Detention

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  • Summary: Detention is a survival 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.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Multiplayer.it
    Jan 22, 2017
    90
    Detention is more Silent Hill than the many Silent Hill clones on the market.
  2. PLAY! Zine
    Feb 22, 2017
    90
    This game is a true little gem from Taiwan. Its unobtrusive horror atmosphere and unique storytelling will make you remember this game forever.
  3. GameSpew
    Apr 22, 2017
    90
    Detention is an astonishingly well-put together game that understands how brooding horror is more effective than mere jump-scares.
  4. SpazioGames
    Jan 17, 2017
    85
    Detention preserves the historical memory of Taiwan, showing the bloody roots of a country oppressed by the martial law for over 38 years. It is a unique and precious survival horror that knows how to tell an important, crucial and painful story that belongs to us all.
  5. Eurogamer Italy
    Apr 13, 2017
    80
    A game unlike any horror film you've seen before.
  6. VideoGamer
    Jan 30, 2017
    80
    Despite a disappointing final act, this chilling horror story set in 1960s Taiwan burrows its way into your skull and, brilliantly, makes you anticipate the worst around every corner.
  7. RPG Fan
    Feb 17, 2017
    68
    Detention has something important to say, but using a game as a medium seems inappropriate in this instance. While the subject matter is definitely worth discussing and I'd personally love to see more of this in games moving forward, the way in which it's been executed here left me groaning by the end of the three hours. Predictable in terms of story and unimaginative in terms of game design, Detention doesn't work as a game.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. Concordia
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    He decidido hacer esta critica en castellano (mi lengua madre) principalmente debido al tema del juego, la dictadura, este juego trata el temaHe decidido hacer esta critica en castellano (mi lengua madre) principalmente debido al tema del juego, la dictadura, este juego trata el tema de la manera mas madura que he visto siendo superada solo quizás por una que otra obra literaria, mi critica para esta obra como videojuego puede bajar un poco por la poca duración o la simpleza de los puzles, mas aun siento que los fantasmas estaban forzados y que este videojuego bien pudo existir sin la presencia de estas cosas.
    aun así, mi nota final es un 10, ya que, como dije, es un videojuego que trata el tema de la dictadura como nunca había visto y para países de latinoamerica que vivieron dictaduras, como el mio, es una obra que debe ser jugada si o si, es lamentable la falta de una traducción al castellano pero de entender ingles (o en su defecto, chino, que considerando la presencia de un poema podría ser incluso mejor), jugadlo    … Expand
  2. silent_hell696
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    From the get go it fiills you when an inexplicable sense of dread and unease, as you play you realize the darkness that lurks near you in thisFrom the get go it fiills you when an inexplicable sense of dread and unease, as you play you realize the darkness that lurks near you in this school goes beyond the paranormal. Striking stellar story. MUST PLAY purchased on mobile for 4.99 dollars… Expand
  4. Give_em_hell
    Dec 4, 2018
    10
    Certainly one of the best horror games ever. It's about the deepest guilt, sorrow, despair and helplessness. It's a very mature game. PuzzlesCertainly one of the best horror games ever. It's about the deepest guilt, sorrow, despair and helplessness. It's a very mature game. Puzzles are not very hard but very meaningful, gameplay is simple but artistically impressive. It's a must-buy if you love the horror genre.… Expand
  5. MunhozMCM
    Oct 20, 2021
    8
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    Final Score - (8.5) Very Good In-Depth Review    TL;DR Review
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    Final Score - (8.5) Very Good

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    Visuals - 8/10 - (Very Good)
    The game is quite atmospheric, beautiful, and consistent in its dark and creepy thematic. It manages to keep you immersed in the game at all times.
    The animations fit the art style quite well and in my experience don't leave a lot to be desired.

    Gameplay - 8/10 - (Very Good)
    Gameplay-wise, it is a fairly simple point-click game, the only thing you need to play is your mouse since the only use for the keyboard is to access the menu during gameplay by pressing Esc. Although simple, it works very well.

    Story - 9/10 - (Great)
    Detention, although short, is a beautiful work of art, which managed to go from supernatural horror to a beautiful well-crafted story which made me feel sad and sympathy for the characters and almost tear up a bit in the ending. Speaking of which (The good ending) hit me like a kick in the guts. To see a story I was not expecting unfold beautifully right before my eyes gave me a feeling I haven`t felt for a long time in video games, that being of a happy surprise.    … Expand
  6. freenik
    Feb 5, 2021
    7
    Impressive artwork, music and nice narrative.
    It is more like an interactive movie instead of game though.
  7. Tangurl
    Jul 7, 2020
    7
    Some part of the game can be boring. The art style and sound effect are good, overall I like it
  8. Tgc
    Feb 16, 2017
    4
    + Interesting setup (60' Taiwan)
    + Climatic graphics
    - Too short, max 3h of gameplay. - Only 3 real puzzles (and rather easy btw) - Whole    + Interesting setup (60' Taiwan)
    + Climatic graphics
    - Too short, max 3h of gameplay.
    - Only 3 real puzzles (and rather easy btw)
    - Whole 4 chapter is just -> click, and go forward
    - First part is horror, second is just psychological mumbo-jumbo without any feel of danger    … Expand

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