The Council

The Council

Big Bad Wolf · 2018

70WhatsNext
SoloThird person

The WhatsNext verdict

For Players who love talky intrigue, murder mysteries, and choices they have to live with.: You read every face, weigh every word, and carry a choice you made early into a scene you did not expect. Tradeoff: Long conversations and permanent choices leave little room for action or second chances.

What it does best

  • role-playing (rpg)

  • thriller

  • historical

  • mystery

The setup

What you are walking into

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.

Where it lives

PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox One

Genre

Role-playing (RPG)Adventure

Vibe

ActionThrillerHistoricalMystery
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