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Detention

4.5 out of 5
83 User Ratings
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In Detention at Greenwood high school, located in a remote mountainous area, two students found themselves trapped and vulnerable.
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About Detention

About this game

Greenwood high school, located in a remote mountainous area, two students found themselves trapped and vulnerable. The place they once knew has changed in unsettling ways, haunted by evil creatures. To escape, they must explore the mysterious campus filled with ominous objects and puzzles. How will they survive in this ever threatening environment? Could they return to safety in one piece?

Set in a fictitious world in the 1960s Taiwan under martial law, Detention, the story-driven atmospheric horror incorporated East Asian elements rarely used in games. Taoism, Buddhism, Chinese mythology, the game draws on local Taiwanese cultural references to tell an unique and terrifying story.

In this 2D atmospheric horror side-scroller, players navigate the main characters in a classic point and click fashion to explore a high school where evil encroaches. While hiding from the rampaging monsters, you are to find items to interact with in the otherworldly rooms. And as more mysteries unveiled, the dark past of a cursed school will finally surface.

  • 2D atmospheric horror with spine-chilling atmosphere.
  • Immersive gameplay and puzzle solving experience
  • Unique Taiwanese/Eastern cultural references.
  • Original sound tracks, fusing Electronic, Lo-Fi, and Rock with traditional Asian instruments.
  • Unique and appealing graphics.
  • Multiple language support. (Including English, Chinese and Japanese)
  • Mac, Windows and Linux support

Game Details

Platform:
steam
Release Date:
January 12, 2017
Developer:
RedCandleGames
Publishers:
RedCandleGames
AGM PLAYISM
Rating:
ACB rating of 15
ESRB rating of 17
PEGI rating of 12
Supported Languages:
English
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Product Requirements

Minimum:

  • OS: Windows 7/8/10
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo 2.4, AMD Athlon(TM) X2 2.8 Ghz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce 9600 GS, Radeon HD4000
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Recommended:

  • OS: Windows 7/8/10
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad 2.7 Ghz, AMD Phenom(TM)II X4 3 Ghz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 260, Radeon HD 5770
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Product Requirements

Minimum:

  • OS: OS X 10.9 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo 2.4, AMD Athlon(TM) X2 2.8 Ghz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce 9600 GS, Radeon HD4000
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Integrated

Recommended:

  • OS: OS X 10.10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad 2.7 Ghz, AMD Phenom(TM)II X4 3 Ghz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 260, Radeon HD 5770
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Integrated

Product Requirements

Minimum:

  • OS: Ubuntu 12.04
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo 2.4, AMD Athlon(TM) X2 2.8 Ghz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce 9600 GS, Radeon HD4000
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Recommended:

  • OS: Ubuntu 14.04
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad 2.7 Ghz, AMD Phenom(TM)II X4 3 Ghz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 260, Radeon HD 5770
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Critic Reviews

84

GameSpew

90 / 100
"Detention is an astonishingly well-put together game that understands how brooding horror is more effective than mere jump-scares."

DarkStation

90 / 100
"Detention isn't for everyone. It's not an easy snack to gobble up. It will haunt you for some time and creep into your dreams. I recommend the game for those who enjoy deep and...

IGN Japan

88 / 100
"This Taiwanese indie title is so much more than just another horror game. It takes on ambitious themes in a rich point and click adventure.The creepy artwork and soundtrack...
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Difficulty Statistics

Difficulty Rating

Simple
10.29%
Easy
61.76%
Just Right
25%
Tough
2.94%
Unforgiving
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Relax & enjoy! 61.76%  of players consider this game to be Easy

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Play Behaviour

Tried It
2.33%
Played It
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Beat It
58.14%
Conquered It
27.91%
Completionist! 27.91%  of players have Conquered It

Detention User Reviews

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User Rating

Average score from 83 ratings
90% of users would recommend this.
4.5

User Ratings Breakdown

5 Stars
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4 Stars
24%
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Recommended

Fanatical User
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An odd game, but worth trying if you like this type of game.
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Is a good game

