This atmospheric horror game, deeply rooted in East Asian culture, offers a unique gaming experience.

[About Detention]

Detention is a distinctive atmospheric horror game drawing heavily on Taiwanese and broader East Asian cultural influences, notably Taoism and Buddhism, set against the backdrop of 1960s Taiwan under martial law.

Employing a simple point-and-click interface, players control characters navigating a haunted school, unraveling the mysteries behind its supernatural occurrences.

Blending Taiwanese/Chinese cultural and mythological elements, the game delivers striking visuals and gameplay.

• Detention is an IndieCade 2017 award winner, developed by Red Candle Games.

[Features]

• Story-driven atmospheric horror.
• Unique Taiwanese/East Asian cultural references.
• Original soundtrack blending electronic, lo-fi, and rock with traditional Asian instruments.
• Visually appealing graphics and sound inspired by 1960s-70s Taiwanese literature, film, and music.
• Single-player 2D side-scroller with point-and-click controls.
• Multilingual support (English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean).

[Press Reviews]

"A powerful blend of Silent Hill, it's unlike any horror game I've played." - Adam Smith, Rock, Paper, Shotgun

"Every aspect of Detention works in perfect harmony towards an inevitable tragedy, captivating the player completely." - Destiny Maddox, Rely On Horror

"The art direction, atmosphere, and sound design are exceptionally well-executed. The polish is remarkable for a small team's project." - Andy Kelly, PC Gamer

[More About the Developer]

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