Detention (2017)
- Developer
- RedCandleGames
- Publisher
- RedCandleGames, AGM PLAYISM
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 11,769 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 4.3 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A tense, atmospheric horror game with puzzle exploration and a dark, story-driven feel set in a mythologically-infused 1960s Taiwan.
atmospherichorrorpsychologicaltensestory-drivenpuzzlesurrealdark
What players say
Players praise the story and atmosphere, often calling it haunting and unsettling without relying on jump scares. It is a short point-and-click adventure set in 1960s Taiwan, with many noting it explores the White Terror period. Some mention a review bomb by mainland Chinese players upset about the developer's political comment.
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