Application Description
Detention: A Taiwanese Atmospheric Horror Masterpiece
Dive into the chilling world of Detention, a unique atmospheric horror game deeply rooted in 1960s Taiwanese culture, blending elements of Taoism and Buddhism. This point-and-click adventure unfolds within a haunted school, where players unravel supernatural mysteries and dark secrets under martial law.
[About Detention]
Detention offers a captivating experience unlike any other horror game. Players navigate a suspenseful narrative using simple point-and-click controls, exploring the school's eerie corridors and uncovering the stories behind its haunting. The game's striking visuals and haunting soundtrack, a fusion of electronic, lo-fi, and rock with traditional Asian instruments, perfectly capture the atmosphere of 1960s-70s Taiwanese literature, film, and music.
[Key Features]
- Story-driven atmospheric horror gameplay.
- Rich integration of Taiwanese and East Asian cultural references.
- Original soundtrack blending electronic, lo-fi, and rock with traditional Asian instrumentation.
- Stunning visuals and audio design inspired by 1960s-70s Taiwanese art.
- Single-player 2D side-scroller with intuitive point-and-click mechanics.
- Multilingual support (English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean).
[Critical Acclaim]
Detention has garnered widespread praise:
- "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
[Learn More About Red Candle Games]
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Version 4.5 Update (Jul 28, 2024)
Engine update to Unity 2022.3.38f1
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