Control

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7.4

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  1. alexdlaird
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    Well this was just fantastic. The campy story paired with fun (and challenging) gameplay)—the Ashtray Maze alone makes this game a 10/10!
  2. MohammadBAghri
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    This text does not contain spoilers
    And that's just a short review, not all parts of the film, and it's just a summary.
    The best title of 2019. Control game can be a game with a complete story, attractive gameplay, exemplary moments and anything that a game needs to be addressed as a unique game. The game controller is also good in terms of characterization and maximizes the appeal of    This text does not contain spoilers
    And that's just a short review, not all parts of the film, and it's just a summary.
    The best title of 2019.
    Control game can be a game with a complete story, attractive gameplay, exemplary moments and anything that a game needs to be addressed as a unique game.
    The game controller is also good in terms of characterization and maximizes the appeal of the game so that you will not get tired of experiencing this title at all.    … Expand
  3. slavatest
    Mar 6, 2021
    9
    8/10 и то минус один бал из-за того что на ps4 slim идёт ужасно. Но сама игра хорошая.
  4. DeVito8704
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    One of the most fascinating and out of this world stories I have ever experienced in gaming. Aside from maybe God Of War 4, RDR2 and RE, I NEVER read every piece of lore I run into within a game world, however, Control's would is so interesting, I just couldn't get enough of the weirdness you learn about while playing this game.
  5. 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
  6. chrisdan23
    Jun 9, 2022
    9
    "Quantum Breaks 2nd Chance" hatten Easy Allies beim Reveal des Spiels von Remedy gespitzelt. Denn der Überraschungstitel Control nimmt vieles, was Remedy in ihrem XBox Exclusive gelernt hat, perfektioniert es, kleidet es in ein neues, deutlich passenderes Gewand und veröffentlicht vermutlich eines der originellsten Action Spiele der letzten Jahre. Control hat seine ganz eigene Atmosphäre."Quantum Breaks 2nd Chance" hatten Easy Allies beim Reveal des Spiels von Remedy gespitzelt. Denn der Überraschungstitel Control nimmt vieles, was Remedy in ihrem XBox Exclusive gelernt hat, perfektioniert es, kleidet es in ein neues, deutlich passenderes Gewand und veröffentlicht vermutlich eines der originellsten Action Spiele der letzten Jahre. Control hat seine ganz eigene Atmosphäre. Neben dem extrem gut balancierten Kampfmechaniken überzeugt vor allem das weirde World Building, das Control betreibt, in dem wir kleine Audio und Videoschnipsel, Textdokumente und optische Hinweise aufnehmen. Sich auf eine Location als Basis der Geschichte zu konzentrieren, innerhalb dieser aber so viel World Building zu betreiben, das scheint einerseits dem kleineren Budgets geschuldet zu sein, ist letztlich aber auch der Kniff, der Control so dicht und fesselnd macht. Das Spiel atmet nicht nur Remedy Action, sondern auch Remedy Atmosphäre. Da Control zudem eines der besten 3D Metroidvanias ist und mit weiteren DLCs nochmals ausgebaut wurde, macht das Spiel zu einem der besten Action Titel der PS4 Ära. Unterdessen arbeitet Remedy an einem Nachfolger. Man darf gespannt sein.… Expand
  7. IagoCustodio10
    Aug 3, 2020
    9
    É um jogo maravilhoso.
    História 9
    Graficos 9
    Trilha Sonora 9
    Gameplay 10
  8. nanxstats
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    Personal game of the year 2019 - unique narrative, amazing art direction, challenging battles, linear yet flexible exploration possibilities.
  9. alank8704
    Feb 10, 2021
    9
    Great game. really good and fun gameplay. great story that was really confusing but thats what made it great and it made the world of the game really interesting. The world itself was really well done that was fun to explore and find everything that is happening in the world. It made me do the extra side missions to find more cool stuff. Easy platinum as well just a bit annoying to do 25Great game. really good and fun gameplay. great story that was really confusing but thats what made it great and it made the world of the game really interesting. The world itself was really well done that was fun to explore and find everything that is happening in the world. It made me do the extra side missions to find more cool stuff. Easy platinum as well just a bit annoying to do 25 challenges but besides that you just have to complete the game and side missions… Expand
  10. Tsunowa
    Oct 7, 2020
    9
    Fascinating game, graphics and storytelling are the two best parts of this game.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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。
  14. NikolayHin
    Feb 14, 2021
    9
    Приятный динамичный шутер, сюжетка раскрыта слабо, но геймплей очень хороший
  15. fensh
    Jan 25, 2021
    9
    GREAT storyline with a lot of depth if you are willing to invest time finding all the little secrets. The artstyle is someting I've never seen before, very creative and thrilling. Gameplay has potential, lacks here and there but is overall good. 9/10!
  16. DanB0504
    Dec 13, 2020
    9
    I only picked this up because it was recently added to the Xbox Game Pass. I went in not knowing what to expect, which I think made it all the better.

    It features a brilliant story where you play as Jesse, voiced by Courtney Hope (who did a great job with the voice acting), a vast, in-depth mind-boggling world and really interesting abilities.

    Highly recommend this to anyone.
  17. Sevenseth
    Jan 25, 2021
    9
    É um jogo excepcional, gráficos, efeitos, gameplay e jogabilidade excelente.
    Apenas a história que deixa desejar.
    É meio confusa e difícil de se entender.

