Control

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 2611 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 412 out of 2611
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  1. Genghiskhan03
    Dec 14, 2019
    1
    This game is not belong to 2019. Gameplay and boss fights are awful... Sorry.
  2. Rwbytalk
    Feb 19, 2020
    4
    I really like this game and the story The difficulty is really bad 'the enemies are taking me out easy in the bosses will take you out really easy and they don't take a lot of damage from the gun the big problem is the enemies and the difficulty
  3. SandroCpv
    Feb 23, 2020
    4
    O jogo não tem muita graça, ficando repetitivo com os tempo. A verdade é que nem uma arma é realmente efetiva senão os próprios poderes dela.
    A história quando parece que vai ficar boa, simplesmente acaba, sendo ela um tanto quanto curta, as missões secundárias são desinteressantes. As únicas coisas boas são o enredo que é original, apesar de os inimigos não passarem de zumbis armados, e a    O jogo não tem muita graça, ficando repetitivo com os tempo. A verdade é que nem uma arma é realmente efetiva senão os próprios poderes dela.
    A história quando parece que vai ficar boa, simplesmente acaba, sendo ela um tanto quanto curta, as missões secundárias são desinteressantes. As únicas coisas boas são o enredo que é original, apesar de os inimigos não passarem de zumbis armados, e a mecânica, que é interessante.    … Expand
  4. Raccoon--
    Apr 6, 2020
    2
    It takes way too long to control stuff. In a game literally named Control and about Controlling things it takes way too much time to be able to control things.
  5. Rysm78
    Apr 21, 2020
    4
    Remedy and all the other review sites *cough* IGN *cough* led me to believe this was worth my time. I would rather waste my time playing mischief makers on N64 than this garbage. 2013 graphics, 2003 frame rate (played on Xbox one X). Worst in game map/navigation I’ve ever seen. You people should be ashamed.
  6. abadonna302b
    Jun 18, 2021
    0
    Possible epileptic seizures warning is here in place. This game is 90 percent based on 2013 vintage Remember Me engine (also stuffed in DmC for ex.) So what are you 10 stars raters trying to tell me? This game engine is old, some pityful RTX tricks (where you can see product of this old engine mirrored on the floor, for gods sake, what an innovation) wont make it any better. FlashyPossible epileptic seizures warning is here in place. This game is 90 percent based on 2013 vintage Remember Me engine (also stuffed in DmC for ex.) So what are you 10 stars raters trying to tell me? This game engine is old, some pityful RTX tricks (where you can see product of this old engine mirrored on the floor, for gods sake, what an innovation) wont make it any better. Flashy nonsense and storyline trying to make you feel like you are digging into something that requires intelligence that you always secretly thought you posses (but why others didnt?) its pathetic. There are hundreds of game with below 5 rating and some of them more than 10 yrs old that are better than this.… Expand
  7. Krouchis
    May 29, 2020
    4
    Muyy buen juego! Lastima que no tenian ganas de poner una historia decente! Ademas se nota que les gustaba mucho kojima, porque es un calco al metal gear, se podrian a ver esmerado un poco!
  8. piuscorvus
    Aug 26, 2020
    4
    Control gives an impression of an unfinished game. It probably could have been a nice game if it was not full of glitches, freezing screen moment, bad map system and unimpressive shooting combat.
  9. ramob
    Jul 10, 2020
    1
    The good thing about this game is its atmosphere. But even this couldn't prevent me of quitting after 2 boring hours.
  10. Lamartine1995
    Aug 1, 2020
    3
    Não me agradou. Me vejo perdido no mapa desse jogo, que é confuso e extenso. Comprei um jogo de ação não pra ficar correndo desnorteado num mapa inabitado sem saber pra onde ir. A exploração do mapa é chata e consome MUITO tempo. Me arrependo da compra..
  11. Tophatratings
    Aug 16, 2020
    0
    The game is actually really good, 505 games however have ruined its legacy with shady business practices that I can't see anyone willingly supporting it. Let's shaft early adopters who championed our game and make them pay for their "free" next gen upgrade. Pathetic.
