Control

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  1. inmh
    Sep 17, 2019
    0
    Disappointing.

    The story was incredibly weak. They throw you into a weird, unfamiliar world and give you little to no explanation for what's going on- the characters all know what's happening, but they never coherently, concisely explain it or tie it together for the audience. They jump right into this stuff about reality and superpowers and they just- they genuinely do not explain it    Disappointing.

    The story was incredibly weak. They throw you into a weird, unfamiliar world and give you little to no explanation for what's going on- the characters all know what's happening, but they never coherently, concisely explain it or tie it together for the audience. They jump right into this stuff about reality and superpowers and they just- they genuinely do not explain it in any meaningful way. It's like they were trying to be complicated for the sake of being "~deep~" and complicated. I didn't even know this was supposed to be a dystopian setting until I happened on a summary for the game.

    Characters were weak, even Jesse. I just didn't connect with her; she jumps into this weird nonsense and doesn't even blink at it- and I'll grant you she has Polaris, but a LOT of weird stuff happens and she just... Doesn't react. At all. There's little to no range from her; it's Sinking City all over again where a developer thinks "Noir-style Detective" means "boring, unemotive character".

    Let me put it this way: Alan Wake, yeah? Normal guy, goes to a spooky town with his wife, and some weird stuff starts happening. Not only does he react fairly appropriately for a guy in that situation, but he also acts as an audience surrogate: We learn as he learns, and this is an effective tool for immersing us in the story.

    Control does not do this. It gives us a confusing nightmare of a story full of rambling topics that make little to no sense, and we get a main character whose reaction to this is a deadpan understanding and requires little to no explanation. So how the HELL are we, as the audience, supposed to connect with her and the story? How are we supposed to be immersed in something we can't understand and the main character already KNOWS and doesn't need explained?

    It wasn't good.

    Gameplay was okay. The map system is completely screwed, though: It is nigh impossible to tell where you are because the map only has one layer; if you go downstairs, there's no indicator that you're on a different floor and it gets confusing quickly. Also, the save-points were a royal nightmare; it's one of THOSE games where it takes you FOREVER to get to a boss-fight, and then you die, and then you get to spend twenty-minutes hiking back across the map so you can- you know- die again.

    And again. And again. And AGAIN.

    I'm disappointed. I was actually really looking forward to this game and it just went south immediately.

    ETA: Another fun note: Advancing your health, your shield ability? It does nothing. Enemies can still take off a ridiculous chunk of your health no matter what you have equipped, no matter how well you've upgraded yourself. It makes pretty much zero difference, except that it makes losing a boss battle and having to hike back to it to try AGAIN that much more infuriating.

    I've downgraded my rating; this may be the first video game that I actively HATE.    … Expand
  2. Lila7
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    Best surprise of the year ! Very great gameplay and original story , actually my favorite game :)
  3. nightlovell
    Sep 16, 2019
    1
    Cons - no plot, only shooting and poor telekinesis as well as labyrinths. Not a beautiful and not a sexy protagonist. Of the benefits, a good reflection.
  4. 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
  5. Destinylver
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    I'm giving it a 10 because it's an important game at a time when games suck. In reality it's an 8 or 9. But still high scored so go buy it on what ever system. Pc is the best but forget running ray tracing as you'll need a beast. I had solid performance at all times with 1080p high settings and vsync off. Best vsync fame I've played. Never screen tears which is amazing.

    On ps4 it    I'm giving it a 10 because it's an important game at a time when games suck. In reality it's an 8 or 9. But still high scored so go buy it on what ever system. Pc is the best but forget running ray tracing as you'll need a beast. I had solid performance at all times with 1080p high settings and vsync off. Best vsync fame I've played. Never screen tears which is amazing.

    On ps4 it needs a patch but it has one and it's fine. On pro it's great. Xbox fine etc. All good ports.

    So graphics are stellar. Music and sound is good , as voice acting great. Brilliant gun sounds. Special mention for cool videos throughout.

    The gameplay is solid. Really fun and creative. So much fun. Action pact as well as interesting story.

    The game lasts about 12 - 20 hrs depending on your play style. Proper single player campaign in 2019.

    Remedy has done it again. Max Payne, Alan wake and more and now Control.

    Can't stress how good this game is but....the beginning is slow and confusing. So give it a chance. By the end you're literally the most badass super hero fighting the xfiles! The ps4 digital dlc is ok. But should be free to all. Support great games.    … Expand
  6. nathsamlove
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    This has to be one of the most atmospheric, beautiful and creative games I have ever played. It's a work of art with incredible graphics, dramatically enhanced when played on PC with ray tracing.

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

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

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

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

    I highly recommend this game to anyone that is looking for a challenging, immersive, beautiful and well designed video game with a compelling story.    … Expand
  7. NewZona_Rides
    Sep 15, 2019
    6
    I hope you like the color red because this game just blasts it all over the place. Red everything! Anyway this game is not as good as Alan Wake for sure. The story is just not very good and the overuse of reading material is crazy. I don't like reading. You would think you could tell the story in game or at least more so than in this game. I kept playing because of the visuals. Some coolI hope you like the color red because this game just blasts it all over the place. Red everything! Anyway this game is not as good as Alan Wake for sure. The story is just not very good and the overuse of reading material is crazy. I don't like reading. You would think you could tell the story in game or at least more so than in this game. I kept playing because of the visuals. Some cool new tech in this game but other than that it's just not grabbing me. I tried to like it but I find everything just a notch below expectation except the Janitor and the Rock Quarry level. I really enjoyed that part. I will tell you also I hated the the entire motel thing. Everytime I went back I cringed.… Expand
  8. I3ordo
    Sep 15, 2019
    6
    Good for RTX card owners but other than that

    the game looks washed out on traditional GPUs, consoles etc. everything is movable and lightning is not static. looks like a quick effort for a ray tracing demo but added some story and levels to call it a day... the beginning of the game is infuriatingly ambiguous , after two hours, the story gets laid out a bit but two hours is no good    Good for RTX card owners but other than that

    the game looks washed out on traditional GPUs, consoles etc.
    everything is movable and lightning is not static.
    looks like a quick effort for a ray tracing demo but added some story and levels to call it a day...

    the beginning of the game is infuriatingly ambiguous , after two hours, the story gets laid out a bit but two hours is no good for today's trends...
    Boring game play, awkward storytelling, same old motion blending, sterile physical destruction. To REMEDY ent:Stop abusing the talents of the artists, visuals and sfx will only get you so far.

