Control

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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 2611 Ratings

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  1. SuperDuck23
    Oct 19, 2020
    7
    Control triumphs regarding its setting, which boasts a spooky atmosphere full of character. However, the game is marred with technical issues and a cold story that fails to engage on even a surface level. The checkpoint system is also very questionable, as it made playing the game feel like a chore on many occasions. Ultimately, I couldn't help but feel disappointed and I'm glad I got theControl triumphs regarding its setting, which boasts a spooky atmosphere full of character. However, the game is marred with technical issues and a cold story that fails to engage on even a surface level. The checkpoint system is also very questionable, as it made playing the game feel like a chore on many occasions. Ultimately, I couldn't help but feel disappointed and I'm glad I got the game on sale. Paying full price for this would have made me feel a little ripped off.… Expand
  2. elCobra
    Oct 17, 2020
    10
    The oldest house architecture is the coolest setting for long time in games. Game play is solid Remedy quality and the there's nice tricks to take advantage in battles. Points from nine to ten because Ahti with his Finnish idioms in English.
  3. Ranzki
    Oct 14, 2020
    8
    Flawed, yet endearing, Control channels the likes of Prey, Alan Wake, and Max Payne in the best and worst respects of its presentation. Even with prevalent technical issues and frame drops across all platforms, the title proves itself as being a unique and highly entertaining experience that has the potential of becoming a definitive cult classic later down the line.
  4. Yaeger94
    Oct 9, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I waited for the two DLC packs to release before I reviewed this game to see if I would change my score of 7 to something else. Unfortunately, as you can see by the score, I didn't think too much of the DLC. But let me say that it was still good DLC, but you wouldn't be missing out on much if you didn't play it. Now the main game. The story was very confusing and I had no idea what the hell was going on. It tries to be creative in ways that, in my opinion, don't work out too well. The game had a huge frame dropped after you unpause so I just opened the other menu instead of pausing throughout the game. The main character was a very bland protagonist and could've been replaced by anyone else and nothing would change. The map was confusing to navigate at times, often leading me to get lost. The weapon forms were creative and while I would've liked to see a few more forms, I was fine with the ones I had. The supporting characters were some of my favorite parts throughout the story, mostly because they had more personality than Jesse. The cutscenes look very pretty but the way some characters talk looked off to me. There's honestly a lot of good things in this game, although I would only recommend playing it if you really want to.… Expand
  5. Tsunowa
    Oct 7, 2020
    9
    Fascinating game, graphics and storytelling are the two best parts of this game.
  6. Equevedo86
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    GREAT GRAPHICS! Maybe ahead of it's current generation. Story is great and the odd play makes it awesome
  7. Seken
    Sep 30, 2020
    2
    Das spiel hat unglaublich viel Potential, aber es ist auf der ps4 und der ps4 pro nicht spielbar. 25fps sind das maximum der Standard ps4 trz hochskalierung und das spiel sieht grafisch nicht ansprechend aus. Viel ghosting und schlechte skalierung füren dazu das es wie ein reiner pixelhaufen aussieht und alles was mehr als 3 meter weg ist sieht aus wie brei. Und egal was man macht. AuchDas spiel hat unglaublich viel Potential, aber es ist auf der ps4 und der ps4 pro nicht spielbar. 25fps sind das maximum der Standard ps4 trz hochskalierung und das spiel sieht grafisch nicht ansprechend aus. Viel ghosting und schlechte skalierung füren dazu das es wie ein reiner pixelhaufen aussieht und alles was mehr als 3 meter weg ist sieht aus wie brei. Und egal was man macht. Auch die texturen wollen ums verecken nicht rendern. Das führt dazu das zb die gesichter in cutscenes aussehen wie geleckt und die Augenbrauen wie angemalt aussehen, außerdem sind die lippen mega desychron. Ladezeiten brauchen 3 Minuten nach jedem sterben und die Steuerung ist sehr matschig. Viele sagen das es daran liegt das das spiel grafisch sehr hübsch ist. Allerdings muss ich sagen das viele spiele viel besser aussehen mit mehr fps. Die schönen gameplays sind alle auf dem pc. Sogar ein nfs heat oder ein untcharted 4 sehen viel besser aus und laufen auch konstanter. Das spiel macht mit allen den sachen keinen Spaß und es ist krebs es zu spielen. Habe das spiel schon nach 3 spielstunden aufgegeben. Nichts auf der ps4 version ist fertig und gut. Auch nicht das kämpfen, denn sobald eine Explosion kommt (was häufig ist) hat man für min eine sekunde eine standbildschirm). Keine 60€ euro wert. Pc version ist super. Aber die PlayStation schafft es mit besserer hardware als der pc meiner Freundin nicht ansatzweise so gut. Wer das spiel spielen will sollte es auf einem pc machen. Da fühlt es sich viel besser an. Aber sonst rate ich davon ab.… Expand
  8. Graniad
    Sep 30, 2020
    10
    Control is simply amazing. the telekinesis works really well, the story is well written and its hard to stop playing. definitely one of my favorite games of the last 12 months.
  9. honest_rev7
    Sep 29, 2020
    4
    OHMAGWD

