“Detention” is a psychological horror game developed by Red Candle Games. It’s set in 1960s Taiwan during the period of martial law. The game follows the story of two students (Wei and Fang) who find themselves trapped in their haunted school after hours. As they navigate the eerie environment, they uncover dark secrets about the school and their own pasts. The game explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the consequences of oppressive regimes. They almost must avoid “the lingered”. The “Lingered” are malevolent spirits that haunt the school where the game is set. They are often depicted as grotesque and disturbing entities that the player must avoid or confront while navigating through the game’s environment.
