Control

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7.5

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  1. LoLxD2320
    Oct 16, 2019
    10
    Best experience in RTX.
    Good action, good story, good game!!!
    Thanks Remedi
  2. jptiamzon
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    This game is between 8 to 9-ish, 8.5 maybe max. If you're a simple dude / dudette who's simple and doesn't really mind playing bland games, this game is good at best. I just gave it a 10 because I can run it on my immortal gtx 750 ti on low preset with textures cranked up at high on my fricking tv. Can run this in static 30 fps at either 900p or 720p. Still better than playing on my ps4.
  3. Valon518
    Sep 9, 2019
    8
    Let me start by saying I am a big fan of Remedy games! Alan wake was a great game and so is this. I loved some of the story tie ins with control and the events in alan wake. Both games in my opinion have a great story. Controls story is very syfy driven and keeps you interested. Even though the way that you can interact and manipulate the environment isn't anything new it is veryLet me start by saying I am a big fan of Remedy games! Alan wake was a great game and so is this. I loved some of the story tie ins with control and the events in alan wake. Both games in my opinion have a great story. Controls story is very syfy driven and keeps you interested. Even though the way that you can interact and manipulate the environment isn't anything new it is very enjoyable. I absolutely loved all the collectables and the way that they really developed the backstory or at least some of the history of the federal bureau of control. My only complaint is that all in all the battles are not all that challenging. Some of the bigger boss fights were a little tuff but all in all not all that hard.… Expand
  4. PriesTdk
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    Game of the Year 2019/2020 - not even a competition. It's freaking AMAZING!
  5. Ted_Tris
    Mar 13, 2021
    0
    Boring.
    There is no idea in it.
    The gameplay is max payne 5.0 (max payne 2-mp1 2.0, alan wake -mp1 3.0, quantum break-mp1 4.0. The animation system is awful (you run into something and run in a place, as you slide walking, not to mention jumping). The sounds of the usual quantum breakes a rumble whisper. The music is detto Typical remedy games copy-paste waste. Gfx 7 Sound 6    Boring.
    There is no idea in it.
    The gameplay is max payne 5.0 (max payne 2-mp1 2.0, alan wake -mp1 3.0, quantum break-mp1 4.0.
    The animation system is awful (you run into something and run in a place, as you slide walking, not to mention jumping).
    The sounds of the usual quantum breakes a rumble whisper.
    The music is detto
    Typical remedy games copy-paste waste.

    Gfx 7
    Sound 6
    Gamplay 1
    Idea 0
    All 1/10    … Expand
  6. podzorama
    Jan 20, 2020
    7
    Up to a point, I really loved this game.
    An intriguing mysterious and Weird story-line set in The Old House, part Secret Government Centre and part Portal into several other dimensions. You play as Jesse, as we uncover her back story she uncovers the whereabouts and reasons for the disappearance of her brother Dylan in a wonderful Lovecraftian/Prisoneresque action adventure: Guns,    Up to a point, I really loved this game.
    An intriguing mysterious and Weird story-line set in The Old House, part Secret Government Centre and part Portal into several other dimensions. You play as Jesse, as we uncover her back story she uncovers the whereabouts and reasons for the disappearance of her brother Dylan in a wonderful Lovecraftian/Prisoneresque action adventure: Guns, Levitation. Telekinesis and Mind Control abilities combine to make this a supremely fun game.
    What I most liked about the game,was the fact that quite early on, I seemed Godlike in my abilities, and getting to learn to use them wisely and upgrade the abilities I felt comfortable in, made me feel ahead of the AI. Sure I died a lot, either because I was rushing or being stupid, or had to learn a different approach to different enemies, but always felt I was in Control (...see what I did there?).
    There was a point in the game where that disintegrated. Some of the optional Control Point Bosses were just frustratingly horrible to fight, losing all the action momentum it becomes suddenly like taking on a Dark Souls boss: wading through endless trash mobs to get to main fight only to be oneshotted once you get there. The end game also seemed to take a sudden difficulty spike, and had me roaring at the monitor in anguish and frustration. Not Fun.
    Despite this short coming it was overall a blast to play.
    Seven and a half outta ten    … Expand
  7. Bitek
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    One the best single player games I played in years. It is pure game art. The story is very interesting but it is confusing. You will need to do additional research to understand some concepts from the game. Concepts in this game are based on Carl Gustav Jung theories. Side missions are awesome. Puzzles are challenging. There is a lot of stuff to read in the game. Getting from one missionOne the best single player games I played in years. It is pure game art. The story is very interesting but it is confusing. You will need to do additional research to understand some concepts from the game. Concepts in this game are based on Carl Gustav Jung theories. Side missions are awesome. Puzzles are challenging. There is a lot of stuff to read in the game. Getting from one mission to another is never obvious. There is no path set by the computer to follow from point A to point B. You will need to figure out on your own how to get to your next mission. This will encourage you to explore the world of Control. Game mechanics are awesome, weapons, powers everything is cool. Do not forget to get the DLCs. I am playing Foundation dlc now and I love it. It is just as good as the main game with new abilities and new enemies. Control is easily 10 out of 10 game. One of the most unique experiences in years for me. Get control and be prepared to be confused and amazed at the same time.… Expand
  8. DarthPadme
    Jan 31, 2020
    7
    This game was pretty good. Remedy and 505 did a fine job optimizing a solid experience that ran well on PC hardware and was forward-thinking in the space, with RTX touches not seen in many titles yet. A mix of Psi-Ops and FEAR, Control sees you play Jesse Faden as you begin to unravel a poorly-told story about the Federal Bureau of Control, the massive facility you start off in and areThis game was pretty good. Remedy and 505 did a fine job optimizing a solid experience that ran well on PC hardware and was forward-thinking in the space, with RTX touches not seen in many titles yet. A mix of Psi-Ops and FEAR, Control sees you play Jesse Faden as you begin to unravel a poorly-told story about the Federal Bureau of Control, the massive facility you start off in and are suddenly director of (and immediately accepted by absolutely everyone), your past, and various powerful artifacts and objects of power hidden within. You unlock new abilities along the way, including some you can simply skip if you aren't going out of your way enough, and collect bits and bobs that allow you to upgrade them and your weapons.

    Overall the experience was pretty streamlined, but a poor map, awkward pacing, odd live-action vs. animated cutscenes (and poor facial capture), and janky controls for some later abilities prevented me feeling truly "in control". The story really wants you to just accept it so earenstly but it could have been so much more. I liked my 10 hours or so with the game, but is it 2019's game of the year? No way.    … Expand
  9. skeith
    Feb 8, 2020
    9
    The developers of Alan Wake once again surprised me with another masterpiece. Thanks. Love the weird story and awesome gameplay, but I really dislike the overly maze-like map.
  10. ultraviper
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    The gameplay is good but it isn't anything special or revolutionary. The setting and the story however, are superb. I'm a fan of shows like The X-Files and Fringe and this game has a very similar feel. Usually in games I just pass over all the dumb little audio logs/journal pages/codex files etc. that are littered everywhere. But in this game I actually sought them out. The setting is justThe gameplay is good but it isn't anything special or revolutionary. The setting and the story however, are superb. I'm a fan of shows like The X-Files and Fringe and this game has a very similar feel. Usually in games I just pass over all the dumb little audio logs/journal pages/codex files etc. that are littered everywhere. But in this game I actually sought them out. The setting is just that good.… Expand
  11. RedMist
    Aug 23, 2020
    8
    The shooting and telekinesis is super satisfying, graphics are fantastic too! Might replay it for Ray Tracing
  12. Razark9
    Nov 28, 2020
    9
    This is by far one of the best of games 2019 in my opinion and it's a MUST-PLAY if you're into supernatural games or the SCP universe. It's very clear this game was inspired by the SCP universe and if you like delving into the anomalies of the SCPs you'll be very intrigued by Control. I'll be listing some Pros and Cons.
    Pros:
    + Super nice graphics + Awesome physics system and    This is by far one of the best of games 2019 in my opinion and it's a MUST-PLAY if you're into supernatural games or the SCP universe. It's very clear this game was inspired by the SCP universe and if you like delving into the anomalies of the SCPs you'll be very intrigued by Control. I'll be listing some Pros and Cons.
    Pros:
    + Super nice graphics
    + Awesome physics system and destructible environments
    + Fun gameplay, combat and abilities. I can't stress this one, enough.
    + Interesting environment and world and mysteries which actually leads me to delve into collectibles and what happens on the projectors and TVs inside the game
    + Some pretty surprising moments.

