Control

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7.4

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  1. Watson0l0
    Dec 23, 2021
    10
    This game has everything I like. A bioshock of our time and an almost perfect game with one is the the best storyline of recent years.
  2. Ryder212
    Dec 21, 2021
    6
    Control had some very cool things going on. I suggest to anyone, to find a video on 'navigating the ash tray maze', so you can see the best part of the game. Super frustrating when boss battling and dying, respawning at a 'control point' an annoying distance away. Difficult game to navigate. Shocked I actually beat the story and ten side missions. Some of the side missions were tooControl had some very cool things going on. I suggest to anyone, to find a video on 'navigating the ash tray maze', so you can see the best part of the game. Super frustrating when boss battling and dying, respawning at a 'control point' an annoying distance away. Difficult game to navigate. Shocked I actually beat the story and ten side missions. Some of the side missions were too difficult or just plain annoying. If this game had a navigation system patched in to it, similar to that of Bioshock or the ability in Skyrim to follow the smoke trail, it'd be worth 15 bucks… Expand
  3. awar_7
    Dec 20, 2021
    8
    Control me sorprendió para bien, es un juego del que no esperaba nada y que me acabó atrapando con su argumento y jugabilidad. Muy recomendable, eso sí, desactiva el doblaje al español.
  4. hoohoo
    Dec 18, 2021
    6
    I guess people who rate this high must not have been gamers for long or are feeling nostalgic. This is a retro game with nice graphics. The map design and puzzles have major lapses and the puzzles are suitable for kids, run back and forth pressing buttons-style. There are issues where you grind some spot only to realise your are not supposed to make it through there until you have aI guess people who rate this high must not have been gamers for long or are feeling nostalgic. This is a retro game with nice graphics. The map design and puzzles have major lapses and the puzzles are suitable for kids, run back and forth pressing buttons-style. There are issues where you grind some spot only to realise your are not supposed to make it through there until you have a mission and then the place changes or some door opens.

    The whole game is a throwback to last millennia, perhaps intentionally. "Let's just make a game like always but with today's graphics". No evolution except in the looks.

    Without spoiling anything, I can say the best moment is the maze. You'll know when you get there.    … Expand
  5. Eerrol
    Dec 8, 2021
    7
    An interesting game, the story was catchy at the first hours but after platinating the game and playing more than 90 hours I realized that was hard to find enemies to complete the board countermeasures and has horrible load of grafics, the game itself freezes and the map a vital resource of the game gets invisible and imposible to continue without resetting the game. Nice graphics but badAn interesting game, the story was catchy at the first hours but after platinating the game and playing more than 90 hours I realized that was hard to find enemies to complete the board countermeasures and has horrible load of grafics, the game itself freezes and the map a vital resource of the game gets invisible and imposible to continue without resetting the game. Nice graphics but bad optimization.… Expand
  6. uaandrei
    Nov 19, 2021
    5
    horrible controls, horrible aim lock for ps4, horrible story. it's just nice to throw things around
  7. Itssshazams
    Nov 16, 2021
    9
    Game actually has good physics for a ps4& xbox one game animations are bad but i hope they fix it in the future i was so excited for the story and it didn’t fail my expectations it was good Can’t wait to see control 2 has better graphics,animations,content,weapons,powers
  8. arostislavna
    Nov 14, 2021
    7
    Played it, beat the general story and enjoy it, did not do much exploring and getting collectibles BUT it's cool.
  9. Sonicsystem
    Nov 14, 2021
    7
    Au début du jeu je e suis dit qu’est-ce c’est que ce jeu assez space… et au fur est à mesure j’ai kiffer et adorer
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Nimesin
    Nov 5, 2021
    7
    I didn't like this game despite having interesting ideas. So I stopped before I finished it. That is why I'm not giving it a lower or higher score. It just did not captivate me at all.
  13. voxy
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    Great game, I thought it's terrible after one hour, but I was wrong. Really good game, good story and fun gameplay.
  14. Nahian4663
    Oct 16, 2021
    7
    This is a great game.At first I did not expect much.But as time growed I started to like because of the graphics and mystery.Now if you are wondering why I gave 7 it's because there were many questions unanswered in the end.If the make control 2 and answer all the questions then I'll change my rating.
  15. 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
  16. Nafea
    Oct 9, 2021
    5
    Control basically is a game that make say bruh , where we start in map design sometime makes u wanna quit the game or side missions with zero lead or the loading screen between each area or the random boring story u will ever hear had no potional only random things put it together and boom we have storyline or The NPC with zero charisma same as jassy.
    Other then that the combat and enemies    Control basically is a game that make say bruh , where we start in map design sometime makes u wanna quit the game or side missions with zero lead or the loading screen between each area or the random boring story u will ever hear had no potional only random things put it together and boom we have storyline or The NPC with zero charisma same as jassy.
    Other then that the combat and enemies in the game are really good and diversified same with the weapons.
    If u really want a combat game with so much mobility then this game is best option, if not don’t ever thing to play will make u crazy .    … Expand
  17. Oldman1917
    Oct 7, 2021
    10
    Awesome game filled with a dark atmosphere and freacking crazy and funny! There are very cool moments here, both in the gameplay and in the plot.

