Control

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 2611 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,692 out of 2611
  2. Mixed: 507 out of 2611
  3. Negative: 412 out of 2611
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Vagrantglass
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Control - PS5

    Gameplay-8
    Story-8
    Music-8
    Sound-8
    Graphics-8

    Total Score - 8/10

    An overall solid package, a tiny bit repetitive due to small enemy variety. Story was intriguing, music and sound were great, solid gunplay/powers and game looks great.
  2. Mikez023
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Un juego superior a la media en lo jugable. Aunque, al igual que Alan wake, demasiado complicado en lo narrativo. Independientemente de eso es un gran videojuego.
  3. WatermelonKirby
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played, in my 18 years of gaming. The graphics are superb, the gameplay is riveting, and the sheer variety of abilities, strategies and weaponry available to you, is unique, another amazing entry by Remedy games
  4. Havoc-M2
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Beautyfull game. Best remedy game in his history off games.................
  5. MPK92
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    Incredible on a technical level. Amazing graphics and particle effects. Extremely interesting and enthralling setting and environments. Weird paranatural story that is engrossing. Satisfying combat and cool powers. Fantastic set piece moments. Interesting characters. Likeable and sympathetic protagonist. A lot of the negative user scores on here and elsewhere are from hatenerds who get madIncredible on a technical level. Amazing graphics and particle effects. Extremely interesting and enthralling setting and environments. Weird paranatural story that is engrossing. Satisfying combat and cool powers. Fantastic set piece moments. Interesting characters. Likeable and sympathetic protagonist. A lot of the negative user scores on here and elsewhere are from hatenerds who get mad at the very existence of female protagonists.… Expand
  6. User_Not_Found_
    Jul 30, 2023
    9
    This is one of the best games of 2019. the chaotic and fast paced game-play pairs well with the intriguing story, with horror elements as well. running through offices and distorted corridors blasting away at supernatural enemies never gets old, and with a crysis-like destructive physics engine, you can ambush your foes by shooting through windows, doors, and on the sides of concreteThis is one of the best games of 2019. the chaotic and fast paced game-play pairs well with the intriguing story, with horror elements as well. running through offices and distorted corridors blasting away at supernatural enemies never gets old, and with a crysis-like destructive physics engine, you can ambush your foes by shooting through windows, doors, and on the sides of concrete barriers. the main character is mildly sympathetic, with the only drawback being the story. its is a great story, but sometimes things feel as if they were drawn out or shortened unnecessarily. In conclusion, if you are a fan of Alan wake or action games as a whole, this is one of the best titles released in 2019… Expand
  7. Warrior_of_Doom
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    The overall score is based on how much fun I personally had with every component of the game
    and the overall experience.
  8. Tyukogames
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    I eecomend having the fireman close when you play this game because your ps4 (pc, ps5, xbox etc.) Will START BURNING, the FULLY INTERACTIVE enviorements will burn you ps4, mine overheated (i think) and the game was lagging a lot, so be prepared to burn you ps4
  9. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    A solid action adventure game with an incredibly evocative setting. Not only is the X-Files/SCP object vibe a really fun one that's well executed, but the banality of the office setting and how it manages to subvert and play with it really make this game stand out. plus the gunplay is super solid and telekinesis is so much fun!
  10. HippiHemuli
    May 25, 2023
    8
    Overall it was enjoyable game. Ahti was real old type finnish person and great voice acting from good finnish actor. Combat would be something different and gave little bit repeating feelings. Story was good and have that remedy style dark theme.
    Story = 9
    Graphic = 7.5
    Gameplay = 8.5
    Sounds = 9
  11. XplosiveStealth
    May 3, 2023
    8
    There's a game that surprised me. I bought it without much expectation but in the end there are so many crazy and pointless things that arrested me. Fairer challenging combat, without the unnecessary difficulties that some games present. I recommend!
  12. KPS5
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    I enjoyed this game. This game is underrated. Can’t wait to play control 2.
  13. Prestige2G
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    Exceptional game with very good level design, unique story and gameplay that continues the very good work of this studio Remedy which always delivers special games.
  14. Bit_Line
    Apr 10, 2023
    9
    FOR RUSSIAN SPEAKING PLAYERS! Прошел игру весной 2021, и могу смело заявить - это лучшее, что я проходил. Плюсы: 1. Боевка. Очень разнообразна и красочна, а чем дальше доходишь, тем она лучше. Как по мне, главный плюс игры. Она очень вариативна, имеет спецификации ввиде перков, а так же множество видов. К концу инры сможешь делать невиданные вещи. 2. Сюжет. Если ты способено и сам пониматьFOR RUSSIAN SPEAKING PLAYERS! Прошел игру весной 2021, и могу смело заявить - это лучшее, что я проходил. Плюсы: 1. Боевка. Очень разнообразна и красочна, а чем дальше доходишь, тем она лучше. Как по мне, главный плюс игры. Она очень вариативна, имеет спецификации ввиде перков, а так же множество видов. К концу инры сможешь делать невиданные вещи. 2. Сюжет. Если ты способено и сам понимать сюжет, связывая разные вещи, а не лишь понимать разжеваный на кусочки, то это будет одна из лучших твоих сюжетных игр 3. Лор. Очень богат и очень интересен, мне был даже интересней, чем основной сюжет 4. Физика. Лучшая в игровой индустрии, мне нечего добавить 5. Стиль. Брутализм мне раньше не нравился, но в этой игре он выполнен отлично, и стиль помещений мне нравится. Минусы: 1. Подача сюжета. Для многих будет ленб читать кучу записок, прослушивать аудио файлы и смотреть видеоролики, которые зачастую нужны для понятия сюжета. 2. Графика. Играл на Ps4 Slim, и в некоторых местах ужасные пересветы/недосветы, но в остальном графика хороша. Итог: Как по мне, самая недооцененная игра 2019, которая заслуживает большего признания. Зря была захейчена омежками, неспособные думать и которым сюжет надо очень хорошо разжевывать.… Expand
  15. Jimmymcjim
    Mar 19, 2023
    9
    Very good game. Very interesting combat. The story is very much do first figure what is going on after and I love it for that. Also the best post-end quests in any game.
  16. klausfiedler8
    Mar 15, 2023
    10
    muito bom! 9,6................................................................
  17. rRondo
    Feb 25, 2023
    9
    I really fall in love with this amazing atmosphere. This story, graphic (or better say graphic design?), characters… everything is incredible in my taste. I really love characters in this game, some of them are just unforgettable (like Anti). And I simply amazed by the sound design in this game. Oh boy. Nothing in my entire life gives me goosebumps like the sound of "hisses" in background,I really fall in love with this amazing atmosphere. This story, graphic (or better say graphic design?), characters… everything is incredible in my taste. I really love characters in this game, some of them are just unforgettable (like Anti). And I simply amazed by the sound design in this game. Oh boy. Nothing in my entire life gives me goosebumps like the sound of "hisses" in background, that makes my blood cold for the entire playthrough.
    -----------------
    Story = 10
    Atmosphere = 10
    Graphics design = 10
    Graphic = 9
    Gameplay = 8
    Characters = 9
    Sound design = 10
    -----------------
    Thanks Remedy, you made yet another masterpiece!    … Expand
  18. DanyXI91
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    Non uso facilmente la parola capolavoro ma questo lo è indubbiamente. Storyline, grafica e fast action-shooting gameplay sono indiscutibilmente quello che rendono questo gioco una perla da non perdere. Grazie Remedy studios per averci donato questa meraviglia.
  19. CodeDontCare
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    I have played this game on 2 generations of consoles, and played it through twice. There isn't a game like it. Ita mysterious, it's confusing, it's fun, it's scary, it's funny, it's one of VERY few games you actually WANT to read the documents you find scattered across the map. The combat is superb, the telekinetic abilities are unrivalled in gaming. The building it thought provoking andI have played this game on 2 generations of consoles, and played it through twice. There isn't a game like it. Ita mysterious, it's confusing, it's fun, it's scary, it's funny, it's one of VERY few games you actually WANT to read the documents you find scattered across the map. The combat is superb, the telekinetic abilities are unrivalled in gaming. The building it thought provoking and honestly, after this game, I wanted to know everything and understand everything about this game, and the DLCs were a nice dessert after a superb main course.

