Control

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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 2611 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 412 out of 2611
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  1. aqz27547
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    I love this game! The atmosphere of the game is amazing. You can really get immersed in the world.
    - Graphics to this game look fantastic, even on low settings
    - Weapons feel good, shoot good, and make you feel powerful with each shot. Also includes bullet speed, and one-shot headshots
  2. gggamer
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Nice game all in all, very satisfying to smash objects from the surroundings to enemies!
  3. stereocode
    Aug 29, 2019
    9
    Just finished the main storyline about an hour ago and here are my thoughts.

    I have to say that I loved every bit of this game. Given there were moments of frustration but only because the game doesn't lend any kind of hand-holding whatsoever. That's a good thing! Almost every kind of game out there right now has some sort of indicator guiding the user through the story and through each    Just finished the main storyline about an hour ago and here are my thoughts.

    I have to say that I loved every bit of this game. Given there were moments of frustration but only because the game doesn't lend any kind of hand-holding whatsoever. That's a good thing! Almost every kind of game out there right now has some sort of indicator guiding the user through the story and through each objective. This game only offers you a map with a highlighted region of interest. All other sources of information are gathered by story narrative or by the environment. There were many times that I felt true accomplishment when I solved one of the many puzzles in the game. As many of them rely on environmental clues to informer the player.

    The environment is very brutalist. The game reminds me of the movie "Beyond The Black Rainbow"; A lot of the colors and simple geometry and futuristic undertones. Its got that same kinda crazy scientist secret government vibe to it as well. The graphics are very impressive, a lot of physics and detailed modeling and lighting throughout. Almost every single frame of this game is picturesque. There were moments of performance dipping but only limited to the menu system when you exit or close the menus. Since 99% of my game existed outside the menu system I feel this a non-issue. Something that will get patched soon I suspect. Being on PC I didn't experience the frame dipping from physics as console players are experiencing(sucks to suck console players ;p ).

    I really enjoy games with deep story elements and my goodness this delivers in full. You have lots of really good voice acting and story elements with the main characters but this is a small sliver of the content. Additional story comes in many forms. Littered throughout the levels are all kinds of documents and memos and folders of research that you can pour-over. Additionally, to that, there are audio recording in a kind of Bioshock fashion. But really the best kind of story comes from the these VHS and Reel to Reel live-action recordings. Some, disturbing, and some borderline hilarious productions especially towards the later levels.

    I think a lot of players were looking for a Max Payne kindof game from Remedy with all the talk of the combat from other reviews. To me, combat is a nice addition to a game built around a major story experience. I honestly had a lot of fun with the combat. The telekinesis powers grow and become more powerful as you progress and you turn into a master Jedi with a full seat on the council. Once you unlock the Charge gun type you become the infinite rick, a god. Then you really start to push the envelope of the physics and destruction engine this game offers. It has a nice progression that is non-linear, I finished
    the game without unlocking all the powers for instance,

    All in all the game is great. It disturbed me, it made me laugh, It left me in awe, and I highly recommend this to someone who is looking for a deep story to get lost in and continue even after the credits roll.

