Control

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7.4

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  1. aqz27547
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    I love this game! The atmosphere of the game is amazing. You can really get immersed in the world.
    - Graphics to this game look fantastic, even on low settings
    - Weapons feel good, shoot good, and make you feel powerful with each shot. Also includes bullet speed, and one-shot headshots
  2. gggamer
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Nice game all in all, very satisfying to smash objects from the surroundings to enemies!
  3. stereocode
    Aug 29, 2019
    9
    Just finished the main storyline about an hour ago and here are my thoughts.

    I have to say that I loved every bit of this game. Given there were moments of frustration but only because the game doesn't lend any kind of hand-holding whatsoever. That's a good thing! Almost every kind of game out there right now has some sort of indicator guiding the user through the story and through each    Just finished the main storyline about an hour ago and here are my thoughts.

    I have to say that I loved every bit of this game. Given there were moments of frustration but only because the game doesn't lend any kind of hand-holding whatsoever. That's a good thing! Almost every kind of game out there right now has some sort of indicator guiding the user through the story and through each objective. This game only offers you a map with a highlighted region of interest. All other sources of information are gathered by story narrative or by the environment. There were many times that I felt true accomplishment when I solved one of the many puzzles in the game. As many of them rely on environmental clues to informer the player.

    The environment is very brutalist. The game reminds me of the movie "Beyond The Black Rainbow"; A lot of the colors and simple geometry and futuristic undertones. Its got that same kinda crazy scientist secret government vibe to it as well. The graphics are very impressive, a lot of physics and detailed modeling and lighting throughout. Almost every single frame of this game is picturesque. There were moments of performance dipping but only limited to the menu system when you exit or close the menus. Since 99% of my game existed outside the menu system I feel this a non-issue. Something that will get patched soon I suspect. Being on PC I didn't experience the frame dipping from physics as console players are experiencing(sucks to suck console players ;p ).

    I really enjoy games with deep story elements and my goodness this delivers in full. You have lots of really good voice acting and story elements with the main characters but this is a small sliver of the content. Additional story comes in many forms. Littered throughout the levels are all kinds of documents and memos and folders of research that you can pour-over. Additionally, to that, there are audio recording in a kind of Bioshock fashion. But really the best kind of story comes from the these VHS and Reel to Reel live-action recordings. Some, disturbing, and some borderline hilarious productions especially towards the later levels.

    I think a lot of players were looking for a Max Payne kindof game from Remedy with all the talk of the combat from other reviews. To me, combat is a nice addition to a game built around a major story experience. I honestly had a lot of fun with the combat. The telekinesis powers grow and become more powerful as you progress and you turn into a master Jedi with a full seat on the council. Once you unlock the Charge gun type you become the infinite rick, a god. Then you really start to push the envelope of the physics and destruction engine this game offers. It has a nice progression that is non-linear, I finished
    the game without unlocking all the powers for instance,

    All in all the game is great. It disturbed me, it made me laugh, It left me in awe, and I highly recommend this to someone who is looking for a deep story to get lost in and continue even after the credits roll.

