Indie game developer Intelligible Games has officially launched Pro Philosopher 2: Governments and Grievances, a quirky visual novel debate adventure, on Steam for PC and Steam Deck. To celebrate the release, the team has also unveiled an animated musical narrative trailer, offering a unique look at the game’s cast of philosophers and the high-stakes debates that drive the story.
Connor Fallon, the game’s designer and writer, shared his excitement about the launch: “Politics is not an easy topic to tackle, and we went for it directly, making this game over many nights and weekends with a lot of love and care. I’m so proud of the team, and I hope playing this game gives people a fun way to see the world from new perspectives. And also, that they like our many, many stupid jokes.”
In Pro Philosopher 2, players follow the story of Ari, a college student who is thrust into a mysterious realm between life and death. Ari must debate some of history’s most famous philosophers to save her mother from this strange purgatory. Along the way, she tackles the age-old question, “What is the ideal form of government?” Players engage in argument puzzles by using logic to identify contradictions and outsmart their philosophical opponents, bringing Ari and her mother closer to returning to the land of the living.
Pro Philosopher 2 is the long-awaited sequel to the 2013 browser game Socrates Jones: Pro Philosopher, which was a top-rated game on Kongregate during its release. Now, 11 years later, players can dive into an all-new political philosophy adventure filled with interactive debates and historical insights.