Detention

About Detention

Detention is a unique atmospheric horror game deeply rooted in Taiwanese and East Asian culture, drawing heavily on Taoist and Buddhist references. Set in the 1960s during Taiwan's martial law period, the game offers players a chilling experience as they navigate a haunted school filled with hostile supernatural events. Through a simple point-and-click interface, players uncover the haunting stories behind the eerie setting. The game's integration of Taiwanese and Chinese cultural and mythological elements provides a distinctive visual and gameplay experience.

Detention is an award-winning title from IndieCade 2017, developed by Red Candle Games.

Features

• Story-driven atmospheric horror game: Immerse yourself in a narrative-rich horror experience.
• Unique Taiwanese/East Asian cultural references: Explore a world steeped in cultural heritage.
• Original soundtrack: A blend of Electronic, Lo-Fi, and Rock music, enhanced with traditional Asian instruments.
• Appealing graphics and sound: Inspired by Taiwanese literature, film, and music from the 1960s-70s.
• Single player 2D side-scroller with point and click mechanism: Easy to play yet deeply engaging.
• Multiple language support: Available in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.

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

• Update to Unity2022.3.38f1: Enhancing the game's performance and stability.