    No sensible AI
    No captivating story
    Nothing fancy on animations, always the same animations on loops
    No interesting gameplay. same stuff from 15 years ago, the dynamic environments and fancly lightning should not count as "gameplay".

    I wont be suprised if Remedy closes its door soon. It s been decade since they released a solid, entertaining gameplay, just the "AW franchise after Mpayne.    … Expand
  9. Dottorsky
    Sep 14, 2019
    7
    It Is a wonderful game in an artistic's point of view, but the game don't have a good level of difficulty. The boss fight could be impossible and punitive, expecially with a joypad for the console version, but the regular fight are easy! I don't explain thiis choice, i use to play hardcore game, but a cinematics game likes this shouldnt be to much hard! I want Just to enjoy the story andIt Is a wonderful game in an artistic's point of view, but the game don't have a good level of difficulty. The boss fight could be impossible and punitive, expecially with a joypad for the console version, but the regular fight are easy! I don't explain thiis choice, i use to play hardcore game, but a cinematics game likes this shouldnt be to much hard! I want Just to enjoy the story and the artistic's design choices.… Expand
  10. MythoBeanz94
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Ahti played by Martti Suosalo was amazing as a Finn myself I loved every nod to Finland especially how he spoke and cursed in Finnish and even how he sang that Hero's Tango song!
    Absolutely one of the best games of 2016-2019!!!!
    Frame-rate drops were terrible on PS4 but they still didn't ruin the game though. Can't wait for the DLC!!!!!!!!!!!! I knew it Alan Wake, Quantum Break, Max    Ahti played by Martti Suosalo was amazing as a Finn myself I loved every nod to Finland especially how he spoke and cursed in Finnish and even how he sang that Hero's Tango song!
    Absolutely one of the best games of 2016-2019!!!!
    Frame-rate drops were terrible on PS4 but they still didn't ruin the game though.
    Can't wait for the DLC!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I knew it Alan Wake, Quantum Break, Max Payne and Control are connected to each other    … Expand
  11. Fat_Alberta
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    Excellent game. As many have noted, the clear standouts are the art direction, writing, world building, characters, and visuals. Framing its horror elements with a cold, bureaucratic scrutiny was a brilliant move that often lends itself to outright hilarity. If the setting, story, and style appeal to your personal tastes, you will have a blast with this. As far as the gameplay goes, theExcellent game. As many have noted, the clear standouts are the art direction, writing, world building, characters, and visuals. Framing its horror elements with a cold, bureaucratic scrutiny was a brilliant move that often lends itself to outright hilarity. If the setting, story, and style appeal to your personal tastes, you will have a blast with this. As far as the gameplay goes, the different powers are all satisfying to use, and the physics tech and destructible environments are simply superb. The combat mechanics are solid, but outside of some excellent side missions and combat encounters in the late game, Control suffers from one of the problems I had with Alan Wake — namely, it doesn’t always match the inventiveness of its combat mechanics with equally interesting combat scenarios. That being said, with the promise of upcoming free endgame content and future DLC, I’m hoping they will continue to rectify that issue.

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

    All in all, if you’re a fan of story-driven action games, I would highly recommend Control. This has supplanted Alan Wake as my favorite Remedy game, and even with some minor frustrations, I have loved every second spent with this game.    … Expand
  12. Btspctop
    Sep 12, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good , like REMEDY, the weapons shoot very reality, game game game good good good… Expand
  13. Seeky
    Sep 12, 2019
    9
    I played this game on PC and had a fantastic experience from start to finish. In 1440p on high settings it was gorgeous to look at and had a constant frame-rate between 40-50fps on my 1.5 year old system (Ryzen 5 1600, nvidia 1060 6GB and 16GB RAM).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    That being said. I had a lot of fun with this game and recommend it to anyone on PC. I have heard that there are some problems on consoles though so you might have to be careful there.    … Expand
  14. LordAndrex
    Sep 12, 2019
    6
    It’s ok. But graphics could be much better. A lot of artifact, blur. I can’t see anything on a long distance
  15. wesker2012
    Sep 11, 2019
    6
    This game is a disappointment to rate. The plot and world building is excellent. The art style, atmosphere, and special effects are top notch. The exploration and metroidvania style gameplay is fun. The major problem in the game is the terrible, repetitive combat loop. If you enjoy dying more than actually playing a game, then this is your game. The combat usually involved a neverThis game is a disappointment to rate. The plot and world building is excellent. The art style, atmosphere, and special effects are top notch. The exploration and metroidvania style gameplay is fun. The major problem in the game is the terrible, repetitive combat loop. If you enjoy dying more than actually playing a game, then this is your game. The combat usually involved a never ending stream of cloned bad guys that can kill you so fast and the loading screen after death takes a long time. If you like dying a lot and then waiting for a long loading screen over and over and over again, thats what this game offers. I think this game had a lot of potential to be rated a lot higher if the combat wasn't so hard, repetitive, and a chore to play through.… Expand
  16. WarriorFight
    Sep 10, 2019
    6
    Awesome aesthetic and story completely TORN down by awful gameplay and awful boss fights.

    Remedy should seriously consider adding the ability to change difficulty levels because as is some areas are so incredibly frustrating in terms of plain difficulty on top of being poorly designed in and of themselves that it is prohibitive to progressing for players (like me) who both aren't good    Awesome aesthetic and story completely TORN down by awful gameplay and awful boss fights.

    Remedy should seriously consider adding the ability to change difficulty levels because as is some areas are so incredibly frustrating in terms of plain difficulty on top of being poorly designed in and of themselves that it is prohibitive to progressing for players (like me) who both aren't good at games and don't have the time to spend to "get better" at them. (Also, walked into a boss-fight area, the big font popped up saying I discovered this place, and I couldn't see **** and died immediately. So good planning game).

    I struggle to recommend it because while I love the aesthetic and the story (as much as I have gotten in the first several hours), the gameplay is SO Frustrating and the loop is just not fun enough to merit the difficulty level being where it is. I don't know who's decision that was but they made a serious mistake by not allowing players an option to change difficulty (an option present in I think every single Remedy game prior so its not as though there's precedent). Example: In most games, if there's an area I just cannot get past, I turn the difficulty level down to get through it, then pop it back up to where it was prior. Games like this that go from fairly straightforward and fun go to **** Dark Souls in an instant and it's ALL over the place.

