Detention Reviews

nice story, gameplay, storytelling, game mechanic.

this game went from scary to depressing reaaal fast. i like how much Taiwan culture and history was put into this game. everything looks very planned and stylish<3

Good game. Very clever and effective psychological horror storytelling. Atmosphere and tone is perfect. Wish it was a little longer because I enjoyed it so much.

I think it´s good. It´s pretty much just a walking simulator with puzzles. The art towards the end gets pretty good tho. Its honestly not that scary, however i like the way the story is told. I also like the historical topic. It is something I didn´t really know much about before but since finishing the game ive been looking into that more. Can recommend if you love puzzles and horror.

This is a great little horror title! Taiwanese history, culture, and political commentary are at the center of Detention's emotional core without making it inaccessible to those who aren't from the region. For those are who are looking for a nice, spooky Silent Hill experience, without an interest in history, this should still satisfy. The game never treats its subject matter in a preachy or overbearing manner. However, I'd highly encourage some curiosity about the topic; Taiwan's period of martial law lasted almost four decades and is often forgotten about. I'm not from Taiwan, but I thought the game's portrayal of the period was really affecting. The Silent Hill vibes really accentuate it in a way that only interactive media can. Plus, it's fun to play. The puzzles are just the right level of difficult, the atmosphere is unsettling and thought-provoking without relying on jump scares. Being only 4 hours means that everything in the game is pretty taut; almost all the notes, viewable objects, and even background materials circle back into the story sooner or later without foreshadowing things too heavily. In a lot of ways, Detention is more like a 4 hour interactive movie (without ever feeling like you're watching a movie). There's a ton to sort through and interpret. There's a lot more I could say about the story itself, but it's difficult to speak of its truly standout qualities without inadvertently spoiling it. What I will say is that in true Silent Hill fashion, this game has a sublime example of an unreliable narrator. Never cheap, pointlessly obtuse, or full of red herrings. It's true psychological horror with a wonderful conceit and twist that I won't talk about here. My only major complaint is that the game's first half is punctuated by ghostly enemies you have to avoid. They're more of a minor annoyance than anything, and after the halfway mark they completely disappear in favor of just puzzle solving. I kinda wish the game hadn't even bothered with enemies to begin with. Regardless, if you have any interest in the game, get it. It costs less than a movie ticket, will last you twice as long, and you just might learn something about Taiwanese history.

its so hauntingly beautiful. With a really great story which is based on real events I think its one of the best sad/horror games I've ever played. The developers did such an outstanding job in setting the tone/environment for this game, I absolutely love the style and artwork used its so unique, that's something that stood out to me and made me try this game out. I'm sad that it isn't that popular but surely is one of the rare underrated indie gems out there!

Esse jogo me encantou, aqui na steam eu tenho 7 horas e 40 minutos nele, mas se contar o tempo que eu passei pensando nele, pensando na historia da ray, pensando nas tragedias contadas nesse jogo passaria facil facil de 30 horas, esse jogo tocou meu coracao com seus temas de culpa, odio, amor, depedencia e uma pitada de mitologia e politica taiwanesa, eu agradeco do fundo do meu coracao pela red candle ter feito esse jogo. Eu sai desse jogo triste, por saber que ate meus ultimos segundos de vida essa experiencia unica e triste ira me acompanhar, peço encarecidamente que todos vocês que estão lendo isso para comprar o jogo e jogar ele, ele mudou quem eu sou, o que eu penso sobre a vida e falou de temas que eu ja passei pessoaalmente. Simplesmente meu jgoo favorito de todos os tempos, novamente obrigado red candle por ter feito essa obra de arte.

[h1] 3/5 - An Okay Story Driven Game [/h1] Narrative wise it's great. Gameplay wise it's simple. Narrative, atmosphere, music carried the game really hard. Really enjoyed it overall. Although it's short.

Point-and-click type game with varied scenarios and interesting environments. Progression never felt too obtuse, but never got stale either. The story it tells has a real impact and deserves to be experienced by a wider audience. Game is rather short, and is well worth the time. I'm genuinely surprised the developer followed this up with Nine Sols, but clearly they know what they're doing.

This game was haunting and beautiful. Definitely an experience I won't forget.