Detention

A chilling horror game deeply rooted in East Asian cultural themes

[ About Detention ]

Detention is a distinctive atmospheric horror game steeped in Taiwanese/East Asian culture, drawing from Taoist and Buddhist traditions during 1960s Taiwan under martial law.

Through simple point-and-click mechanics, players guide characters exploring a school plagued by malevolent supernatural forces, uncovering the haunted location's dark secrets.

By integrating religious elements from Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game delivers unique visuals and an immersive gaming experience.

* Detention is an IndieCade 2017 award-winning title developed by Red Candle Games.

[ Features ]

Story-driven atmospheric horror experience

Authentic Taiwanese/East Asian cultural references

Original soundtrack blending Electronic, Lo-Fi, and Rock with traditional Asian instrumentation

Compelling visuals and audio inspired by 1960s-70s Taiwanese literature, film, and music

Single-player 2D side-scroller with intuitive point-and-click controls

Comprehensive language support (including English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean)

[ Press Reviews ]

"With strong Silent Hill influences, this horror game stands apart from anything else I've experienced."

- Adam Smith, Rock, Paper, Shotgun

"Every element of Detention synchronizes perfectly toward an inevitable tragedy, completely absorbing your surroundings."

- Destiny Maddox, Rely On Horror

"Excellent art direction, atmosphere, and audio design create a polished adventure rarely seen from smaller development teams."

- Andy Kelly, PC Gamer

[ More About the Developer ]

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