Red Candle Games

Detention

Detention is a atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

Released: 12 January 2017
Developer: Red Candle Games
Publisher: Coconut Island Games
Engine: Unity
Perspective: Side view
Age rating: PEGI 12 · ESRB M
Metacritic: 83/100
Steam recommendations: 13,021
Platforms: PlayStation 4 · Linux · Android · PC (Microsoft Windows) · iOS · Mac · Nintendo Switch
Genres: Point-and-click · Puzzle · Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure · Indie
Estimated owners: 500,000–1,000,000 (est.)

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Player rating: 76
Critic rating: 90
Ratings counted: 95.7%
Steam reviews: 8
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Detention

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Crossplay System requirements 4 GB RAM Download size 3.0 GB Steam Deck Verified Player counts 20

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The story

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?

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How long to beat

Main + extras: 3.6 h
Completionist: 3.7 h

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Key facts

Platforms

Game modes

Single player

Themes

Horror
Thriller
Survival

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Trailer

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Screenshots

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Reviews and languages

95.7% of 11,792 Steam reviews are positive. Valve labels that “Overwhelmingly Positive”.

7 languages in the interface, 0 of them with full voice acting. English is supported.

Publisher's content notice

Detention is set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law and includes elements of psychological horror, trauma, and depictions of supernatural entities.

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