    Cons:
    - Useless and hard to navigate map.
    - Pacing
    - AI's being a little dumb at times.

    I still think this game was absolutely worth the price and a very solid game.    … Expand
  13. TheAlgerian
    Oct 27, 2022
    4
    The combat's awful and boring and there's a LOT of it.
    You can't go 20 seconds without a bunch of enemies spawning on top of you.
    Thought the story would make up for it since I loved Quantum Break and Alan Wake's, but even that is basically just the same piece of exposition on a loop for 6h. This is the one that gets all these praise and Quantum Break is the one that got trashed? I    The combat's awful and boring and there's a LOT of it.
    You can't go 20 seconds without a bunch of enemies spawning on top of you.

    Thought the story would make up for it since I loved Quantum Break and Alan Wake's, but even that is basically just the same piece of exposition on a loop for 6h.

    This is the one that gets all these praise and Quantum Break is the one that got trashed?
    I guess that one's story was too challenging for the average gamer.    … Expand
  14. CptAhnungslos
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    Take Control!
    My Game of the Year (2020, I´m late to the Party).
    I came for the graphics, had to try out my new RTX Card.
    But I stayed for the fun gameplay, the "X-Files" vibe atmosphere and I completely lost it when Ahti gave me his Walkman. Take Control!
  15. Sin2x
    May 1, 2020
    9
    Old-school gaming at its finest, Remedy does not disappoint. I wish Resident Evil 3 remake was done by them, it woud have been so much better.
  16. Ramiro1992
    Nov 19, 2019
    7
    I am really enjoying this game so far, and I really love female characters that actually act and speak like females, not manly feminist **** This game is made by Remedy (the creators of Max Payne and Alan Wake) so it should have some quality right? I love the art design and the whole mysterious plot involving the redhead girl. I like Jesse, not as much as I like SHelly Bombshell tho, butI am really enjoying this game so far, and I really love female characters that actually act and speak like females, not manly feminist **** This game is made by Remedy (the creators of Max Payne and Alan Wake) so it should have some quality right? I love the art design and the whole mysterious plot involving the redhead girl. I like Jesse, not as much as I like SHelly Bombshell tho, but she does a great job playing as a psychic detective.… Expand
  17. Jamejarrs
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    It's rare that I get so excited to read a text entry in an action game, but the writing is so well done (and often very funny) that I would run away from the firefight I was having to grab a piece of paper off the ground.

    This is also one of the most gorgeous games of the generation; the Brutalist architecture is immaculate and lends to the oppressive atmosphere of the Oldest House, and    It's rare that I get so excited to read a text entry in an action game, but the writing is so well done (and often very funny) that I would run away from the firefight I was having to grab a piece of paper off the ground.

    This is also one of the most gorgeous games of the generation; the Brutalist architecture is immaculate and lends to the oppressive atmosphere of the Oldest House, and the way that neat offices become war-torn battlefields as you fight looks amazing. Playing this with ray tracing on is a treat.

    The gun-play is satisfying yet challenging and the progression of your abilities is great, you start the game as just another person and by the end you're a superhero.

    I'll definitely come back for the DLC.    … Expand
  18. VmsCritic
    Jan 26, 2020
    9
    I was constantly surprised by how original and immersive this game design, storytelling, landscape, cinematography this game has. This game took the immersive games and storytelling to another level, outperforming easily a lot of movies. I really hope REMEDY can bring more content and games like this, It's amazing. The combat was also great, balanced combat and difficulty, challengingI was constantly surprised by how original and immersive this game design, storytelling, landscape, cinematography this game has. This game took the immersive games and storytelling to another level, outperforming easily a lot of movies. I really hope REMEDY can bring more content and games like this, It's amazing. The combat was also great, balanced combat and difficulty, challenging bosses. The skills from Jesse are badass! You can basically fly, dash and throw anything at the enemies. I really wish the movie industry see the high potential of this game becoming a movie. Amazing surprise !!!… Expand
  19. shatarah
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    greattttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
  20. RainXH11
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    i'm 20 hours into the game, and this is probably one of the best games i've played in a long time
    Metroidvania map exploration, intriguing story, game filled with mystery which makes you motivated to play everything in it, combat, weapons, physics & particle effects unlike any other game out there
    they crafted well designed levels in one building, the lore is so well done that sometimes    i'm 20 hours into the game, and this is probably one of the best games i've played in a long time
    Metroidvania map exploration, intriguing story, game filled with mystery which makes you motivated to play everything in it, combat, weapons, physics & particle effects unlike any other game out there
    they crafted well designed levels in one building, the lore is so well done that sometimes you question yourself whether this game is based upon some real stuff the US were experimenting with back in the 50-60s
    & the Ashtray maze, is the cherry on top of already excellent game, if you want to experience something original this game delivers.
    going from very linear quantum break to this, remedy games is going in the right direction    … Expand
  21. Vpupkinv
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    Undoubtedly 10 out of 10 for me.

    I've completed this game with a single breath, lurking through every corner searching for another secret, and participated in every combat with great satisfaction. Everything in this game alligned perfectly for me: the world, the lore, level design, backtracking, destructions, combat system, difficulty. Its like they've made this game specifically for    Undoubtedly 10 out of 10 for me.

    I've completed this game with a single breath, lurking through every corner searching for another secret, and participated in every combat with great satisfaction.
    Everything in this game alligned perfectly for me: the world, the lore, level design, backtracking, destructions, combat system, difficulty. Its like they've made this game specifically for me, and I hope this team will continue doing this :D

    The only thing I didn't like in this game is a music box levels, but since they optional and were added with a free update, I don't care about them.    … Expand
  22. mrsalty101
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    I can't believe all the negative reviews on here. Half of them admit they gave up after an hour while the other half call the story confusing with no back story. Try reading just a few of the notes you pick up while playing. If you're too lazy to play past the intro or read for 5 minutes I don't know where you got the energy to write a review. One of the negative reviews even said it wasI can't believe all the negative reviews on here. Half of them admit they gave up after an hour while the other half call the story confusing with no back story. Try reading just a few of the notes you pick up while playing. If you're too lazy to play past the intro or read for 5 minutes I don't know where you got the energy to write a review. One of the negative reviews even said it was trying to be a souls-like. Really? Calling a sci-fi shooter with super powers a souls-like? Unbelievable!… Expand
  23. disulfiram
    May 25, 2020
    10
    Nearly perfect game in my opinion. The only negative for me is, it doesn't control well on mouse and keyboard. I don't know what exactly but something doesn't feel right for me. I ended up playing it with a game pad which is fine.

    Even though the action is excellent and a 100% fun constantly, sometimes I wanted to get it over with just so I can enjoy other aspects of the game, like the    Nearly perfect game in my opinion. The only negative for me is, it doesn't control well on mouse and keyboard. I don't know what exactly but something doesn't feel right for me. I ended up playing it with a game pad which is fine.

    Even though the action is excellent and a 100% fun constantly, sometimes I wanted to get it over with just so I can enjoy other aspects of the game, like the environment or some sort of story progression. Speaking of which, personally I loved the flow of the story but for some people it's a major issue so that's worth mentioning. Somehow a lot of people have said the game is excellent and yet I was surprised at how enjoyable I found it

    On the technical side of things, the game runs butter smooth on my work machine with a cheep Radeon 580, so I'd say it's pretty well optimized.

    I don't remember the last time I was that impressed with a game.    … Expand
  24. Hurrikhan
    Sep 20, 2020
    4
    The game is pretty. The RTX can give some nice reflections until the game crashes systematically (for me a boss fight) and you have to switch to DX11.
    The music are very very nice too. I'd love to hear the Bowie-like one that was played in one of the very few great moments of the game.
    Because of these good points, I've rated this a 4. What follows is why I don't want to give more that    The game is pretty. The RTX can give some nice reflections until the game crashes systematically (for me a boss fight) and you have to switch to DX11.
    The music are very very nice too. I'd love to hear the Bowie-like one that was played in one of the very few great moments of the game.

    Because of these good points, I've rated this a 4. What follows is why I don't want to give more that that.

    The story started well. It's weird, twilight zone style, but when I've reached the end it felt unfinished: like peeling a fruit and finding out it was all peel.

    What I really didn't like though was basically everything else:

    Whoever thought it was a good idea to lose 10% of your "money" for each death should be flogged.

