About Detention

Detention is an atmospheric horror game that draws heavily on East Asian culture, particularly the Taoist and Buddhist elements prevalent in Taiwan during the 1960s under martial law. This unique game features a simple point-and-click interface, allowing players to navigate characters through a haunted school plagued by supernatural occurrences. As players explore, they uncover the chilling stories behind the eerie setting.

The game is enriched with religious and mythological elements from Taiwanese and Chinese culture, offering players a distinctive visual and gameplay experience. Detention has been recognized for its excellence, winning the IndieCade 2017 award, and is developed by Red Candle Games.

Features

• Story-driven atmospheric horror game: Immerse yourself in a gripping narrative that unfolds as you explore.
• Unique Taiwanese/East Asian cultural references: Experience a game deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of Taiwan and East Asia.
• Original soundtrack: Enjoy a blend of electronic, lo-fi, and rock music infused with traditional Asian instruments.
• Appealing graphics and sound: Inspired by Taiwanese literature, film, and music from the 1960s-70s, creating a nostalgic yet eerie atmosphere.
• Single-player 2D side-scroller: Navigate through the game using a point-and-click mechanism.
• Multiple language support: Available in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, ensuring a wide audience can enjoy the game.

Press Reviews

"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: Enhanced performance and stability with the latest Unity engine update.