The Council - Episode 2: Hide and Seek

 PC
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Meristation
    May 28, 2018
    70
    The interest within the argument in this second episode, Hide and Seek, descends in comparison to the first one. The weight of the story relies more in the puzzles and riddles than in the really interesting part of the game: the historical and distinguished guests.
  2. PlayGround.ru
    May 15, 2018
    70
    For some reasons the second episode breaks some promises made by the developers, but still keeps the intrigue.
  3. Jeuxvideo.com
    May 30, 2018
    65
    The mix of story-driven game, history and RPG gameplay elements is working pretty well but The Council Episode 2: Hide and Seek is never surprising nor impressive, for it is riveted to its base formula.
  5. App Trigger
    May 16, 2018
    65
    Though interactions with noble aristocrats throughout the manor retain their charm, these moments are undercut by poor technical performance, disappointing pacing and an unfocused series of story beats. “Hide and Seek” flirts with squandering the series’ potential.
  6. Cubed3
    May 17, 2018
    60
    Not only will Episode 2: Hide and Seek not turn the heads of those who didn't like the first part of The Council, but it will probably disappoint the ones that did, as it takes a couple of steps backward. The journey through the realm of mystery thrillers it offers remains a somewhat engrossing one, but it surely needs to think a lot about its next step if it is to succeed.

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 23
  3. Negative: 3 out of 23
  1. Cryzyn
    May 23, 2018
    10
    Great second episode of this great game. I have no idea why it's so quiet about this fenomenal game, for me personally it's better thanGreat second episode of this great game. I have no idea why it's so quiet about this fenomenal game, for me personally it's better than telltale games I've played or even LiS. I really can't wait for the next episode!… Full Review »
  2. maya430
    May 19, 2018
    10
    It's simple, i am just finished ep 2 and definitively for me "It's THE GAME OF YEAR". It's better than "life is strange" and all "telltale… AIt's simple, i am just finished ep 2 and definitively for me "It's THE GAME OF YEAR". It's better than "life is strange" and all "telltale… A perfect mixt between adventure point and click games and rpg, my two favorite kinds. BRAVO… Full Review »
  3. GReviews
    May 16, 2018
    8
    Overall the second episode of The Council was one that has its up and downs. It’s a great murder mystery to solve and the use of yourOverall the second episode of The Council was one that has its up and downs. It’s a great murder mystery to solve and the use of your investigation skills is something I thoroughly enjoyed. The Bible references did seem to drag on for 20 minutes or so until I figured out the riddles and puzzles, but all in all it’s a good addition to the series.… Full Review »
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