    Of the minuses, I note that on the base PS-4, the frame rate sags a lot in places with a large number of enemies. I didn't like DLC, but we're talking about the basic version here. And the game is amazing. Try it.
  18. WHITESIXOMAR
    Sep 30, 2021
    10
    Loved quantum break but Control clearly shows remedy evolution as a storytelling & gameplay masters. This game is absolutely a blast. Tried it 1st on launch date on xbox one, killer loading times, 30FPS, lots of bugs... but im writing this absolute 10 masterpiece review after completing the game on my brand new ps5. 4k 60FPS killer gameplay no bugs just unique gaming experience. Cant waitLoved quantum break but Control clearly shows remedy evolution as a storytelling & gameplay masters. This game is absolutely a blast. Tried it 1st on launch date on xbox one, killer loading times, 30FPS, lots of bugs... but im writing this absolute 10 masterpiece review after completing the game on my brand new ps5. 4k 60FPS killer gameplay no bugs just unique gaming experience. Cant wait until what Remedy brings next :)… Expand
  19. Buggy7
    Sep 30, 2021
    8
    Innova dove ormai i giochi si fossilizzano, art design più bello degli ultimi anni, storia molto interessante inizialmente che va a scemare, gameplay unica grande pecca, troppo ripetitivo, ma molto divertente.
  20. vdanja
    Sep 29, 2021
    8
    8/10 - Amazing Art, amazing story, fighting the Hiss became a little bit repetitive and boring in the end but still this game is a masterpiece. Expansion stories weren't so interesting.
  21. 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.
  22. tommydlbass
    Sep 19, 2021
    3
    A game with a lot of potential and a base for a good story that is overall destroyed by a bad way of telling the story and a very repetitive gameplay loop that lost me after a few hours of gameplay. The performance on a ps4 was also pretty bad.
  23. n4g1b4t0r3000
    Sep 18, 2021
    7
    Игра в целом мне не понравилось,
    Достоинство
    - получил бесплатно - разрушения и телекинез Негативный аспект, - коридорный шутан, очень интересно бегать по кишке и стрелять(нет) - мир, он вообще не интересный хотя я очень люблю исследовать - как был подан сюжет( да я все понял, но мне не было интересно за ним наблюдать - ласт файт, прям как в ласт оф ас 1    Игра в целом мне не понравилось,
    Достоинство
    - получил бесплатно
    - разрушения и телекинез
    Негативный аспект,
    - коридорный шутан, очень интересно бегать по кишке и стрелять(нет)
    - мир, он вообще не интересный хотя я очень люблю исследовать
    - как был подан сюжет( да я все понял, но мне не было интересно за ним наблюдать
    - ласт файт, прям как в ласт оф ас 1
  24. xiekaidream
    Sep 17, 2021
    9
    本篇通关 很对我胃口的神棍游戏，不停耳语的bgm，红黑主色调的画风，简直不要太赞。 少有的很认真的看了所有的碎片化剧情（上一次是死亡搁浅）。 各种想得到想不到的道具加上一本正经的研究报告，装逼的恰到好处。 高度统一的玩法和克制的任务、收集系统，比公式化开放世界玩起来好多了。 -。-就是女主装扮实在是不太行，通关后的看起来顺眼惹。本篇通关 很对我胃口的神棍游戏，不停耳语的bgm，红黑主色调的画风，简直不要太赞。 少有的很认真的看了所有的碎片化剧情（上一次是死亡搁浅）。 各种想得到想不到的道具加上一本正经的研究报告，装逼的恰到好处。 高度统一的玩法和克制的任务、收集系统，比公式化开放世界玩起来好多了。 -。-就是女主装扮实在是不太行，通关后的看起来顺眼惹。
  25. Omareltayar
    Sep 17, 2021
    5
    In control you play is a woman that controls stuff, the game should be smooth, the problem is that the game runs on 6 fps on the PS4. Lots of frame drops, bad voice acting, bad characters. Not recommended at all
  26. MrJmeister
    Sep 16, 2021
    9
    Really love this game in almost all the ways you can. Docking a single point for the way 505 games handled the post-launch and marketing of the Ultimate Edition, asking existing owners to re-purchase the exact same content for the exact same platform in order to get the “free” upgrade to the next-gen version, without offering a paid upgrade path as well. It was a greedy move and theyReally love this game in almost all the ways you can. Docking a single point for the way 505 games handled the post-launch and marketing of the Ultimate Edition, asking existing owners to re-purchase the exact same content for the exact same platform in order to get the “free” upgrade to the next-gen version, without offering a paid upgrade path as well. It was a greedy move and they said they couldn’t even upgrade existing owner’s games and then accidentally did it, proving they lied, and then took them back. Had they not given it out for free on PS+ I would have boycotted it entirely, which is a shame because Remedy made another masterpiece and they seem to have the worst luck with publishers these days. I wish they found a different publisher to make Control 2 with, and hope that 505 gets out of their way and lets the game do the talking this time.… Expand
  27. nnevill
    Sep 13, 2021
    8
    Played Ultimate Edition on PS5 so had no problems with performance. It's quite hard to assess this game because it is not AAA game so you can't blame it for almost absent cutscenes but at the same moment existing briefing cutscenes are too boring. Also all these notes and letters are sort of empty - stories in them are very similar like "In Bla-bla town we've found bla-bla altered item andPlayed Ultimate Edition on PS5 so had no problems with performance. It's quite hard to assess this game because it is not AAA game so you can't blame it for almost absent cutscenes but at the same moment existing briefing cutscenes are too boring. Also all these notes and letters are sort of empty - stories in them are very similar like "In Bla-bla town we've found bla-bla altered item and delievered it to Bureau". Game characters are blank as well. Only Ahti has some preconditions to be an interesting character but even he is not written well.

