Control

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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 2611 Ratings

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  1. RAMISYR
    Feb 25, 2021
    8
    The game is beautiful: story, controls, action and missions ( main & side). The ultimate edition a must have, great expanding and experience. The only con for me is the frame drop on PS4.
  2. DaNgEr_
    Mar 24, 2020
    8
    Игра очень даже хорошая! Получил бесплатно с PS Now и доволен. Боёвка у игры на высшем уровне. Единственное сюжет запутан, но всё таки под конец игры я его более менее понял. Так же оптимизация иногда даёт сбой и на моей ps4 slim бывают просадки в загруженых сценах. Так-то я игру советую, но за фулл прайс я бы не брал.Игра очень даже хорошая! Получил бесплатно с PS Now и доволен. Боёвка у игры на высшем уровне. Единственное сюжет запутан, но всё таки под конец игры я его более менее понял. Так же оптимизация иногда даёт сбой и на моей ps4 slim бывают просадки в загруженых сценах. Так-то я игру советую, но за фулл прайс я бы не брал.
  3. ilya_zotov24
    Jul 31, 2022
    8
    _Good game _
  4. Rolis86
    Jul 10, 2020
    8
    Overall good game with Nice graphics and style. Story wasn't for my taste didn't care much about the lore. Excellent combat, nice to see when things get crash and broken wasn't fun to run around in same building.
  5. yolo004
    Apr 3, 2021
    8
    Gameplay is really good, amazing visuals though the graphics could be better and there's a lot of fps drop in combat. Personally, the story started really well and had huge potential but it seemed rushed near the ending.
  6. Duncs12345
    Jan 21, 2021
    8
    An interesting game however I have mixed feelings about this...
    The good; likeable protagonist, interesting concepts, puzzle orientated gameplay, can use any object in the map for battle, the real life acted videos
    The bad; the enemies and levels can be a little dull, lacks interesting boss battles, the mini map isn’t helpful in directing you. I’m not sure if the story is genius or in    An interesting game however I have mixed feelings about this...
    The good; likeable protagonist, interesting concepts, puzzle orientated gameplay, can use any object in the map for battle, the real life acted videos
    The bad; the enemies and levels can be a little dull, lacks interesting boss battles, the mini map isn’t helpful in directing you. I’m not sure if the story is genius or in trying hard to be mysterious becomes messy.    … Expand
  7. alexandrumna
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    I don't even know how to begin to describe this game. Fresh and bizarre, in a good way, are some of the words I'd use to describe it. The visuals, imagery, gameplay, narrative are 10/10. The only thing I disliked is that the plot is pretty complicated and it doesn't explain it very well and it becomes boring after a certain point to endlessly fight the same enemies over and over whereverI don't even know how to begin to describe this game. Fresh and bizarre, in a good way, are some of the words I'd use to describe it. The visuals, imagery, gameplay, narrative are 10/10. The only thing I disliked is that the plot is pretty complicated and it doesn't explain it very well and it becomes boring after a certain point to endlessly fight the same enemies over and over wherever you go. It would've been nice if it at least gave you the possibility to pick the difficulty. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for something new in a game. Very good game overral.… Expand
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. PatrikPotter
    Dec 20, 2020
    8
    My personal Review for Control
    Story:8/10
    Graphics:9/10
    Music:8/10
    Gameplay:8/10
    Sound:7/10
    Control is a great game to fill your free time while waiting for something bigger.
  11. KunderscoreKing
    May 29, 2022
    8
    I really enjoyed playing Control, it was so much fun, if I was to describe it as best as possible.

    It made me feel like a Force User in an X Files world
  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. Burattix54
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    The gameplay and graphics are good, but not perfectly polished. Some sections are, however, absolutely perfect, and feel great to play through. If you played it, you know what I'm talking about...

    The story isn't that great, but the best thing about this game is definetly it's setting and lore, that you get to discover and explore piece by piece. Never have I been exited to find the    The gameplay and graphics are good, but not perfectly polished. Some sections are, however, absolutely perfect, and feel great to play through. If you played it, you know what I'm talking about...

