The Council - The Complete Season Reviews
The Council has an alluring premise with interesting choices and consequences. However, it falls apart with absurd plot twists, tedious backtracking, and unexciting puzzles
The Council might have stumbled its way across the finishing line in Checkmate, but that's not enough to take the shine off of the title.
A nice surprise that is a great narrative adventure, but that can be improved on its technical side and with a better ending.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Though the modest technical execution tarnishes The Council to an extent, it remains an innovative and clever adventure which does that rarest of things - it treats the audience as intelligent, educated individuals. With its sophisticated geopolitical backdrop, occult themes and in-depth RPG style progression and decision systems, The Council sets a compelling blueprint for the episodic adventure to follow.
The Council is the perfect narrative adventure that this gen needed. Modern and classic at the same time.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
The Council starts strong and manages to liven up the adventure genre with some smart decisions. As the series drags on though, the bugs, unappealing visuals, and lackluster plot development mar an otherwise engaging adventure.
An interesting story and smart game design help The Council work despite an occasionally iffy script, questionable production values, and some pacing issues.
While it certainly isn't a feast for the eyes, The Council exceeds expectations in all other regards, delivering a thoroughly enjoyable and occasionally thought-provoking experience.
The Council was a really promising adventure back in March. With intriguing plot and interesting RPG mechanics in conversations, first three episodes sank you deeper and deeper into the mystery of the island. However, the last two episodes forgotten about great atmosphere in favor of global human history and supernatural, completely killing the mood.
Review in Russian | Read full review
Now that all 5 episodes of The Council are available to play through from beginning to end, it's a must-buy for fans of story-driven adventures who are looking for something a little different.
The Council is a game where lies, rumors and tricks are at order of the day. Where our eloquence, ability to lie, knowledge and investigative skills will lead us to A victory. If you like thinking games, interactive movies, or research, this title may be right for you.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
The Council is an unique experience and despite a few minor drawbacks, it can leave you with a strong impression. It's an impressive title that will delight all fans of episodic adventure games.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
The use of RPG and skill elements gives players a sense of progress as Louis learns more about the situation and becomes more adept at dealing with the other characters.
A compelling effort that brings several fresh ideas into interactive storytelling.
Review in Greek | Read full review
Despite its technical imperfections that do not cloud the gaming experience, this is a great title that lays the foundation for what could be the evolution of the narrative adventure as we knew it ... or maybe we are facing a role-playing game without combats? In either case, an experience worth playing.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
If you like narrative-based adventure games, you need to have The Council: Complete Season in your collection. It’ll be hard to find another game in the same genre which tops the suspense, intrigue and excitement you’ll have within this 12-15 hour adventure. Sure, there aren’t as many major branching pathways as games such as Detroit: Become Human, but there is a lot of minor changes and certain things you can and can’t talk about or see if you’ve not invested your skill points accordingly.