    But from the other side combat system is awesome. Who cares about not that good lore if you can during levitation throw 3 pieces of concrete into an enemy or better into 3 different enemies :)    … Expand
  28. 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.
  29. szpajder
    Sep 4, 2021
    5
    It starts great. The climate is breathtaking, the sensation of mystery around is almost tangeble. But it is just like two hours. Then everything begings sooo boring.. unlocking guns, upgrades, sidequest etc... Graphic is great, but face animation in cut scenes is HORRIBLE, like 6 years back. So called "climate" is just chaotic blah blah... I things authors finished game around 30% whenIt starts great. The climate is breathtaking, the sensation of mystery around is almost tangeble. But it is just like two hours. Then everything begings sooo boring.. unlocking guns, upgrades, sidequest etc... Graphic is great, but face animation in cut scenes is HORRIBLE, like 6 years back. So called "climate" is just chaotic blah blah... I things authors finished game around 30% when the realised the deadline is here, and rushed to finnished it. I would say: upper middle class, 10-15$ worth. Not a penny more.… Expand
  30. cinogen
    Sep 3, 2021
    8
    i love game with a great production value and this is exactly it! The game gives a great feeling of being part of a story and at times fells like watching a great movie you take part in.
    i hope more games would take such a creative approach
  31. Bakoluk
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Graphics 9/10
    Playability 9/10
    Entertainment 9/10
    Story 6/10
    Overall 9/10
    Story should be better but it was so fun to play.
  32. Aladdin718
    Aug 28, 2021
    7
    Don't get me wrong, it's a solid game, but something about it just feels... flat. It follows the open-world action themes nicely. Some the graphics and animation are fantastic. The abilities are fun to play with. But after it's all done I don't feel like I had a lot of fun or that would want to play it again. There are large areas to explore but they are devoid of life or any sort ofDon't get me wrong, it's a solid game, but something about it just feels... flat. It follows the open-world action themes nicely. Some the graphics and animation are fantastic. The abilities are fun to play with. But after it's all done I don't feel like I had a lot of fun or that would want to play it again. There are large areas to explore but they are devoid of life or any sort of animation really. Much of the back story had to be picked up in files found along the way and so much of the files are redacted that reading them felt like a chore. Some of the running around needed to complete tasks felt like a lot of effort when so much of the world felt empty. It often felt like a chore.… Expand
  33. 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
  34. KeepHyper
    Aug 24, 2021
    9
    Great game for ray tracing
    i didnt play entirely but i play like a 3 hours and it was good experience
    And it works very well in my rtx 2060 graphic card
  35. MakZz_48
    Aug 24, 2021
    8
    Классный сеттинг и в целом концепция Старейшего дома, сделано всё очень стильно, в том числе подача сюжета и всего происходящего.
  36. iKen
    Aug 24, 2021
    9
    Played on PS4 Pro. Platinum'ed
    Gameplay: GREAT
    Graphic: GREAT
    Story: GREAT
    Music/Sound : GOOD
    Dialogue/Voice Acting: GREAT
  37. ashwathama199
    Aug 23, 2021
    6
    2 words are sufficient to describe this...."Boring f*ck". Overrepetitive and unoptimised piece of garbage this game is. Not a single moment was there where I didnt want to uninstall this trash
  38. HeavyMachineGon
    Aug 22, 2021
    9
    很好玩的游戏，偏线性，本体的流程还是比较短的。玩腻了开放世界rpg换换口味。
    画面精美，对物体和建筑的刻画达到了极高的造诣。
    玩法很特别，基本可以与大部分物体互动，并且能扔出去是游戏的亮点。 剧情也不错，偏悬疑，但不恐怖。 收集元素也都是为了补充世界观的，很合理。 支线任务数量和质量也非常不错，除了清除霉菌这一类型的支线其他都很优秀，没有无脑跑图的支线。 游戏在PS4上的优化有待改善，战斗过程中敌人数量太多容易掉帧，整个游玩崩溃了好几次。    很好玩的游戏，偏线性，本体的流程还是比较短的。玩腻了开放世界rpg换换口味。
    画面精美，对物体和建筑的刻画达到了极高的造诣。
    玩法很特别，基本可以与大部分物体互动，并且能扔出去是游戏的亮点。
    剧情也不错，偏悬疑，但不恐怖。
    收集元素也都是为了补充世界观的，很合理。
    支线任务数量和质量也非常不错，除了清除霉菌这一类型的支线其他都很优秀，没有无脑跑图的支线。
    游戏在PS4上的优化有待改善，战斗过程中敌人数量太多容易掉帧，整个游玩崩溃了好几次。
  39. Kchewz
    Aug 22, 2021
    7
    Context: I played through the entire main story with a few side missions, Playstation 4 Ultimate Edition running on a Playstation 5. I have experience playing third person shooters such as Uncharted, PvsZ Garden Warfare, GTA and Red Dead but, I have not played a Remedy Entertainment video game before Control.

    This game is a mixed bag. I am not familiar with Alan Wake or any lore related    Context: I played through the entire main story with a few side missions, Playstation 4 Ultimate Edition running on a Playstation 5. I have experience playing third person shooters such as Uncharted, PvsZ Garden Warfare, GTA and Red Dead but, I have not played a Remedy Entertainment video game before Control.

    This game is a mixed bag. I am not familiar with Alan Wake or any lore related material, making the story of this game rather convoluted and disconnected. However, these confusing chapters are what kept me engaged in the story. Because Control is a Metroidvania, you won't be able to walk straight through the world. Your major objectives will take you on a pre-determined path, but you can often deviate to discover new regions or revisit ones you've already visited. As you might anticipate, you'll obtain new talents that will allow you to overcome dead ends, allowing you to either continue the plot or explore other locations. These skills are crucial to the game's gameplay, deeming Control as not just a simple third-person shooter.

    The battles in Control are the meat of the game, and they frequently begin with adversaries falling down or warping in as you enter a room, even if you've already cleared the area. You begin with standard security guard foes, but towards the conclusion of the game, you'll be mixing and matching enemies with comparable abilities to Jesse, as well as cannon fodder enemies. Because there is no cover mechanic, things can get fairly frenetic, so keeping on the move and making smart use of your talents is crucial.

    Control was fun to play. You develop talents at a reasonable rate and can upgrade them with ability points earned from missions and sub-quests to make them even more valuable. Some of the side tasks are a little tedious, consisting of nothing more than killing more monsters or searching an area for things, while others have a puzzle element to them that I appreciate. The large number of items provides a wealth of lore and information about the puzzles.

    You'll be done sooner if you stick to the main storey, but if you explore and do all the side stuff like I did, it'll take you roughly 15-20 hours, with the most of that done in two play sessions. The storey had its moments, but it didn't really take off until later in the game; instead, it was the gameplay, particularly the battles and exploration, that had me playing for long amounts of time and kept me entertained. Things might get challenging at the finish as monsters start striking hard, which surprised me a little. You resurrect at control points rather than natural checkpoints, which means you have to fight the same foes all over again, but you keep everything you collect. Control is a fun game with fast-paced action and a lot to discover. I liked it but didn't love it, but if you like the developer or the genre(s), you should absolutely give it a try.    … Expand
  40. SGOrion
    Aug 21, 2021
    7
    For all the talk about how this game was a game of the year candidate, I was definitely underwhelmed by the overall final product. A solid story, great combat, but everything else felt half baked and cookie cutter. (progression & fast travel)

    Where the game shines is in the combat. The controls feel tight, with a range of abilities, weapon modifications and strategies one can use to    For all the talk about how this game was a game of the year candidate, I was definitely underwhelmed by the overall final product. A solid story, great combat, but everything else felt half baked and cookie cutter. (progression & fast travel)

    Where the game shines is in the combat. The controls feel tight, with a range of abilities, weapon modifications and strategies one can use to achieve their goal.

    Where the game is unsatisfying for me is the overall immersion, setting, and NPCs. Everything here feels like it tries to be clever or immersive, but just feels like it misses the mark in so many ways. I think a lot of the time the game was trying too hard to be edgy, strange and mysterious to a point where it wasn't organic. Was not a big fan of the Oldest House.. It was one setting that doesn't change that much from each location.

    Overall Control is a solid game. Solid story, great gameplay, but overall feels like it misses the mark for me. My favorite part of the game was the AWE DLC and the Dr. Darling videos.
    Whether or not you like this game I think will really come down to what you find as a priority as a gamer.    … Expand
  41. bingobengo
    Aug 18, 2021
    9
    An incredibly engaging and innovative experience. And I played the Switch Cloud version. As long as you have adequate wi-fi, it runs like a dream.
  42. JorgeDM
    Aug 15, 2021
    7
    Mehhh esperaba algo más, Es bastante repetitivo, el consolas fat es malo el rendimiento..... Pffff..... Esperaba mucho más
  43. 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
  44. xazac
    Aug 10, 2021
    10
    This is THE BEST game I ever played and enjoyed.