    The story isn't that great, but the best thing about this game is definetly it's setting and lore, that you get to discover and explore piece by piece. Never have I been exited to find the next document or secret zone.    … Expand
  14. Zaidanee
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Amazing gameplay. Confusing story that I cannot remember. But fun and challenging. I wish they added difficulty level control, because it was difficult form me to finish it
  15. Lotex
    Aug 28, 2022
    8
    I really enjoyed this game when I played it the first time at release and a few days ago I decided to finally play the two DLCs and what can I say: The first one felt a bit harder than the main game and the second DLC involves Alan Wake, another Remedy gam that I really enjoyed, so they're great in my book

    As for the cons, there weren't too many for me, mostly of cosmetical nature, but    I really enjoyed this game when I played it the first time at release and a few days ago I decided to finally play the two DLCs and what can I say: The first one felt a bit harder than the main game and the second DLC involves Alan Wake, another Remedy gam that I really enjoyed, so they're great in my book

    As for the cons, there weren't too many for me, mostly of cosmetical nature, but on thing that I noticed on both the PS4 as well das the PS5 version was that I almost always had half a second of lag when I closed the inventory/missions screen.
    The biggest flaws for me however were the lighting as well as some effects. Especially floodlights were way too bright while other parts of the game were way too dark plus the smoke screen effect of some enemies was pretty annoying, but other than that it was great.    … Expand
  16. Chris505
    Jul 9, 2020
    8
    “F&#k this game.” If you can get through this game without saying that at least 20 times you’re probably a pro gamer. The amount of times I was sent all the way back to the checkpoint, then spend a couple of minutes just getting back to where I died so I could have another crack at it was incredibly frustrating. This game truly punishes you for dying. But the relief and satisfaction you“F&#k this game.” If you can get through this game without saying that at least 20 times you’re probably a pro gamer. The amount of times I was sent all the way back to the checkpoint, then spend a couple of minutes just getting back to where I died so I could have another crack at it was incredibly frustrating. This game truly punishes you for dying. But the relief and satisfaction you get when finally making it through is immense! The story is incredibly well crafted, which kept me trying again and again and again just so I could find out what happens next. The graphics were great, and the sound design was amazing; they fit the experience superbly! I would have marked it higher, but I died so many times, and there were so many waves of enemies, that I have to honour the pain and frustration I went through with a few marks of the overall score. I also had a few graphical glitches and the usability of the menu could have been better.
    If you like to work for your narrative this is the game for you!    … Expand
  17. kkimchenyn
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    Probably the best 3rd person shooter from the gameplay point of view in this generation.
  18. Dr_Sedo
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    This is an example of a game ahead of it's time. It seems to crave ray tracing, this game would really be much better on ps5. The visuals are some of the most impacting i have ever experienced in a videogame, mantaining you engaged, curious, mesmerized and sometimes even scared. The gameplay mechanics are nothing incredible, but they are just exactly what they need to be. The setting andThis is an example of a game ahead of it's time. It seems to crave ray tracing, this game would really be much better on ps5. The visuals are some of the most impacting i have ever experienced in a videogame, mantaining you engaged, curious, mesmerized and sometimes even scared. The gameplay mechanics are nothing incredible, but they are just exactly what they need to be. The setting and tone of this game make it an instant classic, yet it has aspects where it simply begs for having had more time and resource poured into it, like the narrative. This game could be an instant 10 if it had a few more hours of story telling, world building and character development. I say this because the hours it does provide of narrative are superb, good writing combined with intelligent themes and astounding cinematography. As i said, this game craves the ps5, maybe after an update of the game that makes use of an SSD and ray tracing, i might change this score to a 10.… Expand
  19. Versetty2005
    Jul 17, 2020
    8
    Последняя работа финнов, 20 лет назад придумавших Макса Пейна, доказывает, что для создания интересной игры с густой атмосферой адекватная история не требуется.
    ***
    В Control странно и нелогично абсолютно все: главная героиня, беседующая сама с собой чуть ли не чаще, чем с коллегами; едва намеченный сюжет, подающийся разрозненными обрывками; логика поведения персонажей, несмотря ни на    Последняя работа финнов, 20 лет назад придумавших Макса Пейна, доказывает, что для создания интересной игры с густой атмосферой адекватная история не требуется.
