The Council: Complete Season – A Different Kind of Mystery Game
If you’re used to narrative adventure games where choices matter, The Council takes that idea and pushes it several steps further. Released as an episodic series, the Complete Season bundles all five episodes into one package, giving you the full story from start to finish without waiting between cliffhangers.
What makes the game stand out isn’t just its setting or its characters — it’s the fact that the choices you make genuinely shape your abilities, relationships, and even entire story branches in a way most games don’t dare attempt.
A Story That Feels Like a Political Thriller and a Mystery Novel Combined
The game follows Louis de Richet, a member of a secret society who travels to an isolated island to find his missing mother. The island is owned by the mysterious Lord Mortimer and serves as a gathering place for some of the world’s most powerful people.
Expect:
- political tension
- occult undertones
- layered character loyalties
- plenty of lies and hidden agendas
The further you go, the more bizarre — and intriguing — things become. Without spoiling anything, the later episodes move into territory I didn’t expect at all.
Role-Playing in a Narrative Game Actually Means Something Here
This is where The Council really separates itself from other dialogue-driven games.
You choose classes, skills, and traits that completely change how you can interact with people. For example:
- Being skilled in Etiquette lets you navigate aristocrats like a pro.
- Science or Occultism opens up dialogue options others will never see.
- Manipulation can turn entire conversations in your favor.
It almost feels like a tabletop RPG disguised as a mystery-adventure game.
What’s refreshing is that you can fail — and the story continues anyway. There’s no reload prompt, no “try again.” Your mistakes become part of your playthrough.
The Setting Is Half the Experience
Most of the game takes place inside Lord Mortimer’s mansion — a luxurious, museum-like labyrinth filled with:
- secret rooms
- historical artifacts
- hidden puzzles
- locked passages
It’s more atmospheric than it is scary, but the tension builds in a slow-burn way as more secrets come to light.
Dialogue Battles Are Surprisingly Intense
Instead of quick-time events or simple yes/no choices, The Council uses Confrontations — dialogue duels where you have to exploit weaknesses, use the right skills, and manage your limited resources.
Picking the wrong skill might:
- offend someone important
- close a storyline
- or completely alter alliances
It keeps every major conversation feeling risky and meaningful.
All Five Episodes Included
The Complete Season includes:
- Episode 1: The Mad Ones
- Episode 2: Hide and Seek
- Episode 3: Ripples
- Episode 4: Burning Bridges
- Episode 5: Checkmate
It’s a full, uninterrupted mystery from start to finish.
Is It Worth Playing in 2025?
Absolutely — if you like:
- story-heavy games
- detective-style puzzles
- political intrigue
- character-driven mystery
It’s not an action game, and the animations aren’t AAA-level, but the writing and decision system make up for it.
The Council is one of those games where you finish an episode and immediately want to talk to someone about the choices you made and all the theories in your head.
If you’re looking for something different from the typical blockbuster formula, The Council: Complete Season is a memorable and unique experience.
