The Council looks like creepy historic fun

As much attention as I pay to gaming culture and news, sometimes cool-looking stuff just slips right by me. This is the case with The Council, a very cool looking episodic Narrative Adventure title that released its first episode on March 13.

The Council – Episode 1: The Mad Ones, developed by Big Bad Wolf, seems to have made a splash with some critics. Focus Home Interactive have released a new Accolades trailer to celebrate the game’s success.

I have not played the game myself, but I do find the Gothic vibe on display in the trailer very appealing. The dark shadowy settings are very striking, and the story looks to be mature (not in a creepy “Lion’s-Den-adult” way, but more in a “historic-horror-fiction-adult” way).

According to the sales page on the PlayStation Store, players “take the role of secret society member Louis de Richet after his invitation to a private island off the shores of 1793 England. Joining him are a number of guests, including Napoleon Bonaparte and George Washington. The strange nature of this reception goes beyond the prestigious guests – Richet’s mother has gone missing on the island, while each of the colorful cast has their own hidden agendas.”

This series looks like one to watch. The first episode is available on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox One, and retails for $6.99.