[ About Detention ]

Detention is a unique atmospheric horror game that draws heavily from Taiwanese and broader East Asian culture, incorporating elements of Taoism and Buddhism. Set in the 1960s during Taiwan's martial law period, the game offers a haunting exploration of a school plagued by supernatural occurrences. Players use a simple point-and-click mechanism to guide characters through the eerie environment, uncovering the dark stories behind the haunted setting.

The game's use of Taiwanese and Chinese religious and mythological elements provides players with a distinctive graphical and immersive gaming experience. Detention is not just a game; it's an award-winning title, having won the IndieCade 2017 award, developed by the acclaimed Red Candle Games.

[ Features ]

• A story-driven atmospheric horror game that captivates players with its narrative depth.
• Rich with unique Taiwanese and East Asian cultural references, offering a fresh perspective in the horror genre.
• An original soundtrack that blends Electronic, Lo-Fi, and Rock music with traditional Asian instruments, enhancing the game's atmospheric tension.
• Visually appealing graphics and sound inspired by Taiwanese literature, film, and music from the 1960s-70s, creating a nostalgic yet eerie experience.
• A single-player 2D side-scroller with intuitive point-and-click controls, making it accessible yet deeply engaging.
• Supports multiple languages including English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, broadening its reach 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

• Update to Unity2022.3.38f1, ensuring improved performance and stability for an even more immersive horror experience.