Candle Games.

[ Features ]

• A story-driven atmospheric horror experience that captivates and chills.
• Rich with unique Taiwanese and East Asian cultural references, enhancing the game's depth and immersion.
• An original soundtrack that masterfully blends electronic, lo-fi, and rock music with traditional Asian instruments, creating an unforgettable auditory atmosphere.
• Visually appealing graphics and meticulously crafted soundscapes inspired by Taiwanese literature, film, and music from the 1960s-70s.
• A single-player 2D side-scroller with an intuitive point-and-click mechanism, making it accessible yet deeply engaging.
• Supports multiple languages, including English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, broadening its reach to a global audience.

[ Press Review ]

"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

[ 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 Unity2022.3.38f1, enhancing the game's performance and stability.