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  1. Sep 4, 2023
    9
    great atmosphere, shooting and visuals. with its cut-scenes and supernatural story, sometimes the game feels like a movie.
  2. Feb 15, 2022
    9
    bana göre efsane bir oyun alan wake daha iyi diyenler var gerçekten anlamıyorum o sıkıcı oyunu buna nasıl daha iyi diyebiliyorsunuz.
  3. Mar 16, 2022
    10
    I love it!, The graphics are brilliant the design it brilliant. Good soundtrack even if there is not so many songs. And so different and creative! Raytracing is just perfectly done here.
  4. Feb 5, 2021
    8
    Control is a very, very good game with brilliant combat, mostly because of the abilities! By the end of the game I was just floating about everywhere launching forklifts and other huge objects at the enemy occasionally taking over there mind and throwing myself to the floor to damage multiple enemies at a time. Not only that but the different gun types are also pretty good to try out.Control is a very, very good game with brilliant combat, mostly because of the abilities! By the end of the game I was just floating about everywhere launching forklifts and other huge objects at the enemy occasionally taking over there mind and throwing myself to the floor to damage multiple enemies at a time. Not only that but the different gun types are also pretty good to try out. Yeah it does get repetitive but when its this good, who cares! If you want a good, fun game you won't be dissapointed if you buy this! Expand
  5. Feb 5, 2020
    8
    Finished the game the other day and feel like I had to register and leave my thoughts on it.

    Despite hellishly boring action part of the game even with all those paranatural powers until you get one specific that make you feel more like a God, what makes it bearable and story that focuses rather on the world of the game than key characters (everyone forgot word "balance" apparently),
    Finished the game the other day and feel like I had to register and leave my thoughts on it.

    Despite hellishly boring action part of the game even with all those paranatural powers until you get one specific that make you feel more like a God, what makes it bearable and story that focuses rather on the world of the game than key characters (everyone forgot word "balance" apparently), I'm gonna rate the game 8/10 due to creativity put into all those OOPs' effect, Threshold kids cartoon + live cinematics - actor playing Casper Darling was just perfect + environment destructibility.

    And at some point, when I stepped into Ashtray Maze with janitor's walk-man, I kept asking myself again and again: "Why the hell doesn't entire game look like this? This is just epic".

    So, I'd say Remedy need to remind themselves how to keep balance between game aspects, cause the game could be much much much better than it is. It's still good enough, though
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  6. Aug 27, 2021
    10
    For sure a solid AAA-game! A must-try in my humble opinion!

    PROs: -Single player experience, thank god EAs stupid opinion have aged so poorly in the industry -Very interesting story, especially if you're into paranormal stories. -Amazing combat system. Combinations, powers, modes and everything ties in so well with itself. -RTX grapichs make this game a dream-mode.. okay maybe not
    For sure a solid AAA-game! A must-try in my humble opinion!

    PROs:
    -Single player experience, thank god EAs stupid opinion have aged so poorly in the industry
    -Very interesting story, especially if you're into paranormal stories.
    -Amazing combat system. Combinations, powers, modes and everything ties in so well with itself.
    -RTX grapichs make this game a dream-mode.. okay maybe not that far, but it's SUPER amazing seeing RTX do its thing and this game does that system justice!
    -Voice acting for Jessie when she's speaking to other characters seems bland, but is, on the other hand, very lively when speaking with Polaris.
    -Photomode

    CONs:
    -Repetitive gameplay, while the story does a good job of driving you forward, the enemies you encounter does get a bit bland as you progress, but never truly reaches the point of being obsolete.

