The title " Detention " primarily refers to an acclaimed atmospheric horror video game and its various adaptations. Reviews generally praise its deep narrative and cultural significance while noting its relatively short length and simple gameplay mechanics .

: Critics and users from Steam and Metacritic describe it as "spine-chilling" and "truly scary," largely due to its exceptional sound design and muted, grainy visuals.

: It is widely regarded as a "masterpiece of dark storytelling," tackling mature themes of censorship, violence, and historical trauma from Taiwan’s "White Terror" period.

: Reviews on Nintendo World Report mention that the gameplay is standard point-and-click with fairly simple puzzles. Some users find the character's movement speed to be frustratingly slow.

The 2019 movie is often cited as one of the best video game-to-film adaptations ever made.