Fanatical User
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Detention is a game created by Taiwanese group “RED CANDLE GAMES ”, In this 2D atmospheric horror side-scroller, players navigate the main characters in a classic point and click fashion to explore a high school where evil encroaches. While hiding from the rampaging monsters, you are to find items to interact with in the otherworldly rooms. And as more mysteries unveiled, the dark past of a cursed school will finally surface.
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Tony
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Awesome game! Has that Silent Hill vibe to it.
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Recommended

Varler
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Cool Asian horror game. Has a good atmosphere and an intriguing storyline.
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Recommended

Professor Chimp
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Detention is a horror adventure set in Taiwan during the White Terror period. You play as a high schooler who fell asleep during class, then waking up with the school abandoned from an approaching typhoon. Or is it? Because it quickly becomes clear something much more sinister is going on as you try to find your way out. What follows is a story dripping with atmosphere and tragedy that goes some uncomfortable places. In some ways this game is very reminiscent of Silent Hill 2, in that the scariest part is probably not the creepy crawlies out for your hide, but in how it confronts you with the darker impulses of mankind. While not required, you will also get more out if you know your way around Chinese folklore and philosophy, since the game draws heavily on both. Detention is not a long game, you can churn it out in an afternoon, but on the other hand, it also does not overstay its welcome, making for an overall solidly paced and engaging experience.
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shopa
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incredibly creepy and atmospheric. Love it.
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A very interesting horror experience.

Fanatical User
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I have never played any game made in Taiwan. And I've never seen any horror made by them. So naturally: I was really excited to try this out. Well, that really was honestly the best decision. At the beginning, the story really sink with me. I became interested in the story of Wei Chung. However, then I've met the girl: Fang Ray Shin. And suddenly the story became more twisted. I got spooked, almost made a mess, but nice. Then I continued to play, solved some puzzle. And another plot twist that got me spooked. So much depth in the story, it's well written. I was sad, mad, depressed, angry, it got me. This game is a very emotional roller coaster. RedCandleGames made a real masterpiece. I really felt scared for the main characters. That story just really wrapped around me. Good job, developers, it's really awesome. I have to give this game a positive review.
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Trib
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Interesting story. I liked the historical setting.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Relax and Enjoy! 72% of GameFAQs users said Detention is Simple or Easy. 25% of GameFAQs users said the difficulty is Just Right.
According to ESRB, Detention is suitable for players aged 17 and above.
Yes, Detention is Steam Deck Verified. Valve’s testing indicates that Detention is Verified on Steam Deck. This game is fully functional on Steam Deck, and works great with the built-in controls and display.
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 7/8/10
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo 2.4, AMD Athlon(TM) X2 2.8 Ghz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce 9600 GS, Radeon HD4000
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 7/8/10
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad 2.7 Ghz, AMD Phenom(TM)II X4 3 Ghz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 260, Radeon HD 5770
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Minimum:
  • OS: OS X 10.9 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo 2.4, AMD Athlon(TM) X2 2.8 Ghz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce 9600 GS, Radeon HD4000
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Integrated
Recommended:
  • OS: OS X 10.10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad 2.7 Ghz, AMD Phenom(TM)II X4 3 Ghz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 260, Radeon HD 5770
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Integrated
The average playtime for GameFAQs users is 4 hours.
Yes, Detention has broad critical consensus. 95% of critics on Metacritic recommend Detention. The Metascore is 84 out of 100.
90% of Fanatical users recommend Detention. The average review score is 4.5/5
Yes, 90% of Fanatical users and 95% of critics on Metacritic recommend Detention.
Detention was released on January 12, 2017
Yes, Detention supports MacOS.
Yes, Detention supports Linux.
Detention is published by RedCandleGames and AGM PLAYISM
Detention was developed by RedCandleGames
Fanatical users tagged Detention as Story Rich, Survival Horror, Puzzle, and Adventure
Fanatical users tagged Detention as Horror, Atmospheric, Psychological Horror, and Thriller
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Detention as Story Rich
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Detention as Survival Horror
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Detention as Puzzle

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