    Mas no geral é um excelente jogo.
  18. Tweeter88
    Feb 8, 2021
    9
    Excellent story driven game, exploring abstract themes dubbed "the paranatural" Control offers a set of really neat game mechanics in a tense SciFi thriller that I just could not put down. The setting, while a little lack luster, comes together with unsettling sound design to create the perfect atmosphere that will keep you on edge the entire time. Maybe the best crossovers of the horrorExcellent story driven game, exploring abstract themes dubbed "the paranatural" Control offers a set of really neat game mechanics in a tense SciFi thriller that I just could not put down. The setting, while a little lack luster, comes together with unsettling sound design to create the perfect atmosphere that will keep you on edge the entire time. Maybe the best crossovers of the horror and SciFi of the PS4 era. Highly recommend picking it up on PS+, as it looks and feels fantastic on the PlayStation 5.… Expand
  19. Doom_174
    Feb 16, 2021
    9
    Великолепно подаваемый сюжет, атмосфера тотальной загадочности, мистика, визуальный стиль граничащий с безупречным. Единственное что немного не понравилось, это стрельба. Немного нехватает "импакта" от нее. В остальном все замечательно. Спасибо, Remedy.Великолепно подаваемый сюжет, атмосфера тотальной загадочности, мистика, визуальный стиль граничащий с безупречным. Единственное что немного не понравилось, это стрельба. Немного нехватает "импакта" от нее. В остальном все замечательно. Спасибо, Remedy.
  20. DanyXI91
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    Non uso facilmente la parola capolavoro ma questo lo è indubbiamente. Storyline, grafica e fast action-shooting gameplay sono indiscutibilmente quello che rendono questo gioco una perla da non perdere. Grazie Remedy studios per averci donato questa meraviglia.
  21. Indi428
    Mar 6, 2021
    9
    Amazing game if you can give it time to build out its world. It is weird but in a great way I was often left thinking about the game well after I had finished playing. Combat is great too, would strongly recommend.
  22. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    9
    ALTIN zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
  23. 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!
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. KlaresJain
    Jun 20, 2021
    9
    +sehr interessante/mysteriöse Welt
    •gameplay ist ok
    •Charaktere sind mäßig komplex
    - Textur bugs
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. Bit_Line
    Apr 10, 2023
    9
    FOR RUSSIAN SPEAKING PLAYERS! Прошел игру весной 2021, и могу смело заявить - это лучшее, что я проходил. Плюсы: 1. Боевка. Очень разнообразна и красочна, а чем дальше доходишь, тем она лучше. Как по мне, главный плюс игры. Она очень вариативна, имеет спецификации ввиде перков, а так же множество видов. К концу инры сможешь делать невиданные вещи. 2. Сюжет. Если ты способено и сам пониматьFOR RUSSIAN SPEAKING PLAYERS! Прошел игру весной 2021, и могу смело заявить - это лучшее, что я проходил. Плюсы: 1. Боевка. Очень разнообразна и красочна, а чем дальше доходишь, тем она лучше. Как по мне, главный плюс игры. Она очень вариативна, имеет спецификации ввиде перков, а так же множество видов. К концу инры сможешь делать невиданные вещи. 2. Сюжет. Если ты способено и сам понимать сюжет, связывая разные вещи, а не лишь понимать разжеваный на кусочки, то это будет одна из лучших твоих сюжетных игр 3. Лор. Очень богат и очень интересен, мне был даже интересней, чем основной сюжет 4. Физика. Лучшая в игровой индустрии, мне нечего добавить 5. Стиль. Брутализм мне раньше не нравился, но в этой игре он выполнен отлично, и стиль помещений мне нравится. Минусы: 1. Подача сюжета. Для многих будет ленб читать кучу записок, прослушивать аудио файлы и смотреть видеоролики, которые зачастую нужны для понятия сюжета. 2. Графика. Играл на Ps4 Slim, и в некоторых местах ужасные пересветы/недосветы, но в остальном графика хороша. Итог: Как по мне, самая недооцененная игра 2019, которая заслуживает большего признания. Зря была захейчена омежками, неспособные думать и которым сюжет надо очень хорошо разжевывать.… Expand
  31. 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
  32. Proyect_zion
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    Juegazo!!!! Me lo compré en la pandemia y me encantó. Recomiendo los 2 DLC aunque el que tiene que ver con Alan Wake no me gustó tanto. En fin, el juego principal tiene mecánicas geniales y la capacidad de destruir escenarios es el sello de la casa. Le doy un 9.5.
  33. QuincyTRG
    May 19, 2022
    9
    Almost perfect game. Power fantasy superhero combat in a horror setting with a banger of a soundtrack and one of the best levels ever made. The only thing that lets it down is the random fetch/kill side quests you get given every 10 minutes. Ignore them totally and you'll be fine.
  34. OnlyGoryGames
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    I’m sorry this game took my breathe away. The theme is something I didn’t know I was craving for. Although the story isn’t the strongest, the gameplay and theme makes me feel like no other game has. I will never ever forget my encounter with the Former. Scariest yet most intriguing moment in my gaming history.
  35. CodeDontCare
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    I have played this game on 2 generations of consoles, and played it through twice. There isn't a game like it. Ita mysterious, it's confusing, it's fun, it's scary, it's funny, it's one of VERY few games you actually WANT to read the documents you find scattered across the map. The combat is superb, the telekinetic abilities are unrivalled in gaming. The building it thought provoking andI have played this game on 2 generations of consoles, and played it through twice. There isn't a game like it. Ita mysterious, it's confusing, it's fun, it's scary, it's funny, it's one of VERY few games you actually WANT to read the documents you find scattered across the map. The combat is superb, the telekinetic abilities are unrivalled in gaming. The building it thought provoking and honestly, after this game, I wanted to know everything and understand everything about this game, and the DLCs were a nice dessert after a superb main course.

    9/10.    … Expand
  36. Jimmymcjim
    Mar 19, 2023
    9
    Very good game. Very interesting combat. The story is very much do first figure what is going on after and I love it for that. Also the best post-end quests in any game.
  37. User_Not_Found_
    Jul 30, 2023
    9
    This is one of the best games of 2019. the chaotic and fast paced game-play pairs well with the intriguing story, with horror elements as well. running through offices and distorted corridors blasting away at supernatural enemies never gets old, and with a crysis-like destructive physics engine, you can ambush your foes by shooting through windows, doors, and on the sides of concreteThis is one of the best games of 2019. the chaotic and fast paced game-play pairs well with the intriguing story, with horror elements as well. running through offices and distorted corridors blasting away at supernatural enemies never gets old, and with a crysis-like destructive physics engine, you can ambush your foes by shooting through windows, doors, and on the sides of concrete barriers. the main character is mildly sympathetic, with the only drawback being the story. its is a great story, but sometimes things feel as if they were drawn out or shortened unnecessarily. In conclusion, if you are a fan of Alan wake or action games as a whole, this is one of the best titles released in 2019… Expand
  38. 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
  39. Zeak
    Dec 8, 2019
    8
    Control is one of those rare gems you stumble upon when they go on discount. It happened to me with the latest Prey and now with Remedy's new title and I really glad I did give it a go. While not perfect it's a breath of fresh air in a world of persistently samey IPs and yearly releases. I really loved the somewhat weird and mysterious story, the absolutely stunning art direction, the runControl is one of those rare gems you stumble upon when they go on discount. It happened to me with the latest Prey and now with Remedy's new title and I really glad I did give it a go. While not perfect it's a breath of fresh air in a world of persistently samey IPs and yearly releases. I really loved the somewhat weird and mysterious story, the absolutely stunning art direction, the run and gun mechanics that they managed to nail almost to perfection, the astonishing sound design and that Remedy vibe. What I absolutely did not enjoy was this artificial and forced difficulty. I'm talking checkpoints mostly.. i get that it's a nod to Souls-like games, but not everyone (far from that) likes or enjoys those games. I certainly don't. More than that, I don't have time to play the same challenge a hundred times, I only have a few hours after works to enjoy anything and I speak for all of us thirty-somethings out there. It makes me very angry at myself and the game to the extent that I'm about to drop it..which is unfortunate because there's a lot to love. I appreciate them making the main storyline fairly normal in difficulty, amount of backtracking and...dying. But the side missions/challenges are something. I still have three unfinished one just because even after giving them 20-30 tries I can't do it. It breaks my heart. All it takes is adding a difficulty level options. Call it "for **** or whatever, I don't care, it will make the experience so much better for many of us non-hardcore players. I will forgive the budget-level of cutscenes, oftentimes terrible framerates (I understand base PS4 is at the end of its life) and claustrophobic environments that can get boring soon. Really hoping something like that will get introduced in the upcoming dlcs. Thanks Remedy for doing games your way.… Expand
  40. 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.
  41. memus
    Sep 15, 2020
    8
    Impressive and enjoyable game. Remedy is not afraid of original concepts for each new game. And it's great.

