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The Council

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About The Council

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. Plunge into a tale of intrigue and manipulation in the style of a classic murder mystery, interacting 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.

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IGDB

74%

79 ratings

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83%

5,728 reviews

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Platforms: PlayStation · PC · Xbox
Release date: March 13, 2018
Length: About 17 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure
Themes: Action · Thriller · Historical · Mystery
Perspective: Third person
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Playable
Microtransactions: None

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How long is The Council?: About 17 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is The Council on?: The Council is available on PlayStation · PC · Xbox.
Does The Council have co-op?: No, The Council is single-player only.
Does The Council run on Steam Deck?: Playable