Control

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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 2611 Ratings

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  1. Moruqparabol
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Worst game ever i have played.It's just take 1 hour to delete this game from my console.
  2. LucasMSouza16
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Como minha primeira experiência na Remedy, posso dizer que adorei cada minuto de Control. A história é enigmática e confusa, seguindo o padrão característico do estúdio. A ambientação é ótima, apesar da história se passar apenas do departamento, os cenários, mesmo dominados por corredores, são extensos. Vale a pena explorar cada canto do mapa a fim de descobrir todos os segredos, e oComo minha primeira experiência na Remedy, posso dizer que adorei cada minuto de Control. A história é enigmática e confusa, seguindo o padrão característico do estúdio. A ambientação é ótima, apesar da história se passar apenas do departamento, os cenários, mesmo dominados por corredores, são extensos. Vale a pena explorar cada canto do mapa a fim de descobrir todos os segredos, e o próprio game te incentiva a fazer isso. A jogabilidade é boa, mas é difícil de dominar, então é recomendado alternar bastante os poderes durante os combates. A performance no meu PS4 fat é um sofrível nas grandes batalhas, pois há muitas partículas na tela ao mesmo tempo. Control é um game indispensável, compre e jogue um dos melhores jogos de 2019. Parabéns a Remedy!… Expand
  3. ZzjimbozZ
    Jun 22, 2020
    7
    Story 7/10
    Gameplay 8/10
    Graphics 8/10

    This game good overall, solid combat and visual style
  4. AwesomeCat
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    A lot of fun. Action packed and fast paced. The story is strange with vibes of the XFiles but interesting
  5. iamclever
    Jun 22, 2020
    6
    There is no way to choose the difficulty level.
    Few languages ​​supported.
    If you don’t take side missions, you won’t get new opportunities.
    Poor optimization on the PS4PRO.
    Amazing atmosphere.
    Addictive gameplay.
    Complicated plot.
  6. MohamedMzk
    Jun 22, 2020
    6
    This game has alot of good things in it but there are more things that spoil the fun for the players Idk if this is an "only ps4 game" am playing it with my ps4 slim. - The downframe is something u should get use to if you want to play it. Every time u pause the game and resume it starts to glitch and its very annoying and also when there is many enemies or action.
    - The quality and the    This game has alot of good things in it but there are more things that spoil the fun for the players Idk if this is an "only ps4 game" am playing it with my ps4 slim. - The downframe is something u should get use to if you want to play it. Every time u pause the game and resume it starts to glitch and its very annoying and also when there is many enemies or action.
    - The quality and the graphic is good but sometimes for some reason it become a ps2 quality. The game allow you to break and destroy many things around you but not the stupid lightness that **** ur eyes i really hate that.
    - The map. The most annoying thing in the game maybe im a retard and if i am, surely theres many like me that spend more time searching for the place of the quest than accually playing it The map dosnt show you anything not even the level you are in and in this type of desgin you really need it. - the difficulty is also a big problem there is no chosing every gets the same difficulty And sometimes the game become very hard in a very stupid way. And when that happend you will die alot and the checkpoint system doesnt help it one bit. If you played it you will understand me If you didnt trust me you will get very pissed from me like i did. - the story didnt intrest me i had a felling its **** but idk maybe its ok.
    - the game reminds me of infamous very much maybe the game didnt make it to be like infamous but the gameplay in it sure does.
    Its really good and the best thing in the game The abilities you get through the story and the quests keep you intrested in it become nothing else does. So there is no boring in combat. its very enjoyable.
    So Control is a good game truly ngl but the negatives in it makes u think of deleting the game at least one time in 1hr.
    Thats why i am giving its a 6 and i hated it.
    The sad thing is those problems can be fixed with a patch or something and idk why they didnt fix it.    … Expand
  7. frederik1478
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Always place for another good remedy game I would not say it's the best I had done I think Alan Wake is, but if you like that x-file then you're gonna love it , But just to say I loved it enough to get a platinum trophy on it XD
  8. Unkn
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Это рулвлввлыдыдыжфдфдыьыбцб просто крутая ишра клвлвлвллыдывдвбуцььцьцьцуву… Expand
  9. Siome
    Jun 20, 2020
    6
    Story is weird but interrzsting. Graphisms are average, gameplay is common. Not a bad game but not awesome.
  10. AsaZimbabwe
    Jun 20, 2020
    4
    couldn't get past about 5 hours. frustrating, boring. very confused by all the overwhelmingly positive reviews. wish i would've rented first instead of buying.
  11. Pieckenhagen4
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    Pro's:
    - Combats
    - Character powers
    - Maps well designed

