The Council
The Council
PC
PlayStation
PS4
Xbox
Xbox One
By: Big Bad Wolf
Todd Rigney
Senior Content Writer
Updated on
The Good
- Rich atmosphere and elaborately designed locations
- engrossing mystery featuring several famous historical figures
- strong opening episode skillfully introduces complex mechanics
- RPG elements offer some interesting approaches to conversations.
The Bad
- Upgrading skills often feels like an afterthought
- some unintentionally creepy character design and wonky voice acting detracts from emotional impact
- uneven pacing derails narrative momentum
- forced and disappointing conclusion.
Our Verdict
Uneven
A near-equal balance of good and bad that can make a game either fall disappointingly short of its evident potential or be mildly entertaining despite its many failings.
Although the idea of blending role-playing elements with traditional adventure gaming sounds intriguing, The Council doesn’t do anything particularly interesting with either of them after a very strong introductory episode.
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