This game is a work of fiction inspired by real documented events.
Interactive Visual Novel

International
Turnabout

Step into the International Criminal Court as Prosecutor Niang.
Build the case. Find the truth. Hold power accountable.

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About This Game

This visual novel is based on the real-world case of Prosecutor v. Rodrigo Roa Duterte at the International Criminal Court.

Between 2016 and 2022, the Philippine government's "War on Drugs" resulted in the deaths of an estimated 12,000 to 30,000 people, predominantly from low-income communities. Critics and human rights organizations condemned these killings as extrajudicial executions.

Duterte was arrested in Manila on March 11, 2025 and transferred to the ICC Detention Centre in Scheveningen. The confirmation of charges hearing took place in February 2026.

This game simplifies complex legal proceedings for educational purposes. It is a work of fiction; dialogue is dramatized and does not represent verbatim court transcripts.

How to Play

Advance Dialogue
Click anywhere in the dialog box, or press Space / Enter to advance. Click again while text is typing to skip ahead.
Make Arguments
At key moments, a choice popup will appear. Select the strongest legal argument. Wrong answers cost you credibility points.
Credibility Bar
You have 5 credibility points shown in the top-right. Lose them all and the hearing is suspended — game over.
Evidence Cards
When you present evidence, a card will appear. Read it and click "Acknowledged" to continue.

Settings

Background Music
Sound Effects

Music: "Investigations" by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY 4.0) — incompetech.com

CONTEM_W · 2ITE · University of Santo Tomas
International Turnabout
Credibility
ICC LIVE — Scheveningen
Duterte via video link
● LIVE
EVIDENCE
Court Exhibit
Make Your Argument, Prosecutor.
Select the strongest legal position
Work of Fiction — Based on Real Events
Charges Confirmed.
The Pre-Trial Chamber has found substantial grounds to believe Rodrigo Duterte committed crimes against humanity under the Rome Statute. The case will proceed to a full trial.
The confirmation of charges hearing concluded in late February 2026. As the ICC deliberates on whether to proceed to a full trial, the debate over sovereignty, international law, and human rights continues from Manila to The Hague.

Between 12,000 and 30,000 people are estimated to have died in the Philippine "War on Drugs." The survivors and families of victims continue to seek justice.
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