    Con's:
    - Story a bit confusing
    - FPS dropping
  12. Critiquo
    Jun 18, 2020
    8
    Remedy finally comes back with a great and intriguing experience in both story and gameplay, and creates one of the few great examples of what a great female protagonist can be when an agenda isn't behind it.
  13. Veryt
    Jun 17, 2020
    10
    I love that bil lo lkek reruns you're not going to be a great day of school and I love you all for you to be a great day of school and I love you all
  14. tianfranto
    Jun 15, 2020
    5
    I purchased this game since it intrigued me. In addition I loved Quantum Break (even it does not have a proper ending) from Remedy and I supposed this game would be a great adventure. The first hours were intriguing even if the storytelling was very slow. After completing three areas of the game I gave up. Combat system is very tremendous for a game made in 2019. A third-person shooterI purchased this game since it intrigued me. In addition I loved Quantum Break (even it does not have a proper ending) from Remedy and I supposed this game would be a great adventure. The first hours were intriguing even if the storytelling was very slow. After completing three areas of the game I gave up. Combat system is very tremendous for a game made in 2019. A third-person shooter without a cover system does not have sense. IA is good but the fight balance is very bad. Some boss fight were almost impossible but they did not give you a sense of accomplisment when you win the fight. Spawn of enemies is too much larger and the power of the main protagonist cannot help you so much during the fights. You will always use the standard gun, since all the others aren't effective.
    Talking about graphics, the game is stunning but on my PC (Intel i7 9700K, 32 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ram, SSD M.2 and Geforce RTX 2060 Super, the loading of texture is very poor. To use ray tracing I have to lower graphical details. So much frustating.
    I played for hours but I think I will not finish the game. It's mediocre.    … Expand
  15. dryerlaw
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece in story-telling and combat mechanics. I haven't played a game like this for years.
  16. Chain_Affinity
    Jun 12, 2020
    8
    I don't usually go for this type of game, but something about Control sparked my interest enough to give it a try. It looked unusual and unique, with an interesting premise. That's exactly what my experience ended up being, and it was enough to keep me engaged from start to finish. Not a perfect 10 in my book, but a solid 8, making it a good game.
  17. CoraxReviews
    Jun 9, 2020
    8
    Control tries its best to combine an interesting story with fast-paced third-person action. For the most part, it does a really good job at making you feel like a badass with supernatural abilities. As you dig deeper into the game, however, the gameplay starts to become boring, transforming Control into a generic third-person wave shooter. Pair that with horrible frame rates and you have aControl tries its best to combine an interesting story with fast-paced third-person action. For the most part, it does a really good job at making you feel like a badass with supernatural abilities. As you dig deeper into the game, however, the gameplay starts to become boring, transforming Control into a generic third-person wave shooter. Pair that with horrible frame rates and you have a game with a promising concept that is never quite able to unleash its full potential. Control still is a lot of fun, despite the technical and mechanical issues. You have to be willing to accept a lot of frustrating moments, though.… Expand
  18. CuppaFueled
    Jun 8, 2020
    8
    Control is completely & utterly unlike anything I have ever played before, yes I've played 3rd person action/adventure games & yes I've played some thrillers. But Control stands out with its striking visuals, an interesting story & that overall lucid feeling that the game makes you feel, like you don't really know what is going on.

    I played this on a PS4 Pro on a 1080p television but    Control is completely & utterly unlike anything I have ever played before, yes I've played 3rd person action/adventure games & yes I've played some thrillers. But Control stands out with its striking visuals, an interesting story & that overall lucid feeling that the game makes you feel, like you don't really know what is going on.

    I played this on a PS4 Pro on a 1080p television but it's stylistic art design makes it a joy to marvel at on any device & yes it had a few issues where it would momentarily freeze and stutter after pausing & sometimes textures would take a while to load upon first boot up. But I can look over these moments, as they weren't all that frequent.

    My 2 down points are:

    Save points, considering that the gameplay was very challenging I was surprised when I was sometimes then forced way, way back to a checkpoint from 30 minutes ago.. yes it only respawns a small amount of enemies but still, I feel that checkpoints may have been a good option.. however, I do appreciate that the 'souls-like' formula does present an appropriate challenge.

    my other issue is small & shouldnt really be mentioned in a review.. but the game is beautiful, as I've mentioned earlier its stylistic art style makes you constantly tap that share button for a screenshot.. but the Photo Mode is something to be desired, it's there and has very basic features but after playing games like Uncharted, horizon Zero Dawn, Spider-man etc. it's hard to go back to such a basic photo mode.

