An atmospheric horror game deeply inspired by East Asian culture
[ About Detention ]
Detention is a critically acclaimed atmospheric horror experience rooted in Taiwanese and broader East Asian cultural themes, including Taoist and Buddhist symbolism, set against the haunting backdrop of 1960s Taiwan during martial law.
Through an intuitive point-and-click gameplay system, players guide characters through a cursed high school plagued by eerie supernatural phenomena, unraveling dark secrets and tragic narratives tied to the location’s oppressive past.
Rich with authentic religious and mythological elements drawn from Chinese and Taiwanese traditions, Detention delivers a visually striking and emotionally immersive journey, blending historical context with psychological horror.
* Detention is an IndieCade 2017 award-winning title developed by Red Candle Games.
[ Features ]
- A story-rich, atmospheric horror experience focused on narrative depth and emotional impact.
- Deep integration of Taiwanese and East Asian cultural, spiritual, and mythological motifs.
- An original soundtrack blending Electronic, Lo-Fi, and Rock with traditional Asian instrumentation for a haunting auditory experience.
- Visually compelling art style inspired by 1960s–70s Taiwanese literature, cinema, and music.
- Single-player 2D side-scrolling adventure with point-and-click mechanics for seamless exploration.
- Supports multiple languages, 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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