    9/10.    … Expand
  20. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    8
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  21. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Dec 9, 2022
    8
    This reminded me of "Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy". It forms a trilogy with Alan Wake and Quantum Break. You play as Jesse Faden, a woman in search of her missing brother. She stumbles upon a mysterious government agency that investigates the paranormal and the occult. Gameplay is a mix of third-person shooting and light platforming. There are weapon upgrades, text logs and videosThis reminded me of "Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy". It forms a trilogy with Alan Wake and Quantum Break. You play as Jesse Faden, a woman in search of her missing brother. She stumbles upon a mysterious government agency that investigates the paranormal and the occult. Gameplay is a mix of third-person shooting and light platforming. There are weapon upgrades, text logs and videos scattered abroad. If you're a fan of Remedy's style, than you'll certainly enjoy this. While the framerate suffers from occasional slowdown, it's not too bad. Overall, the game holds its own against Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Death Stranding. I would rate this with an 8.4 out of 10.… Expand
  22. OnlyGoryGames
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    I’m sorry this game took my breathe away. The theme is something I didn’t know I was craving for. Although the story isn’t the strongest, the gameplay and theme makes me feel like no other game has. I will never ever forget my encounter with the Former. Scariest yet most intriguing moment in my gaming history.
  23. king__of__north
    Dec 4, 2022
    8
    Normal game, narrative is good gameplay normal it is 8 is 10 I didn't like the tedious dialogues and the weak presentation of the plot, and the fact that the plot is revealed through notes, mostly Alan wake liked it more
  24. Proyect_zion
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    Juegazo!!!! Me lo compré en la pandemia y me encantó. Recomiendo los 2 DLC aunque el que tiene que ver con Alan Wake no me gustó tanto. En fin, el juego principal tiene mecánicas geniales y la capacidad de destruir escenarios es el sello de la casa. Le doy un 9.5.
  25. SnowShad0382
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    Entretenida esta propuesta, no me llamaba mucho la atencion pero me enganche a ek y me pase buenas horas de juego divirtiendome y es muy entretenida la trama.
  26. leinog
    Sep 15, 2022
    8
    Amazing concept for a game. Remedy manages to create atmosphere, wonder and action in a very fluid package. A game that happens in confined environment, but manages to broaden out way beyond it's surroundings. Gameplay, controls, graphics are flawless. I also enjoyed the characters, but felt they could have been fleshed out a little more.
  27. Lotex
    Aug 28, 2022
    8
    I really enjoyed this game when I played it the first time at release and a few days ago I decided to finally play the two DLCs and what can I say: The first one felt a bit harder than the main game and the second DLC involves Alan Wake, another Remedy gam that I really enjoyed, so they're great in my book

