Erin McAllister
GameGrinThe Council Review
Published 7/30/2020
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85
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PS4 / PC / XONE - 3/13/2018
The Council
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. Plunge into a tale of intrigue and manipulation in the style of a classic murder mystery, interacting with a cast of alluring characters each hiding their own dark secrets. Trust no one while uncovering dire truths - no matter the cost to mind and body.
- Developer
- Big Bad Wolf
- Publisher
- Focus Entertainment
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Critic avg
75
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Total coverage
5
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Score range
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The critic average is 75 across 5 scored reviews, with a 20-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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Adnan Riaz
Hardcore GamerReview: The Council
Published 1/25/2019
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Score
70
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Read originalWill Borger
GamingBoltThe Council – Complete Season – Review – The Lessons of History
Published 12/14/2018
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70
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Read originalJohn-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseThe Council: Complete Season Review - PS4 - PlayStation Universe
Published 12/8/2018
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85
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Read originalKimberley Wallace
Game InformerThe Council Review – The Wrong Side Of History
Published 12/6/2018
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65
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