    ***
    В Control странно и нелогично абсолютно все: главная героиня, беседующая сама с собой чуть ли не чаще, чем с коллегами; едва намеченный сюжет, подающийся разрозненными обрывками; логика поведения персонажей, несмотря ни на что излучающих пофигизм; музыка, которая отсутствует там, где должна быть, и включается там, где не ждали. По причине какого-то бага при установке у меня криво загрузились шрифты, и я пребывал в полной уверенности, что квадратики вместо текста - это так и задумано. Первые пару часов игра просто-таки ПОДАВЛЯЛА своей общей странностью и тем самым, надо признать, дарила очень яркие и свежие впечатления (подпорченные, правда, пафосными псевдофилософскими монологами героини на грани сериального треша, которых лучше б не было вовсе). Со временем к местным особенностям как-то привыкаешь и шарм необъяснимости частично улетучивается, но остаются динамичные бои с применением сверхспособностей, живописная разрушаемость окружения и бесподобная мрачная визуальная составляющая в стиле архитектурного брутализма (близкого любимому мной конструктивизму).
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    Control, таким образом, оказывается очень неоднозначным произведением. Даже если все вышеперечисленные странности отнести к плюсам, призванным нагнетать определённую атмосферу, то кто заставлял разработчиков прикручивать совершенно неуместную, ничем не оправданную систему сохранений "а-ля Dark Souls", так неудачно располагать чекпоинты и рисовать настолько плохо читаемую внутриигровую карту локаций? С другой стороны, никто также не заставлял их добавлять в саундтрек обворожительное финское танго, финских рокеров Poets of the Fall и под предлогом галюцинаций демонстрировать бесподобные пейзажи финских угодий. Вроде ерунда, а сразу национальный привкус, который при современном глобализме и всеобщей нацеленности на мейнстрим фиг где встретишь.    … Expand
  20. 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.
  21. N_W_K
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    The game is very fun has good graphics the story is pretty good It reminds me of Max Payne I feel like they went back to the roots remedy that is
  22. JohnnArmstrong
    Feb 23, 2022
    8
    I really loved this game. I am a big fan of Metroidvania and this game does not disappoint with its huge world full of secrets and places to explore. The story can feel a bit confusing but, although it has its flaws, it is very good and makes you empathize with all the characters (some more than others), the gameplay is quite good and being able to control almost everything in yourI really loved this game. I am a big fan of Metroidvania and this game does not disappoint with its huge world full of secrets and places to explore. The story can feel a bit confusing but, although it has its flaws, it is very good and makes you empathize with all the characters (some more than others), the gameplay is quite good and being able to control almost everything in your environment is incredible. Unfortunately I can't give it a higher rating because the game isn't perfect. It has a lot of fps drops, sometimes the game closes, the end feels a bit rushed, there are very good bosses but they are very few and some are repeated. In short, it's a good game that I totally recommend, but it has some bugs that can make the experience not the best.… Expand
  23. Wwilliams23
    Nov 13, 2020
    8
    I’m a huge fan of Remedy. Alan Wake is one of my Top 10 favorite games of all time. Their games have a unique style that’s easy to tell apart from the crowd. Control has shades of Twin Peaks and The Twilight Zone. It messes with your mind, as you explore The Oldest House as the director of the FBC. The story is well told, with plenty of characters to interact with and scatteredI’m a huge fan of Remedy. Alan Wake is one of my Top 10 favorite games of all time. Their games have a unique style that’s easy to tell apart from the crowd. Control has shades of Twin Peaks and The Twilight Zone. It messes with your mind, as you explore The Oldest House as the director of the FBC. The story is well told, with plenty of characters to interact with and scattered collectibles. You use one weapon, primarily, but it has many forms. You also have powers. So the gameplay is fast and frenetic. Enemy variety isn’t great, but it’s serviceable. Boss fights are pretty fun though. The main gripes I have are a lack of interesting side missions and overall performance. When I beat it a year ago and got the Platinum, it was on a base PS4. It was not running well. I heard the Pro isn’t much better. The game also lacks focus in the latter half. Overall, Control is a success, despite some obvious issues.… Expand
  24. Buggy7
    Sep 30, 2021
    8
    Innova dove ormai i giochi si fossilizzano, art design più bello degli ultimi anni, storia molto interessante inizialmente che va a scemare, gameplay unica grande pecca, troppo ripetitivo, ma molto divertente.
  25. Kindlar
    Mar 8, 2022
    8
    My first venture in this universe, and boy what a thrill!