    Pros: * Overall design is mesmerizing. Title screens for levels, loading screens, projections. Design in this game is 10/10 * Brutalist architecture is an important element of the game. Feels like Inception or Dr Strange on Soviet drugs. Wonderful staff. * Ahti and his Finnish    Impressive and enjoyable game. Remedy is not afraid of original concepts for each new game. And it's great.

    Pros:
    * Overall design is mesmerizing. Title screens for levels, loading screens, projections. Design in this game is 10/10
    * Brutalist architecture is an important element of the game. Feels like Inception or Dr Strange on Soviet drugs. Wonderful staff.
    * Ahti and his Finnish cursing is love. Also, his singing.
    * Mix of shooting and telekinesis feels great. You need to switch between the two. And the final chaos of battles is energising.

    Cons:
    * On PS4 the frame rate drops in battles. So all the destruction can feel destructing. Also, the game crushed couple of times. So technically it could use some polish.
    * I don't get how FBC can function with their death rate of personnel. Also, no one cares for deaths of their colleagues. So the world feels empty and game-y at times.
    * The level navigation is frustrating after mid-game. Many doors are closed. And with minimalist architecture it's easy to get lost. I wasn't able to remember level layouts even after many hours with the game.    … Expand
  42. chr1so
    Oct 21, 2019
    8
    I still don't know how I feel about this game. I smashed through it without feeling like it was a chore, so I must've I liked it. I think the environment just felt a bit generic or something, can't put my finger on it.
    The story is obviously sci-fi and complicated but gives you just enough to kind've know what's going on.
    The gunplay was excellent. Really satisfying each time a bullet    I still don't know how I feel about this game. I smashed through it without feeling like it was a chore, so I must've I liked it. I think the environment just felt a bit generic or something, can't put my finger on it.
    The story is obviously sci-fi and complicated but gives you just enough to kind've know what's going on.
    The gunplay was excellent. Really satisfying each time a bullet hits. & combined with the other abilities, the combat as a whole is really good. A solid 8 overall for mine    … Expand
  43. ammilner
    Mar 11, 2020
    8
    The first time I loaded up "Control" I was immediately struck by how harsh and eerie The Federal Bureau of Control (FBC) was. It loomed before the protagonist, Jesse Faden, like an all knowing monolith out of Stanley Kubrik’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” and brought with it all the haunting imagery and atmosphere that a creative work about the fragility of our world ought to.

    Remedy has    The first time I loaded up "Control" I was immediately struck by how harsh and eerie The Federal Bureau of Control (FBC) was. It loomed before the protagonist, Jesse Faden, like an all knowing monolith out of Stanley Kubrik’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” and brought with it all the haunting imagery and atmosphere that a creative work about the fragility of our world ought to.

    Remedy has always taken an interest in exploring the “other” world. Whether it be the Horror Fiction landscape come to life through the mind of a potentially crazed writer in “Alan Wake”, the staggering complications of what would happen if time travel really was harnessed in “Quantum Break”, or even the meta narrative on society and narcissism in the original “Max Payne” games, Remedy has always strived to explore the unexplainable.

    The thing that most impressively differentiates "Control" from Remedy’s other work, and the work of other 3rd-person action games as a whole, is that "Control" is incredibly effective at conveying the atmosphere it set out to create. I think it speaks volumes to the fact that this is Remedy’s first run at publishing a game on a smaller budget in favor of creative freedom because "Control" has a world and lore that so detailed, I feel like I spent half of my time playing just reading the case files and other hidden collectibles scattered around the crumbling and corrupted FBC. Plus, I actually enjoyed it!! Usually, when games go out of there way to world build and provide the player with more information, it gets shuffled into a forgotten codex or a clunky journal interface but "Control" puts so much importance, so much weight, on discovering the mystery of "The Hiss", the corrupting force that has turned the FBC from well oiled government machine into nightmarish hellscape with cool art deco, that I actually felt like reading the backstory directly influenced what Jesse would need to do to solve all of these out of this world mysteries.

    So much of "Control" is intentional, so much of it exists just to tell the story of Jesse Faden's journey to find her brother, but when the game departs from this level of focus, it can feel a little jarring. I found that the randomly generated side-content that permeated the mid-game part of my time in the FBC started to feel a little too mundane. It certainly fits the world that small tasks like saving some trapped workers or eradicating The Hiss from a specific part of the FBC are necessary, but as the narrative went along and Jesse became more competent in her role a Director, these tasks felt a like a hell of a lot of busywork for the person who's supposed to be saving the whole world from collapsing into an unknown multi-universal apocalypse.

    The architecture of the FBC, the soundtrack, and even the design of the bathrooms all fit together to make an aesthetic masterpiece that you can run around in. The only issue is trying to run around at a consistent framerate. I played Control on a launch model PS4 so I can’t really be one to judge and I KNOW that the launch model PS4 is really the only iteration of either console (PS4 or Xbox One) that has such consistent performance issues. Unfortunately, I can’t really review a game on another system then the one I have and it’s so laggy at times that it became unplayable. I still beat it in less then a month (and later went back to 100% it as well) but there were definitely times where my game session ended early just because the PS4 couldn't keep going. It’s not a huge deal, but it breaks immersion and it’s hard to ignore, and while it might be better on 95% of everyone else’s newer systems, if you're gonna play it on a launch model PS4, it’s gonna be a little rough.

    The writing is definitely the strongest in Remedy’s catalogue and has the most character and quirkiness as well. It’s a weird game with a wacky sense of humor that feels like it was ripped right out of an episode of "Twin Peaks", or "Stranger Things". This weirdness plays to the games strengths perfectly and kept me interested in the story no matter how many times I kept getting killed by the same flying hiss monster.

    The combat is great too, though it does take some getting used to. Once you get the moves down and start to unlock powers, the flow really ramps up and, as long as you keep Jesse moving, it often feels like you're a true force to be feared, a freight train of power that can barrel through just about anything. The only weakness that the combat has is that there are some obviously OP powers and weapon configurations that stand out. For me it was levitation and the charge weapon configuration. If I wasn’t shooting rockets and flinging concrete at every enemy in sight then I was obviously doing something very wrong. While these powers were great, I could tell that I was having too easy of a time.

