The sad thing is, this game is based on true events. It depicts how hard life in Taiwan is during the 50s and 60s under a brutal military dictatorship that views any form of dissent as supporting Communist China.

@releasethealbum6190

2 жыл бұрын

Yep

@Bob.Roberts

2 жыл бұрын

I recall reading about this time period, the "White Terror" as it's sometimes called, in college. Many elements in this game are steeped deeply in Taiwanese folklore, it really is a piece of art. I don't know if it's been mentioned, but the first enemies you encounter, the Lingered are likely shadow versions of Ray, who have fallen completely into darkness. The many-armed gargantuan creature is probably an amalgamation of all the resentment and suffering that Ray's combined actions resulted in. The old woman you sometimes see is also a figure in Taiwan folklore, though her name escapes me atm.

@seieieor186

2 жыл бұрын

@@Bob.Roberts have you recalled her name yet? im very interested in looking farther into the topic

@Bob.Roberts

2 жыл бұрын

@@seieieor186 Her name is Meng Po, with the nickname 'Old Lady Meng'. It is she who walks up and down the path towards the bloody river. Each time Ray "dies", she offers some cryptic insight into how to handle what killed Ray as she passes by. There is a Wikipedia page dedicated to her. It is likely that she serves a larger purpose in the story, considering her 'position', but it is not shown directly.

@seieieor186

2 жыл бұрын

@@Bob.Roberts oh cool! I searched her up, and it said she was a figure in Chinese mythology though

In reality, Ray did not give them away out of fear that her life was at risk, but out of "revenge" and jealousy, since she believed that Chang and Ms. Yin had something and were cheating on her, because she overheard them arguing about their relationship, since Ray was a student and Chang was the school counselor, plus it could jeopardize the book club. EDIT: Ray's jealousy and betrayal may be due in part to the fact that her father cheated on her mother and Ray on several occasions mentions that she doesn't want to be or become like her, but in the end, it ends up happening, since the mother accused the father out of revenge and the authorities take him to jail (for alleged bribery schemes that were possibly false), so at the slightest "hint or suspicion" that they are betraying her too, she decides to do the same and rat them out, but since she is a young and immature girl, she thought that they would just fire or arrest Ms. Yin (as with her father), not knowing that their actions would have dire consequences and would also affect innocent people like Wei and her classmates.

@MrSasunaru101

2 жыл бұрын

She will forever have their death on her hands

@shodri92

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrSasunaru101 Yes, the worst thing is that when you discover the reason for the betrayal, the situation becomes so frustrating that it even hurts.

@ladylunaginaofgames40

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I remember reading somewhere that she exposed the club hoping it would get rid of the teacher, so she can continue her affair with the councilor. I didn't realize she got the idea because she was inspired by her own parents troubled relationship. Now she is doomed to warder the afterlife until she is willing to accept her faults for causing the demise of everyone she loved out of her own envy

@TheCourtJester8

2 жыл бұрын

This makes alot of sense, I was wondering about was happening throughout the game.

@ihaveaplan.ijustneedmoney.9777

2 жыл бұрын

Its also important to mention that her mother said "don't worry he'll live" and was smiling. Seeing her mother's attitude about the matter probably made her underestimated the punishments of Marshal Law and thought that ratting out Ms. Yin would just "give her a lesson, she'll live"

If I remember correctly, Rey turned in everyone because either because Chang rejects having a relationship with her or she believes that he's having a relationship with Ms. Jin.

@jellyguts6797

2 жыл бұрын

Both! First she overheard a conversation between Chang and Ms. Yin which made her think they had a relationship/that Ms. Yin was sabotaging her, and then Chang distancing himself from Rei as a result of that conversation made her spiral further, and thus she blamed all her unhappiness on Ms. Yin and ratted her out to the Instructor.

@eyetears

Жыл бұрын

Wow 1 mistake can really make a big one

Actually Rey snitched because of Ms. Yin. ONLY because of her. Rey thought that Ms. Yin and Chang were having a relationship. So Rey decided to get Ms. Yin into trouble over jealousy and to have revenge. But unfortunately she ended up exposing the ENTIRE book club and got every single members into trouble. Including Wei and Chang. She ends up getting a prize from the government for her "heroic actions" but... Because of her guilt... She killed herself and ended up here. She is reliving her sins over and over again.

