House of Detention

  • May 29, 2020
92%
Game Brain Score Based on 989 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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"House of Detention" is a single-player sport game with a unique horror theme and deep plot. The game features wonderful visuals, a compelling soundtrack, and plenty of humor, while also incorporating highly emotional elements. With a variety of characters, atmospheric music, and meme scrolls, players will experience a creepy dungeon atmosphere, including locker rooms and various monsters, culminating in the right version of the game.

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Reviews

92%
Audience ScoreBased on 989 reviews
story19 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique blend of humor and horror, making it entertaining and engaging.
  • Players have reported life-changing experiences and emotional connections while playing, often citing the game's deep themes.
  • The graphics and soundtrack are praised for their quality, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
  • The game suffers from performance issues, including lag and crashes, making it difficult to play smoothly.
  • Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, leading to a quick loss of interest.
  • The game's content and themes may not be suitable for all audiences, leading to mixed reactions.
  • story40 mentions

    The game's story is widely praised for its emotional depth, rich character development, and immersive narrative that captivates players from start to finish. Many reviewers highlight the stunning graphics and engaging gameplay that complement the compelling plot, which often evokes strong emotional responses, including tears. Overall, the narrative is described as a blend of dark fantasy and psychological horror, featuring intricate twists and a memorable setting that leaves a lasting impact.

    • “Best game ever! It had an emotionally compelling story and great graphics. 19/5.”
    • “The story is so crazy and romantic; the ending will make you cry.”
    • “Atmospheric, creepy, immersive setting, charismatic characters, memorable locations, and of course, a fascinating plot that holds tension to the end.”
    • “Very good stealth FPS shooter like MGS: TPP, but if there was more content and story.”
    • “This game has no story.”
    • “Like playing Temple Run for the story.”
  • graphics28 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their beauty and detail, often describing them as stunning or next-gen quality. However, some users note that the graphics are not groundbreaking and can be demanding on hardware, leading to performance issues. Overall, while the visuals are generally well-received, opinions vary on their impact relative to the game's story and gameplay.

    • “Best game ever, not gonna lie, it had an emotionally compelling story and great graphics 19/5.”
    • “And don't get me started on the graphics; make sure you have a good PC because this game is beautiful!”
    • “It has stunning graphics, a breathtaking and emotional story, immersive gameplay, and really hooks you right in.”
    • “The graphics lack the stars from heaven - and gives a normal picture at medium settings.”
    • “The graphics aren't groundbreaking, I'll be honest, but they do get the job done.”
    • “Game is critically slow with graphics.”
  • gameplay23 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is highly varied, featuring elements of survival horror, stealth, and innovative mechanics that appeal to both casual players and speedrunners. While some players praise its immersive and emotional storytelling alongside stunning visuals, others criticize it for lacking depth and being overly simplistic in certain modes. Overall, the gameplay experience ranges from deeply engaging and thought-provoking to frustratingly shallow, depending on the player's perspective.

    • “A gachi game for real dungeon masters with the most unique gameplay and beautiful visuals.”
    • “The gameplay can be analyzed from multiple angles, as you have elements of survival horror and stealth gameplay, as well as some interesting tech that speedrunners are going to absolutely love.”
    • “Some of the most involved, thought-provoking, and downright genius gameplay I've experienced in 13+ years of gaming.”
    • “Almost no gameplay aside from walking around and pressing E every now and then.”
    • “It's somewhat amusing for a bit, but the gameplay loop in the 'cooperative mode' is just collecting stuff in an asset-flipped world.”
    • “Lots of lag and 2fps gameplay.”
  • music21 mentions

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising its immersive and emotional qualities, as well as its unique "gachi mix" genre. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as both relaxing and engaging, contributing significantly to the overall experience. The combination of meme-inspired soundtracks and emotional musical numbers has made it a favorite among players, enhancing the game's quirky and humorous atmosphere.