    it has that green-grey vibe of misery ala all them hip netflix movies.
  10. Molxium
    Sep 23, 2020
    8
    This game got a great world-building. I found the start a little bit rough because I did not understand everything. But that`s what makes the game so great, mysteries. You don`t understand everything and this is what makes it so special.

    The gameplay is pretty standard, nothing incredible. But the world, the story, and the side quests shine really well. I just want to find more lore every time.
  11. oFanaa
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
    For me one of the best games in the last 3 years.
    Good story, interesting setting & the game physics is great.

    Can I have some more, please. A 10 out of 10
  12. memus
    Sep 15, 2020
    8
    Impressive and enjoyable game. Remedy is not afraid of original concepts for each new game. And it's great.

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

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

    Cons:
    * On PS4 the frame rate drops in battles. So all the destruction can feel destructing. Also, the game crushed couple of times. So technically it could use some polish.
    * I don't get how FBC can function with their death rate of personnel. Also, no one cares for deaths of their colleagues. So the world feels empty and game-y at times.
    * The level navigation is frustrating after mid-game. Many doors are closed. And with minimalist architecture it's easy to get lost. I wasn't able to remember level layouts even after many hours with the game.    … Expand
  13. garygreen
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    the great game i play,the gracphic is great and beatuy and the great soundtrack
  14. Tariqzj
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    I played the game but didn’t finish it the game did not run great on my PS4 pro, the game don’t deserve a zero , but after they screwed there customers over upgrading to next gen I will not support this game or any future game coming from this developer
  15. Darkvenom39
    Sep 11, 2020
    5
    Got this game on sale and im glad i did. Awful game, i really dont understand the praise. I got it on pc but metacitic has only the ps4 version for reviews, but overall dont get this game at full price its garbage!
  16. julesyBaby5000
    Sep 9, 2020
    4
    I enjoyed the first 2 hours or so. I would be able to enjoy this a lot more if there was a difficulty adjustment option or at least some health regen. I found the game stupidly easy and then stupidly difficult which sucks because the story seems like it might be good. Unfortunately I will never know.
  17. Skurttish
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    If “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” had a baby, and that baby were a video game, it wouldn’t be Control, but it would smell like it when it farted.

    This game is at its best when absurdist influences make their way in—corridors are twisting, night skies are appearing in the middle of a New York building, a light switch takes you to a motel that does/doesn’t/happens to exist. These    If “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” had a baby, and that baby were a video game, it wouldn’t be Control, but it would smell like it when it farted.

    This game is at its best when absurdist influences make their way in—corridors are twisting, night skies are appearing in the middle of a New York building, a light switch takes you to a motel that does/doesn’t/happens to exist. These are memorable and unique experiences that have caused me to recommend the game to several friends.