    Overall I'd say if you're looking for a game like no other & like exploration, this is a very perfect match for you.    … Expand
  19. Rod-Olphe
    Jun 7, 2020
    5
    The mood, the story and the graphics are very nice ... but the fights with the bosses are too difficult and annoying toward the end of the story. I just gave up and erased the game because I couldn't defeat the "anchor" boss ... sad
  20. Bach741
    Jun 6, 2020
    9
    (232 negative reviews, LOL... you kids are trash at games)

    There's one problem with this game - the framerate drops. You get a lot of slowdown on the screen when a lot starts happening... but it's not that often, and the awesomeness of the game makes it a near-forgivable offense. The ONLY reason I can't give this a 10/10 is because of the slowdown, but the game is amazing. My PS4    (232 negative reviews, LOL... you kids are trash at games)

    There's one problem with this game - the framerate drops. You get a lot of slowdown on the screen when a lot starts happening... but it's not that often, and the awesomeness of the game makes it a near-forgivable offense. The ONLY reason I can't give this a 10/10 is because of the slowdown, but the game is amazing. My PS4 2019 GOTY hands down, without question.    … Expand
  21. jameson95
    Jun 5, 2020
    6
    Really has great potential, but just an immense rushed feeling to the gameplay, plot and design. I think they just needed a few extra months to get this right, but they didn't.

    Pretty darn close to being great, but it's tedious, repetitive, and uninspired.

    After finishing the game, i am even more disappointed.
  22. Krouchis
    May 29, 2020
    4
    Muyy buen juego! Lastima que no tenian ganas de poner una historia decente! Ademas se nota que les gustaba mucho kojima, porque es un calco al metal gear, se podrian a ver esmerado un poco!
  23. njanjayrp
    May 27, 2020
    3
    The game had so much potential, but ended up being ruined by random difficulty spikes and the choking it often goes through on PS4 Pro whenever there is heavier action or whenever you exit the inventory. It uses a dated save point mechanism which simply doesn’t work for a game where you’ll often die simply because you weren’t lucky enough. Unlike even Dark Souls or Bloodborne where youThe game had so much potential, but ended up being ruined by random difficulty spikes and the choking it often goes through on PS4 Pro whenever there is heavier action or whenever you exit the inventory. It uses a dated save point mechanism which simply doesn’t work for a game where you’ll often die simply because you weren’t lucky enough. Unlike even Dark Souls or Bloodborne where you feel you have the chance and that is what makes you want to play even though you keep dying over and over, Control brings nothing but utter frustration. Boosting your character seems pointless and even the side missions are very painful and instead of them making the main game a bit easier they present you with the boss fights which just feel like a waste of time. It’s truly a shame, I liked the idea and the mechanics, despite the forgettable cast of characters. Better luck next time Remedy.… Expand
  24. MARXENZOLOPES
    May 27, 2020
    8
    a very good game, interesting gameplay mechanics, a good story. misses in the construction of the phases. But a game that is worthwhile.
  25. JesusRD
    May 26, 2020
    8
    Muy repetitivo el gameplays la historia no me gusta, lo bueno y que me encantó que se destruye literal todo el ambiente y lo usas como arma pero es decente para jugar no lo considero malo ni tan bueno
  26. Eissa1996
    May 26, 2020
    9
    Control is a technical masterpiece how is it even running on current console technology is beyond me. Furthermore, this game is awesome to play , story is sooo good and everything about this game just screams masterpiece good job remedy and thank you for making this wonderful game.
  27. NukaCake
    May 26, 2020
    9
    Excellent game with:
    -candy graphics
    -realistic physics(seriously I spent hour crashing concrete and other objects)
    -great level design
    The weak aspects of game are partly story line and shooting mechanics(more interesting to throw concrete at enemies than use guns in this game)
  28. Gohax
    May 24, 2020
    6
    so after i bought astral chain instead of this game because i felt that i wont like it i bought it 8 months later for 30 bucks and i sill think this game isn't worth the money here's why

    cons: the pacing of the game is just horrible the amount of fetch quests that also includes the main story missions is just absurd every time you reach a new thing in the story they cut you out of    so after i bought astral chain instead of this game because i felt that i wont like it i bought it 8 months later for 30 bucks and i sill think this game isn't worth the money here's why