    9/10 Good job Remedy(how much acid did you take to make this game?)    … Expand
  4. 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.
  5. sinhue_anaya
    Aug 29, 2019
    0
    Muy decepcionante, viniendo de los creadores de Max Payne y Quantum Break, este juego parece hecho por gente inexperta, el doblaje en español espantoso lo peor que haya escuchado, los gráficos no entiendo ha pesar de tener una pc potente no he podido jugarlo bien, lastima mucho la vista, las mecánicas del juego parecen interesantes pero es un juego que le faltó pulirlo mucho más, sinMuy decepcionante, viniendo de los creadores de Max Payne y Quantum Break, este juego parece hecho por gente inexperta, el doblaje en español espantoso lo peor que haya escuchado, los gráficos no entiendo ha pesar de tener una pc potente no he podido jugarlo bien, lastima mucho la vista, las mecánicas del juego parecen interesantes pero es un juego que le faltó pulirlo mucho más, sin música, escenarios monónotos y aburridos, creo que ha dejado mucho que desear, al parecer fue hecho en poco tiempo y los resultados se notan. Al parecer el talento en Rockstar se ha ido.… Expand
  6. mrbrightside39
    Aug 29, 2019
    5
    About 6 hours in and I think I'm ready to give up. The first few hours were engaging but once it opens up and makes you rely on the map the whole game crumbles. I can't remember the last time I've played a AAA game with a more confusing navigation system than Control. The setting and atmosphere is unique but you'll be spending most your time traversing with the map up which obstructs 80%About 6 hours in and I think I'm ready to give up. The first few hours were engaging but once it opens up and makes you rely on the map the whole game crumbles. I can't remember the last time I've played a AAA game with a more confusing navigation system than Control. The setting and atmosphere is unique but you'll be spending most your time traversing with the map up which obstructs 80% of your screen. You'll also be lucky if the map is even working properly. Every time I die and load a save it takes 5 minutes for the map to properly show up which leaves you clueless. The games actual combat system is very fluid and when the game allows itself it can be really fun. It's a shame that what could have been remedy's best work was ruined by confusing level design and bad… Expand
  7. seemsdisaster
    Aug 29, 2019
    6
    Such a mess. The storyline wrecked by the devs, confusing AF and huge problems with the narrative details. At least the gameplay was funny but not innovate at all, Psi-ops made it more than ten years ago.
  8. Coastal2009
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Great game, no cap. Good shooting, good story - little weird but good. Reminds me of Alan Wake, mixed with Prey, with sprinkles of metroidvania. Highly recommended.
  9. Deependra
    Aug 29, 2019
    9
    Came here to post my opinion,but I'm coming across people posting an average review for the game. Well, i do not really agree with them, my personal views after playing the game for about 3 hours. "Inspite of frame rate issue, I'm very much enjoying the game. It will keep your mind occupied and you will desperately want to know what's going to happen next while playing the game. If youCame here to post my opinion,but I'm coming across people posting an average review for the game. Well, i do not really agree with them, my personal views after playing the game for about 3 hours. "Inspite of frame rate issue, I'm very much enjoying the game. It will keep your mind occupied and you will desperately want to know what's going to happen next while playing the game. If you loved the gameplay trailer or gameplay, then without giving any second thought, buy it blindly. This game is going to sell because it is delivering unique experience in uncommon world. It does give me glimpse of hellblade senua's sacrifice when it comes to conceptual presentation ( like discussion, maze like puzzle etc ) combat seems to be inspired by infamous and the alternative World appears to be somewhat inspired by Allan walk. Good weaponry system and great skill tree. Must get it guys!… Expand
  10. NXLT
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Remedy has released its new masterpiece - really a great game. Intriguing gameplay mechanics and beautiful environments
  11. Gooseslaya
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Incredibly satisfying gunplay engaging story although the characters could've spent more time in the oven they get the job done
  12. IvanK1989
    Aug 29, 2019
    9
    Remedy showed a high quality action game, gameplay is awesome, I just can't stop enjoy with shooting, throwing everything in enemies, there are so much action, all locations made with style, location by location blowed my mind LOVE IT!))))) Thank you Remedy!!
  13. Franseven
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    i had no expectations for this game, quantum break wasn't that good so i wasn't exited at all by the monocromatic look of working office at first glance. BUT i played it anyway, and i was blown away by every single aspect of the game, the graphics are amazing, the animations are good enaough to not break the immersion, very good job considering the lack of motion capture. the narrative isi had no expectations for this game, quantum break wasn't that good so i wasn't exited at all by the monocromatic look of working office at first glance. BUT i played it anyway, and i was blown away by every single aspect of the game, the graphics are amazing, the animations are good enaough to not break the immersion, very good job considering the lack of motion capture. the narrative is just perfectly written and very cospicous amount of notes helped a lot answering all of my questions and finding very good hidden links. coerence is the key. the amount of side mission is almost double the main misions. 18 vs 10. and the fun never stops because you will unlock every power progressing in a metroid vania style, allowing you to run back and forward exploring every time new places. a suprise. maybe a masterpiece of this times.… Expand
  14. BIgSteve123
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Blown away by this game, amazing combat, story and characters set in a creepy weird and mysterious world. One of the best 3rd person action adventure games I have ever played
  15. RoccoGamer99
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Amazing game!
    Gameplay addictive & mind blowing story!
    Can't understand the "0 out 10" user reviews…
    This is just one of the best game I played this year! Good Job Remedy!
  16. ValentinoM
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Gioco fighissimo bella bro! Non ho mai provato emozioni così intense. da provare assolutamente
  17. Ivano
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Gioco fantastico, non smetterei mai di giocare, consigliatissimo.
    Trama sopra ogni aspettativa.
  18. ilCellone
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Game is amazing: graphic is the best you can have on PS4, story is very interesting and the gameplay is very intuitive and fresh
    Powers are awesome and make you feel like a superhero
    Environmental destruction is teh best you can have on PS4
    Best Remedy game ever!
  19. Dellboy5
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Great game, visually stunning and a great complex plot. Possibly Remedies best title to date, now to hunt down all the lore.
  20. flame1974
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    mai giocato ad un gioco così bello!!!!!!!!!!! Mi sono attaccato alla console senza riuscire a distogliere lo sguardo
  21. Shortcomings_80
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Overall a brilliant game - and one of Remedy's finest so far. Kudos to the studio for combining a strong story narrative with frenetic gameplay & combat. A true marvel and really enjoyed playing it.
  22. BulletBallet1
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Remedy is back! Weird and addictive story combined with action/fighting and metroidvania elements that are nicely mixed in the gameplay. Gameplay is a real compelling element of this unique experience. Living environments, mind-twisting plot, incredibly beautiful graphics and general look & feel does the rest. Well done!
  23. Mack9419
    Aug 29, 2019
    4
    This runs horrible on the PS4 a lot of times the frame rate drops to 10 FPS for five minutes straight plus the story sucks
  24. Alexisreal
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Remedy finds a new way to tell its story!
    Control's story is not always directly handed to you but hidden in the details around you, if you enjoyed previous titles especially Alan Wake you will love this game.
  25. Gamemonster
    Aug 28, 2019
    1
    We have been spoiled with 60fps games like DMC5 and Resident evil 2. This 30fps game feels really dated.
  26. Username6969
    Aug 28, 2019
    9
    Honestly it's a really good game. The story is really intriguing to the point, while keeping main characters to a minimum so that they don't get lost in the neither. The gameplay is really fun if while one second your hiding in cover praying that the next rocket doesn't blast you to the last checkpoint , there the next you hucking a fire extinguisher half way across the map at terminalHonestly it's a really good game. The story is really intriguing to the point, while keeping main characters to a minimum so that they don't get lost in the neither. The gameplay is really fun if while one second your hiding in cover praying that the next rocket doesn't blast you to the last checkpoint , there the next you hucking a fire extinguisher half way across the map at terminal velocity into some poor saps body as it flys into another poor saps. People are saying bodies disappear without explanation but that's just false it's explained in the first 20 mins of the game. Alot of these reviews are just angry that it's not cod or the witcher. It's not too budget in nature but definitely an worth it in the end. If your
    edge of buying it just wait for a sale but not a bad game in any sense. I enjoy games with creative forms of story telling and unique gameplay functions so I am biased but only to the extent that I have played many, and I mean many cash grab games so I know that this is one with some heart in its development. Has some lag and frame rate drops when things get too hectic or even just by unpauseing the game which can get annoying,and the enemies do share the same color form through the game. Color is dark and bureaucratic. But I do believe some of this stuff can be resolved in future updates and some were for story design. By far the worst of this game is certainly shown when the frame rates drop this it's is immersion breaking and can lead to a death when in a sever fight against the Hiss. Overall I think it was worth the buy but waiting for a sale isn't the worst option giving it is a single player game that you don't have to worry about competing with other players.    … Expand
  27. Wendel
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Ótimo jogo! Gráficos bonitos, jogabilidade fantástica. A história também é bem interessante. Vale muito a pena!
  28. megadirk
    Aug 28, 2019
    1
    Boy am I glad I got this game for free when I bought a RTX 2080 Super. Ray tracing looks great, it really sells what is going to be the future of gaming. That's it though.

