The Defense of Akimus Bitch

// version : 1.0.2, release date: Sep 3, 2024 //

A mystery about the convictions that guide us.

Wake up as Clarity Akimus, once a talented and idealistic defense attorney, brought forward twenty-five years to defend his future self on the charge of an impossible murder.

Fight for justice in the courtroom. Seek the truth at the crime-scene. Akimus Bitch needs a defender; how will you handle his case?

**Note** This game currently only includes the first Act. The remaining 4 Acts will be released, sequentially, throughout September 2024. Follow this page to be notified of new releases.

**Note** This game is best played downloaded onto your computer.

Features

• Ace-Attorney-style visual novel
• Multiple hours of gameplay
• 8 characters with expressive sprites
• 3 endings
• Challenge witnesses in courtroom sequences
• Find clues investigating the crime scene
• Incredible soundtrack by inimitable valcierge (24 tracks!)

Content Warning

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This game contains content that deals with:

• Murder
• Infidelity
• Coercion
• Police
• Body Dysmorphia

Sound and visual effects: static, glitching.

Credits

• Shura Pavlov - Producer, Director, Designer, Writer, Concept Artist, 2D Artist
• Luna Fok -  Producer, Designer, Programmer, 3D Art
• Mei Yang - Producer
• clairelynnd - Writer, Concept Artist
• valcierge - Composer, Sound Designer (bandcamp: https://valcierge.bandcamp.com/ 
• Nui - 2D Artist, Concept Artist
• plum - Game Designer
• Mick Agustin - 2D Artist, Concept Artist 
• Dule - 2D Artist, Concept Artist 
• Yves - Sound Designer, SFX Artist
• Keiana - UI Designer, Artist (insta: @kamey_eleon)
• Nico - 3D Artist, Environments

Other acknowledgements:

Thank you to Conor, Juli, Talah, and Noé for your help with story and setting.