    9/10 Good job Remedy(how much acid did you take to make this game?)    … Expand
  4. Daniel0809
    Aug 28, 2019
    8
    So i had to delete my negative post of a 6 with only 6hrs of play. now im about 10 hrs in and this game is 100% worth the buy. starts slow but then full steam ahead! buy it! u wont be disappointed.
  5. sinhue_anaya
    Aug 29, 2019
    0
    Muy decepcionante, viniendo de los creadores de Max Payne y Quantum Break, este juego parece hecho por gente inexperta, el doblaje en español espantoso lo peor que haya escuchado, los gráficos no entiendo ha pesar de tener una pc potente no he podido jugarlo bien, lastima mucho la vista, las mecánicas del juego parecen interesantes pero es un juego que le faltó pulirlo mucho más, sinMuy decepcionante, viniendo de los creadores de Max Payne y Quantum Break, este juego parece hecho por gente inexperta, el doblaje en español espantoso lo peor que haya escuchado, los gráficos no entiendo ha pesar de tener una pc potente no he podido jugarlo bien, lastima mucho la vista, las mecánicas del juego parecen interesantes pero es un juego que le faltó pulirlo mucho más, sin música, escenarios monónotos y aburridos, creo que ha dejado mucho que desear, al parecer fue hecho en poco tiempo y los resultados se notan. Al parecer el talento en Rockstar se ha ido.… Expand
  6. mrbrightside39
    Aug 29, 2019
    5
    About 6 hours in and I think I'm ready to give up. The first few hours were engaging but once it opens up and makes you rely on the map the whole game crumbles. I can't remember the last time I've played a AAA game with a more confusing navigation system than Control. The setting and atmosphere is unique but you'll be spending most your time traversing with the map up which obstructs 80%About 6 hours in and I think I'm ready to give up. The first few hours were engaging but once it opens up and makes you rely on the map the whole game crumbles. I can't remember the last time I've played a AAA game with a more confusing navigation system than Control. The setting and atmosphere is unique but you'll be spending most your time traversing with the map up which obstructs 80% of your screen. You'll also be lucky if the map is even working properly. Every time I die and load a save it takes 5 minutes for the map to properly show up which leaves you clueless. The games actual combat system is very fluid and when the game allows itself it can be really fun. It's a shame that what could have been remedy's best work was ruined by confusing level design and bad… Expand
  7. seemsdisaster
    Aug 29, 2019
    6
    Such a mess. The storyline wrecked by the devs, confusing AF and huge problems with the narrative details. At least the gameplay was funny but not innovate at all, Psi-ops made it more than ten years ago.
  8. Coastal2009
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Great game, no cap. Good shooting, good story - little weird but good. Reminds me of Alan Wake, mixed with Prey, with sprinkles of metroidvania. Highly recommended.
  9. Deependra
    Aug 29, 2019
    9
    Came here to post my opinion,but I'm coming across people posting an average review for the game. Well, i do not really agree with them, my personal views after playing the game for about 3 hours. "Inspite of frame rate issue, I'm very much enjoying the game. It will keep your mind occupied and you will desperately want to know what's going to happen next while playing the game. If youCame here to post my opinion,but I'm coming across people posting an average review for the game. Well, i do not really agree with them, my personal views after playing the game for about 3 hours. "Inspite of frame rate issue, I'm very much enjoying the game. It will keep your mind occupied and you will desperately want to know what's going to happen next while playing the game. If you loved the gameplay trailer or gameplay, then without giving any second thought, buy it blindly. This game is going to sell because it is delivering unique experience in uncommon world. It does give me glimpse of hellblade senua's sacrifice when it comes to conceptual presentation ( like discussion, maze like puzzle etc ) combat seems to be inspired by infamous and the alternative World appears to be somewhat inspired by Allan walk. Good weaponry system and great skill tree. Must get it guys!… Expand
  10. NXLT
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Remedy has released its new masterpiece - really a great game. Intriguing gameplay mechanics and beautiful environments
  11. Gooseslaya
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Incredibly satisfying gunplay engaging story although the characters could've spent more time in the oven they get the job done
  12. IvanK1989
    Aug 29, 2019
    9
    Remedy showed a high quality action game, gameplay is awesome, I just can't stop enjoy with shooting, throwing everything in enemies, there are so much action, all locations made with style, location by location blowed my mind LOVE IT!))))) Thank you Remedy!!
  13. Franseven
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    i had no expectations for this game, quantum break wasn't that good so i wasn't exited at all by the monocromatic look of working office at first glance. BUT i played it anyway, and i was blown away by every single aspect of the game, the graphics are amazing, the animations are good enaough to not break the immersion, very good job considering the lack of motion capture. the narrative isi had no expectations for this game, quantum break wasn't that good so i wasn't exited at all by the monocromatic look of working office at first glance. BUT i played it anyway, and i was blown away by every single aspect of the game, the graphics are amazing, the animations are good enaough to not break the immersion, very good job considering the lack of motion capture. the narrative is just perfectly written and very cospicous amount of notes helped a lot answering all of my questions and finding very good hidden links. coerence is the key. the amount of side mission is almost double the main misions. 18 vs 10. and the fun never stops because you will unlock every power progressing in a metroid vania style, allowing you to run back and forward exploring every time new places. a suprise. maybe a masterpiece of this times.… Expand
  14. BIgSteve123
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Blown away by this game, amazing combat, story and characters set in a creepy weird and mysterious world. One of the best 3rd person action adventure games I have ever played
  15. RoccoGamer99
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Amazing game!
    Gameplay addictive & mind blowing story!
    Can't understand the "0 out 10" user reviews…
    This is just one of the best game I played this year! Good Job Remedy!
  16. ValentinoM
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Gioco fighissimo bella bro! Non ho mai provato emozioni così intense. da provare assolutamente
  17. Ivano
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Gioco fantastico, non smetterei mai di giocare, consigliatissimo.
    Trama sopra ogni aspettativa.
  18. ilCellone
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Game is amazing: graphic is the best you can have on PS4, story is very interesting and the gameplay is very intuitive and fresh
    Powers are awesome and make you feel like a superhero
    Environmental destruction is teh best you can have on PS4
    Best Remedy game ever!
  19. Dellboy5
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Great game, visually stunning and a great complex plot. Possibly Remedies best title to date, now to hunt down all the lore.
  20. flame1974
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    mai giocato ad un gioco così bello!!!!!!!!!!! Mi sono attaccato alla console senza riuscire a distogliere lo sguardo
  21. Shortcomings_80
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Overall a brilliant game - and one of Remedy's finest so far. Kudos to the studio for combining a strong story narrative with frenetic gameplay & combat. A true marvel and really enjoyed playing it.
  22. BulletBallet1
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Remedy is back! Weird and addictive story combined with action/fighting and metroidvania elements that are nicely mixed in the gameplay. Gameplay is a real compelling element of this unique experience. Living environments, mind-twisting plot, incredibly beautiful graphics and general look & feel does the rest. Well done!
  23. Mack9419
    Aug 29, 2019
    4
    This runs horrible on the PS4 a lot of times the frame rate drops to 10 FPS for five minutes straight plus the story sucks
  24. Alexisreal
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Remedy finds a new way to tell its story!
    Control's story is not always directly handed to you but hidden in the details around you, if you enjoyed previous titles especially Alan Wake you will love this game.
  25. Gamemonster
    Aug 28, 2019
    1
    We have been spoiled with 60fps games like DMC5 and Resident evil 2. This 30fps game feels really dated.
  26. Username6969
    Aug 28, 2019
    9
    Honestly it's a really good game. The story is really intriguing to the point, while keeping main characters to a minimum so that they don't get lost in the neither. The gameplay is really fun if while one second your hiding in cover praying that the next rocket doesn't blast you to the last checkpoint , there the next you hucking a fire extinguisher half way across the map at terminalHonestly it's a really good game. The story is really intriguing to the point, while keeping main characters to a minimum so that they don't get lost in the neither. The gameplay is really fun if while one second your hiding in cover praying that the next rocket doesn't blast you to the last checkpoint , there the next you hucking a fire extinguisher half way across the map at terminal velocity into some poor saps body as it flys into another poor saps. People are saying bodies disappear without explanation but that's just false it's explained in the first 20 mins of the game. Alot of these reviews are just angry that it's not cod or the witcher. It's not too budget in nature but definitely an worth it in the end. If your
    edge of buying it just wait for a sale but not a bad game in any sense. I enjoy games with creative forms of story telling and unique gameplay functions so I am biased but only to the extent that I have played many, and I mean many cash grab games so I know that this is one with some heart in its development. Has some lag and frame rate drops when things get too hectic or even just by unpauseing the game which can get annoying,and the enemies do share the same color form through the game. Color is dark and bureaucratic. But I do believe some of this stuff can be resolved in future updates and some were for story design. By far the worst of this game is certainly shown when the frame rates drop this it's is immersion breaking and can lead to a death when in a sever fight against the Hiss. Overall I think it was worth the buy but waiting for a sale isn't the worst option giving it is a single player game that you don't have to worry about competing with other players.    … Expand
  27. Wendel
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Ótimo jogo! Gráficos bonitos, jogabilidade fantástica. A história também é bem interessante. Vale muito a pena!
  28. megadirk
    Aug 28, 2019
    1
    Boy am I glad I got this game for free when I bought a RTX 2080 Super. Ray tracing looks great, it really sells what is going to be the future of gaming. That's it though.