    As for the cons, there weren't too many for me, mostly of cosmetical nature, but    I really enjoyed this game when I played it the first time at release and a few days ago I decided to finally play the two DLCs and what can I say: The first one felt a bit harder than the main game and the second DLC involves Alan Wake, another Remedy gam that I really enjoyed, so they're great in my book

    As for the cons, there weren't too many for me, mostly of cosmetical nature, but on thing that I noticed on both the PS4 as well das the PS5 version was that I almost always had half a second of lag when I closed the inventory/missions screen.
    The biggest flaws for me however were the lighting as well as some effects. Especially floodlights were way too bright while other parts of the game were way too dark plus the smoke screen effect of some enemies was pretty annoying, but other than that it was great.    … Expand
  28. iBob_1977
    Aug 19, 2022
    10
    This one was an unexpected surprise, even if some of my friends were like YOU GOT TO PLAY THIS ONE!
    The atmosphere and the battle/gun/superpowers system are magnificent.
    The story is a mindf*ck. Everything was so clever and well done... UNTIL you get to that stage where there's a song from Poets Of The Fall and you start a relentless shooting: It was one of my best gaming moments, and    This one was an unexpected surprise, even if some of my friends were like YOU GOT TO PLAY THIS ONE!
    The atmosphere and the battle/gun/superpowers system are magnificent.
    The story is a mindf*ck.
    Everything was so clever and well done... UNTIL you get to that stage where there's a song from Poets Of The Fall and you start a relentless shooting:
    It was one of my best gaming moments, and I've been a gamer since 1992.
    Thank you guys, PERKELE!

    PS. The people complaining like little spoiled brats about the low frame rate moments need to understand that devs are trying to push the boundaries of the machines for OUR benefit and entertainment.
    Watching the gaming industry grow into what it is today is amazing; games are works of art and entertainment beyond the usual "vzioung-pow-pow" shooting of the past.
    Give them a break, enjoy the story and STOP BEING WHAT YOU ARE, you do no good to gaming.    … Expand
  29. Geralt123
    Aug 13, 2022
    8
    This game I recommend if you want to experience a psychosis :-) At least how I imagine it.

    Overall a very solid game. Pros ----- - Strong surrealistic / supernatural atmosphere - Combat and skills are badass and super fun - Excellent graphics - Physics engine (you can destroy and throw virtually everything) - Very creative game - Cons ------- - Dr. Hartmann boss (3rd fight)    This game I recommend if you want to experience a psychosis :-) At least how I imagine it.

    Overall a very solid game.

    Pros
    -----
    - Strong surrealistic / supernatural atmosphere
    - Combat and skills are badass and super fun
    - Excellent graphics
    - Physics engine (you can destroy and throw virtually everything)
    - Very creative game
    -
    Cons
    -------
    - Dr. Hartmann boss (3rd fight) ist he most annoying and badly designed boss I have ever seen. Extremely unfun, unfair and stupid. I have played Dark Souls, Nioh and Sekiro, but this was the first boss where I had to turn on the cheat mode
    - Combat is a little bit repetetive
    - Story makes no sense, but maybe this is intended
    - Annoying difficulty spikes that make you wanna rage quit. When you die, you have to clear all the enemy waves again, and this can take some time
    - Devs wanted game to be Dark Souls, but it doesnt feel right for this type of game. Too hard
    - Quest markers are not precise enough, you have to search areas like an idiot
    - There are some stupid quests like an Arcade mode or an Expedition which are boring and uncreative
    - Spawning mobs during boss fights
    - Regenerating bosses
    - Mobs respawn if you leave and room and return immediately

    Including the DLCs and nearly all missions, I needed 84 hours (I am a slow player).    … Expand
  30. kevinbiohazard
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    One of my favourite games. Remedy Universe. Really looking forward Alan Wake 2 now.
prev
Page:

Awards & Rankings

35
#35 Best PS4 Game of 2019
8
#8 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019
40
#40 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2019

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
82

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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »