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Detention

Detention

Category:Adventure Size:780.2 MB Version:4.5

Developer:赤燭遊戲 Rate:4.3 Update:Jun 06,2025

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Application Description

Detention stands out as a unique atmospheric horror game deeply rooted in Taiwanese and East Asian culture, drawing heavily on elements of Taoism and Buddhism. Set in the 1960s during Taiwan's martial law period, the game unfolds within the eerie confines of a haunted school. Players engage in a point-and-click adventure, navigating the supernatural threats and uncovering the haunting stories embedded within the school's walls. Detention seamlessly integrates religious and mythological elements from Taiwanese and Chinese culture, offering players a distinctive visual and gaming experience.

As the recipient of the IndieCade 2017 award, Detention, developed by Red Candle Games, showcases a story-driven horror experience enriched with unique cultural references.

Features

  • Immersive story-driven atmospheric horror game.
  • Rich with Taiwanese and East Asian cultural references, including elements from Taoism and Buddhism.
  • Original soundtrack blending Electronic, Lo-Fi, and Rock music with traditional Asian instruments.
  • Visually and audibly inspired by Taiwanese literature, film, and music from the 1960s-70s.
  • Engaging single-player 2D side-scroller gameplay with a point-and-click interface.
  • 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

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What's New in the Latest Version 4.5

Last updated on Jul 28, 2024

  • Updated to Unity2022.3.38f1 for enhanced performance and stability.
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