    The fights are boring. They are mostly too easy, but sometimes stupidly difficult.

    An example would be hiding some key points in a (boss) fight in areas way too dark to see where you are killed in one shot.

    Another example would be expecting you to find some items you don't know you need, hidden behind some panels you don't know exist in some dark area while an invulnerable monster teleports to you to one-shot you.

    Yet another example would be to swarm you of monsters where you have no chance of survival if you don't know what spot will keep you "safe".

    How about letting you go in an area where you have no chance to progress? (Giving you a mission for it and closing the door behind you at some point.)
    Of course you don't know this and reaching some obstacle you hope some tricky jump-dodge will get you through. All you get for your trouble is getting killed until you give up.

    The controls do not feel right either.
    The ways you use some powers are unintuitive. Every time I've started the game I had to take two minutes to adjust to it.

    Speaking of the controls: you often need to "grab" an object.
    One would expect the one at the middle of the screen to be the target instead of some random garbage located out of your field of vision when it's not right behind you. Yet another crap that can make you killed.

    Avoid.    … Expand
  25. ImperialKnight
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    This game is like an 8, but gave it a 10 to balance out the negatives scores from people who want story delivered to them on a platter. Control delivers the story in a classic "Show. Don't tell" manner, which is apparently too difficult for many people. The world building results in huge potential for games based in the Alan Wake/Control universe.

    The game play is decent, but minor    This game is like an 8, but gave it a 10 to balance out the negatives scores from people who want story delivered to them on a platter. Control delivers the story in a classic "Show. Don't tell" manner, which is apparently too difficult for many people. The world building results in huge potential for games based in the Alan Wake/Control universe.

    The game play is decent, but minor problems prevent it from greatness. For example, there's not way to tell if an enemy has spawned or snuck behind behind you, and there's a lack of feedback when you take damage, which all results in a lot of unnecessary cheap deaths.    … Expand
  26. NerdN8
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    Очень понравилась эта игра в первую очередь за шикарную атмосферу и отличный сюжет, а так же его подачу. Великолепная графика и музыкальное сопровождение. Немного не понравилась стрельба, но использование способностей это компенсирует. Игра довольно сложная местами, однако больше получил удовольствие от этого, нежили раздражение. Много отсылок к другой отличной игре от этой студии. ИграОчень понравилась эта игра в первую очередь за шикарную атмосферу и отличный сюжет, а так же его подачу. Великолепная графика и музыкальное сопровождение. Немного не понравилась стрельба, но использование способностей это компенсирует. Игра довольно сложная местами, однако больше получил удовольствие от этого, нежили раздражение. Много отсылок к другой отличной игре от этой студии. Игра явно не для широкой массы которая не привыкла к сложностям и тому что в подобных играх надо мозги включать. В общем доволен на 100% и жду dlc!… Expand
  27. squalledu86
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    Nice game overall. Just want to make a remark on RT. Maybe this is the first RT game that I play and can tell the difference. Like, I don't remember my console games to look and reflect like that. If you have a GPU that supports RT maybe this game is worth checking out. I played on a 2070 and made some tweaks to the auto graphics settings, I did get some performance issues but minor I'dNice game overall. Just want to make a remark on RT. Maybe this is the first RT game that I play and can tell the difference. Like, I don't remember my console games to look and reflect like that. If you have a GPU that supports RT maybe this game is worth checking out. I played on a 2070 and made some tweaks to the auto graphics settings, I did get some performance issues but minor I'd say. With RT on I can only remember some drops in frame rate in non-crittical stages of the game. I mean, like during boss fights or enemies encounters in general I don't remember having major issues even with RT on which is great (AFAIR).Lastly, a game where you play like a Jedi having the skill to manipulate objects from a distance, that's a cool mechanic, how has no one thought about a game like this before? :-) (if there's a game with this mechanic out there I just don't know it or don't remember it right now) Using these special powers is nice. The game is a bit more challenging than usual but it's still playable. If interested maybe one of those spring sales that are going on right now might be worth checking. Happy gaming :-)… Expand
  28. NanoThunderGod
    Mar 21, 2020
    9
    I played control because I got it on a sale. I wanted to play it since it was from the developers of Alan Wake, one of my favorite games for the Xbox 360. I was not disappointed, the game has a great story and characters since the beginning. It is a must have if you like Action Horror games.
  29. Skaamit
    Sep 5, 2020
    9
    Maybe it the Game of the Year for me.

    It's a good and interesting game with some problems. Visual and audio aspects are the most strong sides. An environment is wonderful, beautiful and fascinating to explore. I so like the general mood, the freaking atmosphere of tension, pressure, uncertainty and this new world created by «Remedy». The soundtrack is a pretty ambient, places that work    Maybe it the Game of the Year for me.

    It's a good and interesting game with some problems. Visual and audio aspects are the most strong sides. An environment is wonderful, beautiful and fascinating to explore. I so like the general mood, the freaking atmosphere of tension, pressure, uncertainty and this new world created by «Remedy». The soundtrack is a pretty ambient, places that work well with the pressure atmosphere of the game. A shooting is not very good, but a mix of fire and abilities is great gameplay with a pleasant dynamic. Well, I can describe the game like a stylish souls like game with a gun – the main character have not a lot of health and enemies kill her very fast, especially in close combat. And one more – extra materials (notes and other) is good here.

    I had a great pleasure on this week. Thank you my dear Finnish game developers.    … Expand
  30. DoomCronos
    Jan 4, 2020
    3
    Art direction might be only score I give to this game. Remedy Entertainment tried really hard to bring back some max Payne 1 style of battle system and that atmosphere but poorly pulled it on their new game Control.

    _repetitive battle system - Boring and slow storyline - Bad acting for main actress, Courtney hope. While I love many games with female protagonist but her acting was    Art direction might be only score I give to this game. Remedy Entertainment tried really hard to bring back some max Payne 1 style of battle system and that atmosphere but poorly pulled it on their new game Control.

    _repetitive battle system
    - Boring and slow storyline
    - Bad acting for main actress, Courtney hope. While I love many games with female protagonist but her acting was poorly pulled that i couldn't make any empathy to her character, Jesse. ( i have no idea why she nominated for best performance )

    In good side of the game, I can only point on Art Direction, Graphic, and maybe music. But seriously Also Poet of Falls couldn't repeat their "One late Goodbye" Song that we all have memory with in Max Payne. Their songs in Control game might be interesting but not as much as Max Payne.
    For me, Control is a fail game with annoying characters, except Emily Pope that she was interesting. and slow built story that is sort of confusing but also boring.    … Expand
  31. Sholva
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    I did play this game last year, a bit after it came out on the Epic Games Store, but I didn’t write a review back then because I knew there was going to be some sort of DLC/s released in the future.

    One year later, the two story DLCs have been released, so I’ve played through the whole game again, with the DLCs this time around as well. To say that this game is one of the best Remedy    I did play this game last year, a bit after it came out on the Epic Games Store, but I didn’t write a review back then because I knew there was going to be some sort of DLC/s released in the future.

    One year later, the two story DLCs have been released, so I’ve played through the whole game again, with the DLCs this time around as well.

    To say that this game is one of the best Remedy has ever made, is an understatement. Control, as the name implies (and that implication has many, many facets, for sure), is just the game where Remedy themselves have finally seized “control” of all of their creative prowess to, finally, open up the way so their true vision can come forth: connecting all of their games and universes into one, and Control has made that possible with the most unique and incredible story-telling which obviously has the seal of quality of Sam Lake’s writing, for sure, and many others who’ve been working at Remedy since the beginning.

    What the future brings for all of these universes and creations from Remedy, we’ll see, but the future looks quite bright, indeed, considering what they teased recently in their 25 year anniversary blog post they published.

    On the more technical aspect, the PC version of Control is an amazing looking game, powered by Remedy’s latest iteration of the Northlight Engine, previously seen in Quantum Break; in Control, this engine really shines, no pun intended, as the lighting, reflections and shadows are pushed to new levels, even more so for those with RTX enabled GPUs…this game is really beautiful even for me only running a GTX 1070, with a Ryzen 5 3600. The game is smooth enough albeit a bit GPU demanding when cranking those settings up but it’s tradition that most new Remedy games are quite demanding: Max Payne and specially Max Payne 2…for that one I needed a new PC back then, for sure, it looked amazing for the time; Alan Wake was a masterpiece on every possible level, but the engine (the same Max-FX engine from Max Payne 1&2) was revamped to the limit, as thoroughly explained to us in the Director’s Cut edition of Alan Wake; then came Quantum Break, with the Northlight Engine, and that game to this day can be more demanding on my GPU than even Control itself…the lighting was amazing too in QB.

