Kevin Mersereau
DestructoidReview: Detention
Published 3/13/2018
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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.
- Developer
- Red Candle Games
- Publisher
- Coconut Island Games, Red Candle Games
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Critic avg
83
14 scored reviews
Total coverage
14
All coverage currently scored
Score range
68–100
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Signal shape
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 83 across 14 scored reviews, with a 32-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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14 included scored reviews
90–1004 reviews · 29%
80–897 reviews · 50%
70–792 reviews · 14%
Below 701 review · 7%
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Alex Culafi
Nintendo World ReportDetention (Switch) Review
Published 3/9/2018
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75
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalLiam Croft
Nintendo LifeReview: Detention (Switch eShop)
Published 2/27/2018
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Score
90
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalChandler Wood
PlayStation LifeStyleDetention Review – A Different Kind of Horror (PS4)
Published 10/27/2017
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Score
80
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalTuffcub
TheSixthAxisDetention Review
Published 10/26/2017
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Score
80
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Celani
ZTGDDetention (PS4) Review
Published 10/23/2017
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80
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalNeil Bolt
PlayStation UniverseDetention Review
Published 10/16/2017
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85
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalThaRaven403
PS4Blog.net[PlayStation 4] Detention Review
Published 10/16/2017
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90
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Detention (Sony PlayStation 4)
Published 10/10/2017
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Score
100
+17 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris McMullen
GameSpewDetention Review
Published 4/22/2017
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90
+7 vs critic avg
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