description Detention Overview
Detention is a 2D horror adventure game set in 1960s Taiwan during martial law. Developed by Red Candle Games, the title utilizes atmospheric exploration and incorporates elements of Taiwanese culture and mythology. It was initially released on Steam in January 2017 following a Greenlight demo in June 2016.
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info Detention Specifications
| Country | Taiwan |
| Year | 2017 |
help Detention FAQ
What historical period is Detention actually depicting?
Detention takes place in 1960s Taiwan during martial law and the White Terror. Its school setting connects supernatural horror with censorship, political persecution, and prohibited reading groups.
Who are Ray and Wei in Detention?
Ray, or Fang Ray-shin, and Wei Chung-ting are students trapped inside Greenwood High School. Exploring the school gradually reveals how Ray's personal choices became tied to the institution's political tragedy.
Is Detention played like a combat-heavy survival horror game?
It is primarily a 2D point-and-click adventure built around exploration, puzzles, and avoiding hostile spirits. Taoist rituals and Taiwanese folklore replace the firearms and inventory combat associated with games such as Resident Evil.
Is Devotion a direct sequel to Detention?
No, Devotion is a separate Red Candle Games story set in a Taiwanese apartment during the 1980s. Both games use psychological horror and local history, but they follow different families and characters.
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