Point-and-click

Detention

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

4.1

Users · RAWG

2017

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateJanuary 12, 2017

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Point-and-clickPuzzleRole-playing (RPG)AdventureIndie

Playable on

PCPlayStationNintendoMobile

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LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacPCmacOSPlayStation 4Nintendo SwitchAndroidiOS

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Detention is a atmospheric 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.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Oppressive atmosphere shaped by environments, pacing, and presentation.
1960s Taiwan under martial law grounds the horror narrative.
Emotional story focused on personal consequences under political repression.
Taiwanese and Chinese religious imagery shape the game's identity.
Stylized 2D artwork defines the game's visual presentation.

Cons

Short campaign with limited total playtime.
Exploration and puzzles remain simple beside the narrative.
Some puzzles are straightforward or rely on unclear item use.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

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Gameplay & themes

Point-and-click

Detention

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

4.1

Users · RAWG

2017

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateJanuary 12, 2017

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Point-and-clickPuzzleRole-playing (RPG)AdventureIndie

Playable on

PCPlayStationNintendoMobile

Show all 9 versions ▾

LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacPCmacOSPlayStation 4Nintendo SwitchAndroidiOS

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Oppressive atmosphere shaped by environments, pacing, and presentation.
1960s Taiwan under martial law grounds the horror narrative.
Emotional story focused on personal consequences under political repression.
Taiwanese and Chinese religious imagery shape the game's identity.
Stylized 2D artwork defines the game's visual presentation.

Cons

Short campaign with limited total playtime.
Exploration and puzzles remain simple beside the narrative.
Some puzzles are straightforward or rely on unclear item use.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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