Control

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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 2611 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,692 out of 2611
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  3. Negative: 412 out of 2611
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Psgamer05316
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've never played such a different and mind bending game in my life. It's such a unique and original game, just the change I needed from playing other games on ps4. The story line is quite gripping, player engagement and advancement great and an environment like nothing I've played before. My only complaint is that the experience was over to quick. It's pretty quick to end game! Definitely worth playing guys!!… Expand
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. XieYifan14
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    complicated map, lost sometime, and need to fix those problems as soon as possible
  8. 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.
  9. juipej
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    Yet another unique, story driven singleplayer masterpiece from Remedy! Definitely worth checking out.
  10. 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
  11. demanius13
    Apr 19, 2020
    2
    Очень скучная игра. Чем дальше, тем мучительнее ее проходить. Последние уровни худшие. Единственное что в этой игре хорошо - это графика разрушений, которая дико тормозит на ps4
  12. Gamerdady
    Nov 30, 2019
    9
    Brilliant atmosphere and setting. I love the whole government supernatural bureau thing, they do it really well here.
    The action is by far my favourite this gen. There's nothing quite like flying around shooting dudes and hurling literally everything at people. Nice.
  13. FearlessFreep
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    The most fun and most original game I've played in a while. To summarize the feel of the game, it's like Portal, but you're a Jedi with a gun.
    Loved the progression, combat, and the lore behind the Bureau. As well, some of the best boss fights since the God of War Valkyrie fights. The story itself is intriguing, but not quite strong enough to keep you interested for the whole game. And    The most fun and most original game I've played in a while. To summarize the feel of the game, it's like Portal, but you're a Jedi with a gun.
    Loved the progression, combat, and the lore behind the Bureau. As well, some of the best boss fights since the God of War Valkyrie fights. The story itself is intriguing, but not quite strong enough to keep you interested for the whole game. And aside from some technical glitches (might be patched by now, or only prevalent on the PS4) this game is well worth the money.    … Expand
  14. metalthan
    Mar 31, 2020
    3
    No idea how this game got so any high reviews. In general, this could have been a great game. Unfortunately, it felt so poorly produced & executed. It's like going to McDonald's: on the posters everything looks wow and delicious, in reality you get a bunch of meh wrapped in paper.

    While the whole concept might have been amazing, the design is very poor. I found the graphics bothering at    No idea how this game got so any high reviews. In general, this could have been a great game. Unfortunately, it felt so poorly produced & executed. It's like going to McDonald's: on the posters everything looks wow and delicious, in reality you get a bunch of meh wrapped in paper.

    While the whole concept might have been amazing, the design is very poor. I found the graphics bothering at best, either way too dark or too bright, very rough (has nothing to do with my HDR settings), LOTS of frame rate drops. Enemy design is generic at best, almost like fighting silhouettes in high contrast background.

    Action/Game-play looks promising but after a while it's very disappointing. Very linear, feels like playing the first Max Payne while throwing stuff. Come on Remedy, it's not year 2000 anymore. Besides running around and some random shooting/throwing stuff, you don't do much else. After an hour or so, it gets pretty boring.

    Wouldn't recommend.    … Expand
  15. Kabeljo
    Aug 10, 2020
    2
    This game is **** Bad graphic, impossible to navigate the map. And the story is boring. Remedys badest game.
    The best part is the abilities you learn. And a cool GUN. Finished the main story, now i try to finish the boring sidequest...
  16. CubiReviews
    Aug 5, 2020
    9
    I love this game! Gameplay is super fun. Graphics and sound are amazing, but there are frequent frame rate drops getting a bit annoying. On the other hand, the amount of destruction needs to be praised. What really makes this game great, is its gameworld! Even if the story itself isn't too special, the settting is extremely interesting. I just had to explore every single corner of theI love this game! Gameplay is super fun. Graphics and sound are amazing, but there are frequent frame rate drops getting a bit annoying. On the other hand, the amount of destruction needs to be praised. What really makes this game great, is its gameworld! Even if the story itself isn't too special, the settting is extremely interesting. I just had to explore every single corner of the Oldest House and to find all the hidden secrets! Even after playing the DLC my need to find more and explore more of this beautfifully created world. That's the biggest achievement of Control. Besides the amazing combat system that really makes you feel like a badass.… Expand
  17. deetsay
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Interiguing "not-self-explanatory" story with much extra content in the form of papers, tapes and videos. The gameplay and gun+character upgrade mechanisms are the best I've seen. I absolutely love the "semi-open" sandbox game design, where -despite the limited game area- you can choose which mission to go to next, and if/WHEN the boss proves too hard, go grind some other tasks and getInteriguing "not-self-explanatory" story with much extra content in the form of papers, tapes and videos. The gameplay and gun+character upgrade mechanisms are the best I've seen. I absolutely love the "semi-open" sandbox game design, where -despite the limited game area- you can choose which mission to go to next, and if/WHEN the boss proves too hard, go grind some other tasks and get some upgrades. I've been playing for years... Decades! And this was the first Playstation platinum that I got, and basically without even trying!