  12. ricethief
    Feb 2, 2021
    0
    Quit supporting trashy companies like 505 Games. The game industry would instantly be better if 505 didn’t exist.
  13. super_absorber
    Nov 21, 2020
    4
    This game is very good in the technical sense (destructible environment) and very boring for the gameplay and the story. I gave up after 5 hours. Yeah, super powers are cool, but they don't really catch my attention after awhile since the combat are repetitive. The story and characters are just plain boring
  14. Kryptonix
    Jan 13, 2021
    0
    Constantly respawning annoying enemies, riddles impossible to figure out without walkthroughs. I don't recommend it. Graphics is blurry. Overated.
  15. cobwt
    Jun 29, 2021
    0
    Rather clunky game with good graphics and weird story. I like the shooting mechanics but lack of game difficulty level, confusing layout of the maps and places that you just "get stuck" to the point of throwing this game out of the window make this a mixed experience. I didn't finish the games because at some point of time I decided that it is not worth it at all. The game is somethingRather clunky game with good graphics and weird story. I like the shooting mechanics but lack of game difficulty level, confusing layout of the maps and places that you just "get stuck" to the point of throwing this game out of the window make this a mixed experience. I didn't finish the games because at some point of time I decided that it is not worth it at all. The game is something like 15$ on PS Store and it is a fair price for such experience.… Expand
  16. Thomoen
    Jun 29, 2021
    3
    Unplayable on the base ps4, wait to get a next gen console and buy the ultimate edition (I have reviewed the ultimate edition for ps5, gave that a 8/10, you can check my thoughts on that version over there)
  17. abady1010
    Jul 1, 2021
    0
    bad game 0/10 i hate everything about this game it runs perfect on the ps4 no frame drops but bad story bad gameplay
  18. Denarzi
    Nov 8, 2021
    2
    I cannot believe the amount of positive reviews for this game. (edit: upon reading many of the positive reviews I am actually convinced they were written either by actual AIs, people who didn't even play the game, or just morons.) The writers (both of the reviews and game) should be deeply ashamed. They (the game developers) took a great concept, which they even marketed as based on SCPI cannot believe the amount of positive reviews for this game. (edit: upon reading many of the positive reviews I am actually convinced they were written either by actual AIs, people who didn't even play the game, or just morons.) The writers (both of the reviews and game) should be deeply ashamed. They (the game developers) took a great concept, which they even marketed as based on SCP Foundation, and absolutely ruined it. The main character won't shut the **** up. It's maddening. She constantly narrates everything with the most inane commentary of all time. There is zero immersion because you are not the main character, some moron is. The best parts of the game are totally immolated by this. The gameplay loop is also tragically bad. Run through office space after office space shooting enemies who for some reason take your entire clip to kill, but themselves are armed with SMGs and sometimes even forcefields (that also take your whole clip to bring down). There are no difficulty settings either, except to make yourself invincible or turn on one-hitting. Which of course, ruins any tension in the fights. The dialogue is all poorly written exposition, and then followed by more inane and incredibly annoying narration by the main character. All I could think is "why won't she shut the **** up so I can have my own thoughts about what is happening." The mystery and paranormal intrigue is the only redeeming factor, but they ripped the concepts straight from SCP, which is a much much better use of your time if you enjoy that kind of fiction content, because SCP contains literally thousands of stories, and "objects of power", and this game contains maybe 5 or so. The game's best quality is that it isn't totally linear, and you can explore around and find clues and hints about the mysterious objects and events. But this is not the focus, and there isn't nearly enough of this content to justify the game's existence.