@Jimothy-723

Жыл бұрын

the father was traumatized by WW 2... the japanese did some of the most heinous things the world has ever seen to the chinese. seriously, it was worse than the Holocaust.

@Lilywithmadness

11 күн бұрын

Off topic but I seen your pfp on Pinterest I love mono and six

I really love how Wei turned out to not be the protagonist and not dead lol. I don't think there are a lot of horror story narratives that pull that stuff well so it's quite unique.

@shady_s4980

Жыл бұрын

How the hell wei isnt dead tho

@yayothejowen2541

Жыл бұрын

@@shady_s4980 the Wei we play in the game was probably just another illusion to mess with the real protagonist's head. She probably felt guilty that she got him arrested.

@Jimothy-723

Жыл бұрын

@@yayothejowen2541 you are adding your own details.

@yayothejowen2541

Жыл бұрын

@@Jimothy-723 Have you even played the game? Wei literally shows up as an old dude, alive and well in the ending.

@AkinoSominoCookierz

Жыл бұрын

@@yayothejowen2541did they even watch the vid is what yu should ask them

This is literally the only dude i like to watch when eating

@hinxtac618

2 жыл бұрын

I agree I agree 🗿

@hannah-by5fr

2 жыл бұрын

literally eating rn

@charxthekoopaking5673

2 жыл бұрын

Yep.

@shadowarro9426

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@ramengmawia1650

2 жыл бұрын

I like to watch this guy while eating chocolate, dark or milk no other

This game was so popular in Taiwan it now has a tv show based on it that is quite good

@produck2338

2 жыл бұрын

name

@Adelynoir

2 жыл бұрын

@@produck2338 i am pretty sure it is Detention and is on Netflix

@limafma06

Жыл бұрын

@@Adelynoir I just finished watching it and it's really good the series!

@DestructiveDave1900

4 ай бұрын

It also has a live-action movie

Good video! However, I would add one thing to help the narrative. The shadows of Ray asks her questions, four in total. She has to give the right answers for the shadows to accept her, and she has to pick up three notes that explain the aftermath. If you get even one question wrong, or miss a note, you get the bad ending. Get them all and you'll get the good ending, with an added bit that showed what happened before Mr. Chang's arrest. Still a good video though! I was waiting for this one!

@1m073zh

2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget to mention how the shadows have a much bigger meaning in this from a psychological POV. Ray is in a constant loop because she is in denial, refuses to accept that everything that happened was because of her while the shadow represents the version of her that accepts that it was her fault and doesn't deny it hence the "I am you, but you are not me" and "Have you forgotten or are you too afraid to remember?" parts. That version of Ray has done the deed and accepted it, the other has done it but denies it out of fear. Shadow Ray is Ray because she did the deeds, but Ray isn't Shadow Ray because she hasn't accepted that (If that even makes sense lmao). The entire game is incredibly clever in leaving you hints and clues on the REAL story behind it, after which we reach the climax where the shadow questions you to see if we as the players have understood it. Getting questions wrong is supposed to represent Ray still being in denial and having learned nothing, so the loop continues aka the bad ending. Getting them all right tho represents Ray coming face to face with the cold and blunt truth... And accepting it, the loop then breaks aka the good ending. This game is truly a wonderful experience and lots of respect to the geniuses who made it.

@peachymiku6432

2 жыл бұрын

@@1m073zh Agreed with you on that! Detention is actually one of my favorite horror games. Horror isn't my best genre, but I really love this one! I kinda wish we got the book too. I read a piece of it once and want to read the whole thing to see what connections it has to the game!

@1m073zh

2 жыл бұрын

@@peachymiku6432 I play tons of horror games in my free time. I've went through a lot of really good ones but none have hit me as hard as this one. I'm not ashamed to admit that this is the only one that had me emotionally attached to it for a short period after finishing it lol

@peachymiku6432

2 жыл бұрын

@@1m073zh Same here. It really made me think. I could picture it in my head like a movie. I love this game so much.

