Control

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 2611 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,692 out of 2611
  2. Mixed: 507 out of 2611
  3. Negative: 412 out of 2611
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  1. 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!
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. NXLT
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Remedy has released its new masterpiece - really a great game. Intriguing gameplay mechanics and beautiful environments
  6. 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.
  7. gggamer
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Nice game all in all, very satisfying to smash objects from the surroundings to enemies!
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Game_Boy
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Extremely beautiful graphics and superb story. Nice voice acting. Highly recommended!
  12. Hpicolo
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Just another masterpiece from Remedy! Perfect gameplay mixed with a intriging story.
  13. 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.
  14. ClownNPC
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Nintendo fanboys review-bombing multiplatform video game... lmaoooooooooooo
  15. 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
  16. AngeloxAimer1
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Exelente juego me gustó la jugabilidad y una trama interesante
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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!
  21. 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!
  22. Mr_Robot1379
    Oct 10, 2019
    10
    Ottimo gioco con un gameplay originale e divertente, storia avvincente e criptica con ambientazioni mozzafiato. Ottima grafica, soprattutto per effetti di luce e fisica che permette di lanciare e spostare praticamente ogni oggetto in gioco. Buona anche la longevità.
  23. 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.
  24. juipej
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    Yet another unique, story driven singleplayer masterpiece from Remedy! Definitely worth checking out.
  25. 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
  26. Lila7
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    Best surprise of the year ! Very great gameplay and original story , actually my favorite game :)
  27. welvet
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Storytelling is incredible. The hide most of the info in notes/audio records and video which makes you want to know more and more. Very atmospheric and has amazing music.… Expand
  28. mecosamir
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Amazing Supernatural game with great collectable items and wierd but good story telling
  29. tonydw
    Oct 1, 2019
    10
    The gameplay is great, definitely a one of a kind. The way the story slowly introduced to the player as the main character seek for answer herself was amazing, you can really feel the atmosphere and tensions builds up. The ending seems to be rushed though, I feel like there are more to the story to be added, for example the background story of Dylan and maybe even fighting him for theThe gameplay is great, definitely a one of a kind. The way the story slowly introduced to the player as the main character seek for answer herself was amazing, you can really feel the atmosphere and tensions builds up. The ending seems to be rushed though, I feel like there are more to the story to be added, for example the background story of Dylan and maybe even fighting him for the final fight.

    Nevertheless, the game really has a lot of stuff to explore. Graphic, Gameplay, and the sound are amazing.    … Expand
  30. Hmody10087
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    At the beginning of this game i thing it is boring but in the mid i did not regret buying and it really worth buying
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82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 63 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 63
  3. Negative: 1 out of 63
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 25, 2019
    90
    Impactful gunplay bolstered by a telekinetic twist, and a mystery you’ll be turning over for a long time afterwards. Welcome to the Oldest House, Director. [Issue#167, p.79]
  2. VG247
    Sep 18, 2019
    80
    The writing, direction, and performances are consistently brilliant. This is Remedy at the peak of its game. Control feels like a company rediscovering itself, waking from a long slumber. Remedy’s legs work as intended once more, the vestiges of sleep paralysis a distant memory.
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  3. Quarter to Three
    Sep 17, 2019
    100
    I don’t want to use the word masterpiece lightly, but what else do you call the combination of gleefully chaotic gameplay with earnest storytelling in a setting as refreshingly unique as Bioshock? What else do you call a combat system that goes so far beyond the simple act of shooting a gun without drilling down into a set of intricate menus and complicated controls? What else do you call darkly malevolent horror that doesn’t feel like it was cribbed from someplace else? What else do you call the crowning achievement of a studio with a unique voice, an uneven track record, and 25 years of experience? If there’s a better word to describe what Remedy has achieved with Control, I can’t think of it.
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