The Council: Episode 4 – Burning Bridges is the fourth installment in Big Bad Wolf's episodic role-playing adventure series, released in 2018 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Set on a mysterious island, this chapter brings long-simmering tensions to a breaking point as the loyalties and rivalries among its cast of characters are finally laid bare. Past secrets resurface to confront the island's inhabitants, and the consequences of choices made in earlier episodes carry significant weight here. Players navigate the fallout of their accumulated decisions, ultimately shaping the destinies of central figures Louis and Mortimer alongside outcomes with broader implications. The episode emphasizes the series' signature approach to consequence-driven storytelling, where prior actions determine the paths available and the resolutions reached in this penultimate chapter.
The Council has already enthralled players and press alike with a deep and captivating story featuring intricate characters and smart writing. The innovative concept brings the genre beyond its boundaries and allows for meaningful choices with impactful consequences.