    I’m a fan of Half Life series who Valve killed and I never thought I would have played to another masterpiece: this is Control.

    I really wish it becomes a saga, it really blows my mind.
  45. 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.
  46. ed5
    Aug 3, 2021
    9
    The game is very nice, but it has minor flaws. When you die, sometimes you spawn at first. And when you have very little health, the screen turns red and you can't see much. But the game is excellent, definitely get it.
  47. gotterpotter56
    Jul 27, 2021
    8
    Прошел игру на пк и сделал вывод, что игра хорошая. Геймплей на высоте, персонажи так себе, физика супер, сюжет с пивком сойдет.
  48. Hourless
    Jul 24, 2021
    7
    Positives:

    - Unique Powers, the throwing of objects and floating and gliding through the air was a blast - Weapon Upgrades, Skill upgrades etc - Good graphics, moody atmosphere, some of the stuff in it is very "Inception Movie" like - You can't change difficulties however you can play around with game balancing in settings to adjust to your preference if your finding it to hard    Positives:

    - Unique Powers, the throwing of objects and floating and gliding through the air was a blast
    - Weapon Upgrades, Skill upgrades etc
    - Good graphics, moody atmosphere, some of the stuff in it is very "Inception Movie" like
    - You can't change difficulties however you can play around with game balancing in settings to adjust to your preference if your finding it to hard

    Negatives:

    - Hard to follow the story, just didn't really care about it I just wanted to shoot stuff
    -This game probably isn't for everyone. Map issues (discuss later) and the only checkpoints are the "control points" which may put the less "advanced gamers" off a bit
    - Towards the end of the game and especially some of these boss-related side missions enemies were freaking bullet sponges man and on top of that your health goes down SO quick. Also the Launch ability, that was OP, it could do serious damage and if you levelled that up with energy at the same time it was insane
    - THE MAP. I've heard reports that this was intentional because they wanted the game to be more "immersive" ?? For me the map was a nightmare and I can't imagine how difficult it would be for some players with eye sight issues to figure out where the triangle blip on the map is. For me it wasn't so much a problem during the story it was once I started to do side missions where I had no idea where to go or where to find/destroy a certain "thing"

    Overall I gave this a 7. It is a bit of a rough rating but it's my personal opinion, it's just not the game for me. It's one of those games than can be hit or miss depending on your preference. This was maybe hit but I just never felt 100% invested in the game.    … Expand
  49. drrosenthal
    Jul 19, 2021
    9
    I never played Alan Wake or Quantum Break, but I loved Control. Great fluid gameplay, incredible destruction of scenery during gunfights, and a theme that is both unique, intellectual and mysterious.

    The text logs that you find spread across The Oldest House help create a very interesting fictional universe, *almost* to the point where I begin to question whether real world objects are    I never played Alan Wake or Quantum Break, but I loved Control. Great fluid gameplay, incredible destruction of scenery during gunfights, and a theme that is both unique, intellectual and mysterious.

    The text logs that you find spread across The Oldest House help create a very interesting fictional universe, *almost* to the point where I begin to question whether real world objects are actually as "dead" as they seem, or could they in fact have some connection to, say, alternate realities?

    Level design is incredible, art direction reminds a fair bit of the tv show LOST (in particular the parts about The Dharma Initiative), which is really not a bad thing. It has this old school science vibe which I find very cool. A lot of Jungian psychology and the like for those interested in that, as well as a huge pinch of mysticism.

    Graphics and animations are top notch, and my only criticism is that the game's environments sometimes get repetitive with its brutalist-styled architecture. It's really not bad but a bit more change of scenery every now and then could have mixed well with the theme of the game. There is, however, one excellent part of the game that stands out in this respect, but you'll see that when you play it..

    Since I'm half-Finnish I also have to praise the game for including Ahti, his tango music, accent and overall take on the world around him... whoever he is...

    9/10.    … Expand
  50. giannis2001
    Jul 16, 2021
    7
    This game, although good overall, with very smooth third person shooting, interesting story, characters, voice acting and a very good song near the end...has huge performance issues which makes it unplayable some times and at some specific places.
  51. Mark_GoodMan
    Jul 14, 2021
    10
    I finished the game, I will have to say that I'm impressed. A superb game with well-polished graphics and a great concept, god atmosphere, awesome physics, fun action-paced gameplay, and the amount of entertainment that hypes you up. Excellent unique weapons mechanics including enemies, skills, and characters are great! I have to sign up for a Metacritic account to make this review becauseI finished the game, I will have to say that I'm impressed. A superb game with well-polished graphics and a great concept, god atmosphere, awesome physics, fun action-paced gameplay, and the amount of entertainment that hypes you up. Excellent unique weapons mechanics including enemies, skills, and characters are great! I have to sign up for a Metacritic account to make this review because the game is so interesting.

    So before we dive into my review, I would rate the game in the following:
    Story = 9
    Graphics = 10
    Gameplay = 10
    Sound = 10
    Interaction/Physics = 10
    Settings = 10
    Map = 8.5
    Lore = 9

    Story: the story is pretty immersed and great, but most of the part is kinda confusing, but it is still greatly built and interesting, at least from my perspective...

    Graphics: truly amazing even tho I don't have RTX support, it's still pretty smooth and great. I don't have to worry about the lag. the atmosphere is so great. The map is huge and you can explore as many places as you can with no limitation once so ever (only if you finished the game or completed most of the sidequests)

    Gameplay: The gameplay is excellent, encountering enemies at random times and using my weapon to kill them is pretty satisfying, especially the weapon animation and the sound. not just that, you can change weapon type without having to switch guns is pretty unique. All enemies' abilities are...what can I say? those are pretty nice and challenging, it's hard sometimes but that's what makes it fun!

