Detention: A Taiwanese Atmospheric Horror Experience
Dive into the chilling world of Detention, a unique point-and-click horror game deeply rooted in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. This IndieCade 2017 award-winning title from Red Candle Games masterfully blends atmospheric horror with rich Taiwanese and East Asian cultural influences, drawing on Taoism and Buddhism.
Players navigate a haunted school, uncovering dark secrets through simple point-and-click gameplay. The game’s compelling narrative, striking visuals, and original soundtrack—a fusion of electronic, lo-fi, and rock with traditional Asian instruments—create a truly unforgettable gaming experience.
Key Features:
- Story-driven atmospheric horror gameplay.
- Authentic Taiwanese/East Asian cultural elements.
- Original soundtrack blending electronic, lo-fi, rock, and traditional Asian instrumentation.
- Stunning visuals and sound design inspired by 1960s-70s Taiwanese literature, film, and music.
- 2D side-scrolling single-player experience with point-and-click controls.
- Multiple language support (English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean).
Critical Acclaim:
"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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