[ About Detention ]
Detention is an unique atmospheric horror game heavily influenced by Taiwanese/East Asian culture (Taoism and Buddhism references) based on the 1960s Taiwan under martial law.
With simple point and click mechanism, the player control characters who venture into the school beset by hostile supernatural events to uncover stories behind the haunted place.
Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.
[ Features ]
- Story-driven atmospheric horror game.
- Unique Taiwanese/Eastern cultural references.
- Original soundtrack fusing Electronic, Lo-Fi, and Rock with traditional Asian instruments.
- Appealing graphics and sound inspired by Taiwanese literature, film and music in the 1960s-70s.
- Single player 2D side-scroller with point and click mechanism.
- Multiple language support. (including English, Chinese, Japanese and Korean)
[ Recognition ]
"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
'Detention' is the IndieCade 2017 award-winning title developed by Red Candle Games.
[ Minimum Compatible Device ]
Devices after iPhone6, iPhoneSE
Devices after iPodTouch 6
Devices after iPad 5
Devices after iPadMini 4
[ More about the Developer ]
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I Have NEVER Gotten So Close to Crying at the End of a Game
V. Watson
This game was insane and I mean that in a good way. Like I am in absolute awe. The graphics? Beautiful. Story? Amazing. Characters? Heart wrenching and real. Length? Perfect— could have played it even longer. I really loved the old Taiwanese architecture used throughout the game and how the whole main storyline is based on the real events of a 1947 high school during the Taiwanese White Terror. I am an American and I try to learn as much as I can about other cultures since a lot of history and cultures are left out of the American education system. I knew Taiwan had been through a lot on its journey to independence and being the human rights haven it is today, but I had no idea the extent it went to. My eyes were opened by this game to something I had remained ignorant to until now. More games like this should exist. It’s a beautiful way of making people truly immerse themselves into history to understand what people experienced during that time period and learn about another culture. I highly recommend this game and can’t wait to go download RedCandle’s other game “Devotion” (it cannot be bought anywhere except their website now due to political controversy and banning issues). My only warning is that this game will throw you through an emotional roller coaster, so be prepared to go from spooked in the beginning to on the verge of tears by the end. I finished this game during my lunch break in public and I’m not the type to cry in front of people, but you best believe I was struggling not to after I finished playing. Absolutely amazing. 10/10 Thank you RedCandle Productions for making this beautiful game ❤️
A Hauntingly Beautiful Experience | 令人难忘的美丽体验
kurryiez
Detention is such a good game absolutely worth every second. From start to finish, it pulls you into a world that’s both deeply unsettling and stunningly crafted. The atmosphere is thick with tension and melancholy, creating a constant sense of unease that perfectly complements the story.What really stood out to me was the art direction. The backgrounds are hauntingly beautiful, almost like walking through a series of eerie, living paintings. Every detail feels intentional, adding layers of meaning and emotion to an already powerful narrative.It’s not just a horror game, it’s a thoughtful and an emotional experience that stays with you long after it ends. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates a good story, gorgeous visuals, and an atmosphere that truly gets under your skin.是一款非常出色的游戏,绝对值得每一秒的游玩时间。从头到尾,它将你带入一个既令人不安又精致构建的世界。游戏的氛围充满了紧张与忧郁,始终营造出一种不安感,与故事本身完美契合。最让我印象深刻的是美术风格。背景画面美得令人毛骨悚然,仿佛在一幅幅诡异而鲜活的画作中穿行。每一个细节都像是精心设计,为原本就深刻的剧情增添了更多的情感与意义。这不仅仅是一款恐怖游戏,它更是一段引人深思、充满情感的体验,哪怕通关之后,它依然会在你心中留下深刻印象。强烈推荐给所有喜欢精彩剧情、精美画面以及扣人心弦氛围的玩家。
Kept me intrigued and has much potential!
aiyahhanji <3
Playing this in 2024 and it’s difficult to find a game that keeps you interested, with good jumpscares and all but also leads you down a story without being rushed or anything. This game has much potential, even though it’s 7-8 years old now it still has that spark to it. I absolutely love this game, I got a little emotional throughout 😭 I hope to see more from Red Candle games
It’s a story that stays with you.
Joce Cai
The night I finished this game I literally only slept for 3 hours thinking about how good the story is. The mechanics and the translated texts are a little clunky but the visuals and the plot more than make up for it. As a Taiwanese American it also got me to reflect a lot about Taiwanese history and culture. I really can’t wait to watch the movie.
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Seller
Red Candle Games Inc.
Size
999.9 MB
Category
Adventure
Compatibility
Requires iOS 10.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 10.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 10.0 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 10.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.