    Sound: I have no other words to say, it's so relaxing and great, it's a masterpiece. the gun sound plays differently for each weapon type, but they are perfectly synced with the animation. the environment sound is also excellent, you walk around making smooth footstep noise while there are lots of noise around you that makes up a good detail for the map, feels realistic sometimes lol

    Interaction/Physics: Woah! I'm impressed, you can interact with ALMOST ANYTHING in each location, pressing E, grabbing random crap, and throw anywhere and create a huge mess xD, but tho the physics are truly great, nearly the same as GTA V physics, I was expecting if I grab an object and throw in other objects, they would collide and do some physics stuff, and well...it did just like what I expected, you have so many stuff around you that you can interact with, like jumping on table stomping on every object making noises or even just grab 3 objects and throw into others to create a massive mess, not to mention it also fully collides with enemies, so you can bully them by grabbing stuff and throw into their faces haha! Or just make their HP low and then grab them and throw them into other enemies for more collision experiment xD, but seriously tho the interaction is at top-notch as you can grab anything everywhere you walk and combines with the amazing physics system, it's like a lucid dream. Oh here are some OTHER INTERESTING DETAILS, you can use your gun to break windows, but it's not just basic, IT SHATTERS LOTS OF TINY PIECES OF GLASS which you can spend at least 10-15 seconds to destroy 1 glass, you can also use Pierce type to fully destroy it, or grab any object and throw at the window for fun, now, here is the most interesting part about the physics, is that you can destroy stuff like if you go into the bathroom, you can destroy the toilet and the wall covering them too

    Settings: Dude, there are so many settings here, almost covered everything that I needed. they even include cheats for which if you are not a hardcore player or you just want to end a battle with monsters quickly (I only use cheats after finishing the entire game which I recommended you not to enable cheats before beating the game)

    Map: Hey don't get me wrong here, the map is pretty confusing and I get lost most of the time because there are so many directions to go. the map navigation is also pretty confusing, it doesn't show the mission/objective location (for some missions/sidequests) and it's very easy for me to get lost, but otherwise, the map design is great, greatly built, and have wonderful details with props around me to interact and messing around with them, don't worry Remedy, you're still doing a good job there buddy!

    Lore: The lore is interesting, like Research & Records, Case Files, Correspondence, Multimedia, Hotline. So much stuff to read and I can spend my entire day reading all of them at once lol, they did took the time to write lore for people to understand the game (a bit)

    So from these reviews of my opinion, here's the conclusion:
    - It's worth buying the game, but it's best to buy it only when it's on sale because the gameplay is only roughly 12-20 hours, but if your rich then sure, go ahead and buy it at full prices, the game is a masterpiece and I tonally recommended playing it!

    Ignore the negative reviews...the game deserves to be better, just try to make the story a bit more understandable. Have a wonderful day and good luck :D    … Expand
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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)
  55. 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
  56. KlaresJain
    Jun 20, 2021
    9
    +sehr interessante/mysteriöse Welt
    •gameplay ist ok
    •Charaktere sind mäßig komplex
    - Textur bugs
  57. 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
  58. BIGTIMEMASTER
    Jun 17, 2021
    4
    I got it for free and returned within 30 minutes.

    Typical AAA title: Technically competent, but lacking any human quality. Result of money-focused leaders making the decisions. It seems like art from a distance, but it fails to communicate anything.
  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. metadubrev2
    Jun 12, 2021
    5
    this would be a great game if it had a decent save mechanism and nav system but when you die you're likely to go back very far and have to travel (long download) then walk then travel again (long download) then walk, then kill the same enemies til you get to the boss again. the map is essentially useless so you have to navigate via signs on walls so there's too much walking around.
  61. K99PRO2009
    Jun 12, 2021
    8
    oyunun ara sahneleri hariç her şeyi çok iyi
    Kötü olan şeyler :
    1- Save sistemi
    2- Ara sahneler
    3- Bir yerden bir yere giderken yolu bulamamak
    4- Bazı özel güçlerin yan görevlerde olması
  62. Juax
    Jun 11, 2021
    8
    me gustaron muchisimo las mecanicas del juego, como el combate planear y lanzar cosas. lo que no me parecio muy bueno es la historia. la verdad que no la entendi nada. pero bueno el juego es divertido y eso es lo importante. le daría un 10 si hubiese entendido la historia. Pero les recomiendo mucho jugarlo
  63. EasyGamerBoi
    Jun 10, 2021
    8
    One of the most fun & chaotic games I’ve ever played. Story was a little confusing and weird (not always in a bad way) but I still enjoyed it and the two DLCs. Had frame rate problems at first that are fixed now. Awesome game
  64. ItsDigi
    Jun 10, 2021
    9
    In short: It feels unique and the gameplay is great. Another great extension of the Alan Wake universe.
    The game captured me from the get go. I only watched one trailer, then bought it the day of the release. Brutalism is an awesome choice for architecture. The mystery and the narrative feels great. The journey of becoming the Director both in title and in spirit is nice, and the    In short: It feels unique and the gameplay is great. Another great extension of the Alan Wake universe.
    The game captured me from the get go. I only watched one trailer, then bought it the day of the release. Brutalism is an awesome choice for architecture. The mystery and the narrative feels great. The journey of becoming the Director both in title and in spirit is nice, and the protagonist is lovable. "Both" of them.
    The world of AWEs and the whole House is a really unique and interesting setting, and it really captures you. The combat feels great, and the game has one of the best missions I ever played, no spoiler: the maze. It was awesome, without cinematic films or things that are usually makes me love a specific part of a game. It was pure badass action. The ending felt like a true Alan Wake universe ending and the DLCs are worth it.    … Expand
  65. Slightyhastyent
    Jun 6, 2021
    10
    Most fun I’ve had with a game in a while. Gripping with very fluid combat mechanics. The game’s lore is the shining aspect however. Make sure you pick up and read every thing you can to get the full scope of the game
  66. Klewer
    Jun 1, 2021
    8
    Great game. Gameplay mechanics are innovative and interesting. With enough varied options to keep you interested and experimenting throughout. Story was a little confusing at times but interesting none the less. Well worth your time.
  67. 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
  68. Cedoch
    May 31, 2021
    1
    Très décevant pour ma part. L’ambiance e est bonne mais on ne sais pas toujours où aller… le bestiaire est plutôt pauvre. Et au final j’ai préféré arrêter de jouer que de perdre mon temps à continuer sans intérêt…
  69. mixzplit
    May 30, 2021
    8
    Un excelente juego, un gran gameplay, buen sistema de combate, shooter y habilidades. Una gran historia. El sistema de mejora de armas y equipo para Jesse es estable, los items de mejora al ser aleatorio hace que el jugador explore mucho más. La cantidad de coleccionables que tiene el juego es de no creer, mucho contenido sobre los personajes que es bueno leer para enterarnos de lo queUn excelente juego, un gran gameplay, buen sistema de combate, shooter y habilidades. Una gran historia. El sistema de mejora de armas y equipo para Jesse es estable, los items de mejora al ser aleatorio hace que el jugador explore mucho más. La cantidad de coleccionables que tiene el juego es de no creer, mucho contenido sobre los personajes que es bueno leer para enterarnos de lo que pasa. Las áreas están bien diseñadas, hay verticalidad, durante los combates esta verticalidad es de gran ayuda. Los Bosses están bien, podrían haber sido mejor y con mejor de diseño, pero no es para alarmarse.

