The Council is an interactive mystery graphic adventure game developed by Big Bad Wolf. The game was released in 2018, with its five episodes released every two months starting in March. Overall, the game was well received by fans who praised its story, choices, and art direction. However, there was criticism for the lack of polish for the character animations and graphics, which were less than ideal.
The Council Premise
The story follows Louis de Richet, a French man who is a part of a secret society known as the Golden Order. Louis is searching for his mission mother, who was lost after the two were captured due to stealing a book. The Golden Order consists of many well-regarded and powerful individuals interested in historical and occult artifacts. Players will find many real-life paintings, books, and historical figures, such as Napoleon, in the game.
The Council Main Characters
As players follow Louis’s journey to find his mother, they will meet various NPCs, some of whom are real people. At the beginning of the game, players will choose one of three skill trees, which they can rank up during the story. Depending on how players spend their skill points determines how talented they are in specific areas and affects later choices and interactions.
- Louis de Richet
- Elizabeth Adams
- Emily Hillsborrow
- George Washington
- Gerard von Borchert
- Giuseppe Piaggi
- Jaques Peru
- Manuel Godoy
- Napoleon Bonaparte
- Sarah De Richet
- Servants
- Sir Gregory Holm
- William Mortimer
The Council Video Games in the Series
The Council is a standalone title with five episodes. While there isn’t a sequel yet, the developers have other titles under their belt. While they may not have the same interactive story elements, they are sure to be a fun time.
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The Council Cheat Codes
There are no cheat codes in The Council. The title is an interactive mystery, heavily relying on scripted events and decisions to progress its story. Cheat codes would ruin the developers’ intended path and take away from the story. While it may be disappointing, the game has a great premise and character interactions that shouldn’t be missed.
The Council Cheat Code FAQ
Does The Council have cheat codes?
No, The Council has no cheat codes, given that the game is an interactive title with scripted events and dialogue.
What are the achievements in The Council?
Base Game Achievements
| Achievements | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Novice detective | Become a detective |
| Novice occultist | Become an occultist |
| Apprentice diplomat | Become a diplomat |
| Hazards of the trade | Be disfigured by Gerard von Borchert |
| Fantastic pair | Get rid of Von Borchet with your mother |
| The new order | Choose to stay with George Washington and Emily Hillsborrow |
| Ancien Régime | Choose to follow sir Gregory and Cardinal Piaggi |
| Son of Lafayette | Assist George Washington |
| Seeker of truth | Conduct the investigation about your vision |
| Knight in shining armor | Accept to follow Elizabeth Adams |
| Forbidden fruit | Join Emily Hillsborrow in your room |
| Quick | In the same game, choose 20 answers before the time is up |
| Sober | Complete a quest without using consumables |
| Out of breath | Drop to 0 effort points during a quest |
| Starter, main dish and coffee | Use exactly one consumable of each type during a quest |
| Missi Dominici | Persuade Cardinal Piaggi to give you the letter |
| Close call | Avoid being used as a punchbag by Jacques Péru |
| Eyes don’t lie | Convince Emily Hillsborrow of the purity of your intentions when she surprises you in her room |
| Motherly embrace | Manage to get Elizabeth Adams to talk about her past |
| Imperial nobility | Persuade Napoleon that he can trust you |
| Your suspiscious mind | Draw Emily Hillsborrow’s secret out of her |
| Sweet dreams | Complete the first quest |
| Rough night | Complete the second quest |
| Influential people | Complete the third quest |
| Once upon a time… | Complete episode 1 |
| Specialist | Raise a skill to level 3 |
| Jack of all trades | Acquire ten skills of level 1 in the same game |
| Battle-hardened | Reach level 5 |
| Fearless | Open Pandora’s box |
| Cicero | Overcome 5 confrontations |
Episode 2: Hide and Seek
| Achievements | Requirements |
|---|---|
| A Tragic Fate | Complete the fifth quest |
| The Nightmare | Complete the sixth quest |
| Into the lion’s den | Complete episode 2 |
Episode 3: Ripples
| Achievements | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Dangerous stakes | Complete the eighth quest |
| Double game | Complete the ninth quest |
| The hand of Týr | Complete episode 3 |
Episode 4: Burning Bridges
| Achievements | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Leap of Faith | Complete the eleventh quest |
| New Blood | Complete the twelfth quest |
| Welcome to the family | Complete episode 4 |
Episode 5: Checkmate
| Achievements | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Final Vote | Complete the fourteenth quest |
| Mind Maze | Complete the fifteenth quest |
| Carrion Comfort | Complete the story |
Veteran
| Achievements | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Veteran | Reach level 15 |