    Ultimately, "Control" is a high point for what Remedy can accomplish.    … Expand
  44. 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
  45. Lekhter
    Apr 27, 2020
    8
    Great metroidvania. SCP atmosphere has been transferred to the game perfectly. Awaiting for AWE DLC. Hope it will be better than Foundation.
  46. Impirus
    Sep 8, 2019
    8
    I don't like to put a number on reviews so just judge from the writing, its a quality game i liked all of the actors and the collectabiles, i mean i had i liked it for what it is a fun game with intersting world, if only it had more weird stuff going on and the camera would get more close like in resident evil 2 and a better ending, i think it might have been a 10/10, but in the end iI don't like to put a number on reviews so just judge from the writing, its a quality game i liked all of the actors and the collectabiles, i mean i had i liked it for what it is a fun game with intersting world, if only it had more weird stuff going on and the camera would get more close like in resident evil 2 and a better ending, i think it might have been a 10/10, but in the end i really liked the game and won't sell my cd so i can buy and play the dlcs later because i want more of this world, and it is not a 10 hour game by any means i played how i wanted and i think i played more than 25 hours… Expand
  47. 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.
  48. TheLastOfGod
    Sep 2, 2019
    8
    Good Graphic and very art photo style. Play simply. And a long enough story.
  49. setuis
    Oct 3, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Garbage Boss fights with moss 1 and forger which gets recycled with smaller fight area to ensure more deaths for falling off platform than actual boss damage or extra annoyance because the boss attack breaks floors unfairly or in some cases poison stops you avoids dodging the enemy when dodging is something you upgrade to use (a power) this makes the game annoying.

    (esseJ fight can be nicely cheesed using the stairs) and mr tomati is about getting to the upper bridge and constantly looking around to avoid the invisible cheese enemies that explode from behind and fly) Frame rate slows down often causing stutters a lot of times on a normal ps4, ground pound upgrade should allow the action during levitation even without ground near by and cost half the amount in order to correct poor design choices of destroying floors with boss attacks. Levitation is nice but being able to stay levitation with ground pound chains would be better. the some ttimes unfair enemy boss attacks from forger 1 makes dodging and shield just pointless this is sometimes made worse by the frame rate issue. Finally i got a power up which is red absolute shield +0% .... (when absolute is supposed to be rarest mod in game) The mods are unexpired and there is no slowly regain hp mod or poison immunity mod , even a god dam bosses don't break floor mod would make game better. Or a mode that prevents explosion damage to self) Throwing stuff with telekinesis is nice, gun transforming is okay but piece just seems junk 2 shots long charge time, and scatter is to short range, charge does nothing its worse than piece , spin is okay but often the normal grip is just more accurate. The game's story is in my opinion overly pretentious using everything it can to hide its flaws. The boss fights in general against stuff like forger 1 and moss 1 ruin the game as most of the other enemies /normal sub boss encounters don't prepare you in anyway for these bosses . I am nearing the end of game on polaris chapter currently and this Update to my statements is due to the ashtray maze and song by Old Gods of Asgard this song along brings it up by two points shame music like this wasn't used more often in boss battles and its the shame more areas don't shift during battle (but not in a way that removes the players current footing and cause death or shift when moving to different platforms).

    Story 8
    Graphic 8
    Game Play 8
    Sound 9    … Expand
  50. MasterRiley
    Sep 16, 2019
    8
    Control is a really cool singleplayer game with an awesome setting and gameplay. The visuals and atmosphere are incredible and make you want to constantly keep exploring new areas (and taking screenshots). You have telekinetic powers and as you progress throughout the game you unlock new abilities which keeps the combat feeling new throughout the entire experience. The story overall isControl is a really cool singleplayer game with an awesome setting and gameplay. The visuals and atmosphere are incredible and make you want to constantly keep exploring new areas (and taking screenshots). You have telekinetic powers and as you progress throughout the game you unlock new abilities which keeps the combat feeling new throughout the entire experience. The story overall is pretty interesting. It is quite complicated however and makes the most sense only when you read a lot of documents/collectibles found throughout the game (rather than through actual dialogue and cinematics). If you like really fun gameplay revolving around superpowers, and a mysterious yet interesting setting and story, I think you will like this game.… Expand
  51. barryburton
    Jul 4, 2020
    8
    Worth playing for the architecture, art style and weird narrative. Graphics are stunning, though FPS drops are common on PS4 Pro. Some good boss battles and lots of interesting lore and world building. Story is a bit vague and anti-climatic, the map is hard to follow, and the combat gets a bit repetitive.
  52. triple_co
    Feb 16, 2020
    8
    Control is a superb game. The combat, which basically mixes together item throwing and minimalist gun play, never gets dull, and feels fantastic as you squash enemies with debris and chunks of wall. I love the aesthetic contrast between bureaucratic offices and supernatural beings, and the red, oily look stands out as a highlight.

    The story is a little weak in parts, the ending in    Control is a superb game. The combat, which basically mixes together item throwing and minimalist gun play, never gets dull, and feels fantastic as you squash enemies with debris and chunks of wall. I love the aesthetic contrast between bureaucratic offices and supernatural beings, and the red, oily look stands out as a highlight.

    The story is a little weak in parts, the ending in particular, but it's still one that you can engage with and I was eager to see how it ended. Some of the bosses and areas - particularly the optional ones - were inspired and fresh, with the constant shifting between reality and the planes continually mixing things up.

    My main criticisms are that it can get a bit grindy, especially if you're trying to grab all the trophies. The mods are a bit redundant at times and the constant discarding of useless ones gets old quite quickly. I found myself sticking with the original gun loudout throughout the entire game - I never really had to use any other.

    But, in conclusion, this is a fantastic title, one that I wish had been marketed a little better to hit the masses. Worth at least a play through of the story, and an enjoyable one to 100%.    … Expand
  53. 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
  54. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    Control is an incredibly fun game. The story was definitely different and remedy always seems to make a unique game. I enjoyed the psychedelic thriller/mystery story of exploring the old house and unraveling its secrets. The game play is top notch, really fun powers and gun play mixed together to create some awesome action. The powers you receive, unlock and upgrade throughout the gameControl is an incredibly fun game. The story was definitely different and remedy always seems to make a unique game. I enjoyed the psychedelic thriller/mystery story of exploring the old house and unraveling its secrets. The game play is top notch, really fun powers and gun play mixed together to create some awesome action. The powers you receive, unlock and upgrade throughout the game make you eventually feel like you a Jedi with a gun instead of a lightsabor. Lots of secrets and collectibles to find and fun side missions to complete. Graphics look good and so are the character animations and voice acting. The fps drops are horrible in this game and should not be that bad, that was my biggest issues with Control which you think would be an easy update to fix but I guess not. Anyways really enjoyed my time with Control and even took the time to get the easy Platinum. Hopefully this games not a one off and they will do a sequel.… Expand
  55. 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.
  56. frederik1478
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Always place for another good remedy game I would not say it's the best I had done I think Alan Wake is, but if you like that x-file then you're gonna love it , But just to say I loved it enough to get a platinum trophy on it XD
  57. AwesomeCat
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    A lot of fun. Action packed and fast paced. The story is strange with vibes of the XFiles but interesting
  58. 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
  59. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Dec 9, 2022
    8
    This reminded me of "Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy". It forms a trilogy with Alan Wake and Quantum Break. You play as Jesse Faden, a woman in search of her missing brother. She stumbles upon a mysterious government agency that investigates the paranormal and the occult. Gameplay is a mix of third-person shooting and light platforming. There are weapon upgrades, text logs and videosThis reminded me of "Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy". It forms a trilogy with Alan Wake and Quantum Break. You play as Jesse Faden, a woman in search of her missing brother. She stumbles upon a mysterious government agency that investigates the paranormal and the occult. Gameplay is a mix of third-person shooting and light platforming. There are weapon upgrades, text logs and videos scattered abroad. If you're a fan of Remedy's style, than you'll certainly enjoy this. While the framerate suffers from occasional slowdown, it's not too bad. Overall, the game holds its own against Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Death Stranding. I would rate this with an 8.4 out of 10.… Expand
  60. v0Black_Clouds
    Oct 24, 2019
    8
    Pretty alright game. Works fine, looks good but some perfomance issues. Not a must-buy but you should check this out,
  61. wangweixun
    Dec 7, 2020
    8
    I almost want to give it a mixed review because of the story telling ... I liked the gameplay and graphic.
  62. ScaleKorn
    Sep 1, 2019
    8
    esta interesante, darle una oportunidad.....................................
  63. 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!
  64. TheSnitchfather
    Jan 19, 2020
    8
    8/10
    Pretty interesting game, the story drags on a bit, but at least this game has one. The physics in this game are amazing and the graphics are beautiful. The only real issue I have is that the damage you receive from enemies as the player is completely ridiculous, even with all the health boosts and the map is completely useless 75% of the time, it's so easy to get lost in this game.
  65. 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.
  66. bersi84
    May 21, 2020
    8
    Rating this game in a fair way is not too easy because of two things: the representation and atmosphere together with the supernatural plot is outstanding in my opinion but there are still after all the updates flaws in the engine even on a PS4 Pro with SSD. After all I want to give this game a much deserved 8/10 with some goodwill considering I had lots of fun with it.

