Detention

Detention is an impeccable horror game with a unique atmosphere. It was heavily influenced by Taiwanese and East Asian culture, featuring references to Taoism and Buddhism. The setting of the game takes place in Taiwan during the 1960s, a time of martial law. With a simple point-and-click mechanism, players control their characters, who venture into a haunted school plagued by supernatural events. The main objective of the game is to uncover the stories behind this cursed place. The incorporation of religious elements based on Taiwanese and Chinese culture and mythology provides players with a unique gaming experience. The game offers stunning graphics and sound effects that were inspired by Taiwanese literature, film, and music from the 1960s to '70s. The original soundtrack fuses Electronic, Lo-Fi, and Rock music with traditional Asian instruments. Detention won the IndieCade 2017 award and was developed by Red Candle Games. It is a story-driven game that features atmospheric horror. As a single-player 2D side-scroller with a point-and-click mechanism, it offers multiple language support, including English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. The game has received numerous positive reviews from press outlets. One reviewer compared Detention to Silent Hill, stating that it was a horror game unlike anything else they had played. Another commented that every aspect of the game was harmoniously worked together towards an unavoidable tragedy. The art direction, atmosphere, and audio design were all highly praised and polished to perfection. For those who wish to follow Red Candle Games, its social media pages are Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, where updates for their future titles can be found.