Detention

[ About Detention ]

Detention is a captivating atmospheric horror game that draws heavily on Taiwanese and East Asian culture, featuring references to Taoism and Buddhism. Set in the 1960s under martial law in Taiwan, the game immerses players in a hauntingly eerie school environment. Utilizing a simple point-and-click interface, players guide characters through supernatural occurrences to unravel the mysterious stories embedded within the school's walls.

The game seamlessly integrates religious elements rooted in Taiwanese and Chinese culture and mythology, offering players a distinctive visual and immersive gaming experience. Detention is not just a game but an award-winning title, having clinched the IndieCade 2017 award, developed by the renowned Red Candle Games.

[ Features ]

• A story-driven atmospheric horror experience that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
• Rich with unique Taiwanese and East Asian cultural references, making it a cultural journey as much as a horror adventure.
• An original soundtrack that blends Electronic, Lo-Fi, and Rock elements with traditional Asian instruments, enhancing the game's eerie atmosphere.
• Visually appealing graphics and a haunting soundscape inspired by Taiwanese literature, film, and music from the 1960s-70s.
• A single-player 2D side-scroller with an intuitive point-and-click mechanism, ensuring ease of play without sacrificing depth.
• Multilingual support, including English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, making it accessible 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 for enhanced performance and stability.