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Detention

Detention

Adventure 4.5 780.2 MB

by 赤燭遊戲 Apr 23,2025

About DetentionDetention is a captivating atmospheric horror game deeply rooted in Taiwanese and broader East Asian culture, drawing heavily on Taoist and Buddhist influences. Set in the 1960s during Taiwan's martial law era, players navigate a haunted school environment using simple point-and-click

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Application Description

About Detention

Detention is a captivating atmospheric horror game deeply rooted in Taiwanese and broader East Asian culture, drawing heavily on Taoist and Buddhist influences. Set in the 1960s during Taiwan's martial law era, players navigate a haunted school environment using simple point-and-click mechanics. As you guide characters through this eerie setting, you'll unravel the chilling stories behind the supernatural occurrences. The game's unique integration of Taiwanese and Chinese religious elements and mythology offers players a distinctive visual and gaming 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 game world rich with cultural nuances.
  • Original soundtrack: Enjoy a blend of electronic, lo-fi, and rock music fused 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: Navigate the hauntingly beautiful 2D world.
  • 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

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What's New in the Latest Version 4.5

Last updated on Jul 28, 2024

  • Update to Unity2022.3.38f1

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