    My only gripe is that there are no multiple saves, and you can't even replay the Old Gods of Asgard / Ashtray Maze level without losing the progress you made after that (unless by making a new profile or whatever).    … Expand
  18. Luxint
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    This game is a true masterpiece - a brilliant mind-bending story, stunning visuals and very enjoyable gameplay. I haven't had this much fun exploring the game world since the Mass Effect trilogy.
    Amazing job Remedy, thank you so much for this gem!
  19. IagoCustodio10
    Aug 3, 2020
    9
    É um jogo maravilhoso.
    História 9
    Graficos 9
    Trilha Sonora 9
    Gameplay 10
  20. nanxstats
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    Personal game of the year 2019 - unique narrative, amazing art direction, challenging battles, linear yet flexible exploration possibilities.
  21. Cowcatapult
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    El juego es una pasada. La historia es alucinante. La única pega es el doblaje en español, recomiendo la voz en inglés y los subs en español. El diseño, cómo juegan con imagen real, el color rojo, es una obra de arte.
  22. Bwixn
    Jul 20, 2020
    2
    Honestly, I just have no idea what the hell was going on,the story is confusing, the gameplay is frustrating, lack of atmosphere for whatever this game is. Terrible dialogues and monologues, where they stutter or talk to themselves, repetitive monsters. The only well made thing in this game are the graphics. Aside from that this game can be described in one word. ATROCIOUS!
  23. Hotchieng
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Awesome story, presentation & gameplay brought out in this beautiful, well crafted world, a truly unique & amazing experience. Oh and amazing graphics too. Totally dig the environment destruction.
  24. Pipey219
    Aug 12, 2020
    0
    this is actually a brilliant game that is fun to play. However the developers decision to lock the next-gen upgrade behind a new "ultimate edition" that is identical to the current deluxe edition of the game is a slap in the face to anyone that bought into and supported this game.
  25. arteazuse
    Aug 15, 2020
    9
    If you do not play story games, then at least for the sake of the mechanics of this game you should play
  26. iihackerii
    Feb 26, 2021
    2
    First of all this is nothing compared to Alan wake !! Well this is one of the worst games i ever played In a while! ignore the high ratings this game has ... poor map Guide , Re-used assets , poor story writing , very f**** slow upgrading system gosh i finished the game and still haven’t finished half of my upgrades!! Weapon upgrades are stupid & silly gives u a Headache , they justFirst of all this is nothing compared to Alan wake !! Well this is one of the worst games i ever played In a while! ignore the high ratings this game has ... poor map Guide , Re-used assets , poor story writing , very f**** slow upgrading system gosh i finished the game and still haven’t finished half of my upgrades!! Weapon upgrades are stupid & silly gives u a Headache , they just throw you in different offices & just spawn the same enemies all over again , literally everything is dull about this game...... i just enjoyed 10% out of the whole game + it gets fustrating sometimes due to too much enemies spawning at the same time , game feels hollow & unfinished . Gosh even for a ps+ game it’s too much . Glad i didn’t buy at launch day! That’s all… Expand
  27. MrShava97
    Mar 15, 2021
    1
    Из плюсов - интересная физика. На этом положительные стороны данной игры заканчиваются. Средняя оптимизация. Единственный интересный персонаж - уборщик, остальные - ничего из себя не представляющие "фигурки". Сюжет строит из себя что-то необъяснимое, загадочное, но на деле оказывается скучным, неинтересным. Пример бездарности игры - отель, первый раз находится в нем интересно, он кажетсяИз плюсов - интересная физика. На этом положительные стороны данной игры заканчиваются. Средняя оптимизация. Единственный интересный персонаж - уборщик, остальные - ничего из себя не представляющие "фигурки". Сюжет строит из себя что-то необъяснимое, загадочное, но на деле оказывается скучным, неинтересным. Пример бездарности игры - отель, первый раз находится в нем интересно, он кажется загадочным, но потом одно и тоже, открыть двери комнат, что то переставить и всё, никаких загадок.… Expand
  28. 410123154655468
    Mar 7, 2021
    4
    The game quite good ant interesting, but I got on questio to creators, why it's so difficult to play? After one hour playing you can be on the same place! And it on easy level, I'm scared imagine what will be if chose the middle or hard!!!??? So After one, two day you just lose interest to play, because to tied of die again and again!
  29. Nafea
    Oct 9, 2021
    5
    Control basically is a game that make say bruh , where we start in map design sometime makes u wanna quit the game or side missions with zero lead or the loading screen between each area or the random boring story u will ever hear had no potional only random things put it together and boom we have storyline or The NPC with zero charisma same as jassy.
    Other then that the combat and enemies    Control basically is a game that make say bruh , where we start in map design sometime makes u wanna quit the game or side missions with zero lead or the loading screen between each area or the random boring story u will ever hear had no potional only random things put it together and boom we have storyline or The NPC with zero charisma same as jassy.
    Other then that the combat and enemies in the game are really good and diversified same with the weapons.
    If u really want a combat game with so much mobility then this game is best option, if not don’t ever thing to play will make u crazy .    … Expand
  30. Pragmatic
    Mar 17, 2021
    0
    So many pain points it's actually hard to know where to start. Some things are great, vibe and atmosphere, and lore seems good.