    And the gameplay is fun, with several different strategies you can take to complete the story in terms of how you want to upgrade your Jesse. To stick it in a nutshell, it’s an FPS, except you’re a Jedi. Come on, smile. I know you can. It’s fun.

    The story was a bit too long, however. It seemed like they ran out of material, so a few of the later main story chapters are just filler. In addition, the side quests are really great when you’re tracking down some crazy item that is going to present you with a unique and innovative puzzle you have to solve in order to capture it, but not as great when it’s as simple as ‘Find the pouches of this dude’s missing squad mates.’

    Finally, the game is pretty easy. If you stay on top of upgrading your skill tree, you’re going to be just fine, and if you do what I did and max out your Jedi powers as soon as you can, you’ll one-shot most enemies until the game is 70% through.

    All in all, I give it a 9/10, and I do declare it to be one of the most memorable gaming experiences I’ve had. Remedy.........well played.

    EDIT after completing all DLC: I raised my score from a 9 to a perfect 10, and I mean it. The absurdist writing and unique level constructions combined with fun combat and great ambience outweigh the slow middle of the story, which was my only complaint. Fabulous game.    … Expand
  18. Pascal1602
    Sep 7, 2020
    6
    I felt like the game had much more potential. But the story kept getting more irrelevant to me. The gameplay was good enough to keep me playing. The main character is pretty boring, well basically all characters are. Overall a mediocre game in my opinion.
  19. enriverd
    Sep 6, 2020
    8
    Se trata de un juego muy original, con una mecánica de combate muy divertida que te hace sentir los grandes poderes del personaje. Su argumento te tiene enganchado y la forma en que te explican los diferentes conceptos del juego, con los vídeos del jefe de laboratorio, es súper original. No obstante tiene una serie de fallos que cabe mencionar y que quitan luz al juego, como son:
    -las    Se trata de un juego muy original, con una mecánica de combate muy divertida que te hace sentir los grandes poderes del personaje. Su argumento te tiene enganchado y la forma en que te explican los diferentes conceptos del juego, con los vídeos del jefe de laboratorio, es súper original. No obstante tiene una serie de fallos que cabe mencionar y que quitan luz al juego, como son:
    -las voces en español son terribles (si no es la peor traducción que me he encontrado poco le debe faltar), y no por el tono de voz en si sino por el desfase entre las voces y los labios de los personajes que puede llegar a ser de bastantes segundos. Si además tenemos en cuenta de que el personaje principal, Jesse, la mitad de las veces que habla no lo hace en voz alta sino que son sus pensamientos (para lo cual no mueve los labios), nos encontramos que debido al desfase del audio a veces no sabemos si está pensando o hablando en voz alta, creándonos confusión y restando luz al juego.
    -los niveles son crípticos y los mapas de los mismos pésimos, a menudo no sabes como ir de un lugar a otro pese a tener un mapa.
    -también muy a menudo no sabes donde tienes que ir, te dicen lo que tienes que hacer, del estilo de ves a tal zona y encuentra tal persona, pero o bien no sabes donde cae tal zona o aunque lo intuyes debido a lo anterior es casi imposible encontrar el camino, este punto es tan molesto que a veces también llega a restar luz al juego