    Conclusion:
    Control is absolutely a game I'd recommend, especially if you wanna see what RTX can do. With it's paranormal story and progression it leaves you curious for more, but never leaves you feeling like you can't take a slight detour here and there to see what else is shaking in The Oldest House. The combat system is really amazing and solid. And if you so desire, there's different challenges you can undertake with the jukebox.
    I have yet to encounter any serious bugs or glitches. only memorable one was when Jessie got cockeyed... I laughed.
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  7. Jun 5, 2021
    8
    Control sin duda es un buen juego, especialmente en la primera mitad, cuando aun estamos algo perdidos y el misterio que nos rodea es más extraño. A medida que avanzamos y vamos obteniendo respuestas, esto obviamente se va reduciendo, pero sigue siendo divertido porque es un juego con unas buenas mecánicas de acción, una interesante variedad de poderes y armas que ir combinando y unaControl sin duda es un buen juego, especialmente en la primera mitad, cuando aun estamos algo perdidos y el misterio que nos rodea es más extraño. A medida que avanzamos y vamos obteniendo respuestas, esto obviamente se va reduciendo, pero sigue siendo divertido porque es un juego con unas buenas mecánicas de acción, una interesante variedad de poderes y armas que ir combinando y una historia que está bastante bien ¡Y que engancha con la de Alan Wake!

    Gráficamente el juego está muy bien, pero en este sentido el aspecto de las localizaciones y demás se acaba haciendo muy repetitivo porque tienden a ser bastante parecidas entre si (con excepciones). El sonido está muy bien en todos sus aspectos. Y, al menos en mi recorrido, solo he encontrado bugs menores.

    Por todo ello, sin duda es un juego que vale la pena. E incluye sus DLCs que, aunque no aportan tampoco revoluciones de gameplay, si expanden la historia añadiendo interés. Un 8.
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  8. Jan 14, 2022
    9
    The gameplay is very fun and good. The graphics and particle effects are great. Normally, these kinds of stories don't interest me, but I was drawn to Control's story. Venues are also good.
  9. Mar 27, 2021
    10
    Потрясающая игра. Атмосфера, физика, история, графика. Если вы любите "Секретные материалы" и подобные вещи - вам понравится. Игра для более взрослой аудитории: не все сразу понятно, много чтива, далеко не сразу начитается "экшн". Если вам надоело засилье фэнтези, средневековья, магии и меча в играх - эта игра будет для вас глотком свежего воздуха.Потрясающая игра. Атмосфера, физика, история, графика. Если вы любите "Секретные материалы" и подобные вещи - вам понравится. Игра для более взрослой аудитории: не все сразу понятно, много чтива, далеко не сразу начитается "экшн". Если вам надоело засилье фэнтези, средневековья, магии и меча в играх - эта игра будет для вас глотком свежего воздуха.
  10. Jul 13, 2021
    8
    I'm boggled by the amount of bad reviews. Game mechanics were phenomenal from combat, weapons, and power upgrades to simply interacting with the world. The game has pretty good graphics and is overall a pretty game. The story is awesome and had me reading all of the in game content when found. It's a good balance of exploring the world, finding lore, and some well balanced combat. ThereI'm boggled by the amount of bad reviews. Game mechanics were phenomenal from combat, weapons, and power upgrades to simply interacting with the world. The game has pretty good graphics and is overall a pretty game. The story is awesome and had me reading all of the in game content when found. It's a good balance of exploring the world, finding lore, and some well balanced combat. There were a few missions that seemed a bit dragged out, but minus that I have enjoyed every bit of this game. Expand
  11. Nov 29, 2020
    8
    Great game. The story was amazing. The only flaw that was it's little repetitive. Otherwise everything's fine
  12. Sep 24, 2021
    9
    analise Control versao pc
    I7 9750H
    32GB RAm
    GTX 1650
    Gráficos recomendados pelo Nvidia Experience
    720P com 60 fps constantes

    gostei bastante do jogo e o tema do jogo e um dos meu prefeitos
    o gameplay e bom e so tens uma ou outra coisa que eu mudaria para ficar melhor
    a historia poderia ficar melhor se fosse melhor trabalhada
    recomendo
  13. Jul 5, 2021
    9
    A very good game with its own charm. Maybe not everyone will like the gloom of the bureau, but I got incredible pleasure in playing it
  14. Jun 10, 2021
    10
    Has to be the best game I have played in recent years.
    Lore is just amazing and setting is beautiful.
  15. Aug 23, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story and the script are fantastic. From the beginning, you connect with the main character and despite all is confused, you accept this new reality. The main story is short and there are not impressive bosses to defeat. There are few weapons and abilities and the enemies are very repetitive that in some points it gets tedious.