    Pros: Lighting Sound Design Cons: Graphics (without ray tracing it looks extremely dated) Story (Literally makes no sense, ever) Dialog (See above) Controls (For a game named control, average at    Boy am I glad I got this game for free when I bought a RTX 2080 Super. Ray tracing looks great, it really sells what is going to be the future of gaming. That's it though.

    Pros:

    Lighting

    Sound Design

    Cons:
    Graphics (without ray tracing it looks extremely dated)

    Story (Literally makes no sense, ever)

    Dialog (See above)

    Controls (For a game named control, average at best)

    Level design (You are in a boring terribly laid out government building
    and then briefly transported to worlds that look like a poor mans Vex construct from Destiny)

    Enemy AI (They just walk towards you shooting, or in the case of Boss battles just terribly frustrating)

    Lets collect trash out of futuristic bins! Then we'll cobble together things later to try to add a level
    of RPG to this game cause that might be the only thing that saves it. It doesn't.)

    There is really nothing about this game worth playing. You can watch better ray tracing demos if you want to see how that works. You can play much better games with better stories, better level design, better graphics, and better mechanics that are from 5 years ago.    … Expand
  29. Thepastygeek
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Incredible game from the Remedy team, excellent gameplay, graphics and story, with a ton of surprises for fans of their past games.
  30. TMCThomas
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, from the story to the atmosphere they really nailed it. Especially the details and the physics are amazing
  31. Zorgeus
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    This game is...Original. Fantastic. Awesome. Remedy. Please, buy it, dudes.
  32. p2ska
    Aug 28, 2019
    3
    Hmm, do not actually know if people that give this game 10/10 are trolling or paid off (just as with recent Tarantino film :)).. This game has lots of performance problems, enemy AI is terrible so gun combat is boring from start, graphics is mostly good though characters faces lack detail and in some cases lighting is really bad, story and location seems interesting but there is noHmm, do not actually know if people that give this game 10/10 are trolling or paid off (just as with recent Tarantino film :)).. This game has lots of performance problems, enemy AI is terrible so gun combat is boring from start, graphics is mostly good though characters faces lack detail and in some cases lighting is really bad, story and location seems interesting but there is no character development to speak of so why care about her motives etc.

    This game is released way unoptimized and some of these problems could be fixed - really better wait for discount and patches.    … Expand
  33. leche_paterna
    Aug 28, 2019
    0
    Control is crap just like Quantum Break. Only recommended for xlosers. The performance is really poor.
  34. LEGASSICKE
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    An incredible balance between enjoyable combat and exploration set in one of the most unique and refreshing locations I have ever seen. Cannot recommend this game more. if you are a fan of story driven games with simple but open and enjoyable combat this is absolutely a must buy.
  35. dlegassicke
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Beautiful, fun and full of life. This game is a masterpiece despite some mild performance stutters.
  36. Peet2000
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Different and capturing in a good way. A Remedy game has always a twist of its own.
  37. Misanthropist
    Aug 28, 2019
    9
    Love the concept of the game. The metroidvania style really works well here (albeit, that's one of my favorite game types so I'm a little bias). I really like how you are thrown into the action and story right away, no messing around. There are some graphical issues on the PS4 (i.e. slow texture load times, etc.). Many times I would look at a sign, etc. and would have to wait for it toLove the concept of the game. The metroidvania style really works well here (albeit, that's one of my favorite game types so I'm a little bias). I really like how you are thrown into the action and story right away, no messing around. There are some graphical issues on the PS4 (i.e. slow texture load times, etc.). Many times I would look at a sign, etc. and would have to wait for it to fully load (would appear blurry). I am playing on a base model PS4 so I'm not sure if that improves on the pro or not. The action/combat is top notch. Atmosphere is amazing. Overall, a great game, which is what I hoped for the dev's of Max Payne/Alan Wake (never played Quantum Break since I don't own an XBOX).… Expand
  38. saber_rider
    Aug 28, 2019
    7
    ###PROS:

    GRAPHIC: I own this game on ps4, friends of mine play it on pc. It is allready very good looking on ps4, but on pc its the best looking game i have ever played, especially with the raytracing on. Every single texture in the entire game is sharp and crisp.No matter where you look you will find not a single low resolution texture in the entire game. And the ligthing is by far    ###PROS:

    GRAPHIC:

    I own this game on ps4, friends of mine play it on pc. It is allready very good looking on ps4, but on pc its the best looking game i have ever played, especially with the raytracing on. Every single texture in the entire game is sharp and crisp.No matter where you look you will find not a single low resolution texture in the entire game. And the ligthing is by far the best i have seen in any game so far. Im not even exaggerating here, i have my fair share of critic with this game but the graphic is without flaws.

    WORLDBUILDING:

    This game is very good at pulling you out of your comfort zone and throwing you right into the twilight zone where anything can happen at anytime. It creates from the start a very dense atmosphere which carries over the whole game. If you play this game for the story then you will love it.

    ###CONS:

    GAME IS WAY TO EASY AND HAS ONLY ONE DIFFICULTY SETTING:

    None of the enemies you encounter needs a special tactic or strategy to beat. They are all just total cannon fodder you can brute force your way through.Other PVE games like remnant from the ashes, dark souls, sekiro or nier:automata have proven that it is definitely doable to create distinct and interesting looking enemies, which are challenging to fight.

    Controls enemy design is the biggest let down of this game in my opinion. If i would rate this game alone on the combat and not factor in the graphic, story and overall atmosphere, i would give this game a 6 out of 10.

    You are almost never in any danger of dying. You have infinite ammo for your gun. And the enemies drop way to much health packs.All of that makes combat very boring after the novelty of flying around in the sky and throwing heavy objects with telekinesis wears of.Beside the enemies being boring to fight, there is also not much enemy variety in this game. Even different enemy types look way to similar. Most of them are either possessed humans or some strange anomalies glitching around
    on the screen. And none of them has interesting abilities which go beyond heat seeking missiles, shields or damaging aoe fields. There is really not much depth in combat to be found in this game.

    LEVELDESIGN LOOKS BREATHTAKING BUT GAMEPLAYWISE THERE IS NOT MUCH HAPPENING BESIDE OF FETCHQUESTS:

    Don't get me wrong the areas look gorgeous and the game is very effective in creating a lot of atmosphere by pulling you out of your comfort zone and throwing you right into the twilight zone where anything can happen at anytime. But the game does gameplaywise not much with this setting. You mostly do fetch quests. Go to point A to find something and then bring it to point B. Which on its own wouldn't even be a problem if combat would be more interesting and challenging. There are some puzzles to solve, but they consist mostly out of finding battery boxes and putting them into power generators to open gates. The puzzle design is just as unimaginative as the combat, except of maybe less than a handful more interesting puzzles.

    Beside of the enemies, there are also not really much stage hazards like you find them in other adventure games.Almost no deadly traps waiting to be activated by you, no machines which disable your flying ability in an area around them, no walls which shift gravity, no underwater areas, no stealth gameplay.There is so much they could have done gameplaywise in this setting they created, but they strangely restricted the player mostly to fight swarms of cannon fodder enemies and put battery boxes into generators.

    UNIMAGINATIVE SKILLTREE AND ONLY A HANDFUL OF INTERESTING ABILITIES:

    The game has a few interesting abilities which make you feel very powerfull and feel very good to perform, like flying around, dashing and throwing heavy objects with telekinesis at enemies. All of these are very well implemented,are very fun to use and give the game most of its identity. Even if the dash feels a little bit slow and creates also not much space. But flying and throwing objects feels perfect.

    But beside those 3 abilities and the 5 different fire modes for your gun which feel also very rewarding to use, there is not much else in terms of interesting abilities to get. The skilltree has mostly passive stat boosts like more health,or damage boost, but nothing which would change the way you interact with your environment. No lifesteal, no teleport dash, no additional movement abilities, no melee ability upgrades, no stage hazard resistancy (because there are almost no stage hazards).

    Most of that comes probably from you being able to fly anyways, so falling into a lake of acid or lava or whatever is not a thing to begin with. But as said they could have created something like enemies or wall and floor tilling, which inhibits you from flying in a certain area.

    THE GAME IS VERY SHORT WITH A AVERAGE PLAYTIME OF RUFFLY 12 HOURS

    MINIMAP IS ONLY 2D INSTEAD OF 3D WHICH MAKES IT HARD TO NAVIGATE IN THIS COMPLEX BUILDING    … Expand
  39. MMD23yan
    Aug 28, 2019
    6
    Видно то что у игры маленький бюджет! Сюжет никакой геймплей прикольный, без доната.
  40. dietrich
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Control is full of mysteries and weirdness. That's what makes it so unique, is its own brand of weird. The world is so rich with lore and you're sort of thrust into the middle of it, without much exposition. You get pieces of the story as you go.

