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Detention

2017 RedCandleGames

Detention is an 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.

Detention
HORROR CENTRALITY
93 /100

Detention is a narrative-driven atmospheric horror experience where fear, vulnerability, and survival are core to the intended play, guiding exploration and puzzle-solving rather than being incidental or primarily a stylistic backdrop.

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DREADPICK SUMMARY
ATMOSPHERIC DREAD

Best for players looking for a atmosphere-heavy, light on combat and low-gore horror experience.

DREADPICK
SCARINESS 60
TENSION 70
DREAD 80
GORE 10
ATMOSPHERE 90
PSYCHOLOGICAL 70
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DEVELOPER RedCandleGames
PUBLISHER RedCandleGames
RELEASE 2017

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