@1m073zh

2 жыл бұрын

@@peachymiku6432 😊

Great explanation and great game. The studio really knows how to create personal trauma and conflict in a setting very specific to their country's history and culture. How even tough the society is the reason why these horrible acts were able to occur, the people in the society are still the acting players thus responsibility and guilt rest on them personally. Many games use a crazy person or a spirit to be the reason why things escalate, but the studio masterfully made real historical tragedies into the escalating factor.

Wait…? Wasn’t Ray’s death was not only cause by guilt but by bullying after it was known she was the one that leaked about the book club? Because I remember a KZreadr playing the game and in one scene in the bathroom, one of the bathroom stall said stitch. I believe she was also bully and that was one of the reasons she died.

@lnkfstn

2 жыл бұрын

snitch. and i think her classmates might have bullied her because she's a snitch, OR it might just be Ray's own manifestation of guilt since she knew what she did was wrong and was in denial before.

@louyou6614

7 ай бұрын

Or both​@@lnkfstn

@mysteriouscee1086

4 ай бұрын

It was most likely her guilty conscience eating her alive because in the movie her warped perception was eating at her and in the show none of the students bullied her through her flashbacks she killed herself because of what she did

Do ur just not gonna talk about the fact that Chang’s ADULT ASS was grooming Rei (a minor)???

@butterfly7530

Жыл бұрын

Chang was literally a school counselor whose WORK was to give councils to troubled students, and rei is the one who liked chang, chang and that teacher miss yin had some kind of romantic relationship.

@Alanenemyofgod0

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for pointing it out. It makes me feel sick to think Chang as a fucking adult abused of a troublesome Ray. And the game stated clearly they had an affair and Chang called her "my White Daffodil". Chang deserved to be dead, but not for the reason he died.

I come to this channel to learn about horror games, and I've never been disappointed

Finally, thank you so much for making such an amazing Episode about this amazing game .. Keep it up ^^

The note written by Wei was heartbreaking

Detention is the first Taiwanese game I seen, glad I discovered the game on the Nintendo switch eshop back in 2019, because I founded a few indie games that are developed in Taiwan, but some, are not developed by the same developer. If I haven’t founded that game, I would miss out on some bangers, including a game coming out next year, made by the same developer of detention and devotion.

@Yesss07

2 жыл бұрын

Same!

@verybigAL437

2 жыл бұрын

It’s kind of sad to know that some of their games Got taken down.

@randomuaena2859

Жыл бұрын

Ohhhh

Omg this is one of favorite horror games of all time. I think that a search of this game is how I found you so glad you are finally covering it.

Their is a movie based in this game coming out apparently.

@miguelalmaraz3640

2 жыл бұрын

it came out on 2019!!! I loved it but it didn't receive great critics

the sad part is, this is what many students and people went through. such a heart felt story and sad; and many people complain about their lives now yet look what some of these students went through. If I am not mistaking, I think this was a reflection of the Penghu incident where they executed students and 2 principals.

@ntfoperative9432

7 ай бұрын

It’s a reflection of that entire era of Taiwans history where they wanted to avoid the influence of communist China so badly they went full on authoritarian

I remember how beautiful the writing of the game was, when Ray was remembering about her little affair with the counselor, it writing was poetic. In this story no one was the bad guy, just victims of the "White terror"

@Jimothy-723

Жыл бұрын

you realize that this was in the middle of a civil war that resulted in the entire country undergoing regime change and the whole tienamen square thing and also the genocide under mao...

@Jimothy-723

Жыл бұрын

people so much in support of comunism anymore. they forget context so they can make comunism look good.

@ray4833

Жыл бұрын

@@Jimothy-723 what does that have to do with the beauty of the game's writing?

@pt7930

Жыл бұрын

"when Ray was remembering about her little affair with the counselor, it writing was poetic. In this story no one was the bad guy, just victims of the "White terror" Wait a minute, how was counselor Chang just a victim of the White Terror? Bro was the Taiwanese EDP going after a whole child, I didn't feel anything for him at all 😭However, the rest of the characters I felt extremely sad for, especially Wei who lost his youth, his mom, and his teacher after getting out of prison. I just wish these things didn't happen to Ray & those around her, but sadly, it's based on a true story of what happened in history, a history that can't be changed or forgotten.