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

    The gameplay is solid. The weapons and abilities are satisfying. And seeing enemies and the environment blow up around you is constantly entertaining. Paper and rubble flies everywhere. I dont know how they made it looks so good, I'm just glad I get to be along for the ride.    … Expand
  41. Reed618
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    So far i'm really enjoying Control. The setting is pretty unique and it changes in interesting ways. There are some cool setpieces built in as well which will change your location.
    The gunplay is fun too but the powers are the area in which this game stands out. The lack of a cover system is probably the biggest departure from past remedy titles.
    The story feels like a David Lynch show.    So far i'm really enjoying Control. The setting is pretty unique and it changes in interesting ways. There are some cool setpieces built in as well which will change your location.
    The gunplay is fun too but the powers are the area in which this game stands out. The lack of a cover system is probably the biggest departure from past remedy titles.
    The story feels like a David Lynch show. It's eery and entertaining but i'm not far enough in to say whether or not it has a great plot.
    I wouldn't listen to the babies downvoting this game. I assume most of them are doing it because the game is a timed exclusive on the epic store. A lot of games seem to get downvoted for that reason these days unfortunately.
    I'd recommend checking out some reviews and if you like what you see then you'll probably enjoy control :).    … Expand
  42. BaphiTheOld
    Aug 28, 2019
    2
    It feels like a graphicdemo, bad combat with weapons and a bad storytelling.
  43. Huikk4poks
    Aug 28, 2019
    9
    I played Control on regular PS4, for this review.

    Remedy's new IP Control is a mind-twisting game with an interesting plot and lore. The world feels unique and organic and if you invest yourself in it you will enjoy it! Telekinesis powers are awesome and with mods you can make yourself powerful, Remedy made a superhero game without superheroes oh, and the environmental destruction? my    I played Control on regular PS4, for this review.

    Remedy's new IP Control is a mind-twisting game with an interesting plot and lore. The world feels unique and organic and if you invest yourself in it you will enjoy it! Telekinesis powers are awesome and with mods you can make yourself powerful, Remedy made a superhero game without superheroes oh, and the environmental destruction? my god its beautiful! There are also couple powers you will miss if you don't play side missions, so you should invest yourself exploring The Oldest House trough and trough. Map is huge and there are lots of details you could miss if you don't pay attention. Like i said this game wants you to invest yourself in it so there are lots of collectibles to read more about this unique world. Some collectibles are funny and some are creepy. Also i loved small references to previous Remedy titles, and you gotta love Ahti the janitor. Puzzles are sometimes simple but unique. There are more stories to tell in this world, but you need to fill the planks!
    Simply The Oldest House is a full season of Twin Peaks with cast from X-files.
    After end credits i just wanted more and I was thinking "what did i miss in this game.." i will recommend it, but there are cons.

    Rating is a low 9 almost an 8. This game has performance issues and after installing the game playing it couple hours, having a 8 hour break and starting it again, it worked better ?? Even thou those frame dips are still sometimes presents. Small patch could fix this issue because it could be a deal breaker for someone. This game is Vania-like so there is backtracking but that is not a issue for me i just wanted to point that out! The main thing about this game is powers and if you just run and shoot you will have bad time. Remedy wants you listen closely every detail if you don't you will get lost. Map has issues sometimes, which could be a problem if you don't focus. I noticed some npc's T-posing. Environment is pretty boring but still, there are couple good surprises on the way!

    Now without effecting on rating, people say its repetitive, I saw it but I even thought God of War is repetitive sometimes, but then I understood that I didn't play this game on its full potential. Facial animations are fine. Someones says that this game is short.. i don't know it took me 16 hours to beat so for a single player game that is more than enough! Use all game mechanics! i mean i saw big youtubers playing this only "Running and gunning" they made this game look boring even thou I didn't have this problem! "Game doesn't tell you where to go" It does, or I'm just smart! (....I'm not smart) Game is generic, yeah if you don't invest on it.. and yeah, Epic exclusive was a bad move...but i think its more 505games fault.

    Even thou this game had issues mostly performance vise, it didn't ruin my experience that's why i give it an 9 but those issues could ruin experiences with some players. Writing is different and the story is weird so if you don't like weird stuff this game could be a bummer, so lower ratings will happen. You don't need to buy every game right away. If you are not sure wait for sale or watch game play or read reviews. This game is not for everyone, but giving this game 0 or 2 is unprofessional and good example of troll reviews that Metacritic has.