    Pros: Lighting Sound Design Cons: Graphics (without ray tracing it looks extremely dated) Story (Literally makes no sense, ever) Dialog (See above) Controls (For a game named control, average at    Boy am I glad I got this game for free when I bought a RTX 2080 Super. Ray tracing looks great, it really sells what is going to be the future of gaming. That's it though.

    Pros:

    Lighting

    Sound Design

    Cons:
    Graphics (without ray tracing it looks extremely dated)

    Story (Literally makes no sense, ever)

    Dialog (See above)

    Controls (For a game named control, average at best)

    Level design (You are in a boring terribly laid out government building
    and then briefly transported to worlds that look like a poor mans Vex construct from Destiny)

    Enemy AI (They just walk towards you shooting, or in the case of Boss battles just terribly frustrating)

    Lets collect trash out of futuristic bins! Then we'll cobble together things later to try to add a level
    of RPG to this game cause that might be the only thing that saves it. It doesn't.)

    There is really nothing about this game worth playing. You can watch better ray tracing demos if you want to see how that works. You can play much better games with better stories, better level design, better graphics, and better mechanics that are from 5 years ago.    … Expand
  29. Thepastygeek
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Incredible game from the Remedy team, excellent gameplay, graphics and story, with a ton of surprises for fans of their past games.
  30. TMCThomas
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, from the story to the atmosphere they really nailed it. Especially the details and the physics are amazing
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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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