Josh Di Falco
Cubed3The Council - Episode 3: Ripples (Xbox One) Review
Published 1/16/2019
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PS4 / PC / XONE - 7/24/2018
The Council - Episode 3: Ripples
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. Continue your adventure in The Council Episode 3: Ripples, where plots are laid bare, characters reach their breaking points, and an unexpected, terrifying truth is uncovered.
- Developer
- Big Bad Wolf
- Publisher
- Focus Entertainment
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Critic avg
71
16 scored reviews
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16
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60–90
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 71 across 16 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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80–893 reviews · 19%
70–797 reviews · 44%
Below 705 reviews · 31%
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Rob Rogan
RPGFanRPGFan Review - The Council
Published 9/2/2018
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75
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalRosh Kelly
WccftechThe Council Episode 3: Ripples Review – A Bit Damp
Published 8/16/2018
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69
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Read originalJC Suttun
Daily MirrorThe Council - Episode 3 review: A slice of suspenseful drama that pulls no punches
Published 8/10/2018
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80
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalRob Kershaw
Jump Dash RollJump Dash Roll | The Council - Episode 3: Ripples
Published 8/9/2018
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60
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Read originalJason Fanelli
COGconnectedThe Council – Episode 3 “Ripples” Review – The Power of Conversation
Published 8/4/2018
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70
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Read originalPatrick Hancock
DestructoidReview: The Council - Episode 3: Ripples
Published 8/2/2018
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70
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Read originalAdnan Riaz
Hardcore GamerReview: The Council Episode 3: Ripples
Published 8/2/2018
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60
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Read originalSamuel Guglielmo
TechRaptorThe Council Episode 3 Review – Twin Troubles
Published 8/1/2018
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70
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Read originalJohn-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseThe Council Episode Three Review - PS4 - PlayStation Universe
Published 7/28/2018
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