    I strongly recommend this game because there is anything similar to the story and the way it reveals the events that happen before the main character arrives.
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  16. Nov 18, 2020
    8
    Görselliği ve farklı boss tasarımlarıyla oldukça ilgi çekici. Bunun yanında ölünce ebesinin nikahından başlamasından ve hikaye sunumundan pek hoşlanmadım.
  17. Jun 24, 2021
    8
    A lot of stuff to explore, but sometimes hard to follow the main quest. Graphic, Gameplay, and the sound are amazing . Although the long loading times were very annoying even with SSD.
  18. Nov 17, 2020
    8
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  19. Dec 15, 2020
    8
    I like this game. The graphics look amazing, especially with ray tracing. The the world is immersive and intresting. The story is good, but not great, and the combat is fun. Many of the textures can sometimes fail to load. I would recommend
  20. Aug 23, 2023
    9
    one of the best shooter i`ve played. great atmosphere, gunplay and even at the end of 2023 a ray tracing and graphics reference.
  21. Jun 19, 2022
    10
    I just started playing but I'm instantly a fan. Great narrative and storytelling, unique level design and beautiful graphics. I can recommend this to everyone (for me it's better than Prey)
  22. Apr 11, 2021
    9
    SAM LAKE - ГЕНИЙ

    На первый взгляд кажется, что всё происходящее в игре, - бред сумасшедшего (и в какой-то степени эти люди будут правы, ведь многие гении немного поехавшие :)))) ), но когда ты должным образом во всё разберёшься, ты будешь поражён невероятной проработанностью этого мира, связующего во едино многие игры remedy. Правда способ познания тайн в этой игре очень субъективный.
    SAM LAKE - ГЕНИЙ

    На первый взгляд кажется, что всё происходящее в игре, - бред сумасшедшего (и в какой-то степени эти люди будут правы, ведь многие гении немного поехавшие :)))) ), но когда ты должным образом во всё разберёшься, ты будешь поражён невероятной проработанностью этого мира, связующего во едино многие игры remedy. Правда способ познания тайн в этой игре очень субъективный. Большинство информации находится в записках, которые большей части игроков просто не будут интересны (+ в игре нет русской озвучки, что утомляет игрока постоянно читать субтитры и тексты). Да даже когда ты их прочитаешь, то фиг ты сможешь собрать всё единою картину самостоятельно (я сам воспользовался Ютубом и мягко говоря афигел от всего этого).
    Но про лор и историю мне говорить незачем, если хотите можете сами поиграть или посмотреть разборы на Ютубе (Likoris отлично всё расставил по полочкам).
    Что касательно геймплея, то я полностью удовлетворён. Боёвка простая и ненадоедающая, но тут главное другое. Практически полная разрушаемость в кооперативе с достаточно хорошей оптимизацией (моя 1660s тянет на предмаксималках в 1080p и примерно 60fps) раскрашивают геймплей в совершенно новые оттенки (в прямом и переносном смысле). Ох, как же весело было убивать этих дурачков, попутно разрушая всё на своём пути.