    Do not buy this game. I was lucky that I got it for free from a friend and didn't waste a dime on it    … Expand
  19. userhiljk
    Jun 5, 2023
    1
    Bugs, design choices, and story structure, very bad. The first few hours were nice, the rest of the game, not so much. terrible story and characters
  20. maddiplomat
    Jun 1, 2021
    3
    This game is just bad and I'm not sure why it's scored so high. The only good part seems to be the story. The gameplay/combat is pointless, repetitive, and boring - it makes the game feel unfinished. Most upgrades seem pointless. There is too much walking around and backtracking. The boredom just breaks immersion too much for me. I gave up on this game after about 3-4 hours. Story aloneThis game is just bad and I'm not sure why it's scored so high. The only good part seems to be the story. The gameplay/combat is pointless, repetitive, and boring - it makes the game feel unfinished. Most upgrades seem pointless. There is too much walking around and backtracking. The boredom just breaks immersion too much for me. I gave up on this game after about 3-4 hours. Story alone cannot carry a game.… Expand
  21. megagood
    Jan 27, 2023
    0
    It's not for everyone, and I get why it's polarizing. I loved the bizarreness of the world, the lore, the skill progression, the Metroidvania elements. As you power up it just becomes so, so satisfying and I really couldn't get enough of the plot. Great level design in general, although some areas are too generic and you get lost. Give it a few hours and see whether it hooks you - if itIt's not for everyone, and I get why it's polarizing. I loved the bizarreness of the world, the lore, the skill progression, the Metroidvania elements. As you power up it just becomes so, so satisfying and I really couldn't get enough of the plot. Great level design in general, although some areas are too generic and you get lost. Give it a few hours and see whether it hooks you - if it doesn't, it probably won't. But if it does, you are in for a fun time.… Expand
  22. GiZmoNiSmo
    Dec 13, 2020
    0
    absolute **** show of a game, the maps are god awful and navigating them is even worse. The mission Find Marshall a prime example. Go find this person with absolutely no **** clue of where to even start to look. Absolutely trash game, actually deleted it after a few hours of aimlessly wandering around, such a waste of money
  23. CoreGamer1408
    Feb 23, 2021
    4
    Free drop with PS+ subscription. Some nice art style and ok voice acting. Story seemed odd and weird in a good way. Unlocked some really cool and fun abilities. It has that grind for resources with padded out side missions gameplay. Game/story started to drag and the FPS performance in combat tanked really bad so DNF.
  24. bhappenstance
    Jan 30, 2023
    3
    Control is aggressively mediocre -- a classic case of a game tripping over its own dick. Many of the mechanics work beautifully, and the environment is well-conceived and creepy. The weapons and powers can be incredibly fun. I've heard a lot of buzz about the story, but it's pretty boilerplate "evil corporation exploits the paranormal" stuff. Where Control falls flat on its face is a)Control is aggressively mediocre -- a classic case of a game tripping over its own dick. Many of the mechanics work beautifully, and the environment is well-conceived and creepy. The weapons and powers can be incredibly fun. I've heard a lot of buzz about the story, but it's pretty boilerplate "evil corporation exploits the paranormal" stuff. Where Control falls flat on its face is a) technical issues (yes, frame rates drop precipitously right when the game spams you with enemies), and b) extreme fluctuations in difficulty. Enemies will appear out of nowhere, or manifest behind you with no warning whatsoever, decimating your health. Then you wait for 30 seconds for the game to reload, only to get kicked back 3-5 minutes and have to work your way back to where you were, re-fighting enemies along the way. One boss randomly destroys the floor, causing you to fall to your death, causing you to wait for the load screen, causing you to claw your way back, etc. Control would have been exceptional but for these perpetual frustrations that could have so easily been solved.… Expand
  25. BoostOrDie
    Jan 7, 2021
    4
    Bought on a cristmass sale, still too expensive for this..
    Horrible game setting. Horrible character animations (bulky and far from real). Huge facility where you run around all game to and fro the same corridors. Quests dont give a clue where you should go or what to do. Guess yourself. This game is more a pain to play then joy. After few hours of same stupid activity i got deadly    Bought on a cristmass sale, still too expensive for this..
    Horrible game setting. Horrible character animations (bulky and far from real). Huge facility where you run around all game to and fro the same corridors. Quests dont give a clue where you should go or what to do. Guess yourself. This game is more a pain to play then joy. After few hours of same stupid activity i got deadly bored. Game setting is not explained. Strange wierd things happen but you have no clue why its so. Some quests like Good defence give you same time for PC and Console, time given is too little and is ok for PC players but on console aiming take more time and you gota do 20 tries to make it in time, that is frustrating. And the sound.. lots of time you get a lot of background noise that gets very annoying. If you play on speakers every one in the room gets very annoyed with the annoying background noise, so you gota use headphones and suffer alone.
    Animations 2/5
    Game setting 1/5
    Story 2/5
    Gameplay experience 0/5    … Expand
  26. Redrako
    Feb 7, 2021
    2
    Repetitive, boring, especially frustrating.
    Banal story, nice graphic but a really boring and repetitive gameplay.
    Already said repetitive in this review?
  27. CitySpellsword
    Dec 8, 2022
    2
    This game starts strong and hooks you with some great characters and story elements. There's genuine suspense and intrigue, and the game design while unlocking new powers is pretty well balanced. You'll probably die once or twice each big fight, but then you learn and improve and feel great. All the way past the Ashtray Maze (a masterpiece), I really liked the game. Unfortunately, thatThis game starts strong and hooks you with some great characters and story elements. There's genuine suspense and intrigue, and the game design while unlocking new powers is pretty well balanced. You'll probably die once or twice each big fight, but then you learn and improve and feel great. All the way past the Ashtray Maze (a masterpiece), I really liked the game. Unfortunately, that game ends all to soon. And a new, horrible game takes its place.