    Watch a Let's Play instead, unless you have hours and hours to improve at the gameplay, or unless you actually think *you'll* enjoy it. Fully subjective, but to me it's not at all worth the effort of the gameplay just to get to the story, which is what i was excited for.    … Expand
  17. JetJaguar
    Sep 10, 2019
    4
    Interesting story with superb writing. Like I mean the writing is great, paced well and everything. Everything else sucks. Bugs, crashes, terrible and repetitive level design, repetitive gunplay. Enemies are dumb and I rolled my eyes everytime I had to fight them.
  18. trufel
    Sep 10, 2019
    8
    Неплохая игра, очень карсивый физон и разрушаемость, но мятый и не раскрытый сюжет.
  19. Elay
    Sep 9, 2019
    9
    Вполне годнота,не надоедающая стрельба,как и сверхспособности. Как по мне сюжет тоже годный( не экзы сони конечно,но тоже не плохо)
    Единственное,что омрачает игру,так это жуткие фризы при масштабных битвах.
    Либо это у меня у PS4 pro ни на что не годится,либо это плохая оптимизация    Вполне годнота,не надоедающая стрельба,как и сверхспособности. Как по мне сюжет тоже годный( не экзы сони конечно,но тоже не плохо)
    Единственное,что омрачает игру,так это жуткие фризы при масштабных битвах.
    Либо это у меня у PS4 pro ни на что не годится,либо это плохая оптимизация
  20. Katalkyste
    Sep 9, 2019
    6
    Let me Collect my thoughts and find a point to start
    i will shortcut to the conclusion and then come back to dissect that stuff..
    Control is a "Beyond, two souls" meets "Warehouse 13" third person mystery shooter but without the interesting outside shots from warehouse 13 and without that vast story in "beyond two souls" with everything in the game "Control" located inside one giant    Let me Collect my thoughts and find a point to start
    i will shortcut to the conclusion and then come back to dissect that stuff..

    Control is a "Beyond, two souls" meets "Warehouse 13" third person mystery shooter but without the interesting outside shots from warehouse 13 and without that vast story in "beyond two souls" with everything in the game "Control" located inside one giant multidimensional concrete building ...

    with A gun (to that later)

    the Story is quite interesting but the developers somehow show no interest in telling the origins to actually set this story up correctly.

    The Game basically starting with you being the main actor -out of unknown reasons-.. going to this unknown building -out of unknown reasons- guided by an unknown force and encountering an unknown federal agency with unknown origins guided by an unknown "board" to help you with unknown abilities to hunt down an unknown enemy..

    and then later during the game you will then get clues about those "unknowns"
    That is, you are willing to collect and read them .. there are also some video clips to watch, but those are actually glorified audio clips with a video loop playing in the background.

    One of the issues is, that the prologue is completely missing to set up the main character and her motives.. you start without a clue who "Jesse" is or why she is here or how.

    You will get insight later in the game but you will have to collect codex entries and have to read them and then see if that entry covers the main Characters story or if that is an information about something different.

    i found myself going from stopping the game every time i picked up an object to read the codex to simply mindlessly collecting the flashing item on my screen and then scrolling through the codex without reading them.

    new codex entries have a marker but that marker disappears once you scrolled over them and on ps4 its hard to see those entries since the marker dissappears once you scroll over them. a filter function or simply a sorting new to od would have solved that issue. After you killed any new enemy that showed up, you will also get a new database entry to look up the new enemy type you just killed.

    The gameplay is sometimes wonky and feels sluggish but nevertheless quite entertaining. Force pushing objects into enemies was fun in Star Wars and is fun here. Frame rate drops are often and in dense encounters you can drop down to single digit frame per seconds
    The game lacks some "pivotal" moments (It has them, but just at the wrong time, e.g. when you play the sidequests and encounter the bosses there. which is also the only time you encounter real bosses )and it feels that you just run into new encounters on your way to somewhere else.

    The map design is horrible and most of the time you have to guess and simply brute force your way to the new area by runnign around since you cant even zoom in or see on which level you are. The sigs on the wall are often way more helpfull tha the map.

    For encounters there is quite some background explanation missing on why and how you get all of your abilities and equipment and how it works.. and most important why.. .. And to be honest, most of the abilities do not fit the playstyle of the game , but you are fine without using them. i havent used a anything for combat than evade and force push.

    Lets talk about "the gun".. you basically have a handcannon, a shotgun, an smg and a sniper.. all in one "grip" with several different barrels .. but you just need the base gun and level that up. You will find out later int he game that this gun is supposed to be like Mjølnir or Excalibur, but that feelig did not transport itself well. its a nice gimmicky gun. You can kill most of the enemies with the standard gun and finsih them off with a forklift in the face.

    Some positives: I did nopt know about the SCP but i loved the TV series "Warehouse 13", it really was one of my favorite popcorn shows and i found a lot of parallels in "control" with those "Objects of Power"; thats definitely one of the reasons why i will keep on playing..

    what else is left to say?

    the main actor is not as pretty in the game as in the box art but that's not important, the dialogues are quirky and those "inner monologues" take WAY to long and too much room in the game without realy contributing

    lore/story sometimes just pops up in your inventory/database without informing you.

    I will definitely finish the game for the Story although it looks like they somehow tried to bolt on some "endgame" with some challenges and unlockables.
    I think the story of that game could have been fine without any configurable weapon and character skill trees, its not an RPG ..

    i do not understand the games media and their willingness to give the game a 100 out of 100 other than to assume this is paid advertisement.. Yes you are allowed to fangirling over this game but this isnt God of War.

    Fazit: "OK" game.    … Expand
  21. BooM44
    Sep 8, 2019
    9
    Inception on steroids, what an experience. Story line was fresh. Gameplay was unique, and was challenging at times which was good because you really had to hone in on all your powers. Definitely some experiences I'll never forget.
  22. 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
  23. Mandulum
    Sep 8, 2019
    9
    Favorite Thing: The story was really weird and pretty great.
    Least Favorite Thing: The ending turned into "just kill a bunch of these baddies until they stop spawning".