    Lo malo en PS4 es la constante caída en los frames, lo que lo hace en ocasiones desesperante, las ventanas de carga son casi eternas. La banda sonora, deja mucho que desear, para mi no fue gran cosa.

    En términos generales un gran juego, buena historia, buen gameplay, con detalles a mejorar pero gran trabajo por parte de Remedy, esperemos una segunda parte o un Alan Wake que seria maravilloso.    … Expand
  70. MurphyBrandon
    May 30, 2021
    6
    The destructive fun of the supernatural powers in Control were ruined for me by the awful frame rates, the unhelpful map, the distorted plot points, and the countless number of sheer cliffs that landed me in the endless abyss. It ended up being a very average experience for me. Nothing made me care about these characters.
  71. BlackBananaRus
    May 23, 2021
    9
    Как по мне , то дизайн игры очень неплох, игра полна загадок, если не будете собирать записки , то так и останетесь в полнейшем непонимании происходящего (а если будете вникать , то 100% гарантии понимания игры тоже никто не гарантирует, как по мне в это и есть изюминка) , физика прекрасна, владельцам ps4 Slim просьба приготовится к провисаниям FPS , так как в загруженных сценах сКак по мне , то дизайн игры очень неплох, игра полна загадок, если не будете собирать записки , то так и останетесь в полнейшем непонимании происходящего (а если будете вникать , то 100% гарантии понимания игры тоже никто не гарантирует, как по мне в это и есть изюминка) , физика прекрасна, владельцам ps4 Slim просьба приготовится к провисаниям FPS , так как в загруженных сценах с множеством частиц , которые разлетаются к известной матери, плойка начинает тормозить. Игра достойна внимания, меня она затянула, но при первом запуске чувствуется , что бюджет был ограничен. Кстати , возможно по началу мобы будут изи , но потом будете потеть. , плойка Музыка вам понравится… Expand
  72. bassbinho
    May 26, 2021
    7
    The navigation is poor in this game. The most fun starts after 4-5 hours of the game. The plot was too complicated, I didn’t catch all the twists, to be honest. This game is not bad, but is not great also
  73. 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
  74. Dednotes
    May 25, 2021
    6
    It game look like Alan Wake, amazing graphics, interesting gameplay. I played in ps5 version this game and it was interesting journey.
  75. Petrokolos
    May 19, 2021
    7
    Story = 5
    Graphics = 8
    Sound = 9
    Gameplay =9
    Level design = -20 (this score is still too generous)
  76. slavigrad
    May 13, 2021
    9
    This was nice linear shooting with very interesting story and great atmosphere, shooting was very good, enemies were versatile and the abilities were great fun. Recommend.
  77. Mr1
    May 12, 2021
    10
    Это было необычное и интересное приключение! Механики очень понравились, текстовка вообще супер, было интересно. Побольше бы подобных игр. Платину выбил. Жду продолжения.
  78. fabgo
    May 11, 2021
    8
    This is such a strange game. Made by a Finnish studio I believe? It makes sense... I have watched some really weird Finnish movies and this has all the same weirdness. It took me hours of gameplay before things started to make sense to me. Don't let that distract you.... this is one of the most original and creative games I have ever played. The only other game that I think matches this inThis is such a strange game. Made by a Finnish studio I believe? It makes sense... I have watched some really weird Finnish movies and this has all the same weirdness. It took me hours of gameplay before things started to make sense to me. Don't let that distract you.... this is one of the most original and creative games I have ever played. The only other game that I think matches this in originality in my mind is Portal.

    The game is however quite difficult, and I find I have to grind quite a bit to recover lost shards or whatever it is after dying, and to get better (but very minor) upgrades in the hope of progressing. It's also a huge maze with a lot of running around, and lots of respawns of challenging mobs, so progress is slow. I have put the game down many times, and don't know if I will finish it. I put in over 40 hours so far and want to believe I am about half-way through....?

    It's well worth picking up if it's on sale, but I don't know if I can recommend paying full price for it.    … Expand
  79. 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.
  80. JDSCigano666
    May 7, 2021
    0
    Maybe I got a special version or something but this is literally unplayable on my system. The character will not walk/run/sprint properly at all; it's like playing with a broken controller except my Dualshock is practically brand new and no other games pose an issue using it. I'm really disappointed as finally getting around to playing this game looked promising but it's impossible withMaybe I got a special version or something but this is literally unplayable on my system. The character will not walk/run/sprint properly at all; it's like playing with a broken controller except my Dualshock is practically brand new and no other games pose an issue using it. I'm really disappointed as finally getting around to playing this game looked promising but it's impossible with this problem.… Expand
  81. ZaPaAl
    May 6, 2021
    2
    It's not enjoyable on any level. The setting is wierd and doesn't make sense in any way. Not a single interesting character, just minor fragments of a story, many, many tidbits of notes and recordings, and all are totally unrelevant and not fun. Even the sound (permanent sermon whisping) is aggrevating.
    Missions and Sidemission are not fun. Some get repeated over and over and are just    It's not enjoyable on any level. The setting is wierd and doesn't make sense in any way. Not a single interesting character, just minor fragments of a story, many, many tidbits of notes and recordings, and all are totally unrelevant and not fun. Even the sound (permanent sermon whisping) is aggrevating.
    Missions and Sidemission are not fun. Some get repeated over and over and are just annoying.
    Graphics are partly nice, but totally bland. Level design and navigation are just terrible.
    There is no emotion involved on any level, everything is under control. The enemy is nameless and every encounter has basically the same enemy types, and they all look just unhealthy. And they keep coming. You have no idea why you have to keep fighting them at all. Combat and it's gameplay is lifeless. You are kind of required to spam your throwing powers, everything else is fluff. You find many, many mods, but they just add a percent onto something you probably already have.

    I got more and more annoyed, hoping something would get better, but it does not, it just stays at that level. It takes incredibly effort to make me actually hate a game, but this one really worked hard for it. I gave up about 3/4 into the game. Don't buy this without studying videos and really considering, is this for you?    … Expand
  82. Manziflex
    Apr 29, 2021
    10
    a beautiful game, the metaphysical setting in which it is set is impressive. It remains a masterpiece of that art style. Super fun and easy to play, it's the top on PlayStation 5 in 4K.
  83. DMB1985
    Apr 25, 2021
    7
    Control is a game that had the potential to be one of the games of the generations but as a result of too many faults, I don't think it can be considered anything more than good.

    Starting with the positives, I found the gameplay to be generally really good. The use of both guns and powers have been well integrated to give a fluid control system. Switching between shooting your enemies    Control is a game that had the potential to be one of the games of the generations but as a result of too many faults, I don't think it can be considered anything more than good.