    cons:
    the pacing of the game is just horrible

    the amount of fetch quests that also includes the main story missions is just absurd every time you reach a new thing in the story they cut you out of it and make you go to the other side of the map so you can unlock the next main mission which is really tedious

    the amount of performance issues such as bugs frame rate issues is just to much even making me take a break from the game just because i could not handle the frame drops

    the main story mission is written poorly and overshadows the cool concept of the creepy hunted house

    you fight the same boring looking enemies the whole game even most of the main mission bosses are horrible to look at

    if you want to get the cool content and the good looking bosses you gotta do side quests and search for them which is okay if your main mission bosses aren't boring af

    the main character is just ugly also there is still a bug in the game where she talks and her lower jaw just snaps to the left it is funny but still really ruins the moment

    the ending is meh

    the navigation map is awfully designed i was sometimes stuck 10 to 20 min searching for the place i have to get to just because the map is so hard to read

    the whole monologuing thing while talking to someone does sound cool on paper but the execution is poorly and weirdly done by the devs

    pros:

    the game play is the best part of this game the telekinesis powers and the gun play is the most enjoyable thing in this game

    the whole hunted house concept is really cool and i really loved it although it was over shadowed by the main story there are missions where the concept really shines i think the best example is the head phone mission where the whole area completely changes i can gladly say that that mission is hands down the best part of the game

    the side missions are the best part of the game having the coolest areas and bosses if you play this game you gotta do the side missions

    in conclusion this whole game sounds so good on paper but the way it is made isn't what i expected there are cool moments in it but most of the time i was either bored annoyed by the fetch quests or just searching where to go because of the annoying map which bring me to my final score a 6 out of 10 i just wish the second game will be better than this one    … Expand
  29. troshchylo
    May 21, 2020
    10
    Really nice and solid game! It’s so great, that devs like Remedy still create non-open world games in 2019.
  30. bersi84
    May 21, 2020
    8
    Rating this game in a fair way is not too easy because of two things: the representation and atmosphere together with the supernatural plot is outstanding in my opinion but there are still after all the updates flaws in the engine even on a PS4 Pro with SSD. After all I want to give this game a much deserved 8/10 with some goodwill considering I had lots of fun with it.

    I do not want to    Rating this game in a fair way is not too easy because of two things: the representation and atmosphere together with the supernatural plot is outstanding in my opinion but there are still after all the updates flaws in the engine even on a PS4 Pro with SSD. After all I want to give this game a much deserved 8/10 with some goodwill considering I had lots of fun with it.

    I do not want to spoil much about the world or plot but if you like supernatural stories, dense atmosphere and some horror aspects then you will be up for an insanely good trip. The sould mechanics are outstanding. The visuals are great with some flaws on consoles, e.g. some AA flickering and some not so well done facial renderings. Still most of Control is real gorgeous to look at. The game mechanics itself are good. It is a game where you dont need to get all abilities to survive and you dont need all the buttons of your controller plus fingers clawed to get stuff going. Mostly it is very simple and the controls do what they should. Still the game provides a decent variety of skills and combination to use making your playstyle decide where you wanna go. Same goes to the different weapon modes that you can unlock and tune. To be fair I mostly used one type but swapped a bit around. I did not care about mods or crafting too much and did well enough to complete all of Control.

    The flaws of the engine are truly a downsight to what could ve been a really really good game. Loading times after death are bad even with SSD. Fast travel time are somewhat smoother but still take a while considering a PS4 Pro with SSD inside. There are still some stutters and lags. Most of them to not matter too much, e.g. there is a always a small lag after you get out of menu. It does not impact gameplay but it is a stain on this game. On some enemy dense territories with skill overload on the screen you can have small stutters. I never died to that but it is still sad. I had two bluescreens on my completionist playthorugh on latest patch to date. I can only speculate over the base PS4 performance which was considered horrible before patching and I m not sure I would recommend this game if you are on a base PS4.

    Still Remedy did a great job in presentating Control and a world that really sucks you in, immerses you. I had plenty of fun, I was creeped out to the point that I turned lights on or toned the music down. It was cool and intense. I loved the ideas and it had a SCP like feeling for those who know it. The game gets somewhat repetitive over time and some optional missions are tiresome due to the somewhat random enemy spawns.

    Control made me consider even buying the DLCs which is not too common for my playstyle but as I said, the immersive supernatural world is really enjoyable to me. Get the game at a decent sale and you should be good to go.    … 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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