    The curtain drops and suddenly you're playing a very bad Dark Souls. The difficulty scales in the most infuriating ways for every side quest and the end of the main quest. Long load times and long runs back make for gameplay loops of just dying over and over to have a slim chance at the perfection needed to succeed. When you do win a fight, it's usually because you found a cheesy spot where the AI is too dumb to engage and you just fling auto-aimed bricks. Otherwise, it's nonstop homing attacks and enemy design that couldn't be worse or lazier if it tried.

    The Jukebox is an embarrassment to good game design. The weapon upgrades and customization feels so poorly balanced that there's often a "correct" option. Although, even that can be hard to tell because this game loves to punish you for trying anything new at this point. You'll be dead before you know what did or didn't work.

    Add in bugs, crashes, and performance issues on the PS4 and your nightmare is complete. One loading screen after another. If you enjoy that amount of grind and masochism, then I hope you enjoy Control. Otherwise, play something with competent balance that respects your time.    … Expand
  28. chnn92
    Feb 17, 2021
    4
    Core gameplay is very outdated. It feels like the game from late 90s or early 2000. The whole game is just enemy spam over and over again. Some part of the game is either too dark or too bright or both at the same time, even if you calibrate the brightness, so you can't see anything on the screen, makes the game nearly unplayable. The map navigation is the worst in history of game industry.
  29. Mattyc96
    Mar 15, 2022
    4
    The puzzles in this game are incredibly dense. You will never figure them out without using a guide. Solutions dont feel organic. You will walk away from this game wondering how anyone was supposed to figure that out. Beyond that the story is convulted and pretentious. (Even for a kojima fan). The destruction and special effects is top notch . Unfortunately not enough to redeem this game for me.
  30. Ekon
    Oct 15, 2021
    3
    The critcs may love this game, but the users know better with the average score being 7.2. If you think that slugging your way through a big office building is a lot of fun, with various employees seen hanging from the rafters, then this game is for you. The map is crap and of little assistance helping you find your way around. Every character has the same businesslike, dry and deadlyThe critcs may love this game, but the users know better with the average score being 7.2. If you think that slugging your way through a big office building is a lot of fun, with various employees seen hanging from the rafters, then this game is for you. The map is crap and of little assistance helping you find your way around. Every character has the same businesslike, dry and deadly serious personality. There are a couple of astral block mazes that are fun to navigate through and it's a kick being able to seize huge objects and hurl them at your enemies, but don't get killed. I did and got sent back TWO checkpoints, negating a lot of my progress and officially turning me off to the game. There are enemies everywhere and you just don't know where you'll end up if you die. And the menus are hard to figure out. I just couldn't tell if I was successfully loading abilities the game said were available to me. If you have Game Pass then by all means try it, but I wouldn't buy it otherwise.… Expand
  31. DandaElPanda
    Feb 20, 2021
    4
    Game that could be nice but fails to deliver. Map is horrible, probably the worst one i ever been at, even Tarkov map is better and you dont have a map. On ps4 the framedrops in boss fights are insane. The whole enemy mechanics that shots hit you randomly with heat seeking type of stuff is like a game from 2008 with better graphics. Dont waste your time on this i made it to the half of the game.
  32. honest_rev7
    Sep 29, 2020
    4
    OHMAGWD

    it has that green-grey vibe of misery ala all them hip netflix movies.
  33. Seken
    Sep 30, 2020
    2
    Das spiel hat unglaublich viel Potential, aber es ist auf der ps4 und der ps4 pro nicht spielbar. 25fps sind das maximum der Standard ps4 trz hochskalierung und das spiel sieht grafisch nicht ansprechend aus. Viel ghosting und schlechte skalierung füren dazu das es wie ein reiner pixelhaufen aussieht und alles was mehr als 3 meter weg ist sieht aus wie brei. Und egal was man macht. AuchDas spiel hat unglaublich viel Potential, aber es ist auf der ps4 und der ps4 pro nicht spielbar. 25fps sind das maximum der Standard ps4 trz hochskalierung und das spiel sieht grafisch nicht ansprechend aus. Viel ghosting und schlechte skalierung füren dazu das es wie ein reiner pixelhaufen aussieht und alles was mehr als 3 meter weg ist sieht aus wie brei. Und egal was man macht. Auch die texturen wollen ums verecken nicht rendern. Das führt dazu das zb die gesichter in cutscenes aussehen wie geleckt und die Augenbrauen wie angemalt aussehen, außerdem sind die lippen mega desychron. Ladezeiten brauchen 3 Minuten nach jedem sterben und die Steuerung ist sehr matschig. Viele sagen das es daran liegt das das spiel grafisch sehr hübsch ist. Allerdings muss ich sagen das viele spiele viel besser aussehen mit mehr fps. Die schönen gameplays sind alle auf dem pc. Sogar ein nfs heat oder ein untcharted 4 sehen viel besser aus und laufen auch konstanter. Das spiel macht mit allen den sachen keinen Spaß und es ist krebs es zu spielen. Habe das spiel schon nach 3 spielstunden aufgegeben. Nichts auf der ps4 version ist fertig und gut. Auch nicht das kämpfen, denn sobald eine Explosion kommt (was häufig ist) hat man für min eine sekunde eine standbildschirm). Keine 60€ euro wert. Pc version ist super. Aber die PlayStation schafft es mit besserer hardware als der pc meiner Freundin nicht ansatzweise so gut. Wer das spiel spielen will sollte es auf einem pc machen. Da fühlt es sich viel besser an. Aber sonst rate ich davon ab.… Expand
  34. Kwrb1976
    Feb 9, 2021
    3
    This games boring and it tries to keep you motivated to keep playing but it fails at it to even start to understand what is going on you have to read collectibles, I know other games do that but they don’t make you read every single collectible to understand what is going on, the shooting is also terrible. But it is kinda cool to use telekinesis and fly around but that is it
  35. RockHobbit
    Dec 2, 2020
    3
    I really tried to like this game but there are just so many times this game leaves me stuck with no clues or direction. For my first 20 hours it seems like 90% of my time is just wandering around looking for what I should be doing. The map is terribly confusing so even when I think I know where I should be I can't find it. If you like a game where you backtrack a ton and have to figureI really tried to like this game but there are just so many times this game leaves me stuck with no clues or direction. For my first 20 hours it seems like 90% of my time is just wandering around looking for what I should be doing. The map is terribly confusing so even when I think I know where I should be I can't find it. If you like a game where you backtrack a ton and have to figure things out without any bit of direction this is your thing. On a positive note, the graphics look great!… Expand
  36. Reirdo
    Oct 28, 2020
    0
    This game does not on run on a bade ps4 model. Constant lag and dips in frame rate especially during fights. The games seems to have a fun premise but the experience on ps4 was a waste of time and not fun at all. Save your money or buy the ps5 version, maybe you'll have better luck- or maybe not, I'm certainly not putting up more money for it.
  37. aaAxion
    Feb 6, 2021
    0
    Worst game I have ever played! Ice-cream with *hit flavor makes it even worse. Serious frame rate drop,, exceedingly long loading time, constant long walk after death, and unnecessary death penalty, terrible checkpoint design, confusing map navigation ... ... all keep me from enjoying the cool idea of the game setup and good aspects of combat play. There is no 'balanced gameplay' option.Worst game I have ever played! Ice-cream with *hit flavor makes it even worse. Serious frame rate drop,, exceedingly long loading time, constant long walk after death, and unnecessary death penalty, terrible checkpoint design, confusing map navigation ... ... all keep me from enjoying the cool idea of the game setup and good aspects of combat play. There is no 'balanced gameplay' option. Yes, some combats are difficult with loads of enemies. But a cheap combat design filled with one-shot long-range enemies? Com'on, you can do better than that. And spawn camping enemies? No one knows better how to annoy players. Good job! Glad I only played it because it is free on ps plus.… Expand
  38. Niteshadow_br
    Mar 15, 2021
    0
    Gráficos muito bons. Só. História sem pé nem cabeça. Jogabilidade repetitiva. Inimigos totalmente desequilibrados no sentido de serem muito mais fortes que você. Exemplo: o jogo te dá um poder de telepatia, onde vc precisa nerfar o inimigo, para possi-lo e jogar ao seu lado. Mas chegar perto do inimigo é tomar um tapinha e morrer. E morrer significa perder recursos e ter que voltar laaaaaGráficos muito bons. Só. História sem pé nem cabeça. Jogabilidade repetitiva. Inimigos totalmente desequilibrados no sentido de serem muito mais fortes que você. Exemplo: o jogo te dá um poder de telepatia, onde vc precisa nerfar o inimigo, para possi-lo e jogar ao seu lado. Mas chegar perto do inimigo é tomar um tapinha e morrer. E morrer significa perder recursos e ter que voltar laaaaa para o início da tela no checkpoint. Não posso esquecer do mapa. O jogo não te dá indicativo de qual direção tomar, e você perde muito tempo procurando o objetivo. E quando encontra, morre e volta para o checkpoint. Eu procuro zerar todos os jogos que começo, mas esse não vai dar. Deletado do HD com gosto.… Expand
  39. LittleYisus
    Jul 4, 2020
    3
    Menudo coñazo. Pq cuando se trata de videojuegos los guiones son una fumada?
  40. Jorge_Q
    Feb 15, 2021
    0
    Я тупо бл*ть дошел до конца и вообще не интересно что там и как. нах*й выключил. получил приз и вышел.

    Как сказал Ярик: "Говно из жопы а не игра. Реально ничего мне не запомнилось. Карта ебн*тая, сюжета нет". Если бы не PS+ мог попасться и купить по скидке. Спасибо Sony что спасли мои деньги.    Я тупо бл*ть дошел до конца и вообще не интересно что там и как. нах*й выключил. получил приз и вышел.

    Как сказал Ярик:

    "Говно из жопы а не игра. Реально ничего мне не запомнилось. Карта ебн*тая, сюжета нет".

