CONSORTIUM

1. bthomson

   Jul 24, 2014

   10

   CONSORTIUM is one of those tricky games that will make you ponder over what could have been possible if the team had an unlimited budget andCONSORTIUM is one of those tricky games that will make you ponder over what could have been possible if the team had an unlimited budget and unlimited time to work. It gives you a taste and leaves you wanting much, much more.
   
   In particular the first time through is quite exciting. Although you're on rails, of course, it's not always obvious where the rails are. Replaying the game to find the ways in which scenes can be altered is fun, but also bittersweet because you'll see the limits of what was possible.
   
   The voice acting and direction are both excellent, and are critical to the experience (this game would not be nearly as interesting without the voice acting).
   
   I feel it deserves a 10 not because it's perfect (it isn't, not even close), but because it really is a "must-play" for fans of the genre. Play CONSORTIUM, and wonder about what's possible for this medium.… Expand

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2. Ufon

   May 3, 2014

   10

   This game it's absolutely stunning in the way how to tell a story. For me it's have everything, good written characters and voices, greatThis game it's absolutely stunning in the way how to tell a story. For me it's have everything, good written characters and voices, great screenplay and very detailed lore.
   The game mechanics are great, your choices make a difference, every game its different, i have never seen such a replayability.
   
   And I like the graphics, it's suits the game.
   
   About the bugs, I was waiting to patch 1.2 and they did good job, not a single crash or bug. I have played the game for 17 hours (finished it twice). Only some graphic glitches, nothing serious.… Expand

   • 2 of 2 users found this helpful
4. Cruxxor

   Jan 28, 2014

   10

   Simply one of most amazing games Ive ever played. It just blown my mind. If you love true RPG, where your choices really matters, withSimply one of most amazing games Ive ever played. It just blown my mind. If you love true RPG, where your choices really matters, with intriguing story and characters, this game is for you. I've finished this game 5 times now, and on every playthrough i see completely different content. Replayability of this title is insane.
   
   But, yeah, if you're looking for another generic COD-like stupid shooter - Don't buy it. You'll be disappointed. Not much combat here, and you can talk your way out of any fight if you are smart.
   
   COD-lovers gonna hate, but i didn't have such fun playing video game since first Deus Ex.… Expand

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5. Androu

   Feb 1, 2014

   8

   Great game, really! Plz read my review, it makes more sense than the haters' ones. I disagree with IGN according to the story topic.Great game, really! Plz read my review, it makes more sense than the haters' ones. I disagree with IGN according to the story topic. Consortium has, indeed, an awesome and mysterious story. I got envolved into it in the first minutes of gameplay. This game has that "your actions care in story-progressing" thing, like in Mass Effect of Star Wars: Knights of Old Republic. You can choose who you want to make friends with and who are the people you don't like in your universe. These mecanics are awesome! Don't play if you are lookin for a Call of Duty shotting stuff though. Consortium has its shotting moments, but they are not as complex and well made as in the big shotters games. You should play it for the story and new mechanics. It's graphics are not good and it has some major bugs/glitches issues, but these negative aspects should not make you avoid it. Give it a chance!! I'm looking foward to playing Consortium's sequence!… Expand

   • 2 of 6 users found this helpful
6. Fuz

   Jan 8, 2015

   6

   Potentially interesting.
   Too bad it's riddled with bugs, like disappearing subtitles (and in a story-driven game it's something extremelyPotentially interesting.
   Too bad it's riddled with bugs, like disappearing subtitles (and in a story-driven game it's something extremely bad) and the savegames get deleted if you had an older version and patch it. And those aren't tolerable flaws. Also, the game raises lots of questions and don't answer them... they will *eventually* be answered in a potential sequel.
   I think there is a gem hidden beneath the bugs, but it's too hard to find and I can't recommend a game so buggy and unpolished.… Expand

   • 5 of 8 users found this helpful
7. multiverseAE

   Feb 27, 2016

   5

   Consortium is a game that fails to live up to the sum of its parts.
   
   Inter dimensional Games has created a game made up of two basicConsortium is a game that fails to live up to the sum of its parts.
   
   Inter dimensional Games has created a game made up of two basic systems: a fairly complex set of first person shooter mechanics and a fairly complex branching dialogue based RPG. The game simply does not seem to have had enough time or money to fully realize the potential of either system.
   
   The combat is utilized all of 3 times in the game, 2 of which take place in a virtual reality training simulation complete with wireframe environments. Though there is a complicated limb and vital organ damage system, it doesn't play much of a factor in actual combat. It's over-designed.
   
   The dialogue system is where the games true potential comes to fruition, more than serviceable indie voice acting combines with a well thought out dialogue system with about as many options as a fallout game, along with an alignment system that promised future consequences.
   
   Unfortunately the story was so incredibly short, (it only took me 3 hours on my first try) that there is no payoff at all, the game ends on a cliffhanger setting up for a direct sequel.
   
   Consortium was a nice dialogue driven ARPG which showed narrative promise, but its short length and overly complex combat system holds it back from being anything other than an average and fairly unrewarding experience.… Expand

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8. FranklinSteele

   Jan 10, 2014

   0

   This is unreal. Who releases a game that doesn't even work? If I could give a negative score, I would. They've written an open letterThis is unreal. Who releases a game that doesn't even work? If I could give a negative score, I would. They've written an open letter explaining that the game won't even be playable until the end of January... just hang onto your 20 bucks until the fix this unplayable, unstartable joke of a game.… Expand

   • 1 of 15 users found this helpful

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