Who is the Defendant: Deliberately Rough
"Who is the Defendant" is a mystery genre visual novel. Players take on the role of a prosecutor, investigating a case involving "a game with rudimentary art published on STEAM."
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June 13, 2024
2 years and 50 days ago
Steam Reviews
Positive37 reviews94.6%
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9 itemsAbout the Game
"Who is the Defendant" is a spin-off of "The Real Faces of VTuber," a demo we presented at a gaming expo before announcing the main theme. It introduces "The Real Faces of VTuber" in a humorous and light-hearted manner, showcasing the same courtroom gameplay. The playtime is 15 minutes.
Through this free game, we collect player feedback, conduct localization testing, and promote our new work "The Real Faces of VTuber." If it brings a smile to your face, that would be our honor!
Game Features
Players will act as a prosecutor. Some unscrupulous game developers have released a game on STEAM with rudimentary art. Players will work with prosecution witnesses in court to obtain favorable testimony through proper questioning. Facing defense witnesses, they will present evidence in hand to point out inconsistencies in the testimonies. The goal is to win the trial and uphold justice for the public.Through this free game, we collect player feedback, conduct localization testing, and promote our new work "The Real Faces of VTuber." If it brings a smile to your face, that would be our honor!