    I had load of fun, and the game freaked me out a bit! A couple times I had to take a break as my heart got going a bit too much. If you love good horror thriller I think you will enjoy this one. I had a few issues along the way, that I eventually worked my way through, that is done differently may have made for a bit smoother    My first venture in this universe, and boy what a thrill!

    I had load of fun, and the game freaked me out a bit! A couple times I had to take a break as my heart got going a bit too much. If you love good horror thriller I think you will enjoy this one.

    I had a few issues along the way, that I eventually worked my way through, that is done differently may have made for a bit smoother experience, but not game breaking.

    Worth my time.    … Expand
  26. nexus151196
    Mar 23, 2022
    8
    Очень крутая игра, неожиданно превзошла ожидания. Играется Control очень бодро от начала и до самого конца, разные варианты использования табельного оружия - позволяют найти подход к каждому врагу. Особый восторг вызывает телекинез и игра с физикой, это просто подарок какой-то. Графика в игре - выше всяких похвал, а дизайн и архитектурные решение - просто вынос мозга и отвал бошки. СлюнкиОчень крутая игра, неожиданно превзошла ожидания. Играется Control очень бодро от начала и до самого конца, разные варианты использования табельного оружия - позволяют найти подход к каждому врагу. Особый восторг вызывает телекинез и игра с физикой, это просто подарок какой-то. Графика в игре - выше всяких похвал, а дизайн и архитектурные решение - просто вынос мозга и отвал бошки. Слюнки текут от местного брутализма. Игра света, туман, астральные вселенные - просто вау. Одна просека и запретная зона - чего стоят. Звук в игре тоже очень крутой. Когда надо - вызывает напряжение и пугает, в бою - очень хорошо задает темп. Проблема только с сюжетом, вернее с его подачей. Без роликов на ютубе я бы не разобрался( хотя до конца я так и не разобрался собственно). Мир в игре интересный, уникальные монстры, вся эта паранормальщина. Очень отдаёт Твин Пикс и Икс Файлс. В общем, играл я дозированно , но, под конец оторваться просто не смог. Очень хорошая игра.… Expand
  27. Uncl3s4mbr
    Jun 12, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I did not expect much, but Control is a really good game. It’s fun to play, have good graphics, And good gameplay.… Expand
  28. Chonsch
    Oct 28, 2020
    8
    There is a certain quality that always shines in games made by Remedy, and this is no exception. To everyone who has been waiting for a good story driven action game, THIS IS IT. So, positives first. The story is just very well done + the old house which a character by itself makes for a unique experience. I love how you always feel in this paranormal world, constantly wondering what isThere is a certain quality that always shines in games made by Remedy, and this is no exception. To everyone who has been waiting for a good story driven action game, THIS IS IT. So, positives first. The story is just very well done + the old house which a character by itself makes for a unique experience. I love how you always feel in this paranormal world, constantly wondering what is going on. The gameplay is also fun as hell. It is fast, aggressive and explosive, perfect. The music is also very well done, specially towards the end, there is a section which I will not spoil, but just sooo totally kicks ass.
    The only downside I can find in this game is the performance. I played it on my base PS4, and yep, framerate drops to the single digits in some areas, specially in combat. I never died because of it, but I can easily imagine being a problem in some cases, specially with the combat being so fast. All in all, play it, Remedy is one of the best developers out there, and this game is a statement to that.    … Expand
  29. BoberTusovshik
    Nov 15, 2020
    8
    Оцениваю игру на , хоть и суммарная оценка пользователей ниже мне кажется это крепкая 8ка.
    Игра очень красивая , но большая ее часть будет в однообразных офисных помещениях . Сюжет крутой , история про бюро очень напоминающее scp , интересные персонажи , параллельные миры , но подаётся это так не понятно и большая часть сюжета заложена в записках . Юморные сайд квесты , но убьешь все    Оцениваю игру на , хоть и суммарная оценка пользователей ниже мне кажется это крепкая 8ка.
    Игра очень красивая , но большая ее часть будет в однообразных офисных помещениях . Сюжет крутой , история про бюро очень напоминающее scp , интересные персонажи , параллельные миры , но подаётся это так не понятно и большая часть сюжета заложена в записках . Юморные сайд квесты , но убьешь все нервные клетки пока найдешь хоть что то в этих однообразных помещениях . Хорошая хоть и мыльная графика , увлекательная боевка , вау физика , режесура на высоте , дух мистики и непонятности происходящего . Завораживающие некоторые локации . Есть чувство погружения в что то неизведнюаное . Те чувства непонимания происходящего и интриги что были при просмотре трейдера в равной мере есть и в игре . В итоге скажу , игра не лишена бесяиз минусов , вроде сложности найти куда идти и рваного сюжета через записки . Но плюсы все же перевешивают и я всем советую погрузится в этот странный мистический мир Контрол .    … Expand
  30. gotterpotter56
    Jul 27, 2021
    8
    Прошел игру на пк и сделал вывод, что игра хорошая. Геймплей на высоте, персонажи так себе, физика супер, сюжет с пивком сойдет.
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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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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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