Control

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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 2611 Ratings

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  1. Deependra
    Aug 29, 2019
    9
    Came here to post my opinion,but I'm coming across people posting an average review for the game. Well, i do not really agree with them, my personal views after playing the game for about 3 hours. "Inspite of frame rate issue, I'm very much enjoying the game. It will keep your mind occupied and you will desperately want to know what's going to happen next while playing the game. If youCame here to post my opinion,but I'm coming across people posting an average review for the game. Well, i do not really agree with them, my personal views after playing the game for about 3 hours. "Inspite of frame rate issue, I'm very much enjoying the game. It will keep your mind occupied and you will desperately want to know what's going to happen next while playing the game. If you loved the gameplay trailer or gameplay, then without giving any second thought, buy it blindly. This game is going to sell because it is delivering unique experience in uncommon world. It does give me glimpse of hellblade senua's sacrifice when it comes to conceptual presentation ( like discussion, maze like puzzle etc ) combat seems to be inspired by infamous and the alternative World appears to be somewhat inspired by Allan walk. Good weaponry system and great skill tree. Must get it guys!… Expand
  2. Dryloch
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Since idiots are giving this a 0 I am going to go ahead and give it a 10. It might be a 9 for me so far but I need to help balance the morons. There is no score below a 6 or 7 that anyone can give on this.
  3. villihabasau
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This is the best game of 2019 for me so far. It is a great gift for all gamers who love "The X-Files", "SCP Foundation" and "Alan Wake". It really breaks my heart to see that this game get negative reviews from people who have don't understand the concept of this game. I'm sure, this game will become cult and "Hidden Gem" status in the future.
  4. Misanthropist
    Aug 28, 2019
    9
    Love the concept of the game. The metroidvania style really works well here (albeit, that's one of my favorite game types so I'm a little bias). I really like how you are thrown into the action and story right away, no messing around. There are some graphical issues on the PS4 (i.e. slow texture load times, etc.). Many times I would look at a sign, etc. and would have to wait for it toLove the concept of the game. The metroidvania style really works well here (albeit, that's one of my favorite game types so I'm a little bias). I really like how you are thrown into the action and story right away, no messing around. There are some graphical issues on the PS4 (i.e. slow texture load times, etc.). Many times I would look at a sign, etc. and would have to wait for it to fully load (would appear blurry). I am playing on a base model PS4 so I'm not sure if that improves on the pro or not. The action/combat is top notch. Atmosphere is amazing. Overall, a great game, which is what I hoped for the dev's of Max Payne/Alan Wake (never played Quantum Break since I don't own an XBOX).… Expand
  5. Justhe
    Aug 28, 2019
    9
    Control is an excellent supernatural thriller. A graphical masterpiece with great gameplay and story. Remedy has done it again!!!
  6. ValentinoM
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Gioco fighissimo bella bro! Non ho mai provato emozioni così intense. da provare assolutamente
  7. Gooseslaya
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Incredibly satisfying gunplay engaging story although the characters could've spent more time in the oven they get the job done
  8. Coastal2009
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Great game, no cap. Good shooting, good story - little weird but good. Reminds me of Alan Wake, mixed with Prey, with sprinkles of metroidvania. Highly recommended.
  9. Username6969
    Aug 28, 2019
    9
    Honestly it's a really good game. The story is really intriguing to the point, while keeping main characters to a minimum so that they don't get lost in the neither. The gameplay is really fun if while one second your hiding in cover praying that the next rocket doesn't blast you to the last checkpoint , there the next you hucking a fire extinguisher half way across the map at terminalHonestly it's a really good game. The story is really intriguing to the point, while keeping main characters to a minimum so that they don't get lost in the neither. The gameplay is really fun if while one second your hiding in cover praying that the next rocket doesn't blast you to the last checkpoint , there the next you hucking a fire extinguisher half way across the map at terminal velocity into some poor saps body as it flys into another poor saps. People are saying bodies disappear without explanation but that's just false it's explained in the first 20 mins of the game. Alot of these reviews are just angry that it's not cod or the witcher. It's not too budget in nature but definitely an worth it in the end. If your
    edge of buying it just wait for a sale but not a bad game in any sense. I enjoy games with creative forms of story telling and unique gameplay functions so I am biased but only to the extent that I have played many, and I mean many cash grab games so I know that this is one with some heart in its development. Has some lag and frame rate drops when things get too hectic or even just by unpauseing the game which can get annoying,and the enemies do share the same color form through the game. Color is dark and bureaucratic. But I do believe some of this stuff can be resolved in future updates and some were for story design. By far the worst of this game is certainly shown when the frame rates drop this it's is immersion breaking and can lead to a death when in a sever fight against the Hiss. Overall I think it was worth the buy but waiting for a sale isn't the worst option giving it is a single player game that you don't have to worry about competing with other players.    … Expand
  10. flame1974
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    mai giocato ad un gioco così bello!!!!!!!!!!! Mi sono attaccato alla console senza riuscire a distogliere lo sguardo
  11. Kazoma
    Aug 30, 2019
    9
    Think of twin peaks with oddly enough SCP mix with Remedy's gun play.

    7 hours in and I **** love this game. The writing is tight and messes with you, there are some light horror elements with this very engaging narrative. Sam Lake you've done it again holy **** its a good physiological experiences that I can't wait to platinum. I am looking forward the the DLC going for Control. It    Think of twin peaks with oddly enough SCP mix with Remedy's gun play.