    В общем и целом, если вам интересны игры Remedy и запутанный, сложный сюжет с интересным лором и историй, то вам однозначно сюда. Если же вы больше предпочитаете ПИУ ПИУ, то решайте сами.
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  23. Jan 16, 2021
    9
    非常棒的遊戲,主線很好玩 操作很新穎
    但是經過已經完成的地方 又會重複產怪物,很拖台錢
  24. Jul 15, 2021
    9
    Buy it, play it. Control is drop dead gorgeous, sounds great and is always fascinating. The ride won’t always be buttery smooth, but you’ll never use more than the edge of your seat.
  25. Sep 10, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really good combat, story etc. but the emotions of npcs are so bad. They look like they don't understand the situation or they are acting like robot. But overall it is a really good game. Expand
  26. Feb 26, 2021
    8
    Игра не плохая, но имеются проблемы с сюжетом. Сюжет очень непонятный и что бы его хоть немного понять нужно читать записки итд. Графика в этой игре очень хорошая, если вы обладатель видеокарты RTX то вам крупно повезло. Отражения выполнены на потрясающем уровне. Каждый предмет в этой игре физичный. Разрушения в этой игре на очень хорошем уровне. Есть проблема с ориентированием, как картаИгра не плохая, но имеются проблемы с сюжетом. Сюжет очень непонятный и что бы его хоть немного понять нужно читать записки итд. Графика в этой игре очень хорошая, если вы обладатель видеокарты RTX то вам крупно повезло. Отражения выполнены на потрясающем уровне. Каждый предмет в этой игре физичный. Разрушения в этой игре на очень хорошем уровне. Есть проблема с ориентированием, как карта которую можно открывать на вкладке очень плохо сделана и иногда не понятно как пройти в нужное месть.
    Подведем итоги
    Плюсы: Потрясающая графика с RTX и очень хорошая физика
    Минусы: не очень понятный сюжет и проблемы с картой

    Рекомендую ли я вам ее купить? На этот вопрос сложно ответить так как не всем понравится ходить по темным офисам, но я получил огромное удовольствие пройдя эту игру.
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  27. Mar 18, 2022
    9
    A very interesting world built here. A world built entirely in one singular building. This game was always interesting. The gameplay was very interesting and the narrative kept me interested. This has fun gameplay with special powers and fun guns. I definitely see my self coming back for a second playthrough down the road.
  28. Apr 22, 2021
    8
    Unique and wonderful game play. Good fighting mechanics. Story is hard to fallow and not fluent.
  29. Jun 10, 2021
    8
    i just got this game free on the epic games store and i can see why this game has so much praise its a good game some flaws is with the first boss he will dodge almost all your telekinetic attacks no matter how close and he can be a pain in the ass to shoot with the service pistol and with some enemies in the game it seems they become supper accurate when your low hp even if your movingi just got this game free on the epic games store and i can see why this game has so much praise its a good game some flaws is with the first boss he will dodge almost all your telekinetic attacks no matter how close and he can be a pain in the ass to shoot with the service pistol and with some enemies in the game it seems they become supper accurate when your low hp even if your moving and I don't really like the health orb and control point thing to get more health because enemies drop so little orbs you'll loose more then you get sometimes but those are minor pet peeves I've only played up to the beginning of the directorial override mission but I can see myself finishing the game because its just a good time overall and I would recommend this game who like these types of games Expand
  30. May 20, 2021
    8
    Lo bueno: historia y personajes interesantes, gráficos de infarto y un apartado de arte genial.
    Lo malo: Coleccionables excesivos y aburridos, jugabilidad algo repetitiva, poca rejugabilidad y una historia que aunque interesante, algo confusa y obtusa.
    Review completa en mi blog: https://videogamingreviewsandcritics.blogspot.com/2021/04/control-review.html
  31. May 23, 2021
    9
    Stellar gameplay, jaw dropping environments and high-end visuals wrapped into one amazing single player game.

    Control takes you in and doesn't let go.

    9/10
  32. May 24, 2021
    10
    This is a 'perfect' game for me. It is not overly ambitious with what it aims to achieve but of what it does try it does without any flaws.

    The story is intruiging, unsettling and is an effective vehicle for pushing the player toward the core gameplay which consists of stellar exploration and combat. You are rewarded for investigating every nook and cranny with secret ability points,
    This is a 'perfect' game for me. It is not overly ambitious with what it aims to achieve but of what it does try it does without any flaws.

    The story is intruiging, unsettling and is an effective vehicle for pushing the player toward the core gameplay which consists of stellar exploration and combat. You are rewarded for investigating every nook and cranny with secret ability points, mod upgrades and lore-building media.

    Abilities and gunplay are simple but highly polished and allow for a variety of playstyles which keeps things fresh for 30-40 hours of high-action gameplay. One particular achievement is in the physics - impacts, explosions and projectiles are fantastically 'weighted' and are exceptionally satisfying .

