The Council – Unravel a Murder Mystery with Lasting Consequences

5/12/2026, 9:44:16 AM

Release date: 3/13/2018

Tags: #choices-matter #adventure #rpg #story-rich #detective #mystery #puzzle #historical #singleplayer #episodic #atmospheric #choose-your-own-adventure

User Reviews

Score: 83%Very Positive
Review Count: 5,610 reviews
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Japan Price: Free to Play
Global Price: Free to Play
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 5/12/2026, 9:44:16 AM

Key highlight

Unravel a classic murder mystery where your choices and character development profoundly shape the story, leading to permanent consequences in this unique narrative adventure.

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

Intel Core i7-3770 (3.4 GHz)/AMD FX-8370 (4.0 GHz)

Comfortable play target

8,471 pts(~130% above spec of 6,516 pts)

Parts near this range

Intel Core i7-8809G @ 3.10GHz8,450 pts Intel Core i3-10100 @ 3.60GHz8,494 pts Intel Core i7-3960X @ 3.30GHz8,427 pts

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

4 GB, GeForce GTX 960/Radeon R9 380

Comfortable play target

7,989 pts(~130% above spec of 6,145 pts)

Parts near this range

Details

Overview

"The Council" offers a unique take on the narrative adventure genre, where player choices and character development are paramount. Set in a classic murder mystery scenario, the game plunges you into a world of intrigue and manipulation. As you navigate through its five episodes, every decision you make and every skill you develop directly influences the unfolding story, leading to permanent and long-lasting consequences. Trust is a luxury you cannot afford, as each alluring character harbors their own dark secrets.

Highlights

Deep Narrative Adventure: Experience a story-rich game where your choices and character growth significantly impact the plot's progression.
Consequential Decisions: Make hard-hitting decisions that lead to permanent, long-lasting consequences, ensuring no two playthroughs are exactly alike.
Intriguing Mystery: Immerse yourself in a classic murder mystery filled with manipulation and a cast of characters each hiding their own secrets.

Who It's For

This game is ideal for players who enjoy narrative-driven experiences, especially those who appreciate detective stories, RPG elements, and games where their decisions truly matter. If you're looking for an adventure that challenges your wits and offers replayability through branching storylines, "The Council" is for you.