    I do not want to    Rating this game in a fair way is not too easy because of two things: the representation and atmosphere together with the supernatural plot is outstanding in my opinion but there are still after all the updates flaws in the engine even on a PS4 Pro with SSD. After all I want to give this game a much deserved 8/10 with some goodwill considering I had lots of fun with it.

    I do not want to spoil much about the world or plot but if you like supernatural stories, dense atmosphere and some horror aspects then you will be up for an insanely good trip. The sould mechanics are outstanding. The visuals are great with some flaws on consoles, e.g. some AA flickering and some not so well done facial renderings. Still most of Control is real gorgeous to look at. The game mechanics itself are good. It is a game where you dont need to get all abilities to survive and you dont need all the buttons of your controller plus fingers clawed to get stuff going. Mostly it is very simple and the controls do what they should. Still the game provides a decent variety of skills and combination to use making your playstyle decide where you wanna go. Same goes to the different weapon modes that you can unlock and tune. To be fair I mostly used one type but swapped a bit around. I did not care about mods or crafting too much and did well enough to complete all of Control.

    The flaws of the engine are truly a downsight to what could ve been a really really good game. Loading times after death are bad even with SSD. Fast travel time are somewhat smoother but still take a while considering a PS4 Pro with SSD inside. There are still some stutters and lags. Most of them to not matter too much, e.g. there is a always a small lag after you get out of menu. It does not impact gameplay but it is a stain on this game. On some enemy dense territories with skill overload on the screen you can have small stutters. I never died to that but it is still sad. I had two bluescreens on my completionist playthorugh on latest patch to date. I can only speculate over the base PS4 performance which was considered horrible before patching and I m not sure I would recommend this game if you are on a base PS4.

    Still Remedy did a great job in presentating Control and a world that really sucks you in, immerses you. I had plenty of fun, I was creeped out to the point that I turned lights on or toned the music down. It was cool and intense. I loved the ideas and it had a SCP like feeling for those who know it. The game gets somewhat repetitive over time and some optional missions are tiresome due to the somewhat random enemy spawns.

    Control made me consider even buying the DLCs which is not too common for my playstyle but as I said, the immersive supernatural world is really enjoyable to me. Get the game at a decent sale and you should be good to go.    … Expand
  67. SnowShad0382
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    Entretenida esta propuesta, no me llamaba mucho la atencion pero me enganche a ek y me pase buenas horas de juego divirtiendome y es muy entretenida la trama.
  68. superpyro296
    Apr 2, 2022
    8
    Control is certainly a good game and almost a great game ! I completed the main story and a significant amount of side quests (more than 10) in around 25 hours. This game is not open world and the design is more like metroid prime for exemple. Most of the time, I enjoyed my time with this game and with more than 25 hours of content, I found that there was a lot of meat for this type ofControl is certainly a good game and almost a great game ! I completed the main story and a significant amount of side quests (more than 10) in around 25 hours. This game is not open world and the design is more like metroid prime for exemple. Most of the time, I enjoyed my time with this game and with more than 25 hours of content, I found that there was a lot of meat for this type of game. Here are a few pros and cons:

    Pros: The graphics are good, especially the light effects (Raytracing), the progression system is well done and relevant, the difficulty was fair and challenging, they created a unique vibe and there is a lot of lore

    Cons: Performance is Ok but not great, there are some important bugs (artifacts that stay on the screen in dense shooting scenes), the story is average at best, navigation with the map is deficient and the side quests are not introduced in the most ineteresting way

    Overall, this game should have scores between 7 and 8 according to me. A 7,5 would be my score (I put 8 here). This is still an easy recommendation but don't expect any GOTY material. If you have time to play many games, don't miss this one ! Otherwise, if your time is really limted, there are better games out there.    … Expand
  69. nandika
    Mar 11, 2020
    8
    It's like something out of one of David Lynch's nightmares. Great story, great design, too bad as a shooter is too hard for something this repetitive (some more varied enemies next time, maybe?)
  70. 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
  71. RENBU
    Sep 2, 2019
    8
    Llevo pocas horas, pero por ahora me está gustando, no es un juegazo pero tampoco una castaña.
  72. 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
  73. ZoinkMeister
    Mar 18, 2020
    8
    COMPLETION
    - The campaign was short but it didn't really feel like it. I did complete a bunch of extra content outside the main story of course but even so the game had a nice, respectable run time that boasted a constant attention grabbing campaign by using a focus on intrigue and fun gameplay. Without giving any spoilers, the ending is abrupt and what would be the final boss encounter    COMPLETION
    - The campaign was short but it didn't really feel like it. I did complete a bunch of extra content outside the main story of course but even so the game had a nice, respectable run time that boasted a constant attention grabbing campaign by using a focus on intrigue and fun gameplay. Without giving any spoilers, the ending is abrupt and what would be the final boss encounter kind of ended on a low note due to it essentially not having a final boss. It more of just a rush of enemies leading up to a narrative batch of cutscenes. The game's story also ends pretty opened ended as to allow either a sequel or to just end the series right there. If there is a sequel I will definitely jump into it.