    Если бы не PS+ мог попасться и купить по скидке. Спасибо Sony что спасли мои деньги.
  41. Davor11
    Feb 2, 2021
    2
    Very fustrating game,depresive story, colors to weird for eyes and for head
  42. AlexeyLilicenko
    Feb 19, 2021
    3
    - map and navigation - awful
    - stupid checkpoints
    - Story and characters not interesting. Dialogs very primitive.
    Really, game has many ways of making you sick.
  43. Harryik
    Feb 2, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Спасибо большое за то что добавили пачт на Русскую локализацию, за что я вас и люблю SONY… Expand
  44. j1mbo15
    Mar 13, 2021
    4
    I wanted to play Control because I like games action/adventure games with fun mechanics, that have intriguing storytelling as a foundation. I saw the teaser for Control, and it was clear that this game fit that description. The main protagonist can use some interesting "powers" that suggest she is able to manipulate physics. Some of these powers include an ability to levitate, throwI wanted to play Control because I like games action/adventure games with fun mechanics, that have intriguing storytelling as a foundation. I saw the teaser for Control, and it was clear that this game fit that description. The main protagonist can use some interesting "powers" that suggest she is able to manipulate physics. Some of these powers include an ability to levitate, throw objects, and deliver very strong melee punches. I was looking forward to gameplay featuring these mechanics.

    Our protagonist is the mysterious, Jesse Faden, who is searching for answers. The story seems dark, shrouded in mystery, and fascinating when you start. The world has documents, recordings, videos that you can find, which sets the stage for a "what is going on in this place" type of world. Just like when I first watched the TV show Lost and back when I played Bioshock for the first time, I got really excited to see and experience how this story would resolve. I love stories that make you think and mess with your mind.

    If this all sounds exciting, you can form your own opinion for about 15 hours. That all said, my warning is I wish I had those 15 hours back. There is a huge difficulty spike that forced me into "immortality mode" because I'm not good at games. You probably need to be Dark Souls level of good. Finding enemies gets repetitive and becomes unfun with the difficulty spike. Worst of all, all of that potential with the story gets wasted. This game doesn't pay it off and when I finally rolled credits (for good), I found myself sitting in my living room with that sad "why did I bother" feeling.

    Would you kindly take those 15 hours and try a different game of this genre?    … Expand
  45. julesyBaby5000
    Sep 9, 2020
    4
    I enjoyed the first 2 hours or so. I would be able to enjoy this a lot more if there was a difficulty adjustment option or at least some health regen. I found the game stupidly easy and then stupidly difficult which sucks because the story seems like it might be good. Unfortunately I will never know.
  46. Tariqzj
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    I played the game but didn’t finish it the game did not run great on my PS4 pro, the game don’t deserve a zero , but after they screwed there customers over upgrading to next gen I will not support this game or any future game coming from this developer
  47. infernal_
    May 26, 2021
    2
    Map so bad im lost and cannot find how can i go to marked point why map is like this this is realy bad choice
  48. Dante236
    Jan 1, 2022
    3
    Dont buy this game on console. Optimization is terrible. Game drops till 15fps. Couldnt play it anymore, and seems like, company made their money, and dont want to update the game. Dont deserve full price
  49. HaloSC
    Feb 20, 2022
    4
    Gra jest frustrująca do tego stopnia że straciłem chęć do dalszej gry. Po utracie życia odrodzenie tylko w punktach kontrolnych a nie w punktach zapisu które są bardzo często-to najbardziej zniechęca do dalszej zabawy. Z tego powodu musimy ponownie pokonywać długą drogę i często ponownie tych samych przeciwników. Walka zmusza do ciągłego ruchu tylko że często tego miejsca nie ma. DoskonałaGra jest frustrująca do tego stopnia że straciłem chęć do dalszej gry. Po utracie życia odrodzenie tylko w punktach kontrolnych a nie w punktach zapisu które są bardzo często-to najbardziej zniechęca do dalszej zabawy. Z tego powodu musimy ponownie pokonywać długą drogę i często ponownie tych samych przeciwników. Walka zmusza do ciągłego ruchu tylko że często tego miejsca nie ma. Doskonała celność wrogów. Mapa która do niczego się nie nadaje.… Expand
  50. Brkoala
    Jan 3, 2021
    0
    Jogo começa maneiro mas já na metade se torna insuportável e horrível. Perca de tempo total zerar isso.
  51. vientonacimient
    Jan 3, 2021
    4
    Graphics were good, I was really into this at the beginning of the game, but the game is extremely difficult and I could not go on after 10 mins I started the game! Disappointed, and I do not play it anymore!
  52. ATAT15
    Jan 16, 2021
    0
    Whoever wrote the ending of this game should never be allowed to work in the industry again. Do not play this game, it is a complete waste of time. I am so angry at the developers of this game because at first it was great, by the end you never want to touch it again.
  53. Guillermo5zh
    Feb 2, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ya lo jugué gracias al ps plus no se por que este juego tiene tanta puntuación su historia es aburrida a los 10 minutos ya me aburrió y me hartó pero aún así lo complete y pos que decir de su traducción al español es totalmente pobre , además de sus graficas o sus bugs no es un juego que valga 40 dólares por el no pagaría ni 5 dólares… Expand
  54. beenbadder
    Feb 6, 2021
    1
    One of the worst games a have ever played glad it was on PS Plus so I didn't have to buy it like I was going to do as it looked & sounded good. I have deleted it & will never redownload or play it again. I don't know why anyone would like this game.
  55. Htor
    Feb 10, 2021
    3
    Base game it's good, dlcs have one of the worst game design ever, enemies out balance, such a repetitive mechanics
  56. rinasciimento
    Feb 15, 2021
    2
    The first game in my life that caused such a huge amount of negative impressions. In this game, almost everything is bad. 90% of the time you just run to no purpose along the corridors, not knowing where to go and what to do. 5% of the time these are boring skirmishes (the developers apparently understood this themselves, so they made simplifying functions like one-shot kills andThe first game in my life that caused such a huge amount of negative impressions. In this game, almost everything is bad. 90% of the time you just run to no purpose along the corridors, not knowing where to go and what to do. 5% of the time these are boring skirmishes (the developers apparently understood this themselves, so they made simplifying functions like one-shot kills and immortality). So if you turn them on, it only gets better. And the remaining 5% are cut-scenes in which nothing happens, but they talk a lot about something (or, on the contrary, nothing, it was not possible to figure it out). The game does not hold interest at all.
    The only thing I can praise the game for is its amazing destruction system. Almost anything can be broken. And there is nothing more to catch on ...    … Expand
  57. zFr3stig
    Mar 23, 2021
    1
    c'è di meglio, cazzo
    gioco lento, mappa fatta a cazzo...
    davvero, ci sono giochi migliori
  58. MvratB1
    May 10, 2021
    0
    I was so exited playing control on PS5 wiht ray tracing etc but noo, I have to choose ''different version'' of game months ago, but there is no warning.

