Control

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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 2611 Ratings

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  1. Brkoala
    Jan 3, 2021
    0
    Jogo começa maneiro mas já na metade se torna insuportável e horrível. Perca de tempo total zerar isso.
  2. vientonacimient
    Jan 3, 2021
    4
    Graphics were good, I was really into this at the beginning of the game, but the game is extremely difficult and I could not go on after 10 mins I started the game! Disappointed, and I do not play it anymore!
  3. Ledknight
    Jan 9, 2021
    6
    Das Spiel fängt stark an doch es wird einem ziemlich schnell bewusst dass das Spiel mit Füller Missionen künstlich in die Länge gestreckt werden soll dazu kommen viele Bugs overpowerte Bulletsponge Gegner und eine schlechte Kamerasicht in Kämpfen
  4. ATAT15
    Jan 16, 2021
    0
    Whoever wrote the ending of this game should never be allowed to work in the industry again. Do not play this game, it is a complete waste of time. I am so angry at the developers of this game because at first it was great, by the end you never want to touch it again.
  5. Jeroendarling
    Jan 21, 2021
    8
    What I liked about this game was the story, totally different then any other game I played. Made me more engaged. I also liked the action, the use of powers and the way everything is destructable. What made the game different for me is that you just start the game, but have no idea who you are, why you are there, what you have to do, or how the things are connected. The game doesnt have aWhat I liked about this game was the story, totally different then any other game I played. Made me more engaged. I also liked the action, the use of powers and the way everything is destructable. What made the game different for me is that you just start the game, but have no idea who you are, why you are there, what you have to do, or how the things are connected. The game doesnt have a multiple hour tutorial, you just start.

    The bad is that the map is really terrbile, i found myself lost more then a few times. And the respawning of enymies is also I am not a huge fan of, although in this game was not so disturbing.

    All in all , for me a very good game that also made me want to finish the game. And this is not something that happens to often.    … Expand
  6. queondavatos
    Feb 10, 2021
    7
    Bastante bien Remedy, tiene sus cosas pero es un gran videojuego. El mapa seguramente es lo peor del juego, más que ayudarte te desorienta; el rendimiento al menos en ps4 es malo, cada vez que abres las opciones del juego se laguea excesivamente y a veces no se nota fluido en el gameplay. Pero todo lo demás es positivo, la historia es extraña e interesante, y aunque al final no es granBastante bien Remedy, tiene sus cosas pero es un gran videojuego. El mapa seguramente es lo peor del juego, más que ayudarte te desorienta; el rendimiento al menos en ps4 es malo, cada vez que abres las opciones del juego se laguea excesivamente y a veces no se nota fluido en el gameplay. Pero todo lo demás es positivo, la historia es extraña e interesante, y aunque al final no es gran cosa, consigue mantener al jugador enganchado a la pantalla. La jugabilidad es peculiar, como en todos los juegos de Remedy, pero esta vez usan unas mecánicas que le sientan muy bien al videojuego, y hacen disfrutar al jugador. La música es sencilla y correcta. Gráficamente se ve muy bien pero me he encontrado algunas texturas que han tardado en cargar exageradamente. Si te centras solo en las misiones principales te dura 8 horas. En general me ha gustado.

    73/100    … Expand
  7. Guillermo5zh
    Feb 2, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ya lo jugué gracias al ps plus no se por que este juego tiene tanta puntuación su historia es aburrida a los 10 minutos ya me aburrió y me hartó pero aún así lo complete y pos que decir de su traducción al español es totalmente pobre , además de sus graficas o sus bugs no es un juego que valga 40 dólares por el no pagaría ni 5 dólares… Expand
  8. imnotraph
    Feb 4, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When I played Control from very early I realized that something strange was happening in the old house ... as long as I kept playing everything was so strange and inexplicable ... it was literally like being in a different world (these are positive) until my feelings and the way I viewed this place began to change where at first something would seem strange to me everything started to look normal to me and I felt part of the old house the gameplay was perfect and I had a great time it's also scary for me in some places, because the unknown is in every corner of this game I would like to learn more about the old house and what eventually happens to Jesse's brother, the only bad thing is the fps ... in some battles I played with 20-15 fps that had little effect on the experience because it happened quite often in big battles… Expand
  9. beenbadder
    Feb 6, 2021
    1
    One of the worst games a have ever played glad it was on PS Plus so I didn't have to buy it like I was going to do as it looked & sounded good. I have deleted it & will never redownload or play it again. I don't know why anyone would like this game.
  10. Tweeter88
    Feb 8, 2021
    9
    Excellent story driven game, exploring abstract themes dubbed "the paranatural" Control offers a set of really neat game mechanics in a tense SciFi thriller that I just could not put down. The setting, while a little lack luster, comes together with unsettling sound design to create the perfect atmosphere that will keep you on edge the entire time. Maybe the best crossovers of the horrorExcellent story driven game, exploring abstract themes dubbed "the paranatural" Control offers a set of really neat game mechanics in a tense SciFi thriller that I just could not put down. The setting, while a little lack luster, comes together with unsettling sound design to create the perfect atmosphere that will keep you on edge the entire time. Maybe the best crossovers of the horror and SciFi of the PS4 era. Highly recommend picking it up on PS+, as it looks and feels fantastic on the PlayStation 5.… Expand
  11. Mulder46
    Feb 9, 2021
    6
    Una historia interesante y muy rara, interactuar con muchos objetos, detalles como el extintor, acomodar el nivel con cosas como recarga rápida, vida infinita o tal.

