Detention
Detention is a unique atmospheric horror game that draws heavily on Taiwanese and East Asian culture, including references to Taoism and Buddhism. Set in the 1960s during Taiwan's martial law period, the game offers players a chilling experience as they navigate a haunted school using simple point-and-click mechanics. As players control characters exploring the school, they uncover the stories behind the supernatural events that plague the institution. The game integrates religious elements from Taiwanese and Chinese culture and mythology, providing a distinctive visual and gameplay experience.
*Detention* is an award-winning title from IndieCade 2017, developed by Red Candle Games.
Features
- Story-driven atmospheric horror game.
- Unique Taiwanese/East Asian cultural references.
- Original soundtrack blending Electronic, Lo-Fi, and Rock with traditional Asian instruments.
- Graphics and sound inspired by Taiwanese literature, film, and music from the 1960s-70s.
- Single-player 2D side-scroller with point-and-click mechanics.
- Multiple language support, 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
More about the Developer
Follow Red Candle Games to stay updated on the studio's future titles.
- 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
Detention is a unique atmospheric horror game that draws heavily on Taiwanese and East Asian culture, including references to Taoism and Buddhism. Set in the 1960s during Taiwan's martial law period, the game offers players a chilling experience as they navigate a haunted school using simple point-and-click mechanics. As players control characters exploring the school, they uncover the stories behind the supernatural events that plague the institution. The game integrates religious elements from Taiwanese and Chinese culture and mythology, providing a distinctive visual and gameplay experience.
*Detention* is an award-winning title from IndieCade 2017, developed by Red Candle Games.
Features
- Story-driven atmospheric horror game.
- Unique Taiwanese/East Asian cultural references.
- Original soundtrack blending Electronic, Lo-Fi, and Rock with traditional Asian instruments.
- Graphics and sound inspired by Taiwanese literature, film, and music from the 1960s-70s.
- Single-player 2D side-scroller with point-and-click mechanics.
- Multiple language support, 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
More about the Developer
Follow Red Candle Games to stay updated on the studio's future titles.
- 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
