Detention

Detention: An Atmospheric Horror Game Influenced by Taiwanese Culture

Overview

Detention is a captivating and eerie horror game that draws inspiration from Taiwanese and broader East Asian culture, particularly Taoist and Buddhist traditions. Set in the 1960s Taiwan during martial law, the game immerses players in a haunting school environment filled with supernatural occurrences. Players navigate through this unsettling setting using a simple point-and-click mechanism, uncovering the mysteries behind the ghostly phenomena.

Features

Detention stands out as a story-driven horror game, blending unique cultural references with an engaging narrative. The game incorporates elements from Taiwanese and Chinese culture and mythology, providing a distinct gaming experience. Its original soundtrack combines electronic, lo-fi, and rock music with traditional Asian instruments, creating a hauntingly beautiful auditory backdrop. The visual style is inspired by Taiwanese literature, film, and music from the 1960s and 70s, offering an authentic and atmospheric aesthetic.

Players can explore the game in single-player mode, navigating a 2D side-scrolling environment. The game supports multiple languages, including English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, making it accessible to a global audience.

Critical Reception

Detention has garnered significant praise from critics and fans alike. Critics have noted its distinctive blend of horror and cultural richness. Adam Smith from Rock, Paper, Shotgun remarked, "A heavy dollop of Silent Hill, it’s a horror game unlike anything else I’ve played." Destiny Maddox from Rely On Horror described the game as a cohesive experience leading to an inevitable tragedy, saying, "Every facet of Detention moves in one harmonious lockstep towards an unavoidable tragedy, drowning out the world around you." Andy Kelly from PC Gamer highlighted the game's polished art direction, atmosphere, and audio design, noting, "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."

About the Developer

Red Candle Games, the developer behind Detention, is a studio dedicated to creating unique and culturally rich games. To stay updated on their future projects, follow them on social media:

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Detention is not just a game; it's a journey into a dark, mysterious, and culturally rich world that will leave you both terrified and captivated.