Socrates Jones: Pro Philosopher (interactive fiction)

Socrates Jones: Pro Philosopher by Connor Fallon and a few people (watch the in-game credits for a full list) is an interactive fiction. After an accident, Socrates Jones ended up in a philosopher's limbo of some sort and has to debate philosophers in order to define the nature of morality in order to get back to life. Debates are the core gameplay where Socrates examines ideas for more clarification or information and then point out flaws to further the story.

The game was inspired by Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. I have not played Phoenix Wright but if it is indeed like Socrates Jones, it will be a fun play.

In battle, I mean, in debate.

Most of the story is told through conversations as Socrates Jones continues on his search to learn what morality is. Many times in conversations does the situation turn funny as Socrates Jones is not a philosopher (unlike his daughter, who studies philosophy). People (including his daughter) take jabs at his ignorance and make fun of his chosen profession.

The fun part is in the debates with philosophers. Socrates asks questions to better understand other philosophers' views and gather ideas that he may later use against them. In the end, Socrates has to show that the conclusion of his opponent is flawed. The conversation can also go funny when Socrates leads the conversation to silly areas. For example, there were situations when Socrates could ask a philosopher to prove what he (Socrates) had just proven to be true. :p

There is a Tutorial at the start of the game to explain the methods of debate and to introduce the in-game tools.

A dramatic critical hit!

The game is a great introduction to a few philosophers of note and their views on morality. It is much easier to understand philosophy in the game compared to the walls of text over in Wikipedia (don't tell me you need a link).

Socrates Jones: Pro Philosopher is a great debate game with its entertaining conversations. It is possible to win debates by guessing. However, it is better to understand the arguments presented and learn some philosophy at the same time.

Nice reference there (play the game to read the full Easter Egg).