@ray4833

Жыл бұрын

@@pt7930 I meant in a way that some people might think Ray was a bad person, the counselor guy being a pedo is a whole other thing. I meant Ray as the "bad person"

Oh my gosh I just woke up and got a notification for this video! TYSM for making this and following up with my request, I appreciate it deeply that you have covered one of my most favorite horror games of all time and you have done such an astounding job at it :D Keep it up with the great videos and video game coverages!

The game caught me off guard so many times. It was scary, yet so subtle. I initially thought it was a regular horror game with monsters she had to escape from. But it turned out that the real monsters were her own inner demons. I like how the game's symbolisms explored humanity's deep dark flaws. I just finished the game. And honestly, both endings give me a sinking feeling. People's lives were lost and forever changed. And Ray, was the villain all along. A snitch. She was already dead the whole time and she didn't even remember. Just sad. I can't say I'm happy for Wei either, even though he got amnesty.

I'm glad you're back after a week I really missed your videos and your voice

Great video as always! I played this game and it’s so amazing!

Really interesting and intriguing and horrifying and ver immersive, Incredible explanation GamerSault of Detentions story and endings have a great day

This is one of my favorite games. Thanks for the review :)

omg from the same devs as devotion !!!!!!! thank u for the vid hope you're taking care! :)

Yo thanks for doing my recommendation!

Finally I was waiting for someone to cover this game with an explanation

great work i love the content

Another banger, keep it up

Another stellar video! This looks so moody and creepy.

It’s a very niche game inspired by Twin Peaks, but could you do a story explained of the game Who’s Lila? The full game just released the end of last month. It is so bizarre, confusing, and pays a lot of respect to the much bizarre and beloved director, David Lynch. The game is just as confusing as the show

Hello and nice deep five on this game! :) I dont have any other socials at the moment, but if you happen upon this comment, could you please do a deep dive on the game "In Sound Mind"? It's a different type of horror game with beautiful imagery and a soundtrack by the infamous Living Tombstone. From what I've heard about the story, I just think its something worth putting out here. Thanks

you should explain the macabre experiment its one of my favorite analog horrors

this game has a tv show. I found it interesting.

Can you do "there's no time to explain" I never really understood it so if you can explain it that'll be great. BTW you vids are grate keep it up 👍

Great video, can you do the cat lady lorelai

Hey quick question what happened to the you got a friend in me dark meaning explained video?

KZread doesn't recommend me your channel even that I'm subscribed I found your channel today by mistake hope they fix this

Wow your narrativ is soo good

just saying ur voice is like oddly soothing bro like i just fell asleep to you man

Hey could you cover the story of "Who's Lila?" that some deep heavy confusing game that i still don't understand

It's been a long time since I saw this game. The gameplay i saw was really good

Keep the good work up R 🤗❤

I have been begging you to do a video on the older games called "welcome to the game" on twitter heres to hoping you do 🥺

Again with a family friendly, happy video game. Noice👌😊

The moral of the story: Dictatorships are the worst and selfish snitches get purgatory stiches.

Wanted to play this game but couldnt thank you

This game is great. Also, it's my birthday

Martha is dead coming soon? I didn't understand the ending... could you explain it Gamersault?

Hey GamerSault, take a look at the game called "I have no mouth but I must Scream"

You should do a video on corpse party it’s a really good game

Do a video on the Jolly series or I’ll do it myself, which I am about to do by the way.

@Cheatrunner

2 жыл бұрын

Damn!!! You actually did. That's cool ;)

Awesome, video

I watched the kubscouts gameplay when i was like 7 i think, i didnt get anything but it was interesting. I came here to get the full explanation

I was like "ooh cool game" but then i realized wei being dead looked too realistic thats when i realised its based off of true events i think. 😨

Detention story? I need to hear this

Wow didnt know this game was based on true events thanks to google

You should check out a game called "Who's lila" now that is gonna be one trippy video

3:05 - 3:07 Testing Devotion? Strange. I wonder what that can Signify?