    But I must say, Welcome back Remedy this game made me happy!    … Expand
  44. 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.
  45. makiyeye78
    Aug 27, 2019
    0
    Unless you have a capable PC to run this game, stay away for now. It runs like dog **** on PS4 Pro. During fights with more enemies framerate drops to 10-15 completely unnaceptable.
  46. Grisha3145
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Отличная игра. Явно не всем зайдет, но любителям Секретных материалов и ценителям творчества Дэвида Линча (там даже есть персонаж очень похожий на него, и интерьеры комнат пропитаны стилистикой Твин Пикса) настоятельно рекомендую.Отличная игра. Явно не всем зайдет, но любителям Секретных материалов и ценителям творчества Дэвида Линча (там даже есть персонаж очень похожий на него, и интерьеры комнат пропитаны стилистикой Твин Пикса) настоятельно рекомендую.
  47. iamelloyello
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Great game. Beautiful graphics, very interesting and different plot, the raytracing stuff is awesome on my 2080 TI FE. fighting mechanic are gorgeous, fun, and a big spectacle. Highly recommend if you liked quantum break.
  48. Dtorbor1
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    This game is GREAT ...GOTY **** WHAT TOPDOG SAID ....Man don’t even game ......back tracking was brilliant ......Remedy really goat for this game
  49. hiddensynapse
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Absolutely GOTY contender next to Sekiro. This game is criminally underrated! I don’t know what the low user scores or critic scores are about, but in my opinion, this game is a solid 9.5/10. Check out the YouTube reviews for a more accurate reflection of its quality - almost unanimous 9/10s and 10/10s. “Control” is easily Remedy’s best game since Max Payne. Hell, I actually think it’sAbsolutely GOTY contender next to Sekiro. This game is criminally underrated! I don’t know what the low user scores or critic scores are about, but in my opinion, this game is a solid 9.5/10. Check out the YouTube reviews for a more accurate reflection of its quality - almost unanimous 9/10s and 10/10s. “Control” is easily Remedy’s best game since Max Payne. Hell, I actually think it’s better! Seriously, pick this beauty up.… Expand
  50. Dhee
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    I found the World of the game, which is the Oldest House, really atmospheric and special. The game has this eerie and really unique feel to it, which is like no other game I've played before. I highly recommend this game.
  51. Joniantt
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Great game. Beautiful gameplay, great story and fun to play. Nothing else to say
  52. Alecj
    Aug 27, 2019
    2
    Do you want to play a generic version of The Force Unleashed in a haunted building with dull characters and Sharknado level dialogue? Then this game is for you!

    Yeah, i dont get it. I found this game to be boring, horribly written, and derivative of much older games that were more fun. Again, it was like playing The Force Unleashed in a dark room with boring characters. The dialogue was    Do you want to play a generic version of The Force Unleashed in a haunted building with dull characters and Sharknado level dialogue? Then this game is for you!

    Yeah, i dont get it. I found this game to be boring, horribly written, and derivative of much older games that were more fun. Again, it was like playing The Force Unleashed in a dark room with boring characters. The dialogue was bad enough to take me out of the moment, and i just didnt care about the story. It was like dollar store X-Files, with the replacement agent instead of Scully.

    The gun play was clumsy but the "force" powers were fine. I just didnt find the whole scenario interesting.

    The one thing i was impressed with, and again its just another "The Force Unleashed" mechanic, but its done well is the destructibility. The way things broke apart and cover was destroyed was done quite well. I thought it at least made the setting a bit less sterile during battles.

    Obviously, some people like this game. Im just here to offer another point of view. Before you run out and drop 60 bucks, make sure you know what the game is and what its about. I believed the hype and am disappointed with my purchase.

    Dont make impulse buys.    … Expand
  53. Xus1995
    Aug 27, 2019
    3
    un 10 enserio gente jajajaja qué pena el mejor juego del mundo claro río por no llorar
  54. CriticoDubioso
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Absolute gem, Remedy does it again! Couldn't stop playing, highly recommended!
  55. markorus
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    One of the best Remedy games. Good action, good story. We are waiting for Alan Wake 2!
  56. pta200
    Aug 27, 2019
    9
    Overall extremely well constructed game with a beautiful graphics and effects, an interesting story, and good play-ability.
  57. Player83
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Eggselente game!!! Have been waiting this game for a long time and waiting was all worth it.
  58. Nikkimaru
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Невооружённым взглядом видны недостатки по типу слабой постановки роликов, малого количества срежиссерованных геймплейных сцен, слабенького музыкального сопровождения. Однако, всё вытягивают атмосфера, визуальный стиль и сам геймплей. До сайд-квестов ещё не дошёл, открыл только начальные способности. Но всё же... Деньгами студию я поддержал. Надеюсь, что следующий проект будет ещё болееНевооружённым взглядом видны недостатки по типу слабой постановки роликов, малого количества срежиссерованных геймплейных сцен, слабенького музыкального сопровождения. Однако, всё вытягивают атмосфера, визуальный стиль и сам геймплей. До сайд-квестов ещё не дошёл, открыл только начальные способности. Но всё же... Деньгами студию я поддержал. Надеюсь, что следующий проект будет ещё более бомбическим и технологичным. Remedy проделали колоссальную работу. 10 из 10 - миллион баксов мне завезли.… Expand
  59. Mdro
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    If you like Alan wake and Max Payne you should enjoy this game.SIngle player action game with a entertaining story.
  60. badcompani
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Супер! Я доволен что купил её. Не знаю что ещё можно добавить, видео-обзоры уже все сказали за меня. Я солидарен) Remedy молодцы
  61. 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
  62. fhariri
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Great game! Don't read the 0/10 reviews, they're nonsense. Great story & atmosphere, gunplay & sounds are amazing! gameplay at first is ok but opens up pretty quickly & you'll get more powers! VERY FUN! only issue I encountered is some fps drops when there's too much going on, but other than that, great game!
  63. HoracioMartos
    Aug 27, 2019
    9
    The game is very Solid. Really good story, fun Gameplay with new mechanics. The Action is very well paced and feels rewarding to play and explore all possibilities. Congrats to Remedy!
  64. Ilkayson
    Aug 27, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Conflict scenes are very good. Fiction stands as nice story in beautiful spaces as well as class passes. Successful.… Expand
  65. hekatchu
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Brilliant game, that lets your fears take an abstract but architectural form. Unique game with no flaws that couldn't be patched. I love the living gun and the superpowers.
  66. nasaali
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    At times MP is more movie than game, with stunning camera angles, jarring replays and an involved plot that not only moves the storyline along, it sets the tone for a hardcore action experience.
  67. Sivakkalla
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Control is very engaging and interesting game. Interesting story and nice story telling. Gameplay is really smooth and there is a lot to see in the game. Great game!… Expand
  68. GiantSlammer
    Aug 27, 2019
    9
    So far enjoyed the game a lot! Love the setting and how you can combine the gun play + "superpowers".