    Resumiendo, los fallos anteriores no llegan a molestar tanto como para no recomendar el juego pero es una lástima que existan porque de lo contrario sería un juego redondo, que de otra manera se queda en un juego súper original, con un argumento bestial y divertido de jugar pero algo molesto a veces.    … Expand
  20. Chrisabc
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    Good game! Dynamic gameplay, lots of ways to engage in combat, very fluid. Good!
  21. DeVito8704
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    One of the most fascinating and out of this world stories I have ever experienced in gaming. Aside from maybe God Of War 4, RDR2 and RE, I NEVER read every piece of lore I run into within a game world, however, Control's would is so interesting, I just couldn't get enough of the weirdness you learn about while playing this game.
  22. Rekviem
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Лень переводить: С одной стороны мое мнение предвзятое, т.к. я фанат первоисточника (SCP foundaition, сайт с фанфиками про вымышленную международную огромную организацию, которая собирает у себя в бункерах артефакты/вирусы/монстров и т.д.). А игра даже название организации берет по подобной схеме (FBC) и ведение документов крайне слямзено.
    Но всё же если оценивать объективно, то игра    Лень переводить: С одной стороны мое мнение предвзятое, т.к. я фанат первоисточника (SCP foundaition, сайт с фанфиками про вымышленную международную огромную организацию, которая собирает у себя в бункерах артефакты/вирусы/монстров и т.д.). А игра даже название организации берет по подобной схеме (FBC) и ведение документов крайне слямзено.
    Но всё же если оценивать объективно, то игра отличная. Она необычна своим сюжетом, врагами и сеттингом. А идея секретности и невозможности объяснить столь сложные для человеческого мозга вещи сама защищает сюжет от дыр, т.к. он намеренно создан из дыр. Получается нельзя ни к сюжету особо придраться, ни к персонажам (они вполне логичны и умны). А графика это вообще то ради чего нужно ставить эту игру, т.к. к ней на данный момент лучше всех прикрутили технологию RTX и DLSS 2.0. Очень рекомендую    … Expand
  23. SpectraPrism
    Aug 30, 2020
    7
    I really liked how this game trying to be different than the typical shooter out there, the setting is very unique and cool, although sometime I do feel like it lacks variety. The the pacing is not very good, it's super slow and boring as hell during the beginning, as the pace starting to get better and the story gets more interesting lead to a disappointing ending. The progression of thisI really liked how this game trying to be different than the typical shooter out there, the setting is very unique and cool, although sometime I do feel like it lacks variety. The the pacing is not very good, it's super slow and boring as hell during the beginning, as the pace starting to get better and the story gets more interesting lead to a disappointing ending. The progression of this game is also not good, you unlocks abilities by discovering secret locations that is hidden away and the game doesn't give you hints or clues to these location, so you may finish the game without unlocking or fully upgrade all abilities. Also, too much loading screen and backtracking, the performance is pretty bad pre-patch. The physic is amazing and the graphic is also very good.… Expand
  24. Mighty_Joker
    Aug 30, 2020
    7
    Fun game with really enjoyable gameplay and interesting story. Unfortunately it gets repetitive at times when opponents are attacking you while traveling from point A to point B, also the story stretches a bit to long.
  25. piuscorvus
    Aug 26, 2020
    4
    Control gives an impression of an unfinished game. It probably could have been a nice game if it was not full of glitches, freezing screen moment, bad map system and unimpressive shooting combat.
  26. Omarrochloo
    Aug 26, 2020
    7
    I loved the gameplay and things you can do but the timeline of the story was different from remedy’s games i liked game but it has to many problems with the story
  27. Lewis-Angelo
    Aug 24, 2020
    9
    el juego comienza un poco suave, mostrando un doblaje que por partes no está a la altura, y unos efectos de granulado y desenfoque que no le hacen justicia a el juego y que recomiendo desactivar (absurda manía de otros juegos que ni lo dejan desactivar)

    con el paso de las horas y la progresión del personaje consiguiendo poderes el juego va a más hasta llegar a una de las mejores fases    el juego comienza un poco suave, mostrando un doblaje que por partes no está a la altura, y unos efectos de granulado y desenfoque que no le hacen justicia a el juego y que recomiendo desactivar (absurda manía de otros juegos que ni lo dejan desactivar)

    con el paso de las horas y la progresión del personaje consiguiendo poderes el juego va a más
    hasta llegar a una de las mejores fases que he jugado en mi vida

    un juego lineal que consigue transmitir la sensación de mundo abierto y exploración constante
    la cantidad de guiños y buen hacer que te sacan sonrisas, y lo que me habré dejado en algún rincón del mapeado

