Detention

Contains adsIn-app purchases
4.2
25.6K reviews
1M+
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Content rating
PEGI 16
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About this game

[ About Detention ]
Detention is an unique atmospheric horror game heavily influenced by Taiwanese/East Asian culture (Taoism and Buddhism references) based on the 1960s Taiwan under martial law.

With simple point and click mechanism, the player control characters who venture into the school beset by hostile supernatural events to uncover stories behind the haunted place.

Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

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

[ Features ]
- Story-driven atmospheric horror game.
- Unique Taiwanese/East Asian cultural references.
- Original soundtrack fusing Electronic, Lo-Fi, and Rock with traditional Asian instruments.
- Appealing graphics and sound inspired by Taiwanese literature, film and music in the 1960s-70s.
- Single player 2D side-scroller with point and click mechanism.
- Multiple 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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Updated on
28 July 2024

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Ratings and reviews

4.2
24.2K reviews
A Google user
8 September 2019
Very good game with beautiful artwork, a haunting soundtrack and a compelling linear story that is skillfully revealed. The lighting is sometimes a bit too dark which is good for the ambiance but the darkness obscured one hint for the door puzzle on my phone. If you love linear adventures install this game and try the prologue before you buy. Definitely worth it.
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Taylor Vachirawit
11 January 2025
I'm glad I found this game. Just finished this today and boy, this was such an amazing experience. Probably one of my favourite horror games. The graphics, atmosphere, aesthetic, gameplay, puzzles and even the story are top notch! It's rare to have a game like this these days, these are the kind of games that'll stay with you forever. Definitely recommended.
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Cosmin D
23 December 2024
Amazing Game! I really appreciate Chinese, Taiwanese and Buddhist culture and I am also a huge fan of horror games! This game really makes you appreciate Chinese/Taiwanese culture. It creates a unique game atmosphere when put into a horror game. Traditional elements are incorporated, adding a sense of realisim. The controls are simple, and it is easy to play. I really enjoyed this game, and I am definitely getting the full version, it is definitely worth it!
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