    Date Completed: 2019-09-06
    Playtime: ~ 15h
    Enjoyment: 9/10
    Recommendation: The powers and crazy story make it a must play.
  24. Yurik17
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Almost perfect game. The open world, the opportunity to play after the game is over - you can only skip something if you specifically
  25. Konstantine
    Sep 8, 2019
    9
    A great game with amazing graphic style, atmosphere and gameplay. It is unique in many ways, give it a chance. Respect to Remedy!
  26. mfmaxpower
    Sep 7, 2019
    9
    Brilliant, brilliant game. Not perfect, and has some minor performance issues, but what a great experience. If you like single player games with a cool and strong narrative, you gotta play Control.
  27. juipej
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    Yet another unique, story driven singleplayer masterpiece from Remedy! Definitely worth checking out.
  28. rheelly
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    By far the most intriguing game I played in a long, long time.
    As a fan of all SCP related stuff, this is a real goldmine.
    For a AA Game this topped nearly all AAA games of the last year.
  29. cyberwolf84
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    Great single player Game. Phantastic ambient, story and very quality gameplay. Remedy, we need more))) Great work of whole team! Congrats!
  30. 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
  31. Pocoyosito
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    Control is a good game with really solid mechanics but is also a weird game not suited for everyone.
    Remedy took some risks in order to do Control, the story is bizarre but captivating and the mechanics and physics are without a doubt the highlight of the game, despite all that it has major frame drops when too much is happening at the same time (luckily it is not gamebreaking and didn,t    Control is a good game with really solid mechanics but is also a weird game not suited for everyone.
    Remedy took some risks in order to do Control, the story is bizarre but captivating and the mechanics and physics are without a doubt the highlight of the game, despite all that it has major frame drops when too much is happening at the same time (luckily it is not gamebreaking and didn,t happen to often during my playthroug).
    The enviroments are outsanding and imaginative and the graphics are really good, but not the best out there. The story is weird and good but it feels like near the end they had to rush a conclusion.
    Another highlight of the game are the secondary missions. They are imaginative and reguarding.

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

    8.6/10    … Expand
  32. IBRATION
    Sep 6, 2019
    1
    not fun bad story !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  33. Lonejumper23
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    CONTROL IS OUT OF CONTROL!!! Wow and lets get the little things out of the way first....the frame rate issue and the map taking a little time to display sometimes is such a minor thing that can be easily overlooked. Remedy is working on a patch and once this is fixed the game is a MASTERPIECE!!! This game has elements of a third person Half Life concept with Allan Wake, Max Payne andCONTROL IS OUT OF CONTROL!!! Wow and lets get the little things out of the way first....the frame rate issue and the map taking a little time to display sometimes is such a minor thing that can be easily overlooked. Remedy is working on a patch and once this is fixed the game is a MASTERPIECE!!! This game has elements of a third person Half Life concept with Allan Wake, Max Payne and Quantum Break all in the mix. It took me around an hour to really understand what was going on and then the story just goes somewhere you can't even imagine.... AND THEN IT GOES DEEPER AND DEEPER. BRAVO REMEDY and thank you for giving me this gaming graphical experience! My GOD!… Expand
  34. Stevensson47
    Sep 6, 2019
    3
    Un slideshow en ps4 que te da te da tiempo para reflexionar sobre tu error al comprar el juego en tu platform
  35. 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
  36. 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!
  37. jamess
    Sep 5, 2019
    7
    I would give this an eight if it weren't for the staggering slowdown that crops up right in the thick of battle. It doesn't happen often, but c'mon, it's 2019. Otherwise, it is a fine third person shooter (telepathic shooter?) that makes me miss the old PS2 Psi-Ops more and more (why no next gen version or sequel of that game is a mystery). In game map is useless, and confusing, and someI would give this an eight if it weren't for the staggering slowdown that crops up right in the thick of battle. It doesn't happen often, but c'mon, it's 2019. Otherwise, it is a fine third person shooter (telepathic shooter?) that makes me miss the old PS2 Psi-Ops more and more (why no next gen version or sequel of that game is a mystery). In game map is useless, and confusing, and some on screen directional prompts would be helpful.… Expand
  38. MarceloBuenoRJ
    Sep 5, 2019
    0
    Gears 5 é verdadeiro lixo , jogo genérico feito sem capricho a Microsoft devia ter vergonha de existir .
  39. 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.
  40. KirillKutz
    Sep 5, 2019
    9
    Familiar with the developer only on a series of games Max Payne, and from Control some positive emotions. I want to stretch the fun and take your time on the plot. Search and learn all the secrets of the Bureau. Remember, as a child dreamed to have the ability to telekinesis and levitation. If we are similar in this - the game from Remedy is your right choice!
  41. jdeem
    Sep 5, 2019
    9
    I actually made an account just to review this game because I thought the user score was underselling it. I finished it tonight and it's already one of my favourite single player games of all time.

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

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

    If you're on the fence, get this game, you won't regret it.    … Expand
  42. tuliz
    Sep 5, 2019
    9
    the game has a unique world and story full of lore that makes you wanna explore and learn about it 100 percent, the gameplay is fun and the powers have a great feel to them , there are only a few times that there are many enemies and explosions that are overloading the system and lowering fps but it only keeps for a few seconds so it's not that bad , just for that it gets 9 and not 10
  43. XieYifan14
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    complicated map, lost sometime, and need to fix those problems as soon as possible
  44. Mharp
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    Thoroughly enjoyed the game. Game play is fun, story is interesting. Gets kind of laggy/ blurry at points but never froze completely. I had tons of fun with the destructible environments and finding hidden areas. This is actually the first game I 100% completed all the trophies because I actually had fun doing it. It usually feels like a chore for me, trophy hunting. I definitely recommendThoroughly enjoyed the game. Game play is fun, story is interesting. Gets kind of laggy/ blurry at points but never froze completely. I had tons of fun with the destructible environments and finding hidden areas. This is actually the first game I 100% completed all the trophies because I actually had fun doing it. It usually feels like a chore for me, trophy hunting. I definitely recommend this game.… Expand
  45. Ararat
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Плохая оптимизация, скучный и вялый сюжет, темные и скучные локации, кривые анимации. Единственное, из за чего стоит играть, это возможно сеттинг, и то, если зацепило, а так, чисто проходняк, и то пока не пофиксят оптимизацию- не советуюПлохая оптимизация, скучный и вялый сюжет, темные и скучные локации, кривые анимации. Единственное, из за чего стоит играть, это возможно сеттинг, и то, если зацепило, а так, чисто проходняк, и то пока не пофиксят оптимизацию- не советую
  46. Plushjavi
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    Muy buena atmósfera enigmático un gran juego con un lamentable doblaje al español, menos mal que se puede poner las voces en ingles
  47. Kenmei
    Sep 4, 2019
    7
    This is a very typical Remedy game, which includes all the usual pros and cons that come with a Remedy game. Plot revolves around an other worldly type event occurring and your protagonist, this time its introspective Jesse Faden, is dragged into it. They went back to the Noir style monologues from their previous games, like Max Payne or Alan Wake. It doesn't come off as well as it did inThis is a very typical Remedy game, which includes all the usual pros and cons that come with a Remedy game. Plot revolves around an other worldly type event occurring and your protagonist, this time its introspective Jesse Faden, is dragged into it. They went back to the Noir style monologues from their previous games, like Max Payne or Alan Wake. It doesn't come off as well as it did in those games but its not terrible. The gameplay is ok but can be a bit too chaotic at times, which can lead to some very cheap deaths towards the end of the game when a lot of enemies and two or three shot you even with full health. Performance wise, there's a lot of problems with this game. Especially for the consoles. If you are going to play this game on a base PS4 or Xbone then I'd suggest waiting till its patched as there's tons of slow down and performance issues that will grind your game to a halt. It's only slightly better on the Pro and the One X too. If you had to play it now, get this for the PC as it seems to be the most stable version. But if you can play it, there's a lot of fun to be had here, even if the game is very short. Although, I should mention how easy this game is to 100% complete for that Platinum trophy/Gamerscore here. I barely put in 15-20 hours and got it easy. So for achievement hunters, this game will be very rewarding. At the end of the day, its a fun game, that's short and has performance issues. If you can find this for around 30 bucks, do it. But I wouldn't recommend it for much more then that right now. Once the performance issues are taken care of, this is a very solid 8/10 game, just like a lot of Remedy's previous games have been.… Expand
  48. Hjalmar
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    In my opinion Control is a great game. I am a fan of story driven games and this game delivers just that. Graphics are superb and the atmosphere is just all around great. Good job Remedy!
  49. Dark-Confidant
    Sep 3, 2019
    9
    oh su fu yes i like it a lot is so funny bang bang dead and labyrinth stuff wowo wa wa we waa
  50. Blairaq
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Love the plot and style of the game, would rate it as one of the best story-driven game this fall. Worth to buy and play. Cant wait for the expansions!
  51. Justhe
    Aug 28, 2019
    9
    Control is an excellent supernatural thriller. A graphical masterpiece with great gameplay and story. Remedy has done it again!!!
  52. Jonny_English
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is purely amazing! The atmosphere it creates, the beautiful story-telling that keeps you wanting to know more, and the sadness it brings when the story is over... hats off to remedy for making a true masterpiece. This is the only game I have played that has made me actually want to platinum it, and definately the only AAA title that has kept me playing more than 30 minutes. With the way AAA titles have been heading recently it is truly satisfying to play somethig different and so unique that it took my breath away. 10/10 remedy!… Expand
  53. TheGreatJ
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Very seldomly some minor lagging. Can’t understand the criticism. Has to be review bombing from people with bad condition consoles freaking out. No problems with PS4 Pro. Beatiful scenery and makes you await additional content.