    Sound accompanies the tight gameplay with an equally satisfying feeling and although the score/soundtrack is quite subdued, it picks up in key moments with great effect - such as the wonderful ashtray maze.

    Finally, the visuals. This is one of the very few games where I have been compelled to use the photo mode. The brutalist architecture and Kubrick-esque geometry is highly evocative and frequently jaw-dropping.

    If you are a fan of action games this is one you should not miss. Simply brilliant.
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  33. May 9, 2023
    10
    melhor combate ja feito no mundo gamer a historia principal e fraca mais as duas DLC que o jogo tem fica deixa o jogo perfeito para mim
  34. Dec 4, 2021
    8
    A fun and mysterious game about paranormal beings and items.

    The story is a bit confusing at times but overall I think it's good. The DLC are needed to fully understand some things. Graphics are great, when they work. I had some issues on DirectX 12 where textures were all blurry and didn't load properly (I have an RTX 3060 for reference, should run fine but it didn't). Sound
    A fun and mysterious game about paranormal beings and items.

    The story is a bit confusing at times but overall I think it's good. The DLC are needed to fully understand some things.

    Graphics are great, when they work. I had some issues on DirectX 12 where textures were all blurry and didn't load properly (I have an RTX 3060 for reference, should run fine but it didn't).

    Sound design was very unique, I think it really goes well with the mysterious vibe of the game. It's weird, creepy and pretty intense.

    The physics are very fun to play around with, throwing things around and watching the environmental destruction feels nice.

    Combat is very engaging, the abilities are fun to use, but a bit repetitive since enemies respawn at locations you already cleared, it becomes annoying after some time.

    In conclusion, Control should be played like it's a movie. To me it felt like that, a cinematic experience with good and fun gameplay.
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  35. Jun 3, 2022
    8
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  36. Dec 23, 2021
    10
    + Incredible graphics (I played it with an RTX video card).
    + Great depth in the story.
    + Great polish, the game feels very finished.
    + Great variation.
    + Many easter eggs, secrets, etc.
    + Good atmosphere.
    + Good acting.

    I will remember this game for a long time to come!
  37. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    Прошёл игру за 14 часов. Шедевр, особенно, концовка.
  38. Dec 13, 2021
    8
    I didn't expect Control could be so good. Very pleasant surprise from Remedy.
  39. Jul 31, 2023
    8
    Rewarding game play, successful atmospheres and interesting story even if the ending is a bit weak.
  40. Jan 3, 2022
    10
    Изумительная и загадочная игра, в которой я познакомился с рейтрейсингом и просто не мог не налюбоваться на тени и отражения. Сюжет, геймплей, дизайн уровней и атмосфера - все на высочайшем уровне. В игре хочется задержаться, исследовать и находить ответы!Изумительная и загадочная игра, в которой я познакомился с рейтрейсингом и просто не мог не налюбоваться на тени и отражения. Сюжет, геймплей, дизайн уровней и атмосфера - все на высочайшем уровне. В игре хочется задержаться, исследовать и находить ответы!
  41. Jan 21, 2022
    9
    Amazing game with a really good storyline and amazing graphics. The graphics are so good that i can't even play it on my laptop. I have to play it in Nvidia GeForce now. That doesn't matter though and if anything is a compliment on the graphics

