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The Council
The Council is an episodic game that delivers a fresh new take on the narrative adventure genre. Make hard-hitting decisions, develop an array of skills, and directly impact how the story unfolds. With permanent, long-lasting consequences, there is no going back. Plunge into a tale of intrigue and manipulation in the style of a classic murder myste...
Details
- Released
- March 12, 2018
- Developer
- Big Bad Wolf
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure
- Publisher
- Focus Entertainment
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The Council Reviews
Professional reviews from gaming critics
While it certainly isn't a feast for the eyes, The Council exceeds expectations in all other regards, delivering a thoroughly enjoyable and occasionally thought-provoking experience.
The Council, just going by the first episode, is a very good attempt to evolve the choose-your-own adventure game style, going far beyond what Telltale have attempted. The story so far is intriguing, and all the characters not only have distinct wants and needs but Big Bad Wolf have actually made their distinct personalities a key part of gameplay, which is very clever. Choices all seem to matter, and the introduction of RPG-like elements such as Classes and improving abilities add a lot to t...
The Council is an episodic narrative adventure game where your choices and character growth truly matter.
A secretive Lord has invited influential world figures to a confidential meeting on a deserted island. For some reason, they all accept and arrive alone without any kind of protection. What becomes of this powerful group? Only you have the power to decide.
History is full of power struggles, great betrayals, and behind-the-scenes scheming. The ugly side of politics often rears its head as leaders engage in the cutthroat pursuit of protecting their citizens … and themselves. The Council explores this concept, allowing you to align yourself with renowned historical figures to decide what’s best for the world. With a cool geopolitical backdrop, you’d think The Council would be engaging. While the scheming is full of good ideas, it never lives up to its potential. The adventure is disappointing and unsatisfying, with ridiculous plotlines, technical ...
A rushed, muddled, bug-ridden mess of a point-and-click. The Council dropped off a cliff in its penultimate episode and ends with a limp, unsatisfying thud in its finale.