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Detention

4.4 out of 5
85 User Ratings
5 Stars
64%
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
8%
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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83
Metacritic
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96% | Overwhelmingly Positive
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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

83

Multiplayer.it

90 / 100
"Detention is more Silent Hill than the many Silent Hill clones on the market. "

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...

PLAY! Zine

90 / 100
"This game is a true little gem from Taiwan. Its unobtrusive horror atmosphere and unique storytelling will make you remember this game forever."
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0% of players played this game for >= 80 Hours!

Difficulty Statistics

Difficulty Rating

Simple
11.59%
Easy
62.32%
Just Right
23.19%
Tough
2.9%
Unforgiving
0%
Relax & enjoy! 62.32%  of players consider this game to be Easy

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Play Behaviour

Tried It
3.37%
Played It
11.24%
Halfway
2.25%
Beat It
56.18%
Conquered It
26.97%
Completionist! 26.97%  of players have Conquered It

Detention User Reviews

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User Rating

Average score from 85 ratings
90% of users would recommend this.
4.4

User Ratings Breakdown

5 Stars
64%
5 Stars
64%
4 Stars
24%
4 Stars
24%
3 Stars
8%
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Recommended

One of the best horror indie games!!!!
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This game is a masterpiece in storytelling, have great visuals and one of the most beatiful stories I ever seen in a game. This one is must have to anyone who likes great indie horror games.
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Horror masterpiece

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Atmospheric horror games (not survival-horror) should learn from this game. Stunning in every way Detention is by far the best game in this genre (yes,even better then The Cat Lady) .
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Frequently Asked Questions

Relax and Enjoy! 74% of GameFAQs users said Detention is Simple or Easy. 23% 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 83 out of 100.
90% of Fanatical users recommend Detention. The average review score is 4.4/5
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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