    Contras:
    demasiados bugs con crasheo incluido, algún rasponazo si pausas, algunos ataques demasiado tramposos, muertes extrañas...
  12. Htor
    Feb 10, 2021
    3
    Base game it's good, dlcs have one of the worst game design ever, enemies out balance, such a repetitive mechanics
  13. rinasciimento
    Feb 15, 2021
    2
    The first game in my life that caused such a huge amount of negative impressions. In this game, almost everything is bad. 90% of the time you just run to no purpose along the corridors, not knowing where to go and what to do. 5% of the time these are boring skirmishes (the developers apparently understood this themselves, so they made simplifying functions like one-shot kills andThe first game in my life that caused such a huge amount of negative impressions. In this game, almost everything is bad. 90% of the time you just run to no purpose along the corridors, not knowing where to go and what to do. 5% of the time these are boring skirmishes (the developers apparently understood this themselves, so they made simplifying functions like one-shot kills and immortality). So if you turn them on, it only gets better. And the remaining 5% are cut-scenes in which nothing happens, but they talk a lot about something (or, on the contrary, nothing, it was not possible to figure it out). The game does not hold interest at all.
    The only thing I can praise the game for is its amazing destruction system. Almost anything can be broken. And there is nothing more to catch on ...    … Expand
  14. Doom_174
    Feb 16, 2021
    9
    Великолепно подаваемый сюжет, атмосфера тотальной загадочности, мистика, визуальный стиль граничащий с безупречным. Единственное что немного не понравилось, это стрельба. Немного нехватает "импакта" от нее. В остальном все замечательно. Спасибо, Remedy.Великолепно подаваемый сюжет, атмосфера тотальной загадочности, мистика, визуальный стиль граничащий с безупречным. Единственное что немного не понравилось, это стрельба. Немного нехватает "импакта" от нее. В остальном все замечательно. Спасибо, Remedy.
  15. Juanoldead
    Feb 17, 2021
    8
    Me sorprendió gratamente este juego. La historia te atrapa hasta el final. Es interesante. A lo Kojima, La jugabilidad es fluida y lo poco de la banda sonora se ve bastante fresca. Capaz que el juego falla en la mala optimización no corregida en ps4 que puede empeorar la experiencia de juego, como su final plano.
  16. Froosto
    Feb 22, 2021
    8
    Best action (labyrinth room) ever made or at least of the year. Non-usual mechanics enveloped to player in full strength. Feel the power of control.
    Strong and complicated story not for every one to assemble in one piece. Very atmospheric and full immersion guaranteed.
  17. DanyXI91
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    Non uso facilmente la parola capolavoro ma questo lo è indubbiamente. Storyline, grafica e fast action-shooting gameplay sono indiscutibilmente quello che rendono questo gioco una perla da non perdere. Grazie Remedy studios per averci donato questa meraviglia.
  18. KevLooney
    May 13, 2022
    6
    the weapons have very small magazine capacity. it feels terrible to wait around and not being able to shoot for extended periods of time. the game's story is baffling. the game doesn't make it obvious which direction to go.
  19. MonkeyKaido
    Mar 5, 2021
    10
    Comecei a jogar sem esperar nada e acabei me surpreendendo. O jogo é muito legal! adorei! fazia um tempinho que nao me sentia engajado a