    - Now let's jump into the extra content. This game has lots and lots of collectibles and honestly they aren't at all a chore to collect. There are tons of different indexes, black ops mission details, altered world event reports, and various video media to collect in the world that all add to the wonderful intrigue that is Control's lore. There are also optional hidden bosses that are scattered throughout the FBC that are fun to track down and eliminate. They are not crucial to the story but they do continue to add layers to the World's lore. I highly recommend you track them down and give them a go because I had a lot of fun tackling these extra baddies and I'm sure you will too.

    Finally The Completion Details. By the end of my playthrough I acquired all Main missions completed, all side missions, all ability upgrades, all Hidden Bosses defeated, all outfits including the special PlayStation DLC Astral Dive Suit, and of course all trophies. The game took roughly 10 hours to complete the main story and 25 hours if you want to grab all the trophies. My playthrough ended short of just one more weapon upgrade and about 50 more indexes to find before achieving 100% completion, but I had difficulty using online guides for said collectibles due to the horrendous in game map as discussed earlier. Difficulty for this game is going to land at a medium. Final Review: B    … Expand
  74. cirospm
    Mar 2, 2022
    8
    i like this game because you can choose beetwen dexterous or left-handed. Control is a 3rd person shooter with the same aiming style "from the shoulders", like Resident Evil 4. Generally developers puts the character on the left side of the screen, but sometimes even the character is dexterous (ellie for example, she is dexterous, me too, and they put ellie on the left side... feelsi like this game because you can choose beetwen dexterous or left-handed. Control is a 3rd person shooter with the same aiming style "from the shoulders", like Resident Evil 4. Generally developers puts the character on the left side of the screen, but sometimes even the character is dexterous (ellie for example, she is dexterous, me too, and they put ellie on the left side... feels nonsense, weird). Control does this and other fundamental things much more properly.… Expand
  75. Linn19
    Jan 24, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Control é um daqueles jogos que te costuma ter jogar um um mar de perguntas, dando respostas parciais e gradativamente, como a muitos filmes e séries de suspense: podemos ver grande influência de Arquivo X aqui.
    Você controle Jesse Faden, que adentra no prédio de uma organização governamental secreta em busca de seu irmão, do qual foi separada desde criança. Faden é guiada por alguém com quem ela conversa como se fosse seu pensamento ou mesmo o jogador dando a entender que ela pode quebrar a chamada quarta parede.
    Ao entrar no prédio abandonado da nomeada FBC (Federal Bureal of Control), ela descobre que a agência foi tomada por uma força/entidade sobrenatural que ela mesmo chama de Ruído. Encontrando o corpo do diretor e pegando a arma ao lado do corpo do mesmo (chamada de Arma de Serviço), ela passa a adentrar a estrutura eliminando os humanos corrompidos pela entidade e adquirindo habilidades ao entrar em contato com objetos paranormais (a agência era especialista em investigar atividades e objetos paranormais até que um deles fugiu ao controle).
    Com um gameplay focado na ação, o jogo cumpre bem o seu papel dando lindos efeitos de destruição de cenário.
    O ponto alto é a história muito bem construída, com uma ambientação maravilhosa que interliga outros jogos da Remedy, como Alan Wake.
    As respostas claro, começam a aparecer apenas no final, e valem a pena para cada minuto de exploração neste jogo que possui grandes traços de metroidvania.    … Expand
  76. CHOP_OR_DIE
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    Good game.
    Plus: Script. Graphics. RTX support.
    Minus: Map. Control points. Ugly model of Jessi.
  77. 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.
  78. ToshLichev
    Dec 18, 2020
    8
    Control was the first game in quite some time I was truly looking forward to playing and while I absolutely fell in love with its world and lore, there were quite a few technical problems that held me back from enjoying it as much as I would have wanted to:

    Pros: - Control's world is intriguing and really makes you want to read every collectible you come across. While the main story    Control was the first game in quite some time I was truly looking forward to playing and while I absolutely fell in love with its world and lore, there were quite a few technical problems that held me back from enjoying it as much as I would have wanted to:

    Pros:
    - Control's world is intriguing and really makes you want to read every collectible you come across. While the main story itself may not be groundbreaking, you always want to learn more about the FBC and their history
    - The Oldest House is an incredible setting that oozes style and diverse environments
    - Gameplay feels nice and tight and the abilities Jesse (the protagonist) has give it a great sense of verticallity. By the end you are essentially playing as Jean Grey with guns.
    - The universe it shares with Alan Wake seems very promising
    - Quite visually impressive... when it isn't glitching out.
    - The game's use of architecture and colors combined with it's supernatural setting provide for some of the best levels I've played this year
    - While not all of the characters are as memorable as they should be, Dr. Casper Darling makes up for all of them and has turned into one of my all time favorite fictional characters ever
    - The game has a well structured trophy list

    Cons:
    - Bugs, bugs, bugs and more bugs. Control runs very poorly at times on a PS4 slim, with FPS drops that are as bad as 5-10 fps. This usually happens when **** is going down and tends to take you out of the game. Constant texture pop-ins are also a problem.
    - Control has a serious difficulty problem. Jesse usually dies in about 3-4 hits which is very punishing considering how many tough enemies you usually end up facing at once. The devs have added an invincibility mode you can use which is nice if you get very frustrated but it doesn't compensate a poorly made difficulty system.

    Overall Control is a glitch-filled masterpiece which could have been a 10/10 if it was well optimized and had an ending that was a tiny bit better. However it's still a must-play and serves as an amazing origin for the Remedy-verse. It gets an 8/10    … Expand
  79. 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
  80. Gil3ad
    Mar 17, 2020
    8
    Daora da pra se divertir, umas missão secundárias q chegam a ser chatinhas e tal, mas é um jogo bom e divertido, poderia ser muito melhor
  81. 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
  82. NXT
    May 21, 2020
    8
    Its starts with a 7. The middle is a pure 9,excelent gameplay, sound and atmosphere. The end is a 8, good but very confusing. Overall its a must play. Great experience. A solid solid solid 8.
  83. enriverd
    Sep 6, 2020
    8
    Se trata de un juego muy original, con una mecánica de combate muy divertida que te hace sentir los grandes poderes del personaje. Su argumento te tiene enganchado y la forma en que te explican los diferentes conceptos del juego, con los vídeos del jefe de laboratorio, es súper original. No obstante tiene una serie de fallos que cabe mencionar y que quitan luz al juego, como son:
    -las    Se trata de un juego muy original, con una mecánica de combate muy divertida que te hace sentir los grandes poderes del personaje. Su argumento te tiene enganchado y la forma en que te explican los diferentes conceptos del juego, con los vídeos del jefe de laboratorio, es súper original. No obstante tiene una serie de fallos que cabe mencionar y que quitan luz al juego, como son:
    -las voces en español son terribles (si no es la peor traducción que me he encontrado poco le debe faltar), y no por el tono de voz en si sino por el desfase entre las voces y los labios de los personajes que puede llegar a ser de bastantes segundos. Si además tenemos en cuenta de que el personaje principal, Jesse, la mitad de las veces que habla no lo hace en voz alta sino que son sus pensamientos (para lo cual no mueve los labios), nos encontramos que debido al desfase del audio a veces no sabemos si está pensando o hablando en voz alta, creándonos confusión y restando luz al juego.
    -los niveles son crípticos y los mapas de los mismos pésimos, a menudo no sabes como ir de un lugar a otro pese a tener un mapa.
    -también muy a menudo no sabes donde tienes que ir, te dicen lo que tienes que hacer, del estilo de ves a tal zona y encuentra tal persona, pero o bien no sabes donde cae tal zona o aunque lo intuyes debido a lo anterior es casi imposible encontrar el camino, este punto es tan molesto que a veces también llega a restar luz al juego

