CONSORTIUM Remastered

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NOTE: There is a full VR version of this game (CONSORTIUM VR) which includes CONSORTIUM Remastered. Saved games are 100% transferable between VR and non-VR. Activate an interdimensional satellite, iDGi-1, to inhabit the mind of a newly commissioned officer in the Consortium—a supposed peacekeeping force dedicated to promoting global unity and safeguarding Earth’s environment in a uniquely br…

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

story5 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game features a deep narrative with branching paths that significantly affect character interactions and outcomes.
The remaster improves visuals and fixes several issues from the original, enhancing the overall experience.
The voice acting and character writing are praised for their realism and depth, contributing to an engaging story.

The game is plagued by bugs, crashes, and performance issues, making it frustrating to play.
It is very short, with a playtime of only 3-4 hours, leaving players wanting more content and a more developed narrative.
The sequel, The Tower, remains unfinished and has been in early access for an extended period, leading to disappointment among fans.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The game's story is praised for its innovative and immersive qualities, offering a rich narrative experience with fascinating lore and multiple branching paths. However, some players find the plot confusing and feel that the narrative branches could provide more significant changes, while others note issues with continuity and missed story beats due to overlapping conversations. Overall, it is considered a unique title for those who appreciate story-driven games, despite some shortcomings in clarity and depth.
- “I love the original consortium as a brilliant piece of innovative storytelling.”
- “Very unique game, if you like story-rich games, you should try it.”
- “The amount of depth to the story is enthralling.”
- “This can be tedious, and I personally wish the differing narrative branches allowed for a wider variety of story plot changes.”
- “However, you sort of have to 'tune in' a bit to what the game is trying to do a lot of the time - many times I had situations where I missed a story beat or had overlapping conversations with people, which sort of derails some parts of the story's continuity.”
- “The story itself is not the best - it's confusing, and there seems to be a lot of lore and backstory that I didn't feel was explained very well.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, random crashes, and severe issues such as freezing when loading saves. Many players feel that the game requires significant polishing to improve its overall performance and reliability.
- “Loading a previous save actually freezes your PC.”
- “The game is buggy and could use a few more rounds of polish, both in animation and in overall gun handling.”
- “Very buggy, random crashes.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The updated visuals represent a significant enhancement over the original, creating an engaging and immersive experience. While some elements may feel dated, the overall graphics remain visually appealing and serviceable, complementing the game's intriguing lore and interactions.
- “It feels like an interactive story with a touch of immersive sim; it has a fascinating lore, fun interactions, and even though the graphics are a bit dated in some ways, it's still very pleasant to look at.”
- “The graphics are... serviceable.”
- “The updated visuals are a vast improvement over the original.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The gameplay is relatively short, taking around 3-4 hours to complete, which limits the exploration of its mechanics. While the combat is satisfactory, it suffers from glitches that can disrupt the experience, leading to frustrating moments such as lost progress.
- “You can beat it in about 3-4 hours, but you may not fully experience all of the game's mechanics as a result.”
- “The combat gameplay is decent, but there is room for improvement.”
- “I've encountered a few glitches that forced me to reload, resulting in the loss of about an entire hour of gameplay on one occasion.”
- “You can beat it in about 3-4 hours and not get to see all of the game's mechanics fully realized as a result.”
- “Combat gameplay is okay but could be better.”
- “I've had a few glitches that have forced me to reload, and I lost about an entire hour of gameplay on one of those.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, expressing a desire for more diverse narrative branches that could lead to a greater variety of plot changes.
- “This can be tedious, and I personally wish the differing narrative branches allowed for a wider variety of story plot changes.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, featuring a phenomenal soundtrack by the legendary composer Jeremy Soule, which enhances the overall experience and showcases the game's experimental nature.
- “It's still a good experimental project with a phenomenal soundtrack by the legendary Jeremy Soule.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's branching narrative offers a high level of replayability, allowing players to explore multiple story paths and outcomes.
- “The branching narrative is ingenious with endless replayability.”
- “Each playthrough offers new choices and outcomes, making it hard to put down.”
- “The variety of character paths and decisions ensures that no two games feel the same.”