    The keybinds for mouse and keyboard are excellent in Control, no issues for me, despite being a left handed player, everything can be remapped.

    All in all…Control is a truly unique experience, one that every Remedy games fan, old or new, should experience, ASAP, but do so by taking your time, explore every corner, read every file and think, use your brain to try and connect the dots from all the little clues, easter eggs and mentions of other Remedy games and characters and stuff. That said, don’t think that just because it’s the game Remedy claims “connects” everything, it’s void of story on its own, because it is not, not at all: Control does have a very interesting story, completely new from any previous Remedy’s games, but familiar in many ways, especially in the “Remedy way”, if you know what I mean.

    So yeah, with all the content available now, Control feels complete, yet leaving me wanting more, a lot more, because this game won’t explain everything to you, as it’s the case in all of Remedy’s previous games, you need to put your own thoughts into the mix too, and draw your own conclusions, it’s the Remedy way, always has been.

    The AWE DLC felt a bit short to me, and I personally believe that it should’ve been the first to be released, because I’ve seen that those owning the Ultimate Edition can play it from chapter 7, or something, on the main campaign, which makes sense.

    The Foundation DLC feels like a decent Epilogue to the main story, and that’s why it’s played after beating the game. It added a lot of background to certain characters, but also leaving them all the more mysterious at the same time, another great trait of Remedy’s story telling since Max Payne.

    Overall, I loved this game, its gameplay, visual direction (it deserved all the accolades it’s gotten, for sure) and the story and writing, something I’ve always enjoyed in the other Remedy games: they all have superb writing, and Control is nothing short of amazing on that front.

    Do yourself a favor and dive right into this fantastic world…you’ll feel right at home if you played any other Remedy game, which I recommend, anyway : )    … Expand
  32. SilverOrlov
    Mar 5, 2020
    9
    This game is a "picture". Not an action movie, not a story book, but a picture, that shows us an unusual and mysterious place, with its secrets and changing environment. Some paranormal things and events and at the same time it does not forget to treat the visitor of this place with dangerous and unknown enemies. Often you can hear the complaints of players that there is no plot or that itThis game is a "picture". Not an action movie, not a story book, but a picture, that shows us an unusual and mysterious place, with its secrets and changing environment. Some paranormal things and events and at the same time it does not forget to treat the visitor of this place with dangerous and unknown enemies. Often you can hear the complaints of players that there is no plot or that it is excessively obscure, confused, paranormal. But the problem with these players is that they "only see the top of the iceberg." This game has a plot and a story that really has a very unstable shape like a simple long stick, this plot can be seen and almost completely understood if you are more attentive to the game than to a simple ordinary shooter. And even so, the cornerstone of the game is not in the plot, but in architecture, atmosphere, light design ... Control ... the situation in the building, key points, objects of power and so on.
    Well, for those who are especially persistent, they have notes, correspondence, recordings on a voice recorder, video tapes.
    I really want to see a sequel that would either put "all the points in place" or give an open but adequate ending to the whole story.
    This game for me is a "Magnum opus" of Remedi studio .    … Expand
  33. LogTech
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, mechanics, dificulty, story and characters. It reminds me to the times of Max Paine. that history captures you till the end of the game. a MASTERPIECE. Amazing JOB REMEDY!
  34. svonton
    Jun 1, 2020
    10
    Take of my hat to Remedy it was perfect experience of controlling the Bureau of paranormal things like SCP thing's (you probably know this famous universe). I'm so loved SCP and all stuff around it and remedy game bring me all this felling by searching ordinary things that isn't ordinary at all. All this pseudo scientist documents about incidents with paranormal and thing with some powerTake of my hat to Remedy it was perfect experience of controlling the Bureau of paranormal things like SCP thing's (you probably know this famous universe). I'm so loved SCP and all stuff around it and remedy game bring me all this felling by searching ordinary things that isn't ordinary at all. All this pseudo scientist documents about incidents with paranormal and thing with some power that cause this incidents, all this "classified" or "data deleted" in this documents, damn i love it. But what about game play? this is in door shooter with some kind of multi tool (your personal weapon that can be anything you want: simple pistol, shotgun, smg, sniper rifle or grenade launcher). besides multi tool you can use pool of abilities that you can unlock by controlling "subjects of power". You will meet a lot of them while playing this game. All this can help you to kill different types of enemy (them no so many but all of them have unique abilities and behavior). because this game reminded me SCP universe i start completing the side quests: all of them can bring you some points for upgrading your abilities, but what interest most of them can tell interest story and some of them can give you epic boss battle (and as for me its another plus of this game because if you don't wanna challenge yourself you can just skip this bosses and concentrate on the plot). So in conclusion i can say that this game definitely will be liked by SCP's fan or pseudo scientist movie/books/cartoons or what ever fan's =D… Expand
  35. lautaropw
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    This is the closest I've come to the feeling of playing a next-gen videogame, Remedy never disappoints.
    Took about 18 hours to beat the amazing story but took a break before starting The Foundation DLC.
    (The ending kinda sucks though)
  36. BKsniperguy
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    First 2/3 of the game is pretty boring (storywise) and the gameplay is great but fairly repedative in the same vein as doom 2016 although not quite as extreme. The last 3rd of the game is fantastic, so much so that I'm giving it 9/10 overall. Art style is fantastic and the combat flows really well, even if it isn't nearly as fast paced as something like doom.
    Graphics : 10/10
    Gameplay:    First 2/3 of the game is pretty boring (storywise) and the gameplay is great but fairly repedative in the same vein as doom 2016 although not quite as extreme. The last 3rd of the game is fantastic, so much so that I'm giving it 9/10 overall. Art style is fantastic and the combat flows really well, even if it isn't nearly as fast paced as something like doom.
    Graphics : 10/10
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Story (in the last 3rd): 10/10
    Story (in the first 2/3): 3/10    … Expand
  37. maxshmax
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    One of the most solid games of last years. Story, actors, gameplay, setting, all is on high level. Also, it has a lot of Alan Wake connections.
  38. S_8
    Sep 9, 2019
    8
    I'm so unsatisfied by the ending. It literally doesn't even tell you if these are just dreams or are they real. I hope there would be a second version.
  39. alanwaketan
    Feb 17, 2020
    9
    没有RTX加持的情况下大概也就八分的样子。但是在RTX加持下，Control真的是把光线追踪融入到了整个游戏gameplay当中，比如用各种微妙的光影效果来引导游戏推进，海市蜃楼motel里就用光影来暗示哪间房间打开了。再加上加入大量玻璃钢筋等可以着重强调光线反射的现代素材，真的是一个栩栩如生美轮美奂的世界。这一脚踢开了次世代的大门，不愧是RTX大型宣传片。没有RTX加持的情况下大概也就八分的样子。但是在RTX加持下，Control真的是把光线追踪融入到了整个游戏gameplay当中，比如用各种微妙的光影效果来引导游戏推进，海市蜃楼motel里就用光影来暗示哪间房间打开了。再加上加入大量玻璃钢筋等可以着重强调光线反射的现代素材，真的是一个栩栩如生美轮美奂的世界。这一脚踢开了次世代的大门，不愧是RTX大型宣传片。
  40. Nemos
    Nov 3, 2020
    4
    An extremely convoluted story presented slowly paced but very beautiful for the eyes. Repetitive, and frankly, fairly poor game mechanics.
  41. Myrddin
    Nov 5, 2019
    4
    I'll set 4/10 because of Remedy and Sam Lake. This game should have 1/10.
    Awful face animation (do you remember Andromeda? ), boring characters, quests, and looks like Remedy was bitten by SJW.
  42. Radianser
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    Плюсы:
    1) классная графика
    2) отличные звуки и озвучка 3) нетипичный сюжет (до конца сохраняется загадка, и мне до последнего момента хотелось разобраться что же тут черт возьми происходит) 4) приятный геймплей Минусы: 1) такая себе оптимизация 2) задалбывает, когда умираешь в битве с боссом, бежать через половину карты, чтобы попробовать снова. Ну а в целом игра классная, мне    Плюсы:
    1) классная графика
    2) отличные звуки и озвучка
    3) нетипичный сюжет (до конца сохраняется загадка, и мне до последнего момента хотелось разобраться что же тут черт возьми происходит)
    4) приятный геймплей

    Минусы:
    1) такая себе оптимизация
    2) задалбывает, когда умираешь в битве с боссом, бежать через половину карты, чтобы попробовать снова.

