The Council
- March 13, 2018
- Big Bad Wolf
- 17h median play time
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An interesting story and smart game design help The Council work despite an occasionally iffy script, questionable production values, and some pacing issues.
"The Council" is a narrative-driven, episodic game where players step into the shoes of a nobleman in a 18th century secret society. Through challenging conversations and investigations, players uncover conspiracies, forge alliances, and make moral choices that affect the story's outcome. With a unique character progression system, players can develop their character's skills and reputation to shape their path in this mystery-filled adventure.
Reviews
Audience ScoreBased on 1,909 reviews
story660 positive mentions
grinding51 negative mentions
- story1,867 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
- gameplay463 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
- graphics427 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
- atmosphere126 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
- replayability103 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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Critic Reviews
70% average critic score