    me recuerda a demasiados juegos como para nombrarlos todos
    tiene toques de aquí y de allá, todos bien implementados

    historia muy entretenida, mapeado complejo e inteligente, estupenda interacción con el escenario
    la pega es el framerate y los tiempos de carga, por lo demás es un juego excelente    … Expand
  28. draxd2019
    Aug 23, 2020
    1
    I really hate this game. What makes me hate it is game play. It is based on random arena spawning where every enemy can one shot kill you. Even when you level your character up, every single low level grant can kill you with one shot. This makes game really hard during regular game and almost impossible to finish. End game is complete nightmare and you will spend hours on it repeating sameI really hate this game. What makes me hate it is game play. It is based on random arena spawning where every enemy can one shot kill you. Even when you level your character up, every single low level grant can kill you with one shot. This makes game really hard during regular game and almost impossible to finish. End game is complete nightmare and you will spend hours on it repeating same groundhog day-like cycle.

    Also save system is complete insanity. After this low lever enemy kills you, you will spend 2-5 minutes walking back to place where you ware killed, just to get killed again in matter of few seconds. And if you are walking trough some previous deathmatch area, game will randomly decide to (or not to) spawn some enemies so you don't get bored.

    Story is classic Remedy meta crap about nothing and unlike Alan Wake it is not captivating at all. it is actually pretty dull and uninteresting, and unfinished. Maybe story is finished in DLC, but I have no interest in buying them because I hate this game.

    On positive side, graphic is OK and pseudo 50s USA setting is kinda nice.

    I don't know much about this Ultimate edition controversy and I don't care because I won't be buying it, because I hate this game.    … Expand
  29. tariq_almandhar
    Aug 21, 2020
    6
    الإنطباع بعد لعب 4 ساعات تقريبا

    أولا القصة غريبة وغامضة وقد تكون القصة هي الشيء الوحيد الجميل في اللعبة نظام التحكم عادي وخاصة في التصويب والمهمات عادية لا جديد فيها والسلبية الأعظم عدم معرفة الطريق إلى المهمة بسبب وجود عدة طوابق طريقة تطوير السلاح غير مفومة وشجرة المهارات في غاية البدائية لم يكلف الأستوديو نفسه بإبتكار مهارات جديدة    الإنطباع بعد لعب 4 ساعات تقريبا

    أولا القصة غريبة وغامضة وقد تكون القصة هي الشيء الوحيد الجميل في اللعبة
    نظام التحكم عادي وخاصة في التصويب والمهمات عادية لا جديد فيها والسلبية الأعظم عدم معرفة الطريق إلى المهمة بسبب وجود عدة طوابق
    طريقة تطوير السلاح غير مفومة وشجرة المهارات في غاية البدائية لم يكلف الأستوديو نفسه بإبتكار مهارات جديدة
  30. Crisener
    Aug 19, 2020
    7
    7.5/10 Unfortunately, it's a step back from the inventions introduced in Quantum Break in terms of story-telling. Much of the story can only be accessed through the collectible pieces of paper, and there are A LOT of them, many totally irrelevant. I felt like the story had too many blank points - dialogues that were supposed to create mystery, but eventually felt redundant or not very7.5/10 Unfortunately, it's a step back from the inventions introduced in Quantum Break in terms of story-telling. Much of the story can only be accessed through the collectible pieces of paper, and there are A LOT of them, many totally irrelevant. I felt like the story had too many blank points - dialogues that were supposed to create mystery, but eventually felt redundant or not very important. One thing has to be said for the almost perfect game length - the main story line doesn't go longer than it needs to. It's defnitely for the best as the shooting parts after a few hours start to become a little tedious, though the gameplay itself is definitely an improvement compared to Remedy's last entry. Worth playing if you're a fan of sci-fi themes or looking for something not too long to play for an afternoon or two. Or at least just to have a chance to have fun in the 'ashtray maze'.… Expand
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#35 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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#8 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019
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#40 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2019

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 63 Critic Reviews

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