    No, I won't play you **** ass performance and graphic version of your boring game. Here is at least I can give a **** ZERO in your face.
  59. VPRFX
    Jun 15, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yeah i'm on rage mode. I bought this game because i'm a freak when its comes to telekinesis like sh*ts i love them. And i love the most of the games when i'm feeling i'm free. This game doesnt give you the feeling of freedom. You're playing almost entire game in a god damn building. Oo i'm flying but you know i have a god damn ceiling of my head. Let me give you a good review. First of all games graphics arts good. I loved it. But everywhere is concrete so you're feeling playing the game like its in grayscale mode. When i first started the playing this game i had a feeling this game is little bit scary the atmosphere is amazing like lord of the rings. You were embraced with darkness and the feeling of how the hell i am gonna alive this place? Then the things happened. You kill red head robot like creatures. One two tree bam bam bam then it hits you. Dude why can't i get any response. Looks like i'm killing punching bags. One two tree down. So in the beginning you think damn i'm in a claustrophobic place and this god damn monsters ain't help the mood. You see people hanging in the air and you were waiting the game needs badass foes but you are getting only the silent sh*theads. Then you are not going to understand where are you and what are you doing. You're going to speak some people and baaaaaaamm you realised your characters dialogues are like sh*ts. Ton of sh*ts. She is always sob* what i'm gonna dooo, plis help meeee sob* sob* Dude no sister. YOU ARE THE F*CKING HEAD OF THIS PLACE! WHAT KIND OF CHARACTER YOU HAVE YOU SAID I'M GONNA BE THE LEADER OF THIS BUREU. WORLDS GOING TO BECOME HISS KINGDOM. DROP THAT SH*TTY ATTITUDE.