    Resumiendo, los fallos anteriores no llegan a molestar tanto como para no recomendar el juego pero es una lástima que existan porque de lo contrario sería un juego redondo, que de otra manera se queda en un juego súper original, con un argumento bestial y divertido de jugar pero algo molesto a veces.    … Expand
  84. CuppaFueled
    Jun 8, 2020
    8
    Control is completely & utterly unlike anything I have ever played before, yes I've played 3rd person action/adventure games & yes I've played some thrillers. But Control stands out with its striking visuals, an interesting story & that overall lucid feeling that the game makes you feel, like you don't really know what is going on.

    I played this on a PS4 Pro on a 1080p television but    Control is completely & utterly unlike anything I have ever played before, yes I've played 3rd person action/adventure games & yes I've played some thrillers. But Control stands out with its striking visuals, an interesting story & that overall lucid feeling that the game makes you feel, like you don't really know what is going on.

    I played this on a PS4 Pro on a 1080p television but it's stylistic art design makes it a joy to marvel at on any device & yes it had a few issues where it would momentarily freeze and stutter after pausing & sometimes textures would take a while to load upon first boot up. But I can look over these moments, as they weren't all that frequent.

    My 2 down points are:

    Save points, considering that the gameplay was very challenging I was surprised when I was sometimes then forced way, way back to a checkpoint from 30 minutes ago.. yes it only respawns a small amount of enemies but still, I feel that checkpoints may have been a good option.. however, I do appreciate that the 'souls-like' formula does present an appropriate challenge.

    my other issue is small & shouldnt really be mentioned in a review.. but the game is beautiful, as I've mentioned earlier its stylistic art style makes you constantly tap that share button for a screenshot.. but the Photo Mode is something to be desired, it's there and has very basic features but after playing games like Uncharted, horizon Zero Dawn, Spider-man etc. it's hard to go back to such a basic photo mode.

    Overall I'd say if you're looking for a game like no other & like exploration, this is a very perfect match for you.    … Expand
  85. Geralt123
    Aug 13, 2022
    8
    This game I recommend if you want to experience a psychosis :-) At least how I imagine it.

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

    Overall a very solid game.

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

    Including the DLCs and nearly all missions, I needed 84 hours (I am a slow player).    … Expand
  86. Fashman5000
    Aug 27, 2019
    8
    I've only played a bit. But so far I am happy. The plot thus far has me intrigued, the atmosphere leaves you unsettled and on edge. The gameplay is pretty formulaic. The graphics are decent for a publisher that is not typical for triple A releases. There is a lot of mystery to what will be revealed so I am very invested in continuing the story
  87. Elias91
    Aug 27, 2019
    8
    well played game!!! astonishing graphics and fluid gameplay. Also the story is very interesting. Hope we get some DLC and a sequel in the near future.
  88. RageLag
    Aug 31, 2019
    8
    There's some bugs that need to be patched e.g. loading the map. The story could have been a bit clearer too. I really like the abilities you gain as you progress. The combat and gameplay is awesome. Overall a fun game.
  89. Chain_Affinity
    Jun 12, 2020
    8
    I don't usually go for this type of game, but something about Control sparked my interest enough to give it a try. It looked unusual and unique, with an interesting premise. That's exactly what my experience ended up being, and it was enough to keep me engaged from start to finish. Not a perfect 10 in my book, but a solid 8, making it a good game.
  90. dharlequin
    Sep 2, 2019
    8
    A very beatifully crafted game. One of the most interesting and unusual games of this generation, probably one of the best Remedy games. Maybe even GOTY 2019 contender.

