Josh Di Falco
Cubed3The Council - Episode 5: Checkmate (Xbox One) Review
Published 9/26/2019
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PS4 / PC / XONE - 12/4/2018
The Council - Episode 5: Checkmate
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. Checkmate is the fifth and final episode of The Council's inaugural season.
- Developer
- Big Bad Wolf
- Publisher
- Focus Entertainment
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Critic avg
57
12 scored reviews
Total coverage
12
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Score range
30–85
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 57 across 12 scored reviews, with a 55-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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Below 7010 reviews · 83%
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Patrick Hancock
DestructoidReview: The Council: Episode 5: Checkmate
Published 7/20/2019
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30
-27 vs critic avg
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Read originalRob Rogan
RPGFanRPGFan Review - The Council
Published 1/1/2019
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70
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalAdnan Riaz
Hardcore GamerReview: The Council Episode 5: Checkmate
Published 1/1/2019
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Score
60
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalSamuel Guglielmo
TechRaptorThe Council Episode 5 Review – Stalemate
Published 12/31/2018
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50
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalRosh Kelly
WccftechThe Council Episode 5: Checkmate Review – Demons and Daddy Issues
Published 12/14/2018
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60
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalMark Delaney
TrueAchievementsThe Council Episode 5 Review
Published 12/13/2018
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50
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalRob Kershaw
Jump Dash RollThe Council - Episode 5: Checkmate Review - Jump Dash Roll
Published 12/13/2018
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Score
40
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalAdam Siddiqui
NoobFeedThe Council Episode 5: Checkmate Xbox One X Review
Published 12/6/2018
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Score
85
+28 vs critic avg
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Read originalKim Snaith
GameSpewThe Council Episode 5: Checkmate Review – GameSpew
Published 12/6/2018
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60
+3 vs critic avg
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