    Starting with the positives, I found the gameplay to be generally really good. The use of both guns and powers have been well integrated to give a fluid control system. Switching between shooting your enemies and using your powers to defeat them is seamless giving you a variety of manners beat the enemies. And there are a wide variety of mods and upgrades to help customise your approach to the game.

    Level design is also really good for the most part with most areas giving you the opportunity to both run-and-gun and take cover depending on what your situation requires. There are a few places where you are fighting in tight spaces which does go against how the game tells you to keep moving but I did find these few and far between. There is also a lot to do with numerous side missions that will unlock powerful mods or even new powers and helps expand the games already impressive lore.

    Sadly, as already mentioned there are quite a few negatives, especially on the technical side of things. Graphically, this isn't impressive for a game from 2019. Everything looks a bit washed out and bland whilst the character models just don't look right with a large number of characters, sadly including the playable character (Jesse), having weird looking heads. This is a relatively minor issue but other technical issues aren't. Loading times are really poor taking an age to get you back into the action. And worst still is the frame rate. Whilst it is usually stable, when you hit a situation where there are several enemies on screen it can plummet. And bizarrely, when exiting the pause menu the game stutters and freezes. It does feel like optimisation has been a bit of an afterthought with Control.

    Whilst I did generally enjoy the gameplay for Control, it isn't without its issues. Often it can be hard to see where the enemies are leading to cheap and frustrating deaths when an unseen telekinetic enemy wallops you with a projectile. There are icons to show you the direction of the enemy that is attacking you, these are so small that they are far too easy to miss in the thick of battle.

    The checkpoint system is also a mess. You might think that seeing the auto-save icon in the bottom corner of the screen means you've hit a checkpoint but the reality is you haven't. With the exception of the odd instance, each death will see you return to the last save point you accessed which can lead to loads of tedious back tracking throughout areas of the game you have already cleared, often to be ambushed with a load of enemies that just randomly spawn in front of you. And this system has apparently better than it was at launch!

    More often than not, Control is a fun game. But there are too many irritating issues present in the game to make this the must have title that it could have been. If you can pick it up cheaply or got this when it was free on PS+ than give it a go. If not, I would just play something else.    … Expand
  84. UsedSalmon
    Apr 24, 2021
    4
    TL;DR Control isn’t a terrible game but it suffers from too many shortcomings to be worth recommending.

    I’ll start with the positives: Control offers a unique IP, a rarity these days that’s quite refreshing. Your character’s abilities also chain together in a way that feels both powerful and natural. Unfortunately, the game’s negatives outweigh the positives: Control’s heavy use    TL;DR Control isn’t a terrible game but it suffers from too many shortcomings to be worth recommending.

    I’ll start with the positives: Control offers a unique IP, a rarity these days that’s quite refreshing. Your character’s abilities also chain together in a way that feels both powerful and natural.

    Unfortunately, the game’s negatives outweigh the positives:

    Control’s heavy use of its signature red and black color palette makes it difficult to see enemies. This is especially frustrating for a game that relies so heavily on the use of visual cues to indicate when an enemy is about to attack. I found myself frequently dying simply because I couldn’t see where I was being attacked or because I fell through a hole I had no idea was there.

    I also hated getting swarmed by hordes of enemies who spawn in with seemingly no rhyme or reason. I experienced more than one encounter where a new group of enemies spawned in before I had even finished dealing with the initial wave. Taken together with the fact that enemies are so hard to see, I often felt that my deaths were “cheap” rather than outcomes of my genuinely having made a mistake.

    The other problem with Control’s combat is that the environments don’t lend themselves to the way the game tells you to play. During Control’s many endless loading screens you’ll frequently be admonished to move around in combat to avoid being swarmed by enemies. The problem is that this frequently isn’t an option as you’re forced to fight in narrow hallways or narrow platforms that don’t give you any options for movement.

    Finally, the game runs terribly on a base PS4. I’ve played tons of games on my PS4 and never encountered anything remotely approaching the performance issues of Control. The game’s framerate will frequently drop dramatically or freeze altogether and the load times are painfully long.

    You can get a sense for how frustrating these issues are for players by looking at the game’s achievement statistics. Just 21% of players completed chapter 6 (still a long way off from the end of the game). Give this one a pass.    … Expand
  85. Southernhammer
    Apr 21, 2021
    0
    Never really felt like a game deserves a zero before but find this game almost irredeemable. The powers are not fun, the shooting is lacklustre and the story is boring. It also likes to withhold information for no real reason. The worst PS4 game I've played.
  86. Xmadcatx33
    Apr 20, 2021
    8
    El juego es bueno, ofrece cosas diferentes pero la historia principal no me lleno, la senti muy confusa y con un final algo mediocre, mi experiencia la salvaron los DLC que me parecieron increíbles.
  87. tk_248
    Apr 15, 2021
    6
    Люблю и ненавижу эту игру. Впервые такая полярная хуйня.
  88. hexava6294
    Apr 15, 2021
    0
    The gameplay may be mediocre, but the writing and performances are the worst of any video game since the dawn of time. From the very first overwhelmingly blunt and graceless voiceover exposition dump, Control outted itself as the product of the laziest minds in recent memory.
  89. palejg
    Apr 14, 2021
    9
    Incredible game, one of the bests I’ve played this year, I think I’ll platinum this one, is addictive, can’t stop playing!
  90. Inhanzt
    Apr 14, 2021
    5
    Go to X.
    X is not on your map.
    Good luck.
    Repeat.
    Other than that, gameplay isn't good. Cover based shooting without cover.
  91. SleepNot
    Apr 13, 2021
    8
    Отличная игра! На PS5 выглядит классно, лучи/отражения - все по-взрослому. Полностью разрушаемое окружение, такого погружения в этом плане не видел ни в одной игре. Интересный сюжет.
    Но слишком однообразный геймплей, заставляю себя допросит игру до конца, начиная с 4ого часа игры. Одно и то же, одно и то же. Ну и про сейвпоинты не написал только ленивый - убожество.    Отличная игра! На PS5 выглядит классно, лучи/отражения - все по-взрослому. Полностью разрушаемое окружение, такого погружения в этом плане не видел ни в одной игре. Интересный сюжет.
    Но слишком однообразный геймплей, заставляю себя допросит игру до конца, начиная с 4ого часа игры. Одно и то же, одно и то же. Ну и про сейвпоинты не написал только ленивый - убожество.
  92. carlos69_420
    Apr 10, 2021
    6
    Tiene buenos graficos pero en ocasiones tiene caidas de fps, tiene un ritmo algo lento lo que lo hace aburrido por momentos, tiene buen sistema de combate bastante entretenido pero tiene un sistema de mapa horrendo lo que hace que constantemente te pierdas en los escenarios.
  93. B-Bog
    Apr 7, 2021
    7
    Sadly, I think I'm going to have to with the general consensus here or even a little below that.