    • “Great soundtrack, 18/18 would recommend.”
    • “Emotional endings, great music, and seriously one of my favorite video games.”
    • “Has one of the best soundtrack rosters ever.”
    • “Separately, I note the sound in the game - in addition to the famous 'meme' phrases from films for adults on the subject of 'gacha' - we will be greeted by musical numbers of the 'gachi mix' genre.”
    • “You collect jizz buckets and meme pictures while President Obama or Trump chases you around, trying to hunt you down and rap... you, while you listen to meme soundtracks and xQc in them. I mean, is that not your dream or what?”
    • “I relaxed for 5 fucking minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
  • humor17 mentions

    The humor in the game is polarizing, with some players finding it hilarious and enjoyable, especially when played with friends, while others criticize it as low-quality and unoriginal. Many reviews highlight a mix of absurdity and meme culture, though some feel it falls flat or is overly reliant on crude jokes. Overall, the humor is described as both funny and stupid, appealing to those who appreciate a chaotic, meme-driven experience.

    • “Hilarious with friends”
    • “This game is funny and stupid”
    • “It's a pretty fun/funny game to play and can be surprisingly scary at times.”
    • “It's not funny; it looks like it was made in a day and is an insult to all players.”
    • “The humor falls flat and feels forced, making the experience more cringeworthy than enjoyable.”
    • “I expected clever jokes, but instead, I got tired clichés that just don't land.”
  • emotional13 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised, with many players highlighting its compelling and deeply moving story, which evokes strong feelings and even tears. The combination of stunning graphics, immersive gameplay, and a powerful soundtrack enhances the emotional experience, making it resonate with players long after completion. Overall, the game is described as a rich emotional journey that leaves a lasting impact.

    • “Best game ever! It had an emotionally compelling story and great graphics.”
    • “Emotional endings, great music, and seriously one of my favorite video games.”
    • “I cried for at least 20 minutes after the game was completed.”
  • optimization9 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many users reporting poor performance, low frame rates, and a lack of polish in graphics and animations. Despite some appreciation for the artistic elements and lore, the consensus is that the game is poorly optimized, making it difficult to recommend without substantial discounts.

    • “The visual art (clearly crafted by artists, performance artists) and extremely deep, dark lore that distinguish this title make this game one of the best AAA games you can find on Steam.”
    • “Funny trash game with bad optimization (almost 9 gigabytes of pure nonsense!), I think this game is worth buying only with a very big discount for the sake of trading cards and easy, stupid achievements.”
    • “Uninteresting and really poorly optimized.”
    • “It's either the most unoptimized software in the world or a malicious GPU miner.”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, crashes, and performance slowdowns, particularly in specific areas like the gym and locker room. Players have reported frustrating glitches, such as camera issues and AI behavior problems, leading to a generally unstable experience that detracts from gameplay.

    • “There are many bugs; crashes and freezes are possible.”
    • “The game really slows down and gets very buggy in the gym and locker room.”
    • “Also, the third-person camera glitches through the wall when you are close to a wall.”
  • replayability5 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the ability to progress at their own pace and find it infinitely replayable, others criticize it for lacking depth and offering minimal replay value.

    • “With this said, that adds a ton of replayability and the ability to progress at your own rate!”
    • “Infinitely replayable.”
    • “Has really little replayability and it's not well done.”
    • “Hours of replay value.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised as sublime and immersive, drawing comparisons to classic titles like Silent Hill. Reviewers highlight its creepy setting, charismatic characters, and memorable locations, all contributing to a deep, tension-filled experience that captivates players throughout.

    • “The atmosphere this game offers is absolutely sublime, a strong contender to even hallowed classics like Silent Hill.”
    • “Atmospheric, creepy, immersive setting, charismatic characters, memorable locations, and of course a fascinating plot that holds tension to the end.”
    • “Deep, dark atmosphere.”
    • “...atmosphere of real dungeon indeed”
    • “- deep dark atmosphere”
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