    Overall 9/10, really enjoyed and you would like it if your into the scp community (which it's based off of)
  42. Feb 8, 2022
    10
    Jestem bardzo wybredny i wiele gier odpada bo mnie po prostu nudzi. Control jednak zainteresował mnie od pierwszego momentu i wciagnął tak , że przeszedłem grę po minimum dwa razy na każdej platformie na jakiej wyszedł (czyli wiele razy wpliczajac PS4, xos, XSX, PC-Steam-Epic-GOG-GFN. Trzy miesiace tylko tej gry plus wiele godzin z dodatkami.
    Interesujaca tajemnicza historia jak w
    Jestem bardzo wybredny i wiele gier odpada bo mnie po prostu nudzi. Control jednak zainteresował mnie od pierwszego momentu i wciagnął tak , że przeszedłem grę po minimum dwa razy na każdej platformie na jakiej wyszedł (czyli wiele razy wpliczajac PS4, xos, XSX, PC-Steam-Epic-GOG-GFN. Trzy miesiace tylko tej gry plus wiele godzin z dodatkami.
    Interesujaca tajemnicza historia jak w Archiwum x, Fringe czy Debris. Do tego świetne efekty cząsteczkowe i bardzo satysfakcjonująca walka. Na minus powtarzalni przeciwnicy i bossowie. Ale to nic . Drugi być moze minus to błedy na start gry i dosyć długo kazali czekać na poprawki ale nic tak uciażliwego jak w CP2077 czy Outriders.
    To teraz moja ulubiona gra.
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  43. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The Ashtray Maze is my best gaming experence in year. Control's gameplay is amazing & outstanding. I feel freedom while using the power, feel like a boss!
  44. Jun 4, 2022
    10
    Probably the best game i've played. Great destruction physics, good story (my brains are melting), awesome fighting system, and much more.
  45. Aug 7, 2022
    10
    Отличная физика и интересные механики перекрывают все недостатки сюжета. 10
  46. Aug 26, 2022
    8
    actually one of the best games that i have ever played, the huge respect for gameplay( its unbelieveble). amazing story and final. im sitting and juust cant believe in all of this. if u want to take all enjoy of the game u need to deep in the story and read, listen< watch all of content in the game. imho 8.5/10
  47. Nov 4, 2022
    8
    Am Anfang hat man überhaupt keine Ahnung worum es überhaupt geht, aber man möchte irgendwie einfach spielen, schaut sich um und rückt einfach immer weiter voran.

    Kurze Zeit später bis etwa Mitte des Spiels bekommt man allerdings gewaltige Frustrationen, weil die Wegfindung eine Katastrophe ist. Sobald man den Sektoren-Fahrstuhl gefunden hat legt sich das aber ein für alle Mal. Man
    Am Anfang hat man überhaupt keine Ahnung worum es überhaupt geht, aber man möchte irgendwie einfach spielen, schaut sich um und rückt einfach immer weiter voran.

    Kurze Zeit später bis etwa Mitte des Spiels bekommt man allerdings gewaltige Frustrationen, weil die Wegfindung eine Katastrophe ist. Sobald man den Sektoren-Fahrstuhl gefunden hat legt sich das aber ein für alle Mal.

    Man sollte nicht all zu lange über die Story nachdenken, sie ist vorhanden, sie ist auch schon recht nachvollziehbar und die Handlungen machen auch irgendwie Sinn. Es ist aber alles einfach nur extrem weird!
    Aber auch irgendwie geil, man fragt sich was da eigentlich ab geht und durchquert trotzdem gerne jeden weiteren Raum, ballert die Gegner ab, bewegt sich stylisch durch den Bereich und kommt irgendwann ans Missionsziel.

    Macht doch einfach mal!
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  48. Jul 30, 2023
    9
    Perfect game except Metroidvenia elements
    Perfect game except Metroidvenia elements
    Perfect game except Metroidvenia elements
  49. Aug 13, 2023
    9
    Amazing game. Great graphics on my RTX gpu. Insane gameplay, world, setting, story. WIsh the edning was more conclusive.
  50. Sep 7, 2023
    9
    This game is almost perfect. Best story ive played in a long time. It's good soup if you haven't tried it.
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 33
  2. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 28, 2020
    80
    An audio-visual action banquet that will entertain you with physics and flirting with the supernatural. The story could have been better, the enemy line-up can be quite monotonous towards the end, but the great atmosphere overcomes these shortcomings. And most importantly, the gameplay is great. [Issue#298]
  2. Oct 22, 2019
    100
    Control feels like Remedy firing on all cylinders, resulting in a smart and sensational action-adventure.
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Oct 11, 2019
    83
    Control takes a while to get in gear, but overall it’s one of the most memorable experiences of the year. [Issue#240, p.36]