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

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

    Way to go Remedy! Hope the sequel is already being prepared. :D    … Expand
  54. GnomeSayian
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    Reading the negative reviews on this made me lose faith in metacritic's reviewers.
    Would give it a solid 8 - 9 with some technical issues. Some slow loads, and some slowing when alot is going on combat wise, some map load issues, but nothing that distracts too much from the gameplay or the story. Gameplay is a fun run and gun style with minimal cover shooter elements, exploring the world    Reading the negative reviews on this made me lose faith in metacritic's reviewers.
    Would give it a solid 8 - 9 with some technical issues. Some slow loads, and some slowing when alot is going on combat wise, some map load issues, but nothing that distracts too much from the gameplay or the story. Gameplay is a fun run and gun style with minimal cover shooter elements, exploring the world is just amazing.
    One of the best games released this year so far.

    Just skimming the negative -
    Somebody gave it a 0 because they don't like reading (optional reading)...smh.
    Somebody gave it a 0 because they thought it was too hard (its not)...
    Somebody gave it a 0, but all the games they have reviewed (including most game of the year titles) they gave 0s.    … Expand
  55. RENBU
    Sep 2, 2019
    8
    Llevo pocas horas, pero por ahora me está gustando, no es un juegazo pero tampoco una castaña.
  56. drMike
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    Best Remedy game. Very Atmospheric. Nice Story. Metroidvania Style. Dr.Casper Darling's videos reminds me Bioshock. Very cool used telekinesis and levetation. FBC Bureau very stylish and enigmatic place. Old house as a living character. But I don't like very bad performance for ps4, I'll wait for patch.
  57. Lazarencjusz
    Sep 2, 2019
    3
    This game pushed me to create an account here. It's just 1 point for the graphic, 1 for the story and the last one for the idea of game-play in general. All the rest is so bad that I have removed the game. Just can't play that game. You die a lot because your character is so weak together with low strong. You die, game move back you sometimes a lot, and you need to pass same areas orThis game pushed me to create an account here. It's just 1 point for the graphic, 1 for the story and the last one for the idea of game-play in general. All the rest is so bad that I have removed the game. Just can't play that game. You die a lot because your character is so weak together with low strong. You die, game move back you sometimes a lot, and you need to pass same areas or bosses few times. As a shooter, the game is horrible, big spaces ans weak weapon with targeting the enemy makes you hurt each time, especially when you die because of that you can't simply hit the target, because it is too far. The locations are like some maze, you are lost many times, you don't know where to go spinning around and same areas many times. Game gives you just some marker on the map, but it is not helpful, because of many levels/stairs of the building floor.… Expand
  58. TheLastOfGod
    Sep 2, 2019
    8
    Good Graphic and very art photo style. Play simply. And a long enough story.
  59. AloneUA
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    I was playing on PS4 Pro and indeed the framerate was struggling at some of the most dense battles, but that only occurred a couple of times. An inevitable problem, given how much technology was packed here.
    Other than that, it's an incredible Remedy game. It takes inspiration from Steven King, SCP and other things, mixes it with Metroidvania format and presents in a really stylish    I was playing on PS4 Pro and indeed the framerate was struggling at some of the most dense battles, but that only occurred a couple of times. An inevitable problem, given how much technology was packed here.
    Other than that, it's an incredible Remedy game. It takes inspiration from Steven King, SCP and other things, mixes it with Metroidvania format and presents in a really stylish package. The world is very rich with lore and detail. People saying that there are plotholes or that the story is bad either have no imagination or didn't pay attention to what was going on and those details mentioned. This game isn't gonna feed you its stroy with a spoon, a lot of things you'll need to figure out yourself, but that's what I was expecting from the Remedy game and I got what I wanted. A tale filled with mysteries and suspense.
    Gameplay is equally good. Control has a really polished battle system that will keep you entertained during the whole game and even a little bit after that. The technology paked into it helps a lot as well. The destructable environments and superb physics make sure every fight looks and feels spectacular.
    The pacing is also pretty good. Both in story and gameplay. The progression is pretty smooth overall. Btw, I recommend tackling some side quests, as they contain some of the coolest and most interesting things in the game.
    All in all, if you liked previous Remedy game this should be a must-buy for you. And if you're looking for a game with mysteries and secrets throughout it and ready to use your brain to piece together some of the parts yourself, then I highly recommend it.    … Expand
  60. Krikri1987
    Sep 2, 2019
    4
    Its always easier to give unanswered question, and this is what Control does. You play the game, and after 15 hours some pieces start to not fit in the general picture. Too many characters well introduced are gone forever with no answers. You hope throughout the game to see them again, to get some answers on what's going on but, hey, that's not what remedy wants!
  61. 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.
  62. Wazzdaka
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    I put 10 points for such a super cool combat system. Got a lot of fun playing this game.
    She also wants to mark the last part of the game, starting with a maze. That was super cool!
  63. mrnatural
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    Very good game indeed. Interesting and weird story with great atmosphere. Game play and combat is best i played in ages. So much fun It is difficult to stop playing. Sure there are few bugs in the game but nonetheless one of the most original and interesting games at the moment.
  64. rudehan
    Sep 2, 2019
    0
    I Signed-up for this **** Stupid level design, Terrible "RED" effects driving me crazy. If you want to understand the story of this game, you have to read and read the GORGEOUS notes. I would rather reading a stupid book than playing this brainless game.
  65. Sojum
    Sep 2, 2019
    5
    Interesting, SCP-like concept. And the PS4 Pro handles it just fine most of the time, there are some frame rate drops, but they are few and far between. The 2 biggest detriments to gameplay immersion are the live actors, who are NOT of the same caliber as Quantum Break. And the character models are also a big step back from QB. They don’t look like their human counterparts. The heads areInteresting, SCP-like concept. And the PS4 Pro handles it just fine most of the time, there are some frame rate drops, but they are few and far between. The 2 biggest detriments to gameplay immersion are the live actors, who are NOT of the same caliber as Quantum Break. And the character models are also a big step back from QB. They don’t look like their human counterparts. The heads are weirdly big and misshapen and shadows make them look even worse. The security chief and the main character are the worst.

    Then there’s the constant inner voice-overs in whispery, cringe-worthy form, mixed with closeups of eyes that, don’t match the character models. And lastly the painful grind of having to go through rooms again, every time you die, filled with enemies, just to try to get to your destInation again - also filled with enemies. And any one of them taking you down, means starting over again and again. I’m seriously thinking about putting the game down because I’m stuck in one of these hateful loops.

    Wait for updates. Wait for a sale. The trailer looked soooo good, but that energy doesn’t translate and the artistry is diluted when there’s nothing but that same look over and over and it’s populated with bad distractions. So disappointed.    … Expand
  66. Mustakarhu95
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    It a good game with some performance issues on ps4. If you gave it a 0 rating you shoud get a life fly if your only enjoyment comes from review bombing a good game you shoud get some help
  67. Moish
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    Awesome game with an outstanding thematic, ambiance, and story with extra value for Sci-Fi fans. The game dynamics and structure are solid, my only complain and why doesn't gets excellence for me it's the frame rate drops, knowing that they're not for something bad in the game but quite the opposite its too much game for the machines to be able to handle it nevertheless with time getsAwesome game with an outstanding thematic, ambiance, and story with extra value for Sci-Fi fans. The game dynamics and structure are solid, my only complain and why doesn't gets excellence for me it's the frame rate drops, knowing that they're not for something bad in the game but quite the opposite its too much game for the machines to be able to handle it nevertheless with time gets annoying, the variety of elements with physics, particles, reflections, lights, and shadows make this game a technical achievement.… Expand
  68. Rydik
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Wonderfull game, having tons of fun, pretty good story, very atmospheric and stylish, love Jesse. Solid gameplay, maybe little repetitive.
    Has some problems with optimization.
  69. KevSut84
    Sep 1, 2019
    6
    This is not a 60€ game. It’s very short, (about 10hrs) and the plot is not great. The voice acting is pretty average too. The atmosphere and setting is wonderful but as for actual gameplay and longevity, it’s highly disappointing. I wish I had waited to play it when it becomes 30€ as that’s the price point it should have been released at. I played Nier Automata the week before and that’s aThis is not a 60€ game. It’s very short, (about 10hrs) and the plot is not great. The voice acting is pretty average too. The atmosphere and setting is wonderful but as for actual gameplay and longevity, it’s highly disappointing. I wish I had waited to play it when it becomes 30€ as that’s the price point it should have been released at. I played Nier Automata the week before and that’s a masterpiece worth playing unlike this game from the ps1 era. David Lynch would cringe if he played this game. That’s how shoddy the callbacks and poor writing is. Alan Wake was a wonderful game. This is not.… Expand
  70. AlfonsoCR
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Downgrade evidente. + La versión de PS4 estándar corre a 10 FPS y en la versión "Pro" cuenta con caidas hasta los 14 fotogramas por segundo lo que te merma cualquier experiencia que puedas tener.… Expand
  71. Xtract
    Sep 1, 2019
    9
    Good story good characters good combat solid game not like a lot of other games out there but definitely worth a try
  72. ScaleKorn
    Sep 1, 2019
    8
    esta interesante, darle una oportunidad.....................................
  73. mitokio
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Love the complex, non-sensical story. Love the location, the vibe, and feel. Otherwise... I will NEVER buy a game from these developers ever again. Absolutely atrocious level design. Remarkably awful gameplay. Rooms just full of the same dull enemies that take forever to kill, can kill you way too easily, and respawn. With no difficulty setting in case you have other things to do with yourLove the complex, non-sensical story. Love the location, the vibe, and feel. Otherwise... I will NEVER buy a game from these developers ever again. Absolutely atrocious level design. Remarkably awful gameplay. Rooms just full of the same dull enemies that take forever to kill, can kill you way too easily, and respawn. With no difficulty setting in case you have other things to do with your life than grind through the worst gameplay of any video game I've even experienced. Hands down. I've been playing video games for more than 20 years and I have never felt the grind of a game like this. In maybe 200 games this is the first time I've thought "I'm wasting my life playing this nonsense." I'm so angry that I wasted money on this and can't get a refund that I will never ever buy a game without waiting for user reviews again. Shame on the developers.… Expand
  74. bolhoed
    Sep 1, 2019
    5
    The good:
    - Beautiful brutalist level design
    - Interesting story - "Force powers" are fun... for a while The bad: - Slow texture loading / popup - Very bad frame rate, happens very frequently (during combat it can dip below 10 fps!) - Even with the brightness slider set all the way to bright, some areas are incredibly dark, only to absolutely blind you a second later - Mini map    The good:
    - Beautiful brutalist level design
    - Interesting story
    - "Force powers" are fun... for a while

    The bad:
    - Slow texture loading / popup
    - Very bad frame rate, happens very frequently (during combat it can dip below 10 fps!)
    - Even with the brightness slider set all the way to bright, some areas are incredibly dark, only to absolutely blind you a second later
    - Mini map is badly implemented, and also slow to load
    - Repetitive enemies which all looks kinda the same    … Expand
  75. Voodoo123
    Sep 1, 2019
    9
    +Great graphics
    +Very impressive physics
    +Excellent sound +Fantastic 'gameplay loop' +Expert level design -Story a notch shy of the perfect score -Performance drops, no hdr, only 1080p on ps4 pro I was so hyped to play this game and once I got my mitts on it I was not disappointed! As a huge remedy fan I am pleased to report this is their strongest title yet. Thankfully they    +Great graphics
    +Very impressive physics
    +Excellent sound
    +Fantastic 'gameplay loop'
    +Expert level design
    -Story a notch shy of the perfect score
    -Performance drops, no hdr, only 1080p on ps4 pro

    I was so hyped to play this game and once I got my mitts on it I was not disappointed! As a huge remedy fan I am pleased to report this is their strongest title yet. Thankfully they focused far more on the gameplay than any other aspect and if you enjoyed star wars the force unleashed then this is definitely going to impress you. Sadly even with a very well written story bolstered by the original voice actors of both max payne and alan wake, (sooo cool!) the story misses that exceptional quality for myself that would brand it as perfect score from me although it is very high quality and worth reading/listening/watching all the files/tapes/videos littered throughout the game. Cannot wait for the inevitable sequel!    … Expand
  76. AngeloxAimer1
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Exelente juego me gustó la jugabilidad y una trama interesante
  77. Shoegazi
    Sep 1, 2019
    1
    Beauty - 10/10
    Gameplay - 0/10
    Reminds me Uncharted1 fights. Killing dozens of enemies to be one-shoted by last sneaky offscreen enemy. Absolutely Disgusting.
  78. Luke72305
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Amazing game experience .
    Не понимаю хейт вокруг игры, если все дело в оптимизации, то она не критична. Но те кто ноют про серость и сюжет , зачем вы брали игру если вам не нравится такой стиль и тематика?! Мне игра понравилась
  79. GraySquall
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Control is a game, with a heavy focus on story/action/red telephones.

    The setting/levels/house look fantastic and I/me/embodied individual had a great time finding new secrets and places. The combat/shooting/uncivil dispute is fast paced and kinetic. The board would like to apologise for the pop in/noticeable frame rate drops. When running on any device. If interested / bought a copy for    Control is a game, with a heavy focus on story/action/red telephones.

    The setting/levels/house look fantastic and I/me/embodied individual had a great time finding new secrets and places. The combat/shooting/uncivil dispute is fast paced and kinetic. The board would like to apologise for the pop in/noticeable frame rate drops. When running on any device. If interested / bought a copy for public holiday. So enjoy.

    The board    … Expand
  80. 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.
  81. 1manLeft
    Aug 31, 2019
    7
    Control is a a confusing game. No, not the ideas and concepts behind it but the implementation. The concepts and ideas explored in this game are unique and downright ingenious and there's one section where the game really takes off, the ashtray maze. I just wish there were more moments like that in the game but with a few clever twists and turns it still managed to hold my attention andControl is a a confusing game. No, not the ideas and concepts behind it but the implementation. The concepts and ideas explored in this game are unique and downright ingenious and there's one section where the game really takes off, the ashtray maze. I just wish there were more moments like that in the game but with a few clever twists and turns it still managed to hold my attention and fascination. One of the problems I ran into was the confounding map system that was completely terrible and could seemingly have you wandering aimlessly despite following it.

    Which brings me back to the implementation of the wacky ideas. It would have been great to explore more of what was contained in the case files rather than the straight forward plot marching. The side quests were fine but nothing too memorable. Even the boss fights were largely forgettable. The one interesting fight was repeated a second time and I felt that could have been a slot reserved for a different enemy but repetition bogged down the game quite often. There was a lot of world building yet surprising not enough exploring and I hope that's changed with some DLC so we can get into more of the mythos behind the FBC. I won't even get into the console frame rate issues. That kept me from giving it a higher score.

    Very cool ideas in a very good game that needed more time to develop itself.    … Expand
  82. cedric93
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    When a game has potential to be good but instead you spend 60£ on an unfinished and unpolished product it just hurts. The console version of this game suffers so much that it reminds me of Just Cause 3, hell at times it's even worse...
  83. Favio186
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    Mal juego. Rendimiento mediocre.Se esperaba mas de este titulo. Una lástima!!
  84. ClownNPC
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Nintendo fanboys review-bombing multiplatform video game... lmaoooooooooooo
  85. Dryloch
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Since idiots are giving this a 0 I am going to go ahead and give it a 10. It might be a 9 for me so far but I need to help balance the morons. There is no score below a 6 or 7 that anyone can give on this.
  86. VALiSiMO_BG
    Aug 31, 2019
    2
    Well, I gave this... thing several tries, but only after 40-50 minutes, I couldn't force myself to continue playing it! The game is boring as hell - run, cover, shoot, die, repeat by 1000! This is by far the worst game /and Rage 2 is still better/ for me of the year. Do not spend even a dollar on this! You've been warned!
  87. GCM707
    Aug 31, 2019
    9
    The game has some minor technical issues and a little bit of jankiness/clunkiness but overall a great game, nothing unplayable or game breaking. Perhaps some tightening up will happen through patches. The game story and world is very strange, deliberately so. It seems the story has gone far over most peoples heads writing reviews here. Some parts of it are weird just to be weird and set aThe game has some minor technical issues and a little bit of jankiness/clunkiness but overall a great game, nothing unplayable or game breaking. Perhaps some tightening up will happen through patches. The game story and world is very strange, deliberately so. It seems the story has gone far over most peoples heads writing reviews here. Some parts of it are weird just to be weird and set a certain tone for the world. I get some Twin Peaks vibes from the game. Gameplay wise its nothing groundbreaking but its still quite fun.… Expand
  88. Emb34
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Increíble juego, tiene una trama atrapante y excelente jugabilidad en una PS4 pro, ahora saben que consola comprar... Dejen la STD
  89. Hpicolo
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Just another masterpiece from Remedy! Perfect gameplay mixed with a intriging story.
  90. Game_Boy
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Extremely beautiful graphics and superb story. Nice voice acting. Highly recommended!
  91. BlackFlashShaw
    Aug 31, 2019
    9
    Great game, really enjoying what I've played so far! The lore withing the game is really compelling and makes you want to find out more and wander around the map for more pieces of info. One big downside though is that even running on a PS4 Pro, there is alot of frame rate issues in combat and also textures and environments take a little bit of time to load in
  92. CBL2744
    Aug 30, 2019
    9
    Visuals are incredible. Very unique game and concept. Boss battles can be difficult at times but rewarding once you get passed them. I like your hand isn't held all throughout this game. You have to work for information.
  93. tristram_shandy
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    I thought Death Stranding might be the most original game this year, but Control certainly will be in second, if not first, by the end of the year. The aesthetic is astounding and nothing like I've seen in a game. It reminds one of Cronenberg, David Fincher, or David Lynch. Also it reminds me of the the film Beyond the Black Rainbow - strange, unsettling vibes that get under your skin.I thought Death Stranding might be the most original game this year, but Control certainly will be in second, if not first, by the end of the year. The aesthetic is astounding and nothing like I've seen in a game. It reminds one of Cronenberg, David Fincher, or David Lynch. Also it reminds me of the the film Beyond the Black Rainbow - strange, unsettling vibes that get under your skin. The sound, story, and action are beautifully balanced and play off each other. And the combat is fun as hell. Remedy should be proud of what they have done - it's just simply amazing.… Expand
  94. blahhhh
    Aug 30, 2019
    5
    What a disappointment! Loved Alan Wake and had high hopes for Control. Instead, we get a generic dungeon game. The main villain seems to be some ghost / spirit, and it keeps muttering incoherently while you try to play the game - very distracting! Missions often make you go to a particular room, but there is no way to set up path planning markers, so you have to continually check the map,What a disappointment! Loved Alan Wake and had high hopes for Control. Instead, we get a generic dungeon game. The main villain seems to be some ghost / spirit, and it keeps muttering incoherently while you try to play the game - very distracting! Missions often make you go to a particular room, but there is no way to set up path planning markers, so you have to continually check the map, which is also distracting.

