Control: AWE

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. COGconnected
    Sep 9, 2020
    90
    So do you like Control? This is more of that, and gameplay is as strong as its ever been. Do you like Alan Wake? This is a fantastic continuation of the story, so exciting that I am sincerely tempted to go back and give the original a try. Beyond its two parts though, Control: AWE takes concepts from the previous chapters of the story and heightens them in every way. This is the best-written chapter of Control yet, and one that has me frantically searching wikis to figure out where the story is going next. Now just give me a team-up between Jesse Faden, Alan Wake, and Max Payne and I will be the happiest gamer alive.
  2. PlayStation Universe
    Sep 1, 2020
    90
    Control AWE does a great job of bringing the events of Alan Wake into a shared universe, without ever breaking its own identity or gameplay conventions. Almost all of Control’s technical issues are gone, leaving behind a great nugget of gameplay that pushes the universe forward into interesting new placed. Highly recommended for fans of either franchise.
  3. Gaming Nexus
    Sep 18, 2020
    85
    The AWE expansion is a fantastic addition to the Control base game. Everything about it is just that shade better than the original content. It delivers a horror experience that is a step above, a new weapon that offers something really unique, and a final showdown that is bigger and badder than anything you've done in this game yet. It's a few more hours of a good game, that this time around takes a slight step forward to be even better.
  5. DualShockers
    Aug 31, 2020
    85
    Control: AWE brings back Alan Wake and Bright Falls while smartly integrating the fiction of Control with Remedy's connected universe.
  6. Noisy Pixel
    Aug 31, 2020
    85
    Control AWE is an excellent expansion for fans who are craving to go further down the rabbit hole. The focus stays heavily on Jesse and her goals, even with the inclusion of Alan Wake, who doesn’t overpower the scenes. The expansion once again proves how good Remedy is at storytelling and I’m glad to see them continue to provide those WTF moments that we all love.
  7. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 18, 2020
    80
    Substantial, and makes us excited to see what’s next in Remedy’s Connected Universe. Our only question is ‘Alan Wake remaster when?’ [Issue#180, p.81]
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  8. BaziCenter
    Sep 4, 2020
    80
    Control AWE may not be a true and fully fledged DLC, but it won't disappoint. There are some overly challenging moments here and there, and some more cut-scenes would have helped, but AWE is still a better DLC than Foundation overall, and a great gift for the fans of Alan Wake.
  9. Gamers Heroes
    Sep 4, 2020
    80
    The AWE DLC for Control is a great little piece of content that ties into the Alan Wake mythos. If you enjoyed Control and want more, be sure to pick it up.
  10. IGN
    Aug 27, 2020
    80
    AWE is an enjoyable few hours back in the world of the Bureau and a great first step into Remedy’s Connected Universe.
  11. The Games Machine
    Aug 28, 2020
    78
    If you're waiting for Alan Wake to take a stroll in the corridors of the Oldest House, you might be disappointed by AWE. But if on the other hand what you're looking for is to shed a light on Alan's misadventures, face familiar foes and play an instrumental role in the writer's path to freedom, and also have an excuse to dive back into Control with new tools to play with, AWE is the right DLC for you.
  12. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Aug 29, 2020
    75
    Control: AWE is good in that it’s more Control. But it feels like it was leaning a little bit too hard on being a teaser for its Alan Wake connections and the Remedy Connected Universe, which hurt its ability to be a really fun and engaging expansion for the Control side of things. For as brief as the expansion is, much of the runtime feels like it’s just spinning its wheels and never really going anywhere. I’m always happy to step into the shoes of Director Jesse Faden again, but AWE never gains its own identity as anything more than an interactive MCU-style post-credits scene; a lot of set up that we’ll need to wait years to see payoff. But hey, now you can replay the Ashtray Maze while you wait.

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#98 Best PS4 Game of 2020

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 39
  3. Negative: 6 out of 39
  1. eva3si0n
    Dec 28, 2021
    7
    Control: AWE sold me Remedy when Alan Wake was shown in the trailer. And although the DLC reveals its story little, it almost does not affectControl: AWE sold me Remedy when Alan Wake was shown in the trailer. And although the DLC reveals its story little, it almost does not affect the main plot of Control in any way, it gives pleasant feelings of the relationship of 2 episodes of the combined common story. Control: AWE was created to heat interest, before the release of Alan Wake 2, you should not expect something unique from it. This is perhaps the most personal DLC I have seen, which is focused on a narrow circle of players - fans of Remedy and Alan Wake. For players not familiar with the original DLC, I would not recommend.… Full Review »
  2. alank8704
    Feb 24, 2021
    8
    much better than the foundation dlc even tho I have never played Alan Wake but the dlc was much more fun interesting boss fights and side missions
  3. LissaSour
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Control is one of my absolute favorite games in my 25 years history of gaming. And with that expansion they made it even better. It is dark,Control is one of my absolute favorite games in my 25 years history of gaming. And with that expansion they made it even better. It is dark, mysterious and has some goosebump moments like i get in some
    good horror movies. The connection to the Alan Wake story is AWEsome and doesnt reveal too much but feeds you constantly. It is very different from the first dlc and combines the strenghts of the original game with some great new ideas. the atmosphere is tense and authentic and just soaks you in. i really hope that remedy will change their minds and make a third dlc. if not i hope to see at least a alan wake sequel and control 2 on PS5.    … Full Review »
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