    7 hours in and I **** love this game. The writing is tight and messes with you, there are some light horror elements with this very engaging narrative. Sam Lake you've done it again holy ****
    its a good physiological experiences that I can't wait to platinum. I am looking forward the the DLC going for Control. It was worth the 60 bones for me.    … Expand
  12. Xtract
    Sep 1, 2019
    9
    Good story good characters good combat solid game not like a lot of other games out there but definitely worth a try
  13. mrnatural
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    Very good game indeed. Interesting and weird story with great atmosphere. Game play and combat is best i played in ages. So much fun It is difficult to stop playing. Sure there are few bugs in the game but nonetheless one of the most original and interesting games at the moment.
  14. drMike
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    Best Remedy game. Very Atmospheric. Nice Story. Metroidvania Style. Dr.Casper Darling's videos reminds me Bioshock. Very cool used telekinesis and levetation. FBC Bureau very stylish and enigmatic place. Old house as a living character. But I don't like very bad performance for ps4, I'll wait for patch.
  15. Unsung_Paladin
    Nov 30, 2019
    9
    SCP / X-Files / Warehouse 13 THE GAME:

    Control is the video game equivalent of the X-Files, Warehouse 13, and the SCP files. Made by Remedy Entertainment, the studio behind Max Payne and Alan Wake, brings a world of conspiracy and mystery to life in their newest outing. Control is a 3rd person action/adventure game that leans HEAVILY on lore developed through written files and    SCP / X-Files / Warehouse 13 THE GAME:

    Control is the video game equivalent of the X-Files, Warehouse 13, and the SCP files. Made by Remedy Entertainment, the studio behind Max Payne and Alan Wake, brings a world of conspiracy and mystery to life in their newest outing. Control is a 3rd person action/adventure game that leans HEAVILY on lore developed through written files and audio/video recordings to life. You do not by any means have to read all of the files you come across, but the world of the game makes much more sense if you do.
    At its core, the game moves you through much of the The Oldest House, a paranaturally clandestine facility housing the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC). You use different weapon types and paranatural abilities to dispatch a variety of enemies who impede your progress. As you go you encounter new and strange objects and phenomena. There are a number of optional side missions which can be tackled which boost your abilities or give you new ones. My one real gripe with the game is that some of the side missions can feel fetch questy and rely a little too much on back tracking to areas you’ve already been through.
    The gameplay is solid, but this title really shines in its narrative. Anyone who disliked this game was probably looking for a run-n-gun game and didn’t bother to dive into the rich lore. Though, the main story is still solid without having to read through everything.
    Again, this is a MUST play for anyone who is a big fan of media like Warehouse 13, the X-Files, or SCP.    … Expand
  16. TheFrostyPen
    Dec 9, 2019
    9
    PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE: People who give 0's for anything are literal monsters. A 0 is stating the piece of media could not be watched or played. Even a 99% broken game should receive at lowest a 1. Reserve 0's for what they are for, and not as a projection of the current emotional tantrum you are immaturely throwing.

    That being said...Control is f-ing amazing. If you love Twin    PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE: People who give 0's for anything are literal monsters. A 0 is stating the piece of media could not be watched or played. Even a 99% broken game should receive at lowest a 1. Reserve 0's for what they are for, and not as a projection of the current emotional tantrum you are immaturely throwing.

    That being said...Control is f-ing amazing. If you love Twin Peaks, Welcome to Night Vale, or any type of funky weird pop mystery then you will love this game. If you don't love those then you should still enjoy the game. The graphics are good, the controls are tight, the story is interesting.

    You get to kill people at low hp by ripping them off the ground with such force that it breaks them. And then you get to hurl their lifeless corpses at other bad guys with such form it kills the other guy.

    Hideo Kojima has a frekin cameo!

    It all takes place in a building that is alive and moves and shifts and reorganizes itself right in front of your eyes.

    The game is the start of something amazing. I feel bad for people who can't appreciate awesome.    … Expand
  17. mfmaxpower
    Sep 7, 2019
    9
    Brilliant, brilliant game. Not perfect, and has some minor performance issues, but what a great experience. If you like single player games with a cool and strong narrative, you gotta play Control.
  18. iddqd4
    May 4, 2020
    10
    В Control сошлось всё что мне нравится в видеоиграх, нелинейные локации, девушка в главной роли, самобытный арт дерекшен, классная идея с оружием, зрелищные перестрелки с разрушением, интересный для изучения мир, поиск лута, сложность, секреты и забавные головоломки.

    Мне крайне симпатично то как Сэм Лэйк плетет сюжет, история подается не прямолинейно в лоб, а есть некий простор для    В Control сошлось всё что мне нравится в видеоиграх, нелинейные локации, девушка в главной роли, самобытный арт дерекшен, классная идея с оружием, зрелищные перестрелки с разрушением, интересный для изучения мир, поиск лута, сложность, секреты и забавные головоломки.

    Мне крайне симпатично то как Сэм Лэйк плетет сюжет, история подается не прямолинейно в лоб, а есть некий простор для толкований. Появившиеся битвы с боссами неплохо разнообразили игру, хотя в финале, лично мне, какого то именно сложного сражения не хватило, но тут энд гейм неплохо дополнил музыкальный автомат с экспедициями, где за непростое испытание дают в награду клевый костюм.