Oh man... Now I'm aching for a tattoo reveal! (if you're comfortable doing so).

please do the corpse party explained please i've asking this for a multiple time

Their is a movie about this Game if I remember correctly

Do the car lady trilogy i love the series

Yo you should do a Collab with super horror bro

Very good review, but I would like to suggest something. In my opinion extending every word when you make a pause while talking doesn't sound good or natural. Maybe try speaking more like you are really talking to us and it would sound way better. Anyways your review is till very good and I loved it

I'm early yay

Can you do the bluebird of happinesses

I miss the old background

well that was depressing

Life in Taiwan in the old days are pretty terrifying

13:13 Honestly I thought Ray was high or smth when I got to this bit

People talking about detention again :D

3:55 I guess you can call Ray, GRAY!

Okay. Here's a challenge: lobotomy corporation lore explained.

Among us mate, among us

"it kind of looks like blood..." "blood!?"....YOU CAN SEE THE WATER!!

I played detention before and I think it's like a horror game I think the boy the boy was hanged up the girl Ray said I think he's dead I was playing as her in the game

Jealousy is dangerous.

I mean if they were in school 15 years isn’t too long tho he’d be at most in his late 30s idk if that’d be considered half his life

Is the game based off the show or if the shoe based off the game

are u going leave out netflix detention

First

This video fecked me up

sachiko’s charm 🤷🏾‍♀️

OOOO hanae natsuki played thiss‼️

Its just so sad and the ending where she kill herself and she also had to kill Wei at the beginning I spend 2 days on this game and thought that it's gonna be a good ending and I was so disappointed when I saw the ending :((((

@xo0ox508

Жыл бұрын

There are many endings so there is also a good ending

Isn't Wei somewhere in his 30s by the present day? Considering that he was a junior in high school, he should be around 16 or 17 that time. And since he spent the last 15 years in jail, Wei should be 31/32 by now.

@brainwashkenny1

4 ай бұрын

No, as the time Wei back to abandoned school, he should be around 60"s. Wei was released in 1975. The martial law terminated by 1987. That amnesty Wei got was issued by Taiwan government after 1998. The time Wei back to school should be around 2000-2010. Due to low birth rate, lot of schools were abandoned.

@mysteriouscee1086

4 ай бұрын

@@brainwashkenny1he went back in the 90s since this happened in the 60s 30 years later he went back it’s been said in the sequel of the movie which is the show 😊

@brainwashkenny1

4 ай бұрын

@@mysteriouscee1086 The amnesty Wei got from Taiwan government was issued after 1998, one by one.

6:55 Looks like school from "All of us are dead"

@PatrickMenesesYTOfficial4945

Жыл бұрын

Asian Schools be like

oddly empty indeed..

They can't get out for a free sky☁

I actually have played this game it's really amazing if you ask me

what happen to the studio? i recall the last game they made was released at 2019 right? any news about them?

@nikovecema8141

2 жыл бұрын

I only can say two keywords. China and Government

@nikovecema8141

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry about this

@dksltk

2 жыл бұрын

i heard that they are developing a new 2D game called "Nine Sols"

@giuzty

2 жыл бұрын

@@nikovecema8141 goddammit

@nimpsonkinkson1924

2 жыл бұрын

@@giuzty their game, Devotion, was taken off steam because of something relating to Xi Jinping and Winnie the Pooh

I had this game before but it was a demo lmao

Eddsworld reaction pls

R!!! I DONT HAVE TWITTER BUT I WANT U TO DO INSOMNIS 🥺🥺

why does every youtuber i sub too with fabulous beards keep shaving them, why do you all for sake me?? okay lets get into the explainations

Remember that this wasnt just in Taiwan.

HOLLY I REMMEBE WaTCHING THIS WHEN I Wa 7

isn't this also a movie? it seems quite familiar i think even with the same name

@IWasgt

2 жыл бұрын

Detention (2019)

@lauragalvez7011

2 жыл бұрын

@@IWasgt yeah, found it thank you 😎👍

@IWasgt

2 жыл бұрын

@@lauragalvez7011 no prob

@IWasgt

2 жыл бұрын

@Homlio Memes🤧 the game comes first before the movie