Detention in IOS

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USD 4.99

Version 1.3Sat Oct 19 2019

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[ About Detention ]

Detention is an unique atmospheric horror game heavily influenced by Taiwanese/East Asian culture (Taoism and Buddhism references) based on the 1960s Taiwan under martial law.

With simple point and click mechanism, the player control characters who venture into the school beset by hostile supernatural events to uncover stories behind the haunted place.

Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

[ Features ]

- Story-driven atmospheric horror game.

- Unique Taiwanese/Eastern cultural references.

- Original soundtrack fusing Electronic, Lo-Fi, and Rock with traditional Asian instruments.

- Appealing graphics and sound inspired by Taiwanese literature, film and music in the 1960s-70s.

- Single player 2D side-scroller with point and click mechanism.

- Multiple language support. (including English, Chinese, Japanese and Korean)

[ Recognition ]

"A heavy dollop of Silent Hill, it’s a horror game unlike anything else I’ve played."

- Adam Smith, Rock, Paper, Shotgun

"Every facet of Detention moves in one harmonious lockstep towards an unavoidable tragedy, drowning out the world around you."

- Destiny Maddox, Rely On Horror

"The art direction, atmosphere, and audio design are all very well done. It has a polish you don’t often see in adventures by small teams."

- Andy Kelly, PC Gamer

'Detention' is the IndieCade 2017 award-winning title developed by Red Candle Games.

[ Minimum Compatible Device ]

Devices after iPhone6, iPhoneSE

Devices after iPodTouch 6

Devices after iPad 5

Devices after iPadMini 4

[ More about the Developer ]

Follow Red Candle Games to receive updates about the studio's future titles.

Twitter | https://m.twitter.com/redcandlegames/

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Instagram | https://m.instagram.com/redcandlegames/


Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 with 181 Counts
Age Rating 18+

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Detention is a thoughtfully designed mobile game that blends accessible mechanics with steadily increasing challenge. Players place and manipulate objects to influence in-game elements, solve levels, and progress through curated stages. The experience favors experimentation and polish, with simple controls and satisfying feedback.

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News on this game

Taiwanese horror game "Detention" is coming to mobile
Taiwanese horror game "Detention" is coming to mobile

Detention or as in literal Chinese translation returning to school, is a survival horror platformer game developed by Red Candle Game that released in STEAM...

GamerBraves Sun Sep 29 2019

Taiwanese horror game adapted Netflix series, ‘Detention’ is out now
Taiwanese horror game adapted Netflix series, ‘Detention’ is out now

Netflix has released the first episode of their adaptation of Red Candle Game's Detention. The series, based on Red Candle Games' 2017...

Animation Xpress Tue Dec 29 2020

Taiwanese horror game ‘Devotion’ returns after China controversy
Taiwanese horror game ‘Devotion’ returns after China controversy

The Taiwanese horror game Devotion is back on sale. Developer Red Candle Games has launched its own store featuring Devotion and its first game, Detention.

Engadget Thu Apr 29 2021

6 Games Like Little Nightmares Players Need to Try
6 Games Like Little Nightmares Players Need to Try

The first Little Nightmares game terrified horror fans. Tarsier Studios used incredible sound design, monstrous characters,...

DBLTAP Fri Dec 29 2023

Cult Horror Game Devotion Will Not Be Re-Released After Joke About Chinese President
Cult Horror Game Devotion Will Not Be Re-Released After Joke About Chinese President

Red Candle Games has issued a new statement on the status of its horror game, Devotion, which was pulled from Steam in February over a Winnie the -Pooh joke.

IGN Thu Aug 29 2019

Reviews for Detention
Reviews for Detention

The chilling story and atmosphere in this excellent side-scrolling psychological horror game is well worth staying late to experience.

Adventure Gamers Sat Apr 29 2017

Detention and Devotion developer announces Sekiro-inspired action-platformer Nine Sols
Detention and Devotion developer announces Sekiro-inspired action-platformer Nine Sols

Red Candle Games, the developer behind critically acclaimed horror outings Detention and Devotion, has - following a bi…

Eurogamer Sat Jan 29 2022

Neon Seas and Ink Mountains: 7 New Games from China’s Exciting Indie Scene
Neon Seas and Ink Mountains: 7 New Games from China’s Exciting Indie Scene

Chinese developers no longer need to shoehorn “traditional elements” into their work — they're making exciting games for the whole world.

radii.co Fri Mar 01 2019

‘Devotion’ developer Red Candle Games reveal concept of their next game
‘Devotion’ developer Red Candle Games reveal concept of their next game

Red Candle Games, developer of Detention and Devotion, has revealed the title and concept of its next game.

NME Sat Jan 29 2022

Interview with the composer WeiFan Chang
Interview with the composer WeiFan Chang

Interview of WeiFan Chang. Very inspired by the expressive video game, he composed the music of Detention a pearl of horror coming from...

Eklecty-City Wed Mar 29 2017

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