    Низкий поклон Remedy за хорошие эмоции, это лучшее во что играл за последнее несколько лет.    … Expand
  19. sufs2000
    Jan 2, 2020
    10
    Loved this game, so different to the usual boring shooters out there. The story is so deep and weird but I still loved it, creeped me out a lot but in a good way. It is a little difficult in bits but the challenge is good and makes you think about your tactics... and the puzzles are awesome, again a little difficult but you can work them out. Loved the gameplay too. Had the odd framerateLoved this game, so different to the usual boring shooters out there. The story is so deep and weird but I still loved it, creeped me out a lot but in a good way. It is a little difficult in bits but the challenge is good and makes you think about your tactics... and the puzzles are awesome, again a little difficult but you can work them out. Loved the gameplay too. Had the odd framerate issue but besides that I can't wait for a sequel!… Expand
  20. Revoltec
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Great game, technical after a lot of patches perfectly stable , amazing story, great fight machanics, really long playtime and lots of side quests .
  21. Kratos21
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    Game was brilliant, intriguing story, and a blast to play. The power orientated gameplay was refreshing and didn't get old, provided enough challenge to keep me engaged. Played on a base PS4, at time of writing some issues with frame rate, but did not hamper my enjoyment overall. Definitely worth a play.
  22. TheLastOfGod
    Sep 2, 2019
    8
    Good Graphic and very art photo style. Play simply. And a long enough story.
  23. russianvoodoo
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    Somehow I skipped this game and haven’t played it since the release and only bough it now when the game was on a huge sale. I’d say this game worth full price for me. Game doesn’t look so promising when you watch reviews. Looks dull and repetitive. But as soon as you start playing you just can’t stop. It’s addictive and fun. Side quests are amazing. Sound design is creepy and awesome.Somehow I skipped this game and haven’t played it since the release and only bough it now when the game was on a huge sale. I’d say this game worth full price for me. Game doesn’t look so promising when you watch reviews. Looks dull and repetitive. But as soon as you start playing you just can’t stop. It’s addictive and fun. Side quests are amazing. Sound design is creepy and awesome. Enemies gives you goosebumps. Cons: Game doesn’t work flawless on SLIM. FPS drops sometimes are horrible. But it never really ruined my experience or any boss fight. Wish there were more enemy types and more challenging enemy AI. Other than that - I just can’t stop playing it. Even after finishing the game I want to play it badly and game allows to do so: DLC+ side quests are amazing. Somehow this game was more than TLOU 2 or Death Stranding. Unexpectedly. Give it try.… Expand
  24. mikepatyaev
    Sep 6, 2019
    8
    After a secretive agency in New York is invaded by an otherworldly threat, you become the new Director struggling to regain Contro
  25. yavalocu
    Sep 5, 2019
    8
    Great game. Great gunplay. Nice atmosphere. Great art direction. Really complete and interesting lore (read all the papers!). Great superpowers. So fun to play!
  26. tuliz
    Sep 5, 2019
    9
    the game has a unique world and story full of lore that makes you wanna explore and learn about it 100 percent, the gameplay is fun and the powers have a great feel to them , there are only a few times that there are many enemies and explosions that are overloading the system and lowering fps but it only keeps for a few seconds so it's not that bad , just for that it gets 9 and not 10
  27. MrKrisJot
    Sep 7, 2019
    8
    Great looking game with an ok story and really good destruction physics. Performance wise, apart from having to wait few seconds after a load or pause, the game ran pretty smoothly with occasional frame drops. I found the upgrade system quite confusing at first and the map was really poor. Good combat but some of the gun forms seemed unnecessary, I personally used the basic form for 95% ofGreat looking game with an ok story and really good destruction physics. Performance wise, apart from having to wait few seconds after a load or pause, the game ran pretty smoothly with occasional frame drops. I found the upgrade system quite confusing at first and the map was really poor. Good combat but some of the gun forms seemed unnecessary, I personally used the basic form for 95% of the time.
    Lots of collectibles and secret locations. Overall good, fun game that can be completed in few days    … Expand
  28. Psgamer05316
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've never played such a different and mind bending game in my life. It's such a unique and original game, just the change I needed from playing other games on ps4. The story line is quite gripping, player engagement and advancement great and an environment like nothing I've played before. My only complaint is that the experience was over to quick. It's pretty quick to end game! Definitely worth playing guys!!… Expand
  29. Mustakarhu95
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    It a good game with some performance issues on ps4. If you gave it a 0 rating you shoud get a life fly if your only enjoyment comes from review bombing a good game you shoud get some help
  30. TheGreatJ
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Very seldomly some minor lagging. Can’t understand the criticism. Has to be review bombing from people with bad condition consoles freaking out. No problems with PS4 Pro. Beatiful scenery and makes you await additional content.

    No reason to make such a high end game for all the lowest machinery. This is a game to entertain also the gamer of the future, not the past. Way to go Remedy!    Very seldomly some minor lagging. Can’t understand the criticism. Has to be review bombing from people with bad condition consoles freaking out. No problems with PS4 Pro. Beatiful scenery and makes you await additional content.

    No reason to make such a high end game for all the lowest machinery. This is a game to entertain also the gamer of the future, not the past.

    Way to go Remedy! Hope the sequel is already being prepared. :D    … Expand
  31. Plushjavi
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    Muy buena atmósfera enigmático un gran juego con un lamentable doblaje al español, menos mal que se puede poner las voces en ingles
  32. XieYifan14
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    complicated map, lost sometime, and need to fix those problems as soon as possible
  33. rheelly
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    By far the most intriguing game I played in a long, long time.
    As a fan of all SCP related stuff, this is a real goldmine.
    For a AA Game this topped nearly all AAA games of the last year.
  34. juipej
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    Yet another unique, story driven singleplayer masterpiece from Remedy! Definitely worth checking out.
  35. Gamerdady
    Nov 30, 2019
    9
    Brilliant atmosphere and setting. I love the whole government supernatural bureau thing, they do it really well here.
    The action is by far my favourite this gen. There's nothing quite like flying around shooting dudes and hurling literally everything at people. Nice.
  36. FearlessFreep
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    The most fun and most original game I've played in a while. To summarize the feel of the game, it's like Portal, but you're a Jedi with a gun.
    Loved the progression, combat, and the lore behind the Bureau. As well, some of the best boss fights since the God of War Valkyrie fights. The story itself is intriguing, but not quite strong enough to keep you interested for the whole game. And    The most fun and most original game I've played in a while. To summarize the feel of the game, it's like Portal, but you're a Jedi with a gun.
    Loved the progression, combat, and the lore behind the Bureau. As well, some of the best boss fights since the God of War Valkyrie fights. The story itself is intriguing, but not quite strong enough to keep you interested for the whole game. And aside from some technical glitches (might be patched by now, or only prevalent on the PS4) this game is well worth the money.    … Expand
  37. CubiReviews
    Aug 5, 2020
    9
    I love this game! Gameplay is super fun. Graphics and sound are amazing, but there are frequent frame rate drops getting a bit annoying. On the other hand, the amount of destruction needs to be praised. What really makes this game great, is its gameworld! Even if the story itself isn't too special, the settting is extremely interesting. I just had to explore every single corner of theI love this game! Gameplay is super fun. Graphics and sound are amazing, but there are frequent frame rate drops getting a bit annoying. On the other hand, the amount of destruction needs to be praised. What really makes this game great, is its gameworld! Even if the story itself isn't too special, the settting is extremely interesting. I just had to explore every single corner of the Oldest House and to find all the hidden secrets! Even after playing the DLC my need to find more and explore more of this beautfifully created world. That's the biggest achievement of Control. Besides the amazing combat system that really makes you feel like a badass.… Expand
  38. deetsay
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Interiguing "not-self-explanatory" story with much extra content in the form of papers, tapes and videos. The gameplay and gun+character upgrade mechanisms are the best I've seen. I absolutely love the "semi-open" sandbox game design, where -despite the limited game area- you can choose which mission to go to next, and if/WHEN the boss proves too hard, go grind some other tasks and getInteriguing "not-self-explanatory" story with much extra content in the form of papers, tapes and videos. The gameplay and gun+character upgrade mechanisms are the best I've seen. I absolutely love the "semi-open" sandbox game design, where -despite the limited game area- you can choose which mission to go to next, and if/WHEN the boss proves too hard, go grind some other tasks and get some upgrades. I've been playing for years... Decades! And this was the first Playstation platinum that I got, and basically without even trying!

    My only gripe is that there are no multiple saves, and you can't even replay the Old Gods of Asgard / Ashtray Maze level without losing the progress you made after that (unless by making a new profile or whatever).    … Expand
  39. Luxint
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    This game is a true masterpiece - a brilliant mind-bending story, stunning visuals and very enjoyable gameplay. I haven't had this much fun exploring the game world since the Mass Effect trilogy.
    Amazing job Remedy, thank you so much for this gem!
  40. IagoCustodio10
    Aug 3, 2020
    9
    É um jogo maravilhoso.
    História 9
    Graficos 9
    Trilha Sonora 9
    Gameplay 10
  41. nanxstats
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    Personal game of the year 2019 - unique narrative, amazing art direction, challenging battles, linear yet flexible exploration possibilities.
  42. Cowcatapult
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    El juego es una pasada. La historia es alucinante. La única pega es el doblaje en español, recomiendo la voz en inglés y los subs en español. El diseño, cómo juegan con imagen real, el color rojo, es una obra de arte.
  43. Hotchieng
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Awesome story, presentation & gameplay brought out in this beautiful, well crafted world, a truly unique & amazing experience. Oh and amazing graphics too. Totally dig the environment destruction.
  44. arteazuse
    Aug 15, 2020
    9
    If you do not play story games, then at least for the sake of the mechanics of this game you should play
  45. FinBiz
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Best game of the year! No doubt. Just a great atmosphere and story-line combined with the mechanics.
  46. juu
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Great game! Really love the graphics athmosphere, physics, playability and style!
  47. Daniel0809
    Aug 28, 2019
    8
    So i had to delete my negative post of a 6 with only 6hrs of play. now im about 10 hrs in and this game is 100% worth the buy. starts slow but then full steam ahead! buy it! u wont be disappointed.
  48. Zorgeus
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    This game is...Original. Fantastic. Awesome. Remedy. Please, buy it, dudes.
  49. TMCThomas
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, from the story to the atmosphere they really nailed it. Especially the details and the physics are amazing
  50. Alexisreal
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Remedy finds a new way to tell its story!
    Control's story is not always directly handed to you but hidden in the details around you, if you enjoyed previous titles especially Alan Wake you will love this game.
  51. fhariri
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Great game! Don't read the 0/10 reviews, they're nonsense. Great story & atmosphere, gunplay & sounds are amazing! gameplay at first is ok but opens up pretty quickly & you'll get more powers! VERY FUN! only issue I encountered is some fps drops when there's too much going on, but other than that, great game!
  52. dietrich
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Control is full of mysteries and weirdness. That's what makes it so unique, is its own brand of weird. The world is so rich with lore and you're sort of thrust into the middle of it, without much exposition. You get pieces of the story as you go.

    The gameplay is solid. The weapons and abilities are satisfying. And seeing enemies and the environment blow up around you is constantly    Control is full of mysteries and weirdness. That's what makes it so unique, is its own brand of weird. The world is so rich with lore and you're sort of thrust into the middle of it, without much exposition. You get pieces of the story as you go.

    The gameplay is solid. The weapons and abilities are satisfying. And seeing enemies and the environment blow up around you is constantly entertaining. Paper and rubble flies everywhere. I dont know how they made it looks so good, I'm just glad I get to be along for the ride.    … Expand
  53. Pocoyosito
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    Control is a good game with really solid mechanics but is also a weird game not suited for everyone.
    Remedy took some risks in order to do Control, the story is bizarre but captivating and the mechanics and physics are without a doubt the highlight of the game, despite all that it has major frame drops when too much is happening at the same time (luckily it is not gamebreaking and didn,t    Control is a good game with really solid mechanics but is also a weird game not suited for everyone.
    Remedy took some risks in order to do Control, the story is bizarre but captivating and the mechanics and physics are without a doubt the highlight of the game, despite all that it has major frame drops when too much is happening at the same time (luckily it is not gamebreaking and didn,t happen to often during my playthroug).
    The enviroments are outsanding and imaginative and the graphics are really good, but not the best out there. The story is weird and good but it feels like near the end they had to rush a conclusion.
    Another highlight of the game are the secondary missions. They are imaginative and reguarding.

    In conclusion, Control is a really good game filled with things to do and places to explore. It has it bad things but I would recomend it.

    8.6/10    … Expand
  54. dlegassicke
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Beautiful, fun and full of life. This game is a masterpiece despite some mild performance stutters.
  55. Peet2000
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Different and capturing in a good way. A Remedy game has always a twist of its own.
  56. Thepastygeek
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Incredible game from the Remedy team, excellent gameplay, graphics and story, with a ton of surprises for fans of their past games.
  57. Dellboy5
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Great game, visually stunning and a great complex plot. Possibly Remedies best title to date, now to hunt down all the lore.
  58. Ivano
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Gioco fantastico, non smetterei mai di giocare, consigliatissimo.
    Trama sopra ogni aspettativa.
  59. RoccoGamer99
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Amazing game!
    Gameplay addictive & mind blowing story!
    Can't understand the "0 out 10" user reviews…
    This is just one of the best game I played this year! Good Job Remedy!
  60. ClownNPC
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Nintendo fanboys review-bombing multiplatform video game... lmaoooooooooooo
  61. ARYXANDRE
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Remedy at it's best. Perfect atmosphere and gameplay with a psychedelic, David Lynch-inspired narrative. 2019 GOTY.
  62. DeN_DarK
    Oct 21, 2019
    10
    It is a masterpiece. Truly fascinating story and setting reminds me of Twin Peaks, Half-Life and Prey. 10/10 and I will definitely buy any DLC or sequel because ... its just one of the best games I ever played.
  63. Bach741
    Jun 6, 2020
    9
    (232 negative reviews, LOL... you kids are trash at games)

    There's one problem with this game - the framerate drops. You get a lot of slowdown on the screen when a lot starts happening... but it's not that often, and the awesomeness of the game makes it a near-forgivable offense. The ONLY reason I can't give this a 10/10 is because of the slowdown, but the game is amazing. My PS4    (232 negative reviews, LOL... you kids are trash at games)

    There's one problem with this game - the framerate drops. You get a lot of slowdown on the screen when a lot starts happening... but it's not that often, and the awesomeness of the game makes it a near-forgivable offense. The ONLY reason I can't give this a 10/10 is because of the slowdown, but the game is amazing. My PS4 2019 GOTY hands down, without question.    … Expand
  64. cyberwolf84
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    Great single player Game. Phantastic ambient, story and very quality gameplay. Remedy, we need more))) Great work of whole team! Congrats!
  65. RENBU
    Sep 2, 2019
    8
    Llevo pocas horas, pero por ahora me está gustando, no es un juegazo pero tampoco una castaña.
  66. nathsamlove
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    This has to be one of the most atmospheric, beautiful and creative games I have ever played. It's a work of art with incredible graphics, dramatically enhanced when played on PC with ray tracing.

    The gameplay itself is fun and varied with a multitude of powers and weapon types at your disposal and the progression is fantastic really making you feel yourself becoming more and more powerful    This has to be one of the most atmospheric, beautiful and creative games I have ever played. It's a work of art with incredible graphics, dramatically enhanced when played on PC with ray tracing.

    The gameplay itself is fun and varied with a multitude of powers and weapon types at your disposal and the progression is fantastic really making you feel yourself becoming more and more powerful as you progress through the game.

    The world building is great with some really interesting lore and characters. The lore is delivered in an entertaining way through notes, memos but mostly through video logs left by a charismatic scientist. Oh and the soundtrack is pretty great too.

    The game is pretty tough, so if you aren't very good at third person shooters you might struggle later on in the game when you hit a couple of major difficulty spikes. However, the challenge is worth fighting through as it's very rewarding when you finally beat that pesky boss you've been stuck on by learning it's patterns and figuring out different ways to counter it's attacks.

    I highly recommend this game to anyone that is looking for a challenging, immersive, beautiful and well designed video game with a compelling story.    … Expand
  67. Wazzdaka
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    I put 10 points for such a super cool combat system. Got a lot of fun playing this game.
    She also wants to mark the last part of the game, starting with a maze. That was super cool!
  68. Mharp
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    Thoroughly enjoyed the game. Game play is fun, story is interesting. Gets kind of laggy/ blurry at points but never froze completely. I had tons of fun with the destructible environments and finding hidden areas. This is actually the first game I 100% completed all the trophies because I actually had fun doing it. It usually feels like a chore for me, trophy hunting. I definitely recommendThoroughly enjoyed the game. Game play is fun, story is interesting. Gets kind of laggy/ blurry at points but never froze completely. I had tons of fun with the destructible environments and finding hidden areas. This is actually the first game I 100% completed all the trophies because I actually had fun doing it. It usually feels like a chore for me, trophy hunting. I definitely recommend this game.… Expand
  69. BIgSteve123
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Blown away by this game, amazing combat, story and characters set in a creepy weird and mysterious world. One of the best 3rd person action adventure games I have ever played
  70. Blairaq
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Love the plot and style of the game, would rate it as one of the best story-driven game this fall. Worth to buy and play. Cant wait for the expansions!
  71. Hjalmar
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    In my opinion Control is a great game. I am a fan of story driven games and this game delivers just that. Graphics are superb and the atmosphere is just all around great. Good job Remedy!
  72. mecosamir
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Amazing Supernatural game with great collectable items and wierd but good story telling
  73. ReubenIsAGod
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This game got me hooked fast.

    I am very in love with the Half-life franchise, I'm a big fan of reading into psychologic texts and I absolutely adore lyncean films, I love dream-logic and narrative centred around these concepts. Control **** me up, it was like this beautifully crafted love letter to the weird wonderful world of supernatural occurrences within games. The game is just    This game got me hooked fast.

    I am very in love with the Half-life franchise, I'm a big fan of reading into psychologic texts and I absolutely adore lyncean films, I love dream-logic and narrative centred around these concepts.

    Control **** me up, it was like this beautifully crafted love letter to the weird wonderful world of supernatural occurrences within games. The game is just so fun, interesting and something that feels so fresh to get in 2019. A uniquely crafted, very well thought out, action game that doesn't dumb down its audience.

    I love this game. I don't think it's for everybody. It does have narrative issues, and the ending is incredibly anticlimactic (hoping that the DLC will fix this issue and pad the game out more) but for what it is, a very tight supernatural third-person shooter it truly is amazing.

    I absolutely adore control. Check it out!    … Expand
  74. Dark-Confidant
    Sep 3, 2019
    9
    oh su fu yes i like it a lot is so funny bang bang dead and labyrinth stuff wowo wa wa we waa
  75. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    Jun 25, 2021
    9
    Took me about 20 h to 100% the game. Its a very unique and very high quality experience.

    +graphics +very unique world design and style +story +polish +gameplay +difficulty (just right for this cinematic experience) +levitate and movement in general +looping level design +/-navigation and fast travel system +/-RPG elements but not deep enough imo -balance, for example: launch    Took me about 20 h to 100% the game. Its a very unique and very high quality experience.

    +graphics
    +very unique world design and style
    +story
    +polish
    +gameplay
    +difficulty (just right for this cinematic experience)
    +levitate and movement in general
    +looping level design
    +/-navigation and fast travel system
    +/-RPG elements but not deep enough imo
    -balance, for example: launch is CLEARLY the best way to play    … Expand
  76. ScaleKorn
    Sep 1, 2019
    8
    esta interesante, darle una oportunidad.....................................
  77. Jonny_English
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is purely amazing! The atmosphere it creates, the beautiful story-telling that keeps you wanting to know more, and the sadness it brings when the story is over... hats off to remedy for making a true masterpiece. This is the only game I have played that has made me actually want to platinum it, and definately the only AAA title that has kept me playing more than 30 minutes. With the way AAA titles have been heading recently it is truly satisfying to play somethig different and so unique that it took my breath away. 10/10 remedy!… Expand
  78. CHOP_OR_DIE
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    Good game.
    Plus: Script. Graphics. RTX support.
    Minus: Map. Control points. Ugly model of Jessi.
  79. RealMuthaF
    Oct 19, 2019
    9
    It truly is a shame that the game's marketing campaign was so bland, it made a lot of people miss a hidden gem.
    Solid gameplay mechanics with fun supernatural powers to wield, clever metroidvania-style level structure, good plot (wouldn't expect less from Sam Lake) and the absolutely outstanding palpable atmosphere of mystery and fleshed-out lore set this game apart from any competitor. I    It truly is a shame that the game's marketing campaign was so bland, it made a lot of people miss a hidden gem.
    Solid gameplay mechanics with fun supernatural powers to wield, clever metroidvania-style level structure, good plot (wouldn't expect less from Sam Lake) and the absolutely outstanding palpable atmosphere of mystery and fleshed-out lore set this game apart from any competitor. I don't want to dwell into plot details here to avoid spoilers, but trust me, this is a game best to be experienced going in blind. If you're a fan of sci-fi and mystery genres, don't miss it out. Also, I've seen people saying it's a 10-hour game, which is misleading, as with all the side quests (mostly as high-quality as the main plot) it leans towards 25-30.
    That's not to say the game doesn't have its fair share of problems. Firstly, even after the update there are mild performance issues on base PS4, with a consistent noticeable 2-3-second frame drop occurring every time you exit the pause menu. Secondly, the in-game map is confusing and often wouldn't load. Lastly, I found the ending to be somewhat underwhelming and straightforward, compared to the complexity and intrigue of the plot that preceded it.
    Still, after beating the main storyline and being 3 trophies away from platinum which I fully intent to get, I consider Control to be the best game of 2019 so far.    … Expand
  80. Mandulum
    Sep 8, 2019
    9
    Favorite Thing: The story was really weird and pretty great.
    Least Favorite Thing: The ending turned into "just kill a bunch of these baddies until they stop spawning".

    Date Completed: 2019-09-06
    Playtime: ~ 15h
    Enjoyment: 9/10
    Recommendation: The powers and crazy story make it a must play.
  81. enphektid
    Dec 17, 2019
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing! One of the best Jedi games ever made. Just the destruction alone is hours of fun. Not to mention how crazy the story is along with the well spoken dialog, tons of hidden backstory you can find littered all throughout the game. And did I mention you're basically a Jedi with a gun? Hands down my game of 2019. 10/10!
  82. iKen
    Aug 24, 2021
    9
    Played on PS4 Pro. Platinum'ed
    Gameplay: GREAT
    Graphic: GREAT
    Story: GREAT
    Music/Sound : GOOD
    Dialogue/Voice Acting: GREAT
  83. Fat_Alberta
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    Excellent game. As many have noted, the clear standouts are the art direction, writing, world building, characters, and visuals. Framing its horror elements with a cold, bureaucratic scrutiny was a brilliant move that often lends itself to outright hilarity. If the setting, story, and style appeal to your personal tastes, you will have a blast with this. As far as the gameplay goes, theExcellent game. As many have noted, the clear standouts are the art direction, writing, world building, characters, and visuals. Framing its horror elements with a cold, bureaucratic scrutiny was a brilliant move that often lends itself to outright hilarity. If the setting, story, and style appeal to your personal tastes, you will have a blast with this. As far as the gameplay goes, the different powers are all satisfying to use, and the physics tech and destructible environments are simply superb. The combat mechanics are solid, but outside of some excellent side missions and combat encounters in the late game, Control suffers from one of the problems I had with Alan Wake — namely, it doesn’t always match the inventiveness of its combat mechanics with equally interesting combat scenarios. That being said, with the promise of upcoming free endgame content and future DLC, I’m hoping they will continue to rectify that issue.

    As far as performance goes, I’ve been playing on the PS4 Pro — and while performance was admittedly rough at launch, the most recent patch has been a massive improvement, solving my biggest qualm with the game.

