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The Council

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3.8/5

( 55 Reviews )

3.8

55 Reviews

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The Council
Description
The Complete Season of The Council grants you access to all 5 episodes. The Council is an episodic game like no other. Delivering a fresh new take on the Narrative Adventure, your choices and character growth truly matter. Make hard-hitting decisions, but also develop an array of skills to dir...
Genre:
Adventure - Role-playing - Detective-mystery
Tags:
Adventure, Story Rich, Role-playing, Atmospheric, Puzzle, show 12 more... Horror, Choices Matter, Point&Click, Third Person, Mystery, Historical, Nudity, Violent, Multiple Endings, Investigation, Choose Your Own Adventure, Detective-mystery
Critics reviews
56 %
Recommend
GamingBolt
7/10
User reviews

3.8/5

( 55 Reviews )

3.8

55 Reviews

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Product details
2018, Big Bad Wolf, ...
System requirements
Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit), Intel Core i3-2125 (3.3 GHz)/AMD FX-4100 (3.6 GHz), 4 GB RAM, 1 GB, GeForce...
Time to beat
14 hMain
16.5 h Main + Sides
18.5 h Completionist
16 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Description

The Complete Season of The Council grants you access to all 5 episodes.

The Council is an episodic game like no other. Delivering a fresh new take on the Narrative Adventure, your choices and character growth truly matter. Make hard-hitting decisions, but also develop an array of skills to 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, living 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.


The Council begins in 1793, with players taking the role of secret society member Louis de Richet after his invitation to a private island off the shores of England by the enigmatic Lord Mortimer. Joining him are a number of high profile guests, including Napoleon Bonaparte and President of the newly-formed United States of America, George Washington. The strange nature of this private reception goes beyond just the prestigious guests –Richet’s own mother has recently gone missing on the island, while each and every one of the colorful cast seems to have their own hidden agendas.



In a new twist for the genre, the core of The Council’s gameplay comes from manipulating and maneuvering through character encounters using the unique Social Influence system. During confrontations, skills and limited resources can be used to gain the upper hand and achieve the desired outcome. Players will be rewarded for their knowledge of each character’s psychological vulnerabilities and immunities, as well as their preparations made during prior exploration and investigation. Failing an encounter does not mean ‘game over’, and no action can be taken back. The consequences are permanent, and may result in persistent physical disfigurements or mental traits that help or hinder the rest of the player’s adventure.



Richet’s numerous skills can be developed to align with your chosen approach to the adventure. Solve issues with diplomacy, delve into occultism to expand your historical and scientific knowledge, or play detective and see what others do not perceive. Your skills will have uses that extend far beyond your conversations with fellow guests. With 15 diverse skills to use and invest in, players are free to uncover The Council’s mysteries how they see fit, with wildly varying consequences depending on their methods. The results will forever alter the life of Louis de Richet, of those around him, and shape history as we know it.

The Council © 2018 Cyanide Studio and Focus Home Interactive. The Council is developed by Cyanide Studio and published by Focus Home Interactive. The Council and its logo are trademarks of Cyanide Studio. All other trademarks or registered trademarks belong to their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Popular achievements
Jack-of-all-trades
Acquire ten skills of level 1 during episode 1
common  ·  49.23%
Sweet dreams
Complete the first quest
common  ·  62.43%
Out of breath
Drop to 0 effort points during a quest
common  ·  54.26%
Battle-hardened
Reach level 5 in episode 1
common  ·  50.49%
Cicero
Overcome 5 confrontations in episode 1
common  ·  45.6%
Important people
Complete the third quest
common  ·  52.21%
Rough night
Complete the second quest
common  ·  58.15%
Novice detective
Become a detective
common  ·  44.75%
Once upon a time...
Complete episode 1
common  ·  50.01%
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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
14 hMain
16.5 h Main + Sides
18.5 h Completionist
16 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Adventure - Role-playing - Detective-mystery
Tags:
Adventure, Story Rich, Role-playing, Atmospheric, Puzzle, show 12 more... Horror, Choices Matter, Point&Click, Third Person, Mystery, Historical, Nudity, Violent, Multiple Endings, Investigation, Choose Your Own Adventure, Detective-mystery
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
{{'2018-03-13T00:00:00+02:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0200 ' }}
Company:
Big Bad Wolf / Focus Entertainment
Size:
12.1 GB
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русский
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Critics reviews
75
Top Critic Average
56 %
Critics Recommend
OpenCritic Rating
GamingBoltby Will Borger
7/10
An interesting story and smart game design help The Council work despite an occasionally iffy script, questionable production values, and some pacing issues.
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User reviews

Posted on: June 27, 2025

AWildmann

Games: 207 Reviews: 2

The Council is so ambitious

Wish there were more games like these. Sure it might be clunky, but it's so fun and enthralling.

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Posted on: September 21, 2025

mikegem72

Verified owner

Games: 34 Reviews: 1

Hidden Gem

Never heard of this game, but it was on sale so I gave it a try. It's really good. The RPG mechanics are more of the Disco Elysium type mental and personality traits that effect the outcome of conversations. I haven't had any combat so I would assume there is none it's all dialog conflicts.

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Posted on: October 3, 2024

MythosH

Verified owner

Games: 120 Reviews: 1

The Council

Interesting game, good plot

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Posted on: June 28, 2025

gokhan_alakus

Verified owner

Games: 340 Reviews: 3

Fun Game...

Good adventure game with RPG elements.

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Posted on: August 25, 2023

foo_

Verified owner

Games: 466 Reviews: 12

no movement control mapping/rebinding

Just a quick warning for potential buyers I wish I had been before: This game does not allow you any rebinding/mapping of keys, buttons, whatever. You're stuck with the controls the developers liked. And since this is not a turn-based strategy game or eagle-eye-view simulation, but one where you move a protagonist in a 3D world, smooth movement is essential. So, for me: avoid, the controls suck. But YMMV. You've been warned now.

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