JC Suttun
Daily MirrorThe Council: Episode 1 - The Mad Ones review: Talk a good game
Published 3/15/2018
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PS4 / PC / XONE - 3/13/2018
The Council - Episode 1: The Mad Ones
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. In episode 1: The Mad Ones, you set off on your journey with Louis de Richet on Lord Mortimer's private island, in an attempt discover the fate of your missing mother before it’s too late. Joining you are several high-profile guests. The strange nature of this private reception goes beyond just the prestigious guests - and each of the colorful cast seems to have their own hidden agendas.
- Developer
- Big Bad Wolf
- Publisher
- Focus Entertainment
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76
26 scored reviews
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26
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55–90
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 76 across 26 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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90–1003 reviews · 12%
80–8911 reviews · 42%
70–798 reviews · 31%
Below 704 reviews · 15%
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Gareth Brierley
TheXboxHubThe Council: Episode 1 - The Mad Ones Review
Published 3/14/2018
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90
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Read originalTomas Franzese
DualShockersThe Council – Episode 1: The Mad Ones Review — A Slow but Intriguing Start
Published 3/14/2018
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75
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Read originalThe Council - Episode 1: The Mad Ones Review "Buy, Wait for Sale, Rent, Never Touch?"
Published 3/13/2018
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Read originalJason Faulkner
Game RevolutionThe Council Review – Episode 1: The Mad Ones: The Next Step in Adventure Games
Published 3/13/2018
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90
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Read originalElizabeth Henges
PlayStation LifeStyleThe Council Episode 1 Review: Illuminati (PS4)
Published 3/13/2018
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80
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Read originalSammy Barker
Push SquareReview: The Council: Episode 1 - The Mad Ones (PS4)
Published 3/13/2018
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60
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Read originalMark Delaney
TrueAchievementsThe Council Episode One Review
Published 3/13/2018
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80
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Read originalBrendan Lowry
Windows CentralThe Council Episode 1 for Xbox One review: A great spin on story adventure | Windows Central
Published 3/13/2018
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80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalSamuel Guglielmo
TechRaptorThe Council Episode 1 Review – Momma’s Boy
Published 3/13/2018
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