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Developer: Big Bad Wolf
Publisher: Focus Home Interactive
Genres: Interactive Story, RPG
The Council – Episode 1: The Mad Ones Critic Reviews
View All (55 total)Despite its promising new mechanics that make conversation a game of strategy, the interaction between its characters lets The Council episode one down.
Irritations don't entirely diminish the charm and ambition of the entire endeavor.
I was able to get into this game in a way I've been unable to with adventure games for the last few years. It was a treat to play, and I can't wait for the remaining four episodes.
There are five acts of this game. While I'm sure some of my concerns like janky animations and a lack of interesting exploration options can be addressed, I think that most of the game's issues will plague each and every episode. They can't shake the bad voice acting. Maybe they can increase the quality of the writing. There is a great blend of RPG and narrative mechanics here, it just isn't worth muddling through everything else to experience.
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