    Ну а в целом игра классная, мне понравилась)    … Expand
  43. Chukree
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Best Remedy title so far. Everything was amazing, from the combat to the jaw dropping visuals and narrative. I wish games like this got more attention instead of reboots and crappy sequels. Control > COD
  44. linosia
    Dec 10, 2019
    9
    One of the best games I've ever played. There is a problem with navigation, though (map helps a bit but not really). Optimization could be better. Levitation comes after you completed 2/3 of entire main-campaign (so it's minus). But overall mostly positive impressions
  45. Lefteris_Kyrou
    Apr 13, 2020
    8
    I absolutely loved Control. Spectacular original experience. The definition of "fun to play" game. Stunning graphics, in my case with Ray Tracing on the experience was jaw-dropping. The story was strange and sometimes hard to understand but that's what made me love it. For me easily the game of the year. Well done Remedy!
  46. Satanski666
    Jan 26, 2022
    2
    At first, story feels intriguing, but at some point it become clear that writers didn't really put much effort into creating interesting and detailed game universe. Gunplay is not bad, visuals with RT pretty impressive but lacking variety. What i found the worst and offensive, is blatant female chauvinism. Every man character in the game is at best is either weak, irresponsible, or both,At first, story feels intriguing, but at some point it become clear that writers didn't really put much effort into creating interesting and detailed game universe. Gunplay is not bad, visuals with RT pretty impressive but lacking variety. What i found the worst and offensive, is blatant female chauvinism. Every man character in the game is at best is either weak, irresponsible, or both, while women are complete opposite. Is this women version of equality, they want to enforce on us? Looks like it more and more, lately.… Expand
  47. geesloper
    Feb 22, 2020
    9
    Brilliant, really enjoyed this game. Fun gameplay, an amazingly well-thought narrative, lots of opportunity to roam and explore.
  48. valek_krak
    Feb 1, 2020
    9
    Very good and deep story, awesome destructions and action. Must-play for SCP foundation fans btw. Enjoyed it on 2080 with raytracing. Tip: medium preset and high makes almost no difference but big perfomance improvement
  49. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 12, 2020
    8
    Really loved the smooth gameplay that is so much fun. Sadly very repetitive and enemy variety is missing. Bosses are meh but story is pure remedy I liked it.
  50. C-A
    Feb 13, 2020
    9
    A breath of a fresh air game to play, with a nice combat system, especially later in the game naturally.
    The story is good and it has good weird characters. This is a game you should try to play not only the story quest but also the side quest or you just miss almost half of the quality that control has to offer, including some of the better boss fights!
  51. YouKnowWho2020
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    That was awesome.

    Loved every minute of it. The Ultimate Edition refines the game and every part is perfectly weighted. Recent AAA releases really shows just how unrated Control is. Thanks Remedy et al
  52. microbee
    Feb 18, 2020
    3
    Flashy combat.. cant see much there. While i do enjoy good effects and this game has plenty - i wish i could see past them, not struggle to aim. Destructive surroundings are good though (reminds me of F.E.A.R). Start of the game is promising, you are skillfully introduced to the basics but from there, it kinda goes downhill. The idea of a building where it all happens is appealing to me.Flashy combat.. cant see much there. While i do enjoy good effects and this game has plenty - i wish i could see past them, not struggle to aim. Destructive surroundings are good though (reminds me of F.E.A.R). Start of the game is promising, you are skillfully introduced to the basics but from there, it kinda goes downhill. The idea of a building where it all happens is appealing to me. This game could be alot more.. i can already see the vision of it and so do you (when you finish it i assure you).. I dont want to spoil much lets just say i expected more from Remedy. While i did play the whole game i wasnt involved in the journey that much. Remedy showed their talent in the past sadly this time, i was dissapointed. Not sure where to start. The game quickly became repetitive and boring. Weapons are boring , i prefer more realistic approach like in the past. Expeditions are just hilarious, randomization/timer ruins the experience (feels like a speedrunner was testing those) especially since weapons and abilities are weak .. enemies become bullet sponges. I can see fun in that but for me, it was quite a frustrating experience. Maybe difficulty levels wouldnt harm this game. Dont expect alot of colors.. prepare for white or red light in your face.. watch your eyes with this one.I dont recommend playing it on big TV.. Lack of variety overall - similiar rooms and weapons, same upgrades and enemies most of the time and because of that, gameplay suffers. Tempo could save that aspect of the game but it's not done well. Freedom feels confusing in a maze. Somewhat confusing "puzzle" sections as well. Story is confusing..which some may like but i didnt, characters are just non believable so i didn't really care.. . Rtx is not optimized. I think the worst thing about Control is that it feels quite rushed. I think quantum break is much better game than this one.. Remedy, Alan Wake (or something like Max Payne.. where you nailed the atmosphere, tempo and gameplay) would be much better choice..for your next title.. show these nextgen gamers how it's done.. Sound is good, there are some great moments while playing nevertheless. Some people may like Control and i understand. It feels like a combination of all of your previous titles and experience but its like you werent given enough time to polish it properly. To sum it up, I am too spoiled by Max Payne and Alan Wake to give this a good score. Or maybe we as a whole should lower our standards (of expectations, ability,..)? Make a mix of max payne 1 and die hard 1.. action packed skyscaper with weird **** going on, visible exterior, changing weather, nightday cycle, realistic weapons, encounters from bottom to top, sharper graphics with less bloom, a few crazy moments and bring back comic book style narrative.
    3.4    … Expand
  53. josefpadrio
    May 23, 2020
    1
    Very disappointing. Extremely repetitive and boring.
    RTX effects quickly becomes meaningless in a bland environment which is same everywhere.
    Firing at very similar soulless enemies all the time using the same gun.
    Same environment everywhere, same enemies, same gun, meaningless story.
  54. nmayx
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    Very nice game with difficult to understand the story but when you do it become very interesting, about gameplay i can tell that some boses is difficult to defeat because of not simple mechanic of the game.
  55. Draqun
    May 21, 2021
    9
    Cool concepts and good written story. I like main hero, but it is not clear why she talks to herself so much.
  56. Allehandra
    May 30, 2020
    2
    Absolutely dreadful. The only redeeming quality of the game is it's visual side - It looks stunning.
    Everything else... Jesus, where do I start?
    The combat is pretty basic, but enjoyable. Marred by gamey upgrade and crafting management ala Nier: Automata's. Out of the 4 or 5 weapon modes, you can only carry 2 at one time, which seems like a missed opportunity since they can be highly    Absolutely dreadful. The only redeeming quality of the game is it's visual side - It looks stunning.
    Everything else... Jesus, where do I start?

    The combat is pretty basic, but enjoyable. Marred by gamey upgrade and crafting management ala Nier: Automata's. Out of the 4 or 5 weapon modes, you can only carry 2 at one time, which seems like a missed opportunity since they can be highly situational.
    Then you have the quest design - There's a plethora of bounties and timed alerts that boil down to "Shoot X dudes in area Y" and they give you more generic gear upgrades, woo.

    Then there's the respawn mechanic which places you at a checkpoint, having to replay entire sequences before restarting fights and you loose an arbitrary 10% of not-money like in Borderlands. There's even an arena side quest that requires tokens which need to be bought with said not-money or dropped from enemies or bounties, ugh.

    And finally, the worst aspect - The writing. It's clear that the lead writer LOVED the SCP Foundation but wasn't able to replicate the atmosphere. The amount of bloat with pointless documents and videos is unbelievable. Only a handful of them land the mark, while the rest are just a chore to read/watch. The game just takes itself too damned seriously.
    The characters are walking info dumps, with the shining exception of the cryptid Finnish janitor who probably secretly runs the place.

    And then there's the ending. You go through yet another enemy arena, your character loses her marbles and then the game makes you go through a tedious section where she thinks she's back to her dead-end office job and the game, I **** you not, has you running around and pressing the use key a hundred times or more on various objects. Followed by more exposition, a ****ty platforming section and another enemy arena.
    After that, the game ends abruptly.