    P.s. I just have to wonder how people are giving 0-1 reviews either without ever playing the game / just because some one minor thing annoys them.. Or giving 0 on a platform that has nothing to do with the review, e.g. something to do with Epic etc.
  69. Frate
    Aug 27, 2019
    9
    Love the art style and gameplay. The shooting feels great and the setting is refreshing
  70. pOTKUKELKKA
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    This is a masterpiece! Remedy nails it again. Atmosphere is awesome, Graphics are stunning and the story is really addicting. One of the rare must-buy-games of the 2019.
  71. Zeizei
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Control is definately one of the best games in 2019. The game has excellent graphics and it creates a world having supernatural, weird athmosphere that hooks player for hours. Gameplay is well designed and game controls are easy to learn, which made it easy to step into game. Control offers you a great, fresh and unique game, definately worth of spending some money.
  72. Nadom
    Aug 27, 2019
    9
    Remedy never disappoints. Control is so far one of my favorite new games to play this year. I love the challenges and atmosphere Remedy & 505 Games put into the game, that makes the game worth exploring. Beside the few bugs (which can be fix by update) that happens in the game, it doesn’t stop me from enjoying the game, which is a huge plus for me. Control is my first ever game I boughtRemedy never disappoints. Control is so far one of my favorite new games to play this year. I love the challenges and atmosphere Remedy & 505 Games put into the game, that makes the game worth exploring. Beside the few bugs (which can be fix by update) that happens in the game, it doesn’t stop me from enjoying the game, which is a huge plus for me. Control is my first ever game I bought from Remedy and judging from the game and my review, it seems that they got a new fan. Definitely going to check out other big titles by Remedy in the near future.… Expand
  73. longgoneman
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Great game, love to see someone with balls of doing something different and then pull it off like this!
  74. Villandinho
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game! Really cool graphics, really nice plot, lots of good actors in this game… Expand
  75. Oboy
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, one of the best in 2019. Story and atmosphere keep you interested through the game. So sad that people are rating this 0-2 even there is no big problems, kids just want to protest and downvote. Definitely worth to buy and let also others to know about this game!
  76. Roswell
    Aug 27, 2019
    9
    Remedy proves once again that they are one of the best studios in the industry

    + Great Visuals and Effects + Immersive Story + Addictive Game-play + Soundtrack (and music from Poets of the Fall) Is awesome. - Lip sync and animations in some of the conversations (cut-scenes) are little bit bland, and it sometimes seems that side characters are much better looking than the main    Remedy proves once again that they are one of the best studios in the industry

    + Great Visuals and Effects
    + Immersive Story
    + Addictive Game-play
    + Soundtrack (and music from Poets of the Fall) Is awesome.

    - Lip sync and animations in some of the conversations (cut-scenes) are little bit bland, and it
    sometimes seems that side characters are much better looking than the main character.
    - Small frame-rate issues in big fights, likely will be fixed-    … Expand
  77. CustardPigeon
    Aug 27, 2019
    6
    This game had so much potential to be something great, but it is marred by bugs, design choices, and story structure. The first few hours were great, the rest of the game, not so much.

    You play Jesse Faden, a woman who is in search of her missing brother. She is led to the FBC which is a secretive government agency which secures, contains and protects against paranormal objects and    This game had so much potential to be something great, but it is marred by bugs, design choices, and story structure. The first few hours were great, the rest of the game, not so much.

    You play Jesse Faden, a woman who is in search of her missing brother. She is led to the FBC which is a secretive government agency which secures, contains and protects against paranormal objects and events. If you have seen the SPC site in the internet, its essentially that. Within 5 minutes of entering the building you are made the director (boss) of the agency and its up to you to find your brother, defeat the paranormal entity infesting the building, and do everything your staff need you to do.

    The design of the game is a big letdown. Although the building the game is set in is TARDIS like with unlimited dimensions inside, and with the paranormal objects which fill the game and according to ingame lore can affect their environment, causing new dimensions (thresholds) to appear in the same area. you'd assume this would result in some variety of area design, but no. All areas are just grey concrete filled with desks, and/or pipes. The thresholds you see are limited to putting a few piles of clocks on the floor, or a quarry filled with black rock. Wasted opportunity, as the graphical quality isn't too bad, although more effort is put into flashy dust like effects and debris.