    So i played this game to the end. There where some amazing things like superpowers. You can play whit foes with good reflexes. I said look at me ma i'm crazy as sh*t. Bam bam bam *silent noodle like foes dies* Why the f*ck i can't torture them. This enemies never going to end. You play almost entire game doing someones footwork and repetitive mission. Go there and find someone. Dude are you f*cking kidding me what kind of map is this. You have spawn point. But that building has stories. Where is the god damn spawn point. And when i die or quit the game i begin at the nearest spawn point. Don't start with the building plan. Because that buildings architecture maybe one of hiss agent i suspect. You are playing amazing game but story is sh*t, environment is sh*t. OP is crying sh*t. One thing isn't **** wepons and superpowers aaaaaaaaand one hallway in front of bathrooms. That place is looking green plants i loved it. I LOVED A F*CKING BATHROOM HALLWAY BECAUSE EVERYWHERE IS GRAY. *calms down*

    So your character is tells you, you are my only and a only family polaris. Help me. And then she's causing to polaris being killed by the hiss. God! *histerical laughs* How the hell this sheila get the job being the director i couldn't understand. So Polaris dies game ends, but not end. Story is sh*t i didn't get whats happening. I swear and swear because i needed to wait 15 min cast screen. Dude i f*cking hate this i've bought this game why the hell i cant skip this sh*t. Every time i open game i have to wait some f*cking logos thats angering me but why the hell i need to wait cast crew names? Get over it.

    So game needs to be more freedom like and color management is boring you need to give some color change. Story is like sh*t and the dialogues. I hate almost every time when Jesse speaks. She is waiting too long every between sentences and this game needs boss enemies. I though i'm gonna kill my brother but i'm went to give that douche a head massage wtf? And this is the most i'm curious about. 52 GB game, and the map is not that big. WHY? Every enemies looks alike. Flying to mold ones. I only see red, head, arms, legs. Boring. When i kill enemy at least i can tore apart them. I'm hitting them with forklift but they are like they made of adamantium and puff they are smoke. Let me see blood, broken pieces. They took my brothers and sister and made them fly in the air. And the f*cking doors. If i can't throw some huge sh*t with my finger i'm sure i can open them.

    Umm i'm thinking do i forget something. Yes. I didn't get the feeling of hero who saves people. I must have killed thousand enemies and hundreds of people but didn't get. So you need to threw some people which is medic helping some someone or yelling hail the queen. And please do not use wuss characters. When i play game i can use variables techniques and make them great but. Oo sob* what i'm gonna do now i need to save my brother like characters killing the mood. Use freedom elements such as bouce from wall, run on the wall, when character uses levitate and dash she needs to continue, etc. And i can't heal by myself. WHY? Last of all running. This girl got some god power and she can't use that to run fast? She can use levitate some extend make herself light and dash in theory. Facepalm*

    This is it. Stinson out.    … Expand
  60. Tron_Durden
    Nov 7, 2021
    1
    To the game's writers I have one thing to say: non-stop cryptic references to plot points yet to occur combined with phraseology comprised of random words mashed together doesn't make you profound, it makes you a poor writer.

    The basic mechanics and fighting style are fairly well done, but they don't hide the ridiculously bad writing. Instead of pulling you into a story, it leaves you    To the game's writers I have one thing to say: non-stop cryptic references to plot points yet to occur combined with phraseology comprised of random words mashed together doesn't make you profound, it makes you a poor writer.

    The basic mechanics and fighting style are fairly well done, but they don't hide the ridiculously bad writing. Instead of pulling you into a story, it leaves you constantly scratching your head at why any of it matters. And you really won't care in the end after being assaulted by constant gibberish.

    Also, players must pick up endless text notes of which 1 in 25 serves any real purpose. After being bored to death and stopping reading these moronic notes, players are left scrambling to find the important gems tossed in with garbage. Any game relying on text to fill in massive plot holes... sorry... you had one job and you failed.

    I honestly can't recommend this game at all. There are far too many games out there much more deserving of spending your time on.    … Expand
  61. onurelmas
    Jan 12, 2022
    3
    I have just finished this game. There are many lacks in the game. An incomplete story and an incomplete ending. Same enemies everywhere, I'm tired of killing. The result is pretty boring.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 63 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 63
  3. Negative: 1 out of 63
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 25, 2019
    90
    Impactful gunplay bolstered by a telekinetic twist, and a mystery you’ll be turning over for a long time afterwards. Welcome to the Oldest House, Director. [Issue#167, p.79]
  2. VG247
    Sep 18, 2019
    80
    The writing, direction, and performances are consistently brilliant. This is Remedy at the peak of its game. Control feels like a company rediscovering itself, waking from a long slumber. Remedy’s legs work as intended once more, the vestiges of sleep paralysis a distant memory.
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  3. Quarter to Three
    Sep 17, 2019
    100
    I don’t want to use the word masterpiece lightly, but what else do you call the combination of gleefully chaotic gameplay with earnest storytelling in a setting as refreshingly unique as Bioshock? What else do you call a combat system that goes so far beyond the simple act of shooting a gun without drilling down into a set of intricate menus and complicated controls? What else do you call darkly malevolent horror that doesn’t feel like it was cribbed from someplace else? What else do you call the crowning achievement of a studio with a unique voice, an uneven track record, and 25 years of experience? If there’s a better word to describe what Remedy has achieved with Control, I can’t think of it.
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