    I cannot comprehend where the praise for this game comes from. Seems like everyone who loved this game just shrugs off any complaints by saying that you're "too stupid to fully understand the story" or that you didn't read all the filler documents to "fully understand what's going on". Like, no, I'd rather drill a hole in my skull than read any more of that drivel.    … Expand
  57. Dragoi
    Jun 5, 2020
    9
    Absolutely love this game. The controls feel so, so good. I've never played a game where the controls worked so well that I noticed it, but moving and shooting are just effortless in this game. Everything does exactly what you want it to do.

    That alone makes it incredibly satisfying, and the story only builds on that. I really enjoyed the trickling way that the story is told. Combine    Absolutely love this game. The controls feel so, so good. I've never played a game where the controls worked so well that I noticed it, but moving and shooting are just effortless in this game. Everything does exactly what you want it to do.

    That alone makes it incredibly satisfying, and the story only builds on that. I really enjoyed the trickling way that the story is told. Combine that with the crazy fun combat, and I loved it. Highly recommend.    … Expand
  58. Veryt
    Jun 17, 2020
    10
    The same time as a great day of school and I love you all for you all for you all for you all for you all for you all for
  59. ahrek
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    this game is a true masterpiece in almost all aspects of a videogame design. level design and combat system are exceptional, and the story offers some extraordinary concepts and unifies all remedy games into a remedyverse worth of constant lore analysis. the music is not as memorable as alan wake's, but two songs are damn epic. the only complaint I have of this game is that it went Epicthis game is a true masterpiece in almost all aspects of a videogame design. level design and combat system are exceptional, and the story offers some extraordinary concepts and unifies all remedy games into a remedyverse worth of constant lore analysis. the music is not as memorable as alan wake's, but two songs are damn epic. the only complaint I have of this game is that it went Epic exclusive on PC for an entire year and locked exclusive skins and a small mission for ps4. that was despicable. but the game itself is, from my point of view, free of fault.… Expand
  60. mathieuP
    Dec 8, 2020
    9
    Wow!!!
    Super fun à jouer , une identité à tomber par terre.
    Apres l'histoire je suis un peut passé a coté mais j'ai vraiment apprécié chaque seconde de jeu.
  61. kezzyhko
    Sep 1, 2020
    6
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  62. juliotulho
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Control is a very weird game that delivers amazing visuals, incredible world building and a unique story alongside great third-person action gameplay.
  63. annadit
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    Very high quality action game. Unique story and excellent game mechanics. Beautiful graphics! PC with RTX on is just pure candy for your eyes! i rly like this game
  64. rodrigopocket
    Aug 18, 2020
    4
    I love sci-fi to begin with. And the game have some really nice graphics and physics. But that´s about it. You have no ideia whats the story, what´s going on and what happens at the end. Sad.
  65. Takich
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Итак, я наконец-то прошёл это чудо. И знаете что? Мне понравилось. Те 13 часов, что я в ней провёл, бегая по Бюро, были довольно весёлыми и интересными.
    СЮЖЕТ на удивление не такой запутанный, как здесь пишут, и он весьма неплох. Ближе к финалу (почти)всё становится на свои логические места. Ясно-понятно, что всё это Бюро, потусторонние явления и объекты, что оно изучает, были любезно    Итак, я наконец-то прошёл это чудо. И знаете что? Мне понравилось. Те 13 часов, что я в ней провёл, бегая по Бюро, были довольно весёлыми и интересными.
    СЮЖЕТ на удивление не такой запутанный, как здесь пишут, и он весьма неплох. Ближе к финалу (почти)всё становится на свои логические места. Ясно-понятно, что всё это Бюро, потусторонние явления и объекты, что оно изучает, были любезно взяты у SCP фандома (особенно интересна побочная миссия с холодильником, от которого нельзя отводить взгляд, где-то мы уже подобное видели), но своей оригинальности это у Контроля не отнимает.
    Хочу отметить ДИЗАЙН локаций, он здесь восхитителен, как и СТИЛИСТИКА самой игры. Обычным брождением по этажам Дома можно получать эстетическое удовольствие.
    ФИЗИКА, она великолепна! Когда ты поднимаешь в воздух какой нибудь стол, все бумаги на нём разлетаются.
    РАЗРУШАЕМОСТЬ ОБЪЕКТОВ, она здесь тоже хороша. Враги могут разрушить колонну, на которой ты собирался изображать снайпера, обстрелять ракетами твоё укрытие.
    Балл отнимаю за иногда затянутые и частые бои, которые ты иногда можешь проигрывать, начиная заново и уходя в самое начало миссии, раздражает!
    БОЕВАЯ СИСТЕМА похожа на их прошлый продукт (QB), где она мне тоже понравилась.

    Крайне рекомендую к покупке, хорошего дня! [ДАННЫЕ УДАЛЕНЫ]    … Expand
  66. Torchmanz1
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    Great story, good shooting mechanics, awesome destructable environment. If you have a decent pc with a RTX video card, this game is beautiful.
  67. Devastator1988
    Jul 17, 2022
    8
    A great story with the solid atmosphere. The good combat with the useful abilities and perks. Must have to play!
  68. HollenZorn
    Dec 1, 2020
    9
    Control's story is refreshingly dramatic & wildly stimulating. It has elements of the horror, RPG, & action genres. The combat, although repetitive, is extremely enjoyable by continuing to introduce new ways for the player approach enemies and formulate new tactics. Control easily puts the major game developers/producers to shame by simply having a highly substantive & intriguing story.Control's story is refreshingly dramatic & wildly stimulating. It has elements of the horror, RPG, & action genres. The combat, although repetitive, is extremely enjoyable by continuing to introduce new ways for the player approach enemies and formulate new tactics. Control easily puts the major game developers/producers to shame by simply having a highly substantive & intriguing story. This is NOT a cookie cutter cash grab.… Expand
  69. Malzur
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Impressive stylish visuals with a mysterious atmosphere..
    Amazing powers/gunplay..
    Great music/soundscapes..
    Interesting lore collectables that gives life to your surroundings..

    If you like shooty shooty story games, this is top of the ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ line
    buy it
  70. vova22379
    Aug 21, 2022
    2
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  71. Dreweliss
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    A delicious story which never ceases to impress by its consistency and variety. A truly refreshing storytelling where the use of real life actors images somehow never conflicts with the fiction but actually help its anchoring in our reality.

    The gameplay never bored me as our character never stops learning new skills. The simple exploration of the Bureau ensures itself the change of    A delicious story which never ceases to impress by its consistency and variety. A truly refreshing storytelling where the use of real life actors images somehow never conflicts with the fiction but actually help its anchoring in our reality.

    The gameplay never bored me as our character never stops learning new skills. The simple exploration of the Bureau ensures itself the change of scenery.

    A unique game and modern Lovecraftian experience which is to me the biggest "Action-Adventure" revelation of those 10 last years.    … Expand
  72. KevLooney
    May 13, 2022
    6
    control sucked because one didn’t know where to go and the gunplay was terrible. enemies took far too many bullets relative to magazine size. the story was confusing too. It made me think "what is this game about"
  73. hexava6294
    Apr 15, 2021
    0
    It was a bold decision to give the main character no personality and a haircut indicating she would like to speak to the manager. Perhaps in some future DLC, the protagonist will make a decision not motivated exclusively by the men in her life. Perhaps we'll even see a bit of character development. Hopefully not too much, though. It's unclear if 505 Games is just incapable of creating aIt was a bold decision to give the main character no personality and a haircut indicating she would like to speak to the manager. Perhaps in some future DLC, the protagonist will make a decision not motivated exclusively by the men in her life. Perhaps we'll even see a bit of character development. Hopefully not too much, though. It's unclear if 505 Games is just incapable of creating a single interesting, believable, or remotely human character, or if the studio is just plain old sexist, giving their female protagonist no interiority or development and relegating her to the role of a cold exposition machine who exists to serve other characters.… Expand
  74. dotrem
    Apr 12, 2022
    4
    I don't know why people were so hyped about this mediocre game. There are more minuses than pluses.
    Plot is a Mario-like story. "Oh no Jesse, Dylan in other casle. Jesse go next department". And when it was finnished with "Jesse where fk are you? Dynal has already came home." i just fking laugh.
    With very beggining i thought that game about modern Mary Sue, but i hope that devs not so    I don't know why people were so hyped about this mediocre game. There are more minuses than pluses.
    Plot is a Mario-like story. "Oh no Jesse, Dylan in other casle. Jesse go next department". And when it was finnished with "Jesse where fk are you? Dynal has already came home." i just fking laugh.
    With very beggining i thought that game about modern Mary Sue, but i hope that devs not so idiotic to put such a character in AAA product. Well after i finished the game waht can i say. Well only one thing - i hope Control's script writter never ever write a single page of text in his life.