    Areas which contain enemies are overly dark, illuminated only by red light as the concrete walls swell and close in. Combine this with enemies who lack discernible differences in appearance except for glowing red spots, and it can be difficult to discern which enemy is which type (necessary for some option missions where you need to kill a certain type), and to determine which is the biggest threat. Combat was generally easy in my experience, only becoming difficult when you get swarmed with shielded regenerating health enemies, or if there was snipers with rocket launcher, for whom you get little warning their homing rockets is coming towards you. You do get the power to convert enemies to your side, but I found the AI lacklustre, as converted suicide bombers just stood pointlessly whilst there is enemies running around them.

    Mission structure tends to consist of go to place, find thing but thing isn't there, go somewhere else, find thing and boom, mission done. This becomes incredibly tedious, especially with the obtuse way the story is told to you. Between the story/mission structure and the level design, I was just getting bored.

    Actual gameplay is pretty good, with you combining gunplay with powers such as telekinesis and levitation for combat, and with the debris effects it can be really entertaining/ but repetitive, uninspired enemies and level design made this too, become boring and tedious to do the more i played.

    I cant really comment on sound design as the soundtrack is subtle in the midst of gameplay, so all I can really say was that it was there, but not good or memorable enough to be remembered.

    Playing on a ps4 pro, I experienced numerous frame rate drops, freezing, slow loading textures, and had to reload my save a couple of times as certain mission items would not load in. These issue may be fixed in a future patch, as is the norm these days.

    In summary, this game had so much potential to be something amazing, it's a brand new IP with a unique setting and fundamentally good gameplay, but it is let down by a lack of imagination by the developers when it comes to sound, area, mission, story and enemy design. I hope that in the event of a sequel, more effort is given to these aspects and then we may have an amazing series in the future.    … Expand
  78. KorvaRousku
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Awesom new Remedy game. They know how to make strange and interesting games.
  79. juu
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Great game! Really love the graphics athmosphere, physics, playability and style!
  80. FinBiz
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Best game of the year! No doubt. Just a great atmosphere and story-line combined with the mechanics.
  81. Lestatman
    Aug 27, 2019
    2
    Any single player game that does not have a diffitculty settings for the player in this day and age is a no no for me. I'm a firm believer in individualism and choice and treating us all the same with no diffficulty options and especially since this is a single player game with no multiplayer aspect is so wrong.
  82. Olomi
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Just wow! Its the type of a game I have been looking for years. I was always into eerie-vibe-strange movies and never that jolly fello anyway.. The deepness chills my bones and this one really makes you wanna check your brain. Something Kafka would like to sit deep into.
  83. 2ndsky
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    A fantastic game, love the graphics and the story. Congrats to Remedy team!
  84. Joonajasse
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    This game is the best, story, graphics and all are so cool and well made! good job remedy
  85. GoodAtMario
    Aug 27, 2019
    0
    Wait for a sale, this game is full of bugs and bad frame-rate. VERY BAD game, I don't know how they still launch BROKEN games like this.
  86. funcontact
    Aug 27, 2019
    0
    This game is a TOTAL garbage. It is very GENERIC, the control is VERY bad, very hard to move, and the animations looks like the game HYDROPHOBIA PROPHECY.
  87. Duppaduu12
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Game is awesome! Is mysterious triller like Alan Wake but even better. Best game of year 2019 so far.
    Just buy it.
  88. MinimoMalizia
    Aug 27, 2019
    1
    on ps4 this is really bad. optimized by really bad, incredible frame dips and really annoying motion blur
  89. A-F1sh
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    A superb game with amazing graphics, athmosphere, physics, playabilty and action entertainment. The story is very good and interesting. Remedy from Finland knows what it's doing!
  90. Mr_Consultant
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    This game is just incredible entertaining and original in the sense of high-quality actions combined with super natural powers.
  91. Wilbur
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    The game is everything I was hoping for and more. It is truly a unique masterpiece on par with or even better than Alan Wake. The writing, the atmosphere, the plentiful minute details... I knew Remedy would deliver.
  92. pentiko1
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Simply extraordinary. A piece of true art. Congratulations to the team on their hard work!
  93. Timppa87
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Very high quality action game. Unique story and excellent game mechanics. Beautiful graphics!
  94. cephas
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Remedy has made an awesome job with this one. It really shows that the shackles of the big publisher are off. Kudos!
  95. alsione
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Very intresting and beautiful game. Remedy good job! Игра мне крайне понравилась. Антураж великолепен. Сюжет очень интересный. Ну и боевка огонь) Надеюсь у Ремеди все будет хорошо)
  96. Destion
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    This game is simply incredible. Don't expect a generic shooter, Control is so much more. It's a fresh approach to modern gaming and I definitely recommend this to anyone, who wants something special.
  97. JAX85
    Aug 27, 2019
    9
    A Great game with a fascinating and mysterious story-line that with awesome game play and shooting system is one of the best games of 2019.
    Story = 10
    Graphic = 8.5
    Game play = 9
    Sound = 9
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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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