The Council - Episode 1: The Mad Ones

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 48
  3. Negative: 7 out of 48

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  1. gavin786
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    Great Game-I hope the publisher makes a lot more, much better than Telltale Games' offerings. Fantastic game, intriguing, fantastic mechanics, great plot!
  2. christhewiz
    Mar 18, 2018
    8
    What a surprising jewel of a game. Although this episode is rather short and parts of the game (inconsistencies in facial design, clunky animations, choppy voice acting) are unpolished, The Council's story and characters feel refreshingly different. It is obvious that the developers put much effort into this game, and I hope they are rewarded for their courage. Keep it up! I look forwardWhat a surprising jewel of a game. Although this episode is rather short and parts of the game (inconsistencies in facial design, clunky animations, choppy voice acting) are unpolished, The Council's story and characters feel refreshingly different. It is obvious that the developers put much effort into this game, and I hope they are rewarded for their courage. Keep it up! I look forward to the next episode.… Expand
  3. marco88
    Mar 20, 2018
    9
    What a game, if u like choices that change story, and actually the way ull play other episodes when released, u like narrative games, and lots more , Just get It, is even cheap to try First episode, i finish mine in a way u dont wanna know , cant wait for the second One, u gotta be' very carefull what u answer, how you answer , and the actions u Will take, well , i got so Much to Say butWhat a game, if u like choices that change story, and actually the way ull play other episodes when released, u like narrative games, and lots more , Just get It, is even cheap to try First episode, i finish mine in a way u dont wanna know , cant wait for the second One, u gotta be' very carefull what u answer, how you answer , and the actions u Will take, well , i got so Much to Say but this masterpiece for his gender, is gonna be' popular later on, so original, u spend less then a pack of **** and then u Can tell . U gotta try il if u like this tipe, is just so Amazing. Cant really understand bad reviews , is about the experience , not the 4k graphics, or whatever today everyone expoect, is a game, and really does the job. Well done developers.… Expand
  4. darklord353
    Nov 28, 2018
    9
    Apart from the facial models and animations, the game is just perfect! Intriguing scenario, a very well mixture of RPG elements into adventure genre, always get surprised, etc. A must play!
  5. Saeed9020
    Apr 29, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is nice but there is more than one challenges so difficult it's not difficult sometimes be impossible like skills development system if u r developing wrong skill then no way open door or box so u have to repeat chapter which be disappointing.
    Ingenral i recommended it for just patient players.    … Expand

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    May 9, 2018
    70
    This mysterious mish-mash doesn't always work but nonetheless has my interest piqued and keeps my ears pricked up for the next bit of juicy gossip. [May 2018, p.94]
  2. Atomix
    Apr 22, 2018
    75
    The Council is a good attempt to refresh the narrative adventure genre, that starts to feel a little bit too repetitive these days. Although it's not based on a popular intellectual property, it does offer a story full of mystery and some interesting characters.
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  3. Shacknews
    Apr 13, 2018
    80
    The Council isn’t a perfect start, but it is quite a wonderful foundation to build upon.
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