    Checkpoint system is utterly terrible, having to fight ten plods to reach a boss again is a time waster. Accidentally falling off a ledge means a checkpoint reset. Lots of little freezes with menus, skipped frames, map that doesn't appear sometimes. Glitchy in    So many pain points it's actually hard to know where to start. Some things are great, vibe and atmosphere, and lore seems good.

    Checkpoint system is utterly terrible, having to fight ten plods to reach a boss again is a time waster. Accidentally falling off a ledge means a checkpoint reset. Lots of little freezes with menus, skipped frames, map that doesn't appear sometimes. Glitchy in general. The map itself is totally useless, letters block paths and you have no idea where to go sometimes. Having no map marker sometimes and no dialogue to remind you or anything like that is frustrating.

    Crucial skills being optional is crazy, I'm not sure what the point is of something like evade or shield which are listed in the controller layout being optional to unlock. Has a totally meaningless crafting system, where you have a mythical weapon that might be derived from thors hammer. Yet the main character can somehow craft it into different things with some unknown wizardry which doesn't make sense from a narrative perspective at all. There's a skill tree but for the life of me I can't figure out why, because it's just raising one stat or another. I'm not sure why every developer has to throw in crafting and skill trees when it doesn't fit the game at all. The worst worst worst thing about this game is the brightness. If you set the brightness as they suggest, your head will hurt from how bright the lights in the game are, if you lower it you'll not be able to see 50 percent of everything because it'll be so goddamned dark. For someone who has a genuine problem adjusting to bright lights, this caused a literal headache and tbh I'm not sure what they expect to gain from doing this. I wanted so badly to like this game and I tried several times to play it, I think I'm about halfway through but I can't do this anymore. The trophies tell the truth in the end, because only 32.5 percent have obtained the trophy for the 3rd mission, and this is 10 mission game. This is pretty abysmal actually as its around the completion rate for entire gsmes, and there are plenty of games where the completion rate is 40-50 percent. Can't recommend, at all. Feels like a game made by a corporation in all honesty, and with so many weird decisions and lack of attention to detail. No one loved this game, or cared for it, or nurtured it. An "objective" review might analytically look at it and say it's fine. But it's more about how you feel, and if you want to feel frustrated, annoyed, and bored, then go ahead and buy this game.    … Expand
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#35 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 63 Critic Reviews

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