front to back fun and awesome. controls so tightly and satisfyingly it's absurd. i never expected to get emotional and nearly cry playing a racing game of all things, but man that colin mcrae tribute (combined with the frequent voices of ken block and dave mirra) really got to me. i love how much style this has, too. the visual presentation is just awesome, and the soundtrack is so of-the-time but also great in its own right. and i love how hearing ken block call me awesome makes me feel like a giddy child.

couple things i'm not keen on. the trophy truck/dune buggy races i just do not enjoy. plus the people in this game would look out of place in a PS2 game, never mind a 360 game

a truly phenomenal game. manages to be extremely unsettling and disturbing while also telling a fantastic story of guilt and tragedy. i love how this incorporates elements of the developer's culture and dark history to really make it a one-of-a-kind.

gameplay-wise it is a touch on the standard side, taking clear notes from silent hill's books in terms of puzzle solving, although there are occasionally very interesting and unique gameplay ideas to catch you off guard. detention also takes inspiration from silent hill in how surreal it can get.

visually it has an astounding style that is unique and perfectly matches the events portrayed. it's incredibly atmospheric and immersive, too. a lot of the scares really catch you off guard, and solidify how strong the game is as a horror in its own right. the story is not one for the faint of heart and, as more of it is unveiled, the more devastated the player will find themselves. this game does not fuck around.

really, the only flaws here are minor nitpicks barely worth mentioning like frame-rate drops and some instances of screen-tearing, but like, that's it in terms of problems. it's the perfect length; not too short to leave no impact, but not so long it overstays its welcome. a depressing story told cryptically but not to the point of being incomprehensible, all the while being rich with the history and folklore of the country it takes place in.

it is astounding to me that such an amazing game was made by such a tiny team. for anyone learning about taiwanese history, or anyone who just wants to play a really good horror game, i would definitely say detention is worth every penny.

unlimited definitely beats out super in the graphics department. as always, the sense of humour is on point and the experience is very charming. additionally, it benefits from having an actual narrative with a definitive end goal. while this narrative is simple, it's an effective little piece of motivation for you to complete the numerous puzzles the game throws at you. and that's where our problems begin.

unlimited suffers a lot from mind-numbingly repetitive missions for a game as long as it is. there's a really strong imbalance between the smaller levels you complete for full starites being far too easy and the minor tasks you need to complete for starite shards being far too cryptic.

very fun and soothing, but lacks of a lot of replayability for someone like me who has no interest in obtaining high scores or improving themselves. pilotwings 64 is occasionally very tough, and not so much 'firm but fair' but rather 'firm but fuck you'. while this definitely makes for a satisfying game once you get everything right in that perfect run, actually getting to that point ranges from a fun challenge to a nightmarish abyssal hell-hole.

i love the cosy and relaxed vibe and peaceful soundtrack (the hang-glider music is a banger), as well as the slightly terrifying 3d models. every vehicle controls realistically and is hard to master, which is nice (i mean i've never flown anything before but i imagine this is how it feels). not a lot of content, but playing every level to a decent degree will definitely take a few hours. a really cool game, and probably my favourite in this series thus far.

gotta add at the end here, why are the screams when you crash so blood-curdling? they sound straight out of a horror film lmao