    Atmosphere, setting, story, lore, location, graphics, physics, abilities, writing, characters, sound design, art design, architecture - literally lots of games aspects are amazing.
  91. Ranzki
    Oct 14, 2020
    8
    Flawed, yet endearing, Control channels the likes of Prey, Alan Wake, and Max Payne in the best and worst respects of its presentation. Even with prevalent technical issues and frame drops across all platforms, the title proves itself as being a unique and highly entertaining experience that has the potential of becoming a definitive cult classic later down the line.
  92. 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.
  93. trufel
    Sep 10, 2019
    8
    Неплохая игра, очень карсивый физон и разрушаемость, но мятый и не раскрытый сюжет.
  94. DjaySuzi
    Feb 7, 2021
    8
    The characters and story are gripping and kept me reeled in the whole time I was playing. It constantly had me wanting more - to know more about these characters and their backstories. The mechanics were phenomenal and graphics were great for the ps4. I only wish I felt more satisfaction by the end of the game, but it only left me with unanswered questions. There is also the occasional bugThe characters and story are gripping and kept me reeled in the whole time I was playing. It constantly had me wanting more - to know more about these characters and their backstories. The mechanics were phenomenal and graphics were great for the ps4. I only wish I felt more satisfaction by the end of the game, but it only left me with unanswered questions. There is also the occasional bug like enemies appearing and disappearing randomly when they're not supposed to and weird things like not being about to walk up certain sets of stairs. But aside from its few flaws, this game is amazing and I look forward to a sequel if there ever is one.… Expand
  95. Chempion1
    Dec 17, 2020
    8
    Год назад я писал отзыв по поводу Control, теперь по прошествии двух dlc и 12 патчей, хочу дополнить мои впечатления.
    Я не знаю, чего я чувствую больше к этой игре: любви или ненависти!
    Игра невероятно атмосферная, в неё погружаешься с головой, из неё очень трудно выйти! К тому же, это одна из немногих игр в которых у меня выбита платина. Прошёл её трижды!!! Сюжет запутанный как    Год назад я писал отзыв по поводу Control, теперь по прошествии двух dlc и 12 патчей, хочу дополнить мои впечатления.
    Я не знаю, чего я чувствую больше к этой игре: любви или ненависти!
    Игра невероятно атмосферная, в неё погружаешься с головой, из неё очень трудно выйти! К тому же, это одна из немногих игр в которых у меня выбита платина. Прошёл её трижды!!!
    Сюжет запутанный как "гордиев узел". С первого прохождения мало кто поймёт: "Что же здесь чёрт возьми происходит?"
    Боевая система просто на высоте, можно сказать одна из лучших в играх от Remedy.
    Система прокачки, опять таки, одна из лучших в шутерах с открытым миром!
    Но!!! Ноо!!! Нооооооо!!!!!
    Вся эта прелесть просто разбивается о техническое исполнение!!!
    Не одна из игр вышеупомянутой Remedy, не выглядела такой сырой и корявой.
    Как понятно из раздела в котором пишу, играл не на PC, где корявость можно было бы списать на слабое железо, кривые драйвера и прочую хрень, а на PlayStation 4. Конечно плойка сейчас не блещет железом, но можно же было за год и 12 вышедших патчей поправить как то эти косяки?
    Начну с оптимизации. Она ужасна. Если на экране 5 или более противников, привет 10 fps! В некоторых местах картинка просто останавливается на несколько секунд. Это 2020 год? Или я в 1993м, когда DooM шел с 10 fps и все были счастливы, а? При всём при этом игра выглядит даже хуже чем Quantum Break 2016 года!
    Загрузки. Ё моё они невероятно длинные. За этот год, на мой взгляд, они стали ещё длинней!
    Эти чёртовы лаги и фризы при заходе и выходе из меню, игра просто виснет на несколько секунд! Ужасно раздражает!
    Игра умудряется намертво зависать при загрузках уровней!
    Также совершенно не поправили задания, многие из них просто пропадают из меню взятых, после перезагрузки игры! Хорошо был опыт первых двух прохождений, поэтому на листке писал название и в какой области данное задание можно начать!!! Реально как в 1993 году ;-)).
    Но всё это пустяки, неприятные, но пустяки с которыми можно смириться. Самое поганое это РЕАКТИВНЫЕ СУБТИТРЫ! Я писал об этом год назад и здесь и Remedy. Но ничего не поменяли, 0,1-0,3 секунды на прочтение некоторых предложений. Этого слишком мало даже для дикторов тв! Хорошо я прошел игру несколько раз, но тем кто будет играть впервые не позавидуешь. И без того запутанный сюжет пролетит для них стороной, добро пожаловать в YouTube за разъяснениями!
    К счастью, энтузиасты из GamesVoice, обещали в 2021 году выпустить качественную озвучку. Не доверять им оснований нет! Так, что всем не игравшим, если такие есть, советую подождать локализации! К сожалению выхода её на PlayStation ожидать не приходится, но всё таки.
    К этому времени вышли два dlc, ничего особенно не добавляющие, но вполне играбельные. В последнем подтянули Алана Уэйка. Зачем я не понял, но он есть!
    Игра обязательна для прохождения всем поклонникам продукции Remedy!    … Expand
  96. Robcity
    Oct 15, 2019
    8
    This game has its moments,but its average in a good way at best,the ending was disappointing
  97. Kwerty69
    Nov 3, 2019
    8
    Game has glaring issues but overall, pretty good game in my book. Worth a buy if you're into remedy's previous games. Although be warned, absolute **** checkpoint system
  98. Gamer1465
    Nov 15, 2019
    8
    This game might of been one of the most surprising games of 2019!

    I wasn't a big fan of Remedy's Quantum break but loved the combat. Well this game for the most part improves on the problems I had with Quantum break and has a pretty satisfying ending which I can't wait to see with what they do with the DLC season coming up. The strongest part of this game is three things the combat,    This game might of been one of the most surprising games of 2019!

    I wasn't a big fan of Remedy's Quantum break but loved the combat. Well this game for the most part improves on the problems I had with Quantum break and has a pretty satisfying ending which I can't wait to see with what they do with the DLC season coming up.

    The strongest part of this game is three things the combat, atmosphere and immersion. The physics when shooting your weapon or using your abilities is amazing and adds to the already impressive combat which is the thing that kept me coming back for more. The atmosphere is amazing I loved it, this may of been my favorite thing about the game to be fair, this game must be experience with the head set or surround system on. I was pretty immersed throughout the game and that's why I enjoyed it as well, I couldn't put my remote down.

    I also loved the bosses and the lore as well, the only problem with the bosses though are that there aren't enough, I believe that there is about 8 bosses and 5 of them are in side missions which is a shame. There isn't even really a boss in the story after the 5th mission which was pretty sad. There is a lot of things to collect to fill in the blanks and that adds to the lore as this game is pretty cryptic thankfully, this adds a more realistic touch to the game which was appreciated.

    Exploration is also rewarded which is enjoyable but isn't my favorite thing in this game to do.

    The problem in this game for me is mostly the side quests. The side quest are quite tedious being practically fetch quests (apart from the boss fight missions) which is boring and quite generic, I completed them all and didn't find much fun out of them. The bureau alerts are random (i think) and they spawn few and far between and they can be failed, this sucks for trophy collectors as sometimes it can take up to two hours to get one. The board contermeasures as well give you mods (which can be useful) but I found myself bored doing them after they get more difficult the harder the enemies are to find which just made it boring and that's when I found myself putting down the remote and stop playing until the DLC releases.

    This game is amazing but the fetch quest side missions are boring. With an amazing atmosphere, combat system and boss fights, this make this the most surprising game of 2019.    … Expand
  99. SevereOnion
    Mar 26, 2020
    8
    Pros:
    -fantastic art design. I love the office building acid trip theme. Super creative
    - Interesting narrative (to a fault). Really liked the world building -solid shooting mechanics that are different from the norm -fun power progression. Telekinesis done right -loved the outfit customization - good protagonist that I could connect with - great music -the council Cons: -    Pros:
    -fantastic art design. I love the office building acid trip theme. Super creative
    - Interesting narrative (to a fault). Really liked the world building
    -solid shooting mechanics that are different from the norm
    -fun power progression. Telekinesis done right
    -loved the outfit customization
    - good protagonist that I could connect with
    - great music
    -the council

    Cons:
    - clunky map system and level design that isnt the easiest to follow
    -coulda used a bit more variety in the characters. You talk exclusively with the staff of the foundation, hopefully the dlc changes this up a bit.
    - coulda given us a bit more connection to Jesse, she was good but nothing earth shattering
    - hearing performance issues are a large concern with people, I ran on a standard ps4 with little to no issues myself but it def seems like a thing people are having

    Overall a very solid game. Remedy is really trying to push the envelope on how to tell stories in gaming evidenced by this and their quantum break tv show tie in. Love the ingenuity and the love put into their stories and their games. I recommend this game and it's on sale at the time of me writing this!    … Expand
  100. MARXENZOLOPES
    May 27, 2020
    8
    a very good game, interesting gameplay mechanics, a good story. misses in the construction of the phases. But a game that is worthwhile.
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#35 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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#8 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019
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#40 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2019

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 63 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 63
  3. Negative: 1 out of 63
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 25, 2019
    90
    Impactful gunplay bolstered by a telekinetic twist, and a mystery you’ll be turning over for a long time afterwards. Welcome to the Oldest House, Director. [Issue#167, p.79]
  2. VG247
    Sep 18, 2019
    80
    The writing, direction, and performances are consistently brilliant. This is Remedy at the peak of its game. Control feels like a company rediscovering itself, waking from a long slumber. Remedy’s legs work as intended once more, the vestiges of sleep paralysis a distant memory.
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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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