By Justice Or Mercy -v0.3- By Towerboygames May 2026

By Justice or Mercy is an adult visual novel developed by Tower Boy Games

You are presented with a defendant accused of stealing food to feed their starving family. The evidence is clear, but the circumstances are compelling. Do you:

1. Abstract

By Justice or Mercy -v0.3- represents an ongoing development in the adult visual novel (AVN) genre, where traditional romance mechanics are subsumed by a core philosophical conflict: retributive justice versus rehabilitative mercy. This paper analyzes how TowerBoyGames uses limited version content (v0.3) to establish a moral framework, evaluate early branching consequences, and assess the alignment between narrative themes and adult content integration. The build demonstrates strong foundational theming but reveals common early-access challenges regarding branch depth and systemic feedback.

Title: By Justice or Mercy -v0.3-: When Morality Isn’t Black and White

2. Introduction

Adult visual novels often prioritize relationship progression over thematic complexity. By Justice or Mercy attempts to invert this by placing a binary moral axis at the center of its narrative architecture. The game’s title functions as its primary gameplay mechanic: players consistently face situations where they must choose between upholding strict justice (punishment, law, consequence) or extending mercy (forgiveness, protection, rehabilitation).