    After an hour I just put the game down because there is an annoying boss battle (in the mail room), and the save point is far away. I just don't care enough to keep on trundling back for this :(    … Expand
  95. Kumasimc
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Control is quite simply the best game Remedy has ever made. The set up of a secret Government office building full of weird stuff that acts as a quasi-Metroidvania of sorts is brilliant and fascinating. The story is a perfect blend of pulp and mystery that is both deeply engaging and straight up fun to explore. Gameplay is about as perfect as a 3rd person Shooter can get. Between aControl is quite simply the best game Remedy has ever made. The set up of a secret Government office building full of weird stuff that acts as a quasi-Metroidvania of sorts is brilliant and fascinating. The story is a perfect blend of pulp and mystery that is both deeply engaging and straight up fun to explore. Gameplay is about as perfect as a 3rd person Shooter can get. Between a Shape-shifting auto-recharging gun and a plethora of powers that are fun and intuitive, you always have an option for any situation. While the story will pull you through the campaign, the side missions and frankly just the weird stuff you find makes exploring practically its own campaign. It’s been a long time since a game has so thoroughly hooked me into its universe and mechanics. I think about it constantly and am constantly surprised. It may have a couple rough edges, especially for original PS4 and Xbox owners, but it is absolutely worth it. Whole-hearted, from the top of my lungs, honest to god, I can’t recommend this game enough.… Expand
  96. ileGTi
    Aug 30, 2019
    7
    It is always a challenge to make a game that hasn't in some way been done before. And while there are mechanics that are familiar, plot elements that have been used, the setting altogether is very special. Jesse herself makes for an okay hero, although it really could've used better character development altogether in the game. Some quirky characters are there with enough mystery and humorIt is always a challenge to make a game that hasn't in some way been done before. And while there are mechanics that are familiar, plot elements that have been used, the setting altogether is very special. Jesse herself makes for an okay hero, although it really could've used better character development altogether in the game. Some quirky characters are there with enough mystery and humor (looking at you, Ahti the Janitor) to keep the interest afloat, so no worries there.

    The real worries are in the annoying systems at place with saving and loading a game after a death. And oh, death... Sometimes you just... fall. And die. Other times it's understandable of course, you just should've looked at the environment more closely. But the game doesn't tell you everything, and all the skills don't work 100% of the time to the players advantage. Most of the time all the throwing and manipulating stuff in different ways is fluid, but other times it can get quite tedious. Combining to that some combat sequences you have to repeat because you died. And had to backtrack from a control point, which also works as a fast travel system. It's just a lot of time wasted. Combat and the environmental destruction though looks incredibly good, which is a real plus.

    The variance is also there with the weapons and the enemies, although towards the end it does become a bit dull and repetitive, but not so much as to break the game or make you give up. The game is quality stuff and gives a much better direction for Remedy to go to. Can't say if we got a franchise in our hands, but i do hope this makes enough profit to spark interest in one. There is much to explore in this world plot-wise.

    After all is said and done, Control holds up quite well and doesn't really do anything stupid to seem completely ridiculous as a game. It takes itself seriously, but at the same time has these humorous oddities in place that give it color and keep up the interest. A few cool side quests help the cause of course. But then again, a few tedious ones bring it down. Much of the lore is placed around as documents and videos, of which some are interesting to watch, but again, towards the end it becomes harder and harder to keep up with all the material.

    I'd say the game is close to being an 8, but technical problems and oddities in combat and checkpoint systems bring it down. Also the plot is a complicated one, and almost falls in its own twists and turns in the multi-dimensional setting. All in all it is an exciting adventure and if you are into strange plots, Inception meeting Matrix and System Shock with Remedy's own twists, you should try it!    … Expand
  97. Kazoma
    Aug 30, 2019
    9
    Think of twin peaks with oddly enough SCP mix with Remedy's gun play.

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

    7 hours in and I **** love this game. The writing is tight and messes with you, there are some light horror elements with this very engaging narrative. Sam Lake you've done it again holy ****
    its a good physiological experiences that I can't wait to platinum. I am looking forward the the DLC going for Control. It was worth the 60 bones for me.    … Expand
  98. GrumpyMonkey
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Compelling story, with many hidden details and great humor.
    Combat is fun and it gest more and more entertaining as you unlock new powers.
    Jesse is a very relatable character.
  99. BigG101
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    This was my first ever Remedy experience and i was blown away! Played on PS4 Pro and the graphics are amazing paired with the story and gameplay. couldn't put the controller down i was so invested in what was happening
  100. Remedyup
    Aug 30, 2019
    9
    Very interesting concept. Wonderful graphics and story, not to mention the music! If you love action games you should definetely give it a try.
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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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