An atmospheric horror game deeply rooted in East Asian culture
[ About Detention ]
Detention is a distinctive atmospheric horror title inspired by Taiwanese and broader East Asian traditions (featuring Taoist and Buddhist motifs), set against the backdrop of 1960s Taiwan during martial law.
Using an intuitive point-and-click interface, players guide characters through a school plagued by supernatural occurrences to uncover the secrets hidden within its haunted halls.
Rich in religious elements drawn from Taiwanese and Chinese mythology, the game delivers a unique visual style and immersive gaming experience.
- Detention is the award-winning indie title at IndieCade 2017, developed by Red Candle Games.
[ Features ]
- A story-driven atmospheric horror adventure.
- Distinctive references to Taiwanese and East Asian culture.
- An original soundtrack blending Electronic, Lo-Fi, and Rock genres with traditional Asian instruments.
- Striking visuals and audio design inspired by Taiwanese literature, cinema, and music from the 1960s-70s.
- Single-player 2D side-scrolling gameplay with point-and-click mechanics.
- Multi-language support (including 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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