This game is ingeniously derivative from great thinkers and a great video game series.
Arguing with fathers of famous philosophers, and finding the flaws in their arguments, make players argue as they play the game. I read about these philosophers in college and I will remember them even more because of this game.
Using Phoenix Wright as their mechanic and narrative structure is a nice foundation. The major difference in the mechanics is being able to examine statements in 3 different ways rather than 1, adds the to the complexity of pursuing the argument further. The answers given when you ask them can be wasteful (but not wastefully added to the game), important to game progression, or humorous.
The final act to the game was a great way to tie up the story, and the final answer resonates with what I believe in as well. This was a great game, and I feel smarter and more educated for playing it.
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I do have a question for the game designers. Is there an easter egg where, "your face is ugly" would trigger an interesting response from one of the philosophers?