Set in the unique setting of 1960s Taiwan, a period of martial law (often referred to as the “White Terror”), Detention is more than just a horror game. It gives players a comprehensive look at Asian culture. Indeed, this is one of the most terrifying atmospheres you can experience in a horror game. Players will likely have to go through a normal life. That means parents and children all live together in harmony, but that is only on the surface. Everything will start to turn around when you start to learn that the school you are attending has dark secrets.
ATMOSPHERIC HORROR
Through seemingly simple point-and-click mechanics, players will control characters to enter a haunted school. Here, they are forced to face hostile supernatural events. The dark forces will try their best to kill you, because they always want to keep their secrets. However, through their best efforts, the hidden, tragic story behind that place will be exposed.
- Story-driven atmospheric horror: This story can bring you deep details instead of meaningless jumpscare actions.
- Drives unavoidable tragedy: But in reality, your actions in this story will, of course, lead to terrible tragedies.
UNIQUE CULTURAL SETTING
The studio has cleverly interwoven the oppressive experiences of the political setting with the deep spiritual cultural elements of East Asia. The game is filled with heavy references to Taoism and Buddhism, as well as Taiwanese/Chinese folk mythology. Because it brings religious elements into this, players will feel themselves surrounded by many mystical spiritual elements. It also clearly shows the way Asian people have lived for many centuries.
- Based on the 1960s: The timeline of this story belongs to the 60s, where superstition is still rampant.
- Unique cultural references: Religious spiritual elements are introduced to make the player feel nostalgic.
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