Official Thread The Council (Episodic Narrative Adventure)

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The Council delivers a fresh new take on the Narrative Adventure, where your choices and character growth truly matter. 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.

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’s first episode, THE MAD ONES, arrives on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in 13 March, 2018. The Complete Season will include a total of five episodes.

The Story
The Council begins in 1793, with you 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 you 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…

A New Take on Narrative Adventure
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. You will be rewarded for your 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 your adventure.


RPG Progression

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, you are free to uncover The Council’s mysteries how you see fit, with wildly varying consequences depending on your methods.

The results will forever alter the life of Louis de Richet, of those around him, and shape history as we know it.

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The Council - Rethinking Narrative Adventure
 
A intriguing looking game that I may bit the bullet on. Between this and Vampyr, Focus Home Interactive is publishing some interesting AA games
 
I'll have to take a closer look. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.

A "political and historical conspiracy-drama" with George Washington and Napoleon, set during what looks like Colonial days. And "the core of the game is an RPG," with skills like "erudition" and lots of branching consequences.

That's something you don't see everyday! I'm in for at least the first episode.
 
I've played Episode 1 and its pretty good. Like they've taken all the good stuff from Telltale games and enhanced them to a level I've not seen before in a graphic adventure game. It seems like a mix of Alpha Protocols dialog/multiple scenario system mixed with Telltales point and click adventures. The graphics are passable but some may find the voice acting and script a bit lacking. Overall I'm pleased and can't wait for episode 2.
 
Hm, thanks for the input, Showers. I'm going to hold off for now, based on my impressions from the reviews I've seen. Looks a bit fastidious and dry, and I'm not quite feeling the story or characters yet. I'm going to wait to see how the whole series plays out.
 
That's for the best. The story does start off a bit slow but it grows on you. I had wanted to try just the first episode to see how I liked it but on PC they only let you buy the entire season not episodes like on the consoles. So I'm in for the long haul.