    Gunplay is os woody and monotonus that i can't call this game a shoter. First every time what i need to switch gun in fight i want to turn off game instead. Can't say that i switch guns very ofter, but anyway that fact that i need to go to put game on pause, go to inventory and switch guns freaked me out. Again i switch not often that couse there are not many situations when you want to use something besides default weapon form(Grip). Every thing else just much more weaker.

    Music? Nah who cares. But once i died in labyrinth couse did't hear flying bomb guys couse annoying song. So i rather remove all music away from the game.

    Leveling system has a standart for casual rpg-like games problems. You actually don't need all those levels and skill points. I finished with 40 free points. And i feel that not much changed if i didn't put a single point in HP.
    Same problem with crafting material and mods. There are too many of them, and you don't need them. Natural weapon leveling is way to strong so you just don't need all those high-level mods. And with this knowlege i want to touch game's "regular-grind activity". I don't know whay expeditions and events even exists, you get the same mods and crafting materials as a reward for events. So you don't need to spend time on it. Same with hidden places. You probably don't want to find them for loot and skill points but only for chance to find another file.

    Enemies AI is just a pepega. Smartest enemies are guys who rush in you in suicide attack and shot you with rocket launcher in very close range that kill themself and take half of your HP bar.

    Well lets stop to be so negative. Lets talk about good things in the game.
    First i like the main idea about bureau. So they took a SoyCP and lifted it from creepypasta level to human readdable level.

    I like media in Control. Dr Darling presentations and Threshold kids so good that it feels like it take a half of game's buget.

    What else? I like hovering(flying) mechanic. Very smooth moving.

    In conclusion i'd way taht game has a countless flaws. It's not good as a shooter/action game. It's mediocr as a storytelling/adventure game. It's maybe ok as a RTX promotion game(never turning on rtx anyway lol).

    It's not a level of old Remedy. But sadly the other games in last years not much better.

    I really wanted to give the game 5/10 but i started Foundation DLC and instantly remember one thing. Red. Red color. In every freaking battle my screen dims in red. And i can't see a fck. I can't see what hits me, i can't see where to move. If game doesn't give me to play it - game is garabage.    … Expand
  75. AgentLvi
    Dec 27, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece game. The story is so enjoyable, scoring is really great, visual is decent, and the voice is stunning
  76. Izoeros
    Jan 4, 2023
    7
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  77. BoltActionBacon
    Feb 19, 2023
    3
    Unplayable. Every 4-6 seconds its drops to 1 fps for about 2 seconds. Tried every different sort of setting possible, its even doing it in the main menu. Only game that i own that is doing this. Im on a multi thousand dollar new PC as well with everything up to date. Please fix, i feel like this would be a 8-9 game easy if i could actually play it.
  78. Pmstz
    Feb 2, 2023
    7
    Nice game
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  79. realWhiteMan
    Apr 8, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My rating is based on my impressions of the game. This is not an objective review. I play quite a big number of titles per year and decided to review them as a peace of art and not as a product.… Expand
  80. Midyen
    Jun 1, 2023
    3
    Based on the gameplay, graphics, sound, content, and originality of the game, I will give it a rating of 3.
  81. Patres87
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    As a Remedy fanboy, I only regret not to have played this game earlier. For me it's another masterpiece, while I didn't play Quantum Break yet. Love the concept of a federal bureau investigating paranormal events in a setting of the game with a changing environment sounds very original to me. The soundtrack and the ambience with chatter of talking voices in background which I was able toAs a Remedy fanboy, I only regret not to have played this game earlier. For me it's another masterpiece, while I didn't play Quantum Break yet. Love the concept of a federal bureau investigating paranormal events in a setting of the game with a changing environment sounds very original to me. The soundtrack and the ambience with chatter of talking voices in background which I was able to decipher were mostly in German language kept me on my heels throughout the whole game. The storytelling is done with few cutscenes mostly in-between missions and side quests and the approach is very gentle. The rest of the story is brought to you non-invasively should you be eager to learn more by simply collecting documents which are place around the area, which gives you a glimpse on what you are currently dealing with or what is about to come. This pace of action, exploring and learning about the events fits me well as I could shift my attention towards different things and slowly put together the pieces of the puzzle. There is no difficulty setting and you have a number of abilities that will help you defeat the enemies. I failed number of times after an exhausting battle, but took another approach next time and eventually I felt more satisfied. The deaths are sudden and once you catch your self in a crossfire or overpowered, it doesn't take very long for you to die. So even, if you defeated the main 'boss' in a fight, the battle might be far from over. Love the fact that there is a point health system and not some auto generating health. While enemies drop health points, you have to be strategic in the approach and the sense of urgency to flea, recover and come back, not just hide in a corner for the health to restore is what really spices up those battles. There is a checkpoint system, which saves your progress after you capture what is called 'Control Points' or just fast travel to them. I must say this game really hit my sweet spot and is really a brave approach in an astonishing series of games made by this studio. Bravo !… Expand
  82. chelmianin
    Jan 5, 2022
    5
    The gameplay is really boring after a few hours as it gets repetitive pretty easily because of overwhelming backtracking. Too bad, as the idea behind the game is quite interesting.
  83. grungebob
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    Show up late to the show, but this game is really good. Now I understand why people were giving it GOTY vibes for it. Some of the levels were above and beyond anything I had played before. Hopefully more the same comes from future development from Remedy.
  84. Acquire
    Sep 12, 2020
    5
    On its surface this seems like an easy recommendation. It’s beautiful to look at with some of the best ray tracing visuals out there. The paranormal intrigue of the story hooked me in. The combat system and action is immensely satisfying. It quickly more or less falls apart.

    I couldn’t tell you what’s actually happening with the story. The intro sets up a good premise, but nothing    On its surface this seems like an easy recommendation. It’s beautiful to look at with some of the best ray tracing visuals out there. The paranormal intrigue of the story hooked me in. The combat system and action is immensely satisfying. It quickly more or less falls apart.

    I couldn’t tell you what’s actually happening with the story. The intro sets up a good premise, but nothing of interest really happens after that. There seems to be a big tone disconnect between the main character and everyone else. We get to hear her inner thought bubbles, which present a person in high distress. Everyone else, despite being in a situation of clear calamity, doesn’t reflect that at all. They all seem calm, composed, worry free, maybe not by intention, but by lack of character development. All NPCs are just there to serve as objective givers and receivers. They’re not actual characters, which makes the whole experience feel disjointed. The game is properly challenging for the most part, but it employs some badly implemented souls like mechanics. Deaths are punished by permanently removing upgrade points and teleporting you back to the last activated save point. Enemies usually won’t respawn, so all this second mechanic does is waste your time. To make matters worse the game is frustratingly difficult to navigate. I felt constantly lost and the in game map is awful. About three hours in and you’ve seen the entire variety of the gameplay and the story will be dead by then. The game quickly becomes repetitive as you struggle to find your way from area to area while fighting the same enemies using the same basic tactics over and over all through an absent story.

    The game would also regularly freeze on me. It was annoying enough to get the game process killed, but upon restarting I would find that for some reason the last half hour or so of my game progress was lost.