    Shortly after I started the game, I was like "Dude this is awesome! I can see why this won GOTY!" But while Control's strengths like story, setting, lore, characters, acting, and world-building become apparent almost immediately, its flaws take a little more playtime to get to you, but    Sadly, I think I'm going to have to with the general consensus here or even a little below that.

    Shortly after I started the game, I was like "Dude this is awesome! I can see why this won GOTY!"

    But while Control's strengths like story, setting, lore, characters, acting, and world-building become apparent almost immediately, its flaws take a little more playtime to get to you, but then they REALLY get to you.

    After a certain point, I was just IMMENSELY annoyed by the combat. I don't play shooters a lot and consequently, I'm not very good at them, but I was actually doing fine up until a certain point in the game (maybe about two thirds in) where the difficulty curve just TOTALLY takes off. And not just that, the way the game achieves this is purely with brute force, namely sending more and more and more enemies after you and giving them more and more and more health to the point that it becomes bloody ridiculous. Even if you take difficulty completely out of it (I eventually activated Assist Mode), the combat just becomes a tedious grind. The game progresses like this: Corridor, open space with combat, corridor, open space with combat etc. etc. ad nausea. Worse yet, enemies even continue to spawn in "old" areas that you re-visit, which you have to do quite a lot. I normally quite like this style of Metroidvania gameplay, but not if I have to fight five waves of 8 enemies each with insane amounts of health (sometimes they're even regenerating health). The game doesn't allow for any chill exploration, it just keeps ramming the combat down your throat until you're utterly sick of it. There are puzzles in the game as well, but they rarely go beyond "Put block into socket".

    The environment, while interesting at first and creating a unique atmosphere, is really all gray concrete throughout the entire game. Until you get to "The Foundation" DLC, that is, where the endlessly repeating gray concrete is swapped out for endlessly repeating caves with red sand. This DLC also contains the worst sequence of the game BY FAR, where you're just going from platform to platform in an empty void, pointlessly fighting off dozens of enemies and putting blocks into sockets, just so you can activate more platforms where you can do the same thing all over again. It almost seems like this level was designed to combine all the worst flaws of the game into one terrible experience and I was just BEGGING for it to be over. Thankfully, I had already turned myself invincible with Assist Mode at this point, because otherwise I would have had to spend even more time here and I honestly don't know if I had been able to tolerate that and keep playing.

    The game also absolutely DROWNS you in mods, to the point where I was opening up my inventory to deconstruct them every 10 mins. Finally, I said "You know what? F*** it!" and completely stopped bothering with them altogether. It would've been nice to at least be able to upgrade the number of mods you can carry throughout the game, but apparently, nobody at Remedy thought of that.

    There's also A LOT of reading material in this game, to the point where I asked myself if I don't want to just read a book instead lol. It's all optional of course, but the world-building contained in these files is a huge part of the game's appeal, so it's kind of a "Damned if you do, damned if you don't" scenario.

    Boss fights: There really are no boss fights. I mean, technically there are, but they're just normal stronger enemies with more health. There's not even a real boss fight at the very end of the main game, just even more hordes of normal enemies, in case you haven't gotten sick of them yet. Very disappointing, especially considering what could have been done in this regard considering the game's story and the possibilities with the PSI-combat.

    I realize that all of this sounds like Control is just a big, boring, grindy mess, but it does have very strong redeeming qualities: I love the generally weird vibe,the acting and writing (except for Jesse's inner monologue, that is often just plain stupid), the lore, untangling the mystery of it all. And while somewhat repetitive, the Oldest House can still be a fascinating location to explore and you're constantly wondering what revelation you'll be stumbling upon next. The Psi-abilities are fun and generally well executed (sometimes they can be a little janky) and the Service Weapon with its different functions and modding abilities allows for a personalized approach to combat. I just wish that there was more of the genuinely awesome and weird stuff in this game (the Ashtray Maze is the absolute highlight) and less of the repetitive shooting of the same few enemy types literally 5,000 times over.

    And, oh yeah, there's also still quite a number of bugs 1.5 years after release. Nothing game-breaking, but definitely noticeable.    … Expand
  94. yolo004
    Apr 3, 2021
    8
    Gameplay is really good, amazing visuals though the graphics could be better and there's a lot of fps drop in combat. Personally, the story started really well and had huge potential but it seemed rushed near the ending.
  95. Malef
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Interesting mix of brutal architecture (which is rarely seen in games) and intricate level design, mystery atmosphere without attempt to make any common sense (which is great), variaty of characters (serious, funny, enigmatic), music and many more elements makes this game unique. And delicate sense of humor delivers enormously.

    Thx Remedy.
  96. LesandroBonucci
    Mar 31, 2021
    6
    one day game, just an RTX benchmark,
    no story,
    got sick of running around these studip endless floors, there is a floor after floor after floor some quest is on the first floor - another is on the 5-th floor
    just back off Remedy back off
  97. RazvanTurcanu1
    Mar 24, 2021
    1
    Since living the Microsoft team Remedy has only made boring unworthy and unplayable games. I played it on my PS5 in the game is just awful.
  98. zFr3stig
    Mar 23, 2021
    1
    c'è di meglio, cazzo
    gioco lento, mappa fatta a cazzo...
    davvero, ci sono giochi migliori
  99. ElTemperados
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Control is a bold and truly fascinating game for its original and intriguing story, great writing, its fascinating world building as well as the excellent integration of the gameplay into its world.

    Its production design and atmosphere are extremely immersive and the game managed to surprise me over and over again with its narratively justified weirdness. It held my attention not just    Control is a bold and truly fascinating game for its original and intriguing story, great writing, its fascinating world building as well as the excellent integration of the gameplay into its world.

    Its production design and atmosphere are extremely immersive and the game managed to surprise me over and over again with its narratively justified weirdness. It held my attention not just though the main story but also throughout its side missions that are just as fun and interesting (and not just errands or tedious chores like in some games).

    Control simply looks great and it also features an excellent soundtrack.

    Remedy made another great game here and it leaves me hoping that Alan Wake will eventually make its way to the PS4.    … Expand
  100. ColStripe
    Mar 18, 2021
    4
    Very cool game with a very bad checkpoint system combined with super long reload times when you do sapped all the enjoyment I was getting from the game on a PS4 slim. Glad I got it free with PS+. The map system is one of the worst I’ve seen in a game. Deleted.
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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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