Detention
About Detention
Detention is a unique atmospheric horror game that draws heavily on Taiwanese and East Asian culture, incorporating elements of Taoism and Buddhism. Set in Taiwan during the 1960s under martial law, the game offers players a haunting experience within a school plagued by supernatural events. Using a simple point-and-click mechanism, players navigate through the eerie environment to unravel the mysteries hidden within.
The game integrates religious and mythological elements from Taiwanese and Chinese culture, providing a distinctive graphic style and immersive gaming experience. Detention is an award-winning title from the 2017 IndieCade, developed by Red Candle Games.
Features
- Story-driven atmospheric horror game: Dive deep into a narrative-rich experience filled with suspense and mystery.
- Unique Taiwanese/East Asian cultural references: Explore a game world rich with cultural nuances and symbolism.
- Original soundtrack: Enjoy a fusion of electronic, lo-fi, and rock music, combined with traditional Asian instruments, enhancing the game's eerie atmosphere.
- Appealing graphics and sound: Inspired by Taiwanese literature, film, and music from the 1960s-70s, the visuals and audio create an authentic and immersive experience.
- Single player 2D side-scroller: Navigate through the game using a point-and-click mechanism in a 2D environment.
- Multiple language support: Available in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, making it accessible to a global audience.
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
Stay updated with Red Candle Games to learn about their future projects. Follow them on social media:
- Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/redcandlegames/
- Twitter: https://m.twitter.com/redcandlegames/
- Instagram: https://m.instagram.com/redcandlegames/
What's New in the Latest Version 4.5
Last updated on Jul 28, 2024
- Update to Unity2022.3.38f1
Detention
About Detention
Detention is a unique atmospheric horror game that draws heavily on Taiwanese and East Asian culture, incorporating elements of Taoism and Buddhism. Set in Taiwan during the 1960s under martial law, the game offers players a haunting experience within a school plagued by supernatural events. Using a simple point-and-click mechanism, players navigate through the eerie environment to unravel the mysteries hidden within.
The game integrates religious and mythological elements from Taiwanese and Chinese culture, providing a distinctive graphic style and immersive gaming experience. Detention is an award-winning title from the 2017 IndieCade, developed by Red Candle Games.
Features
- Story-driven atmospheric horror game: Dive deep into a narrative-rich experience filled with suspense and mystery.
- Unique Taiwanese/East Asian cultural references: Explore a game world rich with cultural nuances and symbolism.
- Original soundtrack: Enjoy a fusion of electronic, lo-fi, and rock music, combined with traditional Asian instruments, enhancing the game's eerie atmosphere.
- Appealing graphics and sound: Inspired by Taiwanese literature, film, and music from the 1960s-70s, the visuals and audio create an authentic and immersive experience.
- Single player 2D side-scroller: Navigate through the game using a point-and-click mechanism in a 2D environment.
- Multiple language support: Available in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, making it accessible to a global audience.
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
Stay updated with Red Candle Games to learn about their future projects. Follow them on social media:
- Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/redcandlegames/
- Twitter: https://m.twitter.com/redcandlegames/
- Instagram: https://m.instagram.com/redcandlegames/
What's New in the Latest Version 4.5
Last updated on Jul 28, 2024
- Update to Unity2022.3.38f1