    This is unfortunately the first Remedy game I won’t be completing. I’ve loved their work before with Max Payne, Alan Wake, and Quantum Break. This game has a good first three hours and that’s about it.    … Expand
  85. esquizoide
    Jan 23, 2021
    10
    This is the only game in par with STALKER in term of... well everything. The infrastructure is so beautiful,, the missions are thrilling,, the super powers give you the possibility of playing the game with almost complete flexibility and the story is engaging to the point that I read all the documents.
  86. Umberto
    Nov 9, 2021
    9
    Not for everyone.
    Control is a great game, very clever writing, compelling and fascinating story and good acting. It is full of ideas and Remedy basically created a whole mythology. I realize that not everyone will like how the story is told: the first 3/4 hours are a continuos "WTF is happening here" and to get an understanding of the Bureau and the plot it is necessary to read and    Not for everyone.
    Control is a great game, very clever writing, compelling and fascinating story and good acting. It is full of ideas and Remedy basically created a whole mythology. I realize that not everyone will like how the story is told: the first 3/4 hours are a continuos "WTF is happening here" and to get an understanding of the Bureau and the plot it is necessary to read and listen to every document in-game. This is not a linear plot like most adventure games (e.g. the Last of Us or the Tomb Raiders).
    If you are not worried by a complicated plot and like movies like Tenet, Memento, A scanner Darkly... this is the game for you-    … Expand
  87. adrenilinmatt
    Mar 6, 2021
    10
    Amazing narrative, amazing combat, amazing visuals, amazing voice acting, amazing adventure through a trippy mind boggling facility. Remedy consistently push the boat out for games to be something DIFFERENT. Something SPECIAL. Not just another shooter game with no story or interesting setting. This is what video games should be about. Trying something new. Give players something theyAmazing narrative, amazing combat, amazing visuals, amazing voice acting, amazing adventure through a trippy mind boggling facility. Remedy consistently push the boat out for games to be something DIFFERENT. Something SPECIAL. Not just another shooter game with no story or interesting setting. This is what video games should be about. Trying something new. Give players something they haven't experienced before. Yes, we have played third person shooters before, but not like this. This is special. Absolute GEM of a game. Ignore the review bombs from people crying about epic store or having computer potato so they can't run the game.

    Stunning with ray tracing, get a better computer and stop crying. Work, enjoy your hobby and allow others that worked for their hobby to be a better experience to enjoy what they earned.

    10 of 10 game.    … Expand
  88. Maitrify
    Jul 18, 2022
    0
    This game has a fascinating story, good characters and an interesting setting for everything in the game. The SCP-style elements are done very well and the way that you interact with them in-game is done relatively well too. Overall, the story of the game is incredibly enjoyable as is the overall presentation of the story too.

    You might be wondering why I gave this a 0? Because it's    This game has a fascinating story, good characters and an interesting setting for everything in the game. The SCP-style elements are done very well and the way that you interact with them in-game is done relatively well too. Overall, the story of the game is incredibly enjoyable as is the overall presentation of the story too.

    You might be wondering why I gave this a 0?

    Because it's all moot.

    There is no difficulty slider and the game itself is FRUSTRATINGLY hard. Due to a combination of cheap enemies, attacks, no difficulty slider, no real ability to defend yourself outside of 'kill them before they kill you' and damage-sponges for enemies (SPECIALLY the bosses who often 1/2-shot you), it's all moot and thus this game gets a 0. The story would easily rate as an 8 or above but due to the inability for LOADS of players to actually get further . . . it invalidates itself.

    Read the synopsis/wiki/watch youtube instead of spending money on this game. The developer needs to learn to include basic concepts like a difficulty option.    … Expand
  89. sft
    Feb 14, 2022
    9
    8.75 • A truly imaginative and creative game spoiled only by some poor choices regarding combat.
  90. tamakachi
    Jun 27, 2021
    6
    Bosses are extremely difficult and when you die the load times are excessive and there is no difficulty setting either, this can mean 2 minutes of challenging a boss before you die and then having to wait 5 minutes for the game to load again and add another 3 minutes to get back to the boss. I also find myself getting lost and not knowing where the to go because the map in game reallyBosses are extremely difficult and when you die the load times are excessive and there is no difficulty setting either, this can mean 2 minutes of challenging a boss before you die and then having to wait 5 minutes for the game to load again and add another 3 minutes to get back to the boss. I also find myself getting lost and not knowing where the to go because the map in game really sucks, this game is needlessly frustrating, I play games to have fun; not to be frustrated… Expand
  91. rocksoldier
    Jun 17, 2021
    2
    This game is bad, very bad. The only good thing is graphics, all other elements are terrible:
    -Story is terrible
    -gunfights are chaotic and not interesting
    -character is totally flat and not existent
    -setting does not make any sense and it doesn't even look cool
    -most of the time you don't know where to go
    -anything you can think of that it's not graphic is bad
  92. Latzara
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    One ifnthe few games that gripped me in the last few years with it's story and setting. Even though there is combat throughout the run the story is the focus. I found reading the documentation scattered about the world and watching the videos just pulled me in even more. That's not at all what happens with other games abd their in game lore for me but here it just fit and it fit well. TheOne ifnthe few games that gripped me in the last few years with it's story and setting. Even though there is combat throughout the run the story is the focus. I found reading the documentation scattered about the world and watching the videos just pulled me in even more. That's not at all what happens with other games abd their in game lore for me but here it just fit and it fit well. The openendedness of the story in which you have the feeling the answers you've found only scratch the surface of it's depths just made me hopeful for a sequel. If you like the setting of 80's sci-fi, or are a fan of sci-fi/horror movies of that era i bet you'll enjoy it greatly.… Expand
  93. Sopota
    Jul 12, 2021
    0
    Great story but awful storytelling, you have to constantly pause to read all the random stuff you pick up, sometimes great, but a lot of times pointless bureaucratic garbage that gets annoying very fast. You can't even hear the audio recordings while playing. This is a game from 2019, Remedy.

    Full of 2 hit death attacks, no one is suspicious that a lot of times you get hit for 99% of    Great story but awful storytelling, you have to constantly pause to read all the random stuff you pick up, sometimes great, but a lot of times pointless bureaucratic garbage that gets annoying very fast. You can't even hear the audio recordings while playing. This is a game from 2019, Remedy.

    Full of 2 hit death attacks, no one is suspicious that a lot of times you get hit for 99% of your health? Even maxing health only partially avoids this. The bosses are the worst offenders, full of bodyguard fodder. When the hardest part of a boss fight is not the boss itself...

    Horrible sound design, no enemy footsteps and crappy positioning audio means that you can't use your ears in a fight, if you hear a loud scream you better smash your evade button because you don't know from where its coming. At least in Alan Wake you can see your flanks with a wider third person view.

    And the cherry on top is the awful and uninspired crafting system. I say it again Remedy, this is a game from 2019.    … Expand
  94. RMDsilva
    Apr 25, 2021
    4
    High level production resulting in a vaguely interesting combat system... and a story and ambience that tries very much to be something, but is really just a generic shooter with a poor plot trying to justify whatever.
    I'm not even sure there was a good idea there at some stage.
  95. HSuke
    Sep 18, 2020
    8
    Control is an FPS game with repetitive gameplay and a really bad upgrade system. The main thing going for the game is the story and the lore, which is somewhat interesting. Its world is like a very-neutered and mild version of the SCP Foundation (which is probably too shocking to be published as a AAA game). The artwork in the game is absolutely amazing, but it can't make up for theControl is an FPS game with repetitive gameplay and a really bad upgrade system. The main thing going for the game is the story and the lore, which is somewhat interesting. Its world is like a very-neutered and mild version of the SCP Foundation (which is probably too shocking to be published as a AAA game). The artwork in the game is absolutely amazing, but it can't make up for the repetitive gameplay. By mid-game, all you'll be doing is spamming launch over and over again to kill enemies. The 2 DLCs are more of the same.

    You're better off just reading the amazing horror/sci-fi stories on the SCP Foundation website.    … Expand
  96. sonicmrsumo
    Sep 14, 2021
    1
    I really wanted to give this game a higher rating as it's so much fun to play...when it actually works. Unfortunately it rarely works. It either won't let you past the title screen or it crashes whilst loading / saving. I did try and stick with it but it just got too frustrating so didn't finish and uninstalled.
  97. Shot007
    Sep 23, 2022
    7
    Fun exciting game, but the ending got a bit repetitive. The graphics were amazing but the story was just a bit too obscure for me.
  98. Allyptic
    May 14, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with a huge focus on story, characters, and world-building. I don't remember the last time when the story absorbed me so much. Yes, there are few bugs here are there, but nothing game-breaking. Usually minor visual glitches.… Expand
  99. nilsy
    Jun 17, 2021
    5
    Very annoying map, the story is hampered so much by not being able to find were to go making what should be fun frustrating and a overall average experience.
    Like a nice park and good weather and a icecream but you got something sharp in your shoe and it stops you from smelling the flowers and having a good time.
  100. tyr8338
    Feb 10, 2021
    9
    Good gameplay, descent graphics, terrible map and a somewhsat interesting but too convoluted story. Still a good shooter.
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#17 Best PC Game of 2019
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#14 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
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#82 Most Shared PC Game of 2019

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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 33
  3. 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. Giant Bomb
    Oct 22, 2019
    100
    Control feels like Remedy firing on all cylinders, resulting in a smart and sensational action-adventure.
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  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]
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