Detention: A Taiwanese Atmospheric Horror Experience
Dive into the chilling world of Detention, a unique point-and-click horror game deeply rooted in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. This IndieCade 2017 award-winning title from Red Candle Games masterfully blends atmospheric horror with rich Taiwanese and East Asian cultural influences, including Taoism and Buddhism.
Players navigate a haunted school, uncovering dark secrets through simple point-and-click gameplay. The game's compelling narrative is enhanced by striking visuals and an original soundtrack seamlessly blending electronic, lo-fi, and rock elements with traditional Asian instrumentation. The artistic style draws inspiration from Taiwanese literature, film, and music of the 1960s and 70s.
Key Features:
- Story-driven atmospheric horror.
- Unique cultural references from Taiwan and East Asia.
- Original soundtrack fusing modern and traditional Asian musical styles.
- Stunning visuals inspired by 1960s-70s Taiwanese art.
- 2D side-scrolling gameplay with point-and-click controls.
- Multiple language support (English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean).
Critical Acclaim:
"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
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