    All in all, if you’re a fan of story-driven action games, I would highly recommend Control. This has supplanted Alan Wake as my favorite Remedy game, and even with some minor frustrations, I have loved every second spent with this game.    … Expand
  84. tnfsnobelxp
    Dec 29, 2019
    9
    The only problem in control is the bugs which is frustrating but other than that, the game play is the most enjoyable in 2019 and it has a unique art which is beautiful
  85. SuperkenGaming
    Feb 4, 2020
    8
    Control
    A weirdly satisfying journey
    Control is a 12 hour long 3rd person sci-fi shooter set in a bit of an open world... or I should say building… more specifically the FBC’s paranormal headquarters...it all connects in an addictive metroidvania style… of more doors and areas becoming accessible as you complete story and optional missions. Here you play as Jesse Faden, who sets out to    Control
    A weirdly satisfying journey
    Control is a 12 hour long 3rd person sci-fi shooter set in a bit of an open world... or I should say building… more specifically the FBC’s paranormal headquarters...it all connects in an addictive metroidvania style… of more doors and areas becoming accessible as you complete story and optional missions. Here you play as Jesse Faden, who sets out to find out what happened to her brother in this facility... and would you know... you have some super natural gifts of your own…
    The gameplay loop is the same from start to finish, you’re given a task... and area in the building to explore, and along your way you’ll sometimes feel an urge to venture of and explore, which can lead to you finding materials, or even optional missions that will help you become more powerful, give you more upgrade points, or even additional abilities, but you’ll do just fine sticking to the main story as well, increasingly making the gameplay here more addictive and crazy, throwing items, dashing, levitating, just to name a few.. Taking on enemies that can do almost the same... you’ll have to clear these enemies most of the time to unlock spawn points, which is also where you spend the enemy dropped currency and materials on upgrading your character, becoming more powerful… the combat though Is my biggest gripe with control… This game had the potential of being a really amazing game, in fact its won multiple game of the year titles for 2019, but the little issues with combat and performance is what sours control most for me… For starters... performance wise, the game stutters like crazy any time you pause and unpause the game.. and secondly in a Game so crazy and hectic at all times, it’s really hard to have a sense of enemy direction, a lot of the time... especially towards the end with more powerful enemies, you’ll just be hit and dead with no warning, you’ll get smacked with heat seeking missiles, shot in the back.. And you have no opportunity to fairly dodge or counter attack, which bring me to my next announce... dodging being tied to your super natural energy… this just becomes annoying… due to the nature of the game, dodging is a mechanic I feel should be a given to the player.. Not a drainer... you’ll be in fights, again unfairly getting smacked with these heat seeking missiles out of nowhere,, that you’ll need to quickly dash to health enemies drop all the way across the room, but good luck if you’ve been range attacking with your toss power, and you most likely will thanks to again the dash ability draining your energy. It makes you not want to use it, and when you need to use it, again it’s because of need to quickly move in the area because of a grenade or to grab health, but once again the vicious circle smacks you of you can’t because you’ve been range attacking with your throw ability, you see? This is an endless circle of one mechanic decision breaking all of the other mechanics, not making the game as fun as it could be, or bringing your gameplay vision to life... this game wants you moving around, throwing, dashing, shooting, hitting enemies with a nice forearm strike… but this one small decision forces ranged combat, and the games vision again just crumbles in front of you… that’s not to say control isn’t still fun, it’s a blast, it’s one more try addictive and challenging… despite its flaws I loved Control from start to finish… but control 2… I’m just saying... Focus on the balance of the crazy fun mechanics, give more opportunity to dodge seemingly unfair and over powered attacks and enemies… and this series has potential to be masterpiece level... where it stands now... Control is still a great game definitely worth your time...
    I give Control
    an 8/10    … Expand
  86. neolithicman
    Aug 4, 2021
    9
    Light 9

    Got to admit i was interested to play this after playing myself, but after finishing and making platinum on ps4, i can say it was one of the most surprising good games i played i recent years. The story and the gameplay are very very good and fun. the design of the game standout. I recommend to everyone that do not care much about getting a little lost with the plot and crazy script.
  87. spesini
    Sep 28, 2021
    9
    The biggest strength of this game is that it basically has no major flaws - nothing that pisses you off after few hours of playing. Nothing is groundbreaking, but everything is extremely well executed.
  88. eva3si0n
    Dec 13, 2020
    9
    I love Remedy games. They are one of not many studios that have not yet failed. I started playing Control initially for the gameplay shootout as Quantum Break. And he received one of the best games of 2019. The plot is simple and completely predictable. But the surroundings are great. I even read all these notes scattered around the building, because they are interesting and reveal theI love Remedy games. They are one of not many studios that have not yet failed. I started playing Control initially for the gameplay shootout as Quantum Break. And he received one of the best games of 2019. The plot is simple and completely predictable. But the surroundings are great. I even read all these notes scattered around the building, because they are interesting and reveal the history of the game. The physics of destruction is made at a magnificent level. And the company itself is well built, precisely when you begin to get tired of the game, either the maze appears or the game ends. The idea with the double ending is great! And in general, I would rate the game at 10/10, but the technical implementation of the game is not the best. On PS4 Pro, the game slows down significantly in heavy scenes, the opening of the menu occurs with friezes. This could not win with patches even a year later.… Expand
  89. EdwardG
    Aug 24, 2021
    8
    Control is a great game with two particularly great qualities in its worldbuilding and combat.

    The world of Control is one of mystery and intrigue. The game takes place in the Oldest House, a featureless skyscraper in New York City that is imperceptible to the public. You also travel to the Astral Plane, a bleak monochromatic emptiness inhabited by a cryptic entity known as the Board.    Control is a great game with two particularly great qualities in its worldbuilding and combat.

    The world of Control is one of mystery and intrigue. The game takes place in the Oldest House, a featureless skyscraper in New York City that is imperceptible to the public. You also travel to the Astral Plane, a bleak monochromatic emptiness inhabited by a cryptic entity known as the Board. It's a really cool setting for an action game with a brilliantly cold and peculiar atmosphere. As you work to repel The Hiss, a hostile invading force, you'll have a lot of questions on your mind.

    The combat is great and super fluid, with a satisfying synergy between the abilities and the gunplay. You can levitate, dash to avoid attacks, use telekinesis to fling enemies into one another, and blast them with a shape shifting gun that can take a number of unique forms. It's really fun. There are also a decent number of Hiss enemy types which make for varied enough combat encounters.

    Control is visually impressive in its realisations of odd and unsettling concepts. Environments and characters look great, but the PS4's performance often falls short. During intense action, it struggles to maintain a steady frame rate, and some of the less important textures can arrive a little late to the party. Loading times are quite poor, and I had a problem with the audio getting out of sync with the in game videos too.

    An aspect in which Control disappoints slightly is in its narrative. Although Control certainly has an interesting setting and premise, I wasn't left fully satisfied by its story and conclusion. The plot couldn't match the quality of the worldbuilding in my opinion. I was drawn in by the lore and unorthodox supernatural elements, but the plot isn't as groundbreaking.

    The Ultimate Edition comes with two major expansions in The Foundation and AWE respectively. I preferred the former, which is a nice tailpiece to the base game which gives a taste of where the game could go next. The Board have a fairly prominent role in it which I liked. AWE is fine too, but having not played Alan Wake I felt a little out of the loop.

    Overall, Control is definitely worth playing. It's got a madcap world and some eccentric characters, and the combat is very enjoyable.    … Expand
  90. Armitas
    Sep 5, 2021
    9
    I played on PC.

    Fantastic sci fi game. Perfect in every way, no complaints, great story and fun combat that remains interesting till the very end. Amazing sound track including real bands. A solid 10, but people, myself included, ignore 10/0 scores so I give a 9.
  91. vnblm
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    I love Remedy. Each of their games has something special.
    IMO, Control is one of the best games I've ever played. Seriously. Gameplay, story, atmosphere, action feeling — everything is marvelous.
    Thanks, Remedy.
    I'm looking forward to DLC.
  92. KirillKutz
    Sep 5, 2019
    9
    Familiar with the developer only on a series of games Max Payne, and from Control some positive emotions. I want to stretch the fun and take your time on the plot. Search and learn all the secrets of the Bureau. Remember, as a child dreamed to have the ability to telekinesis and levitation. If we are similar in this - the game from Remedy is your right choice!
  93. MythoBeanz94
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Ahti played by Martti Suosalo was amazing as a Finn myself I loved every nod to Finland especially how he spoke and cursed in Finnish and even how he sang that Hero's Tango song!
    Absolutely one of the best games of 2016-2019!!!!
    Frame-rate drops were terrible on PS4 but they still didn't ruin the game though. Can't wait for the DLC!!!!!!!!!!!! I knew it Alan Wake, Quantum Break, Max    Ahti played by Martti Suosalo was amazing as a Finn myself I loved every nod to Finland especially how he spoke and cursed in Finnish and even how he sang that Hero's Tango song!
    Absolutely one of the best games of 2016-2019!!!!
    Frame-rate drops were terrible on PS4 but they still didn't ruin the game though.
    Can't wait for the DLC!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I knew it Alan Wake, Quantum Break, Max Payne and Control are connected to each other    … Expand
  94. Xalrandion
    Dec 22, 2020
    8
    Control is a strange masterpiece.

    The oldest house is a strange yet fascinating place, every corner of it housing some strange mystery or simple 90's office furniture. And this awesome sense of mystery is what carries this game. The rest of the narration side is much more good than "masterpiece tier", the story is quite simple all things considered, and even if I like these characters    Control is a strange masterpiece.

    The oldest house is a strange yet fascinating place, every corner of it housing some strange mystery or simple 90's office furniture. And this awesome sense of mystery is what carries this game. The rest of the narration side is much more good than "masterpiece tier", the story is quite simple all things considered, and even if I like these characters they are kind of shallow.

    But on the gameplay side, launching a fridge on enemies cannot be bad.    … Expand
  95. Btspctop
    Sep 12, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good , like REMEDY, the weapons shoot very reality, game game game good good good… Expand
  96. jdeem
    Sep 5, 2019
    9
    I actually made an account just to review this game because I thought the user score was underselling it. I finished it tonight and it's already one of my favourite single player games of all time.

    Amazing story, gameplay. visuals, and sound design. My only criticism would be the wonky checkpoint system that can mean running through several rooms to get back to the fight you just died    I actually made an account just to review this game because I thought the user score was underselling it. I finished it tonight and it's already one of my favourite single player games of all time.

    Amazing story, gameplay. visuals, and sound design. My only criticism would be the wonky checkpoint system that can mean running through several rooms to get back to the fight you just died in. Everything else is sublime and I'm already thinking of playing through it a second time.

    If you're on the fence, get this game, you won't regret it.    … Expand
  97. maximillion2k
    Sep 5, 2019
    8
    The PS4 version need a bit more polishing. Had some frame rate issues and graphics issues but it didn't impact the gameplay. Good story and excellent facial animations. Needs a difficulty settings mainly because the game felt a bit easy at times but other than that had a ton of fun playing it. The gameplay itself was satisfying.
  98. Jeremie198630
    Mar 8, 2021
    9
    J'adore ce jeux. Super beau, prenant, génial. Un petit bemol pour la version francaise qui est moyenne sinon tout est tres bien. Merci remedy
  99. Yurik17
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Almost perfect game. The open world, the opportunity to play after the game is over - you can only skip something if you specifically
  100. Seeky
    Sep 12, 2019
    9
    I played this game on PC and had a fantastic experience from start to finish. In 1440p on high settings it was gorgeous to look at and had a constant frame-rate between 40-50fps on my 1.5 year old system (Ryzen 5 1600, nvidia 1060 6GB and 16GB RAM).

    I was immediately drawn into the story from the very first moment ant it kept me hooked until the very end. It was entertaining and    I played this game on PC and had a fantastic experience from start to finish. In 1440p on high settings it was gorgeous to look at and had a constant frame-rate between 40-50fps on my 1.5 year old system (Ryzen 5 1600, nvidia 1060 6GB and 16GB RAM).

    I was immediately drawn into the story from the very first moment ant it kept me hooked until the very end. It was entertaining and enjoyable but it has its flaws and is clearly outshined by the exploration and the combat. Let me emphasise for the combat system alone I recommend this game to anyone who loves for action games. It is that good!

    For me the fighting mechanics are one of the very best in video game history. This is the combat system EA wishes they had for their Star Wars games because in Control some of your powers like Levitation and Telekinesis have never been done so snappy and satisfying. Period. I could literally play hours after hours killing randomly spawnings waves of the same enemies due to how perfect and satisfying the combat is. And I haven't even talked about the service weapon and its five modes which each can be individually upgraded with weapon modifications. In combination you're always switching between slinging huge rocks at enemies and levitating above their heads while barraging them with bullets from your service weapon. It is a dream come true.

    Combine this with the vast and intruiging game world of the "Oldest House" which is the home of the Federal Bureau of Control. There's so much to explore in this game. The world strongly rewards players for checking out every corner. It is jampacked full of mysterious memos and audio files which adds to the dense atmosphere of this mysterious building. I think I read/listened to more than 90% of the > 200 collectibles. I couldnt get enough of it and am looking forward to the DLCs.

    I also quite liked the characters of the game which are interesting and unqiue.

    The only things that frustrated me were the convoluted mini-map (you really get lost too often), too few stand-out missions (More missions like in the Maze please) and some intense difficulty spikes in a couple of optional boss fights. It is a real shame that Remedy hid the two coolest and by far best boss fights in optional side-missions while presenting some rather bland and boring encounters in the main campaign.

    That being said. I had a lot of fun with this game and recommend it to anyone on PC. I have heard that there are some problems on consoles though so you might have to be careful there.    … Expand
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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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