The Council: Episode 1 - The Mad Ones

March 13, 2018 Big Bad Wolf Focus Entertainment
Role-playing (RPG) Adventure
PS4 PC XONE
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The Council is an episodic game that delivers a fresh new take on the narrative adventure genre. Make hard-hitting decisions, develop an array of skills, and directly impact how the story unfolds. With permanent, long-lasting consequences, there is no going back.

In episode 1: The Mad Ones, you set off on your journey with Louis de Richet on Lord Mortimer's private island, in an attempt discover the fate of your missing mother before it’s too late. Joining you are several high-profile guests. The strange nature of this private reception goes beyond just the prestigious guests - and each of the colorful cast seems to have their own hidden agendas.
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Release Date March 13, 2018
Developer Big Bad Wolf
Publisher Focus Entertainment
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Third person
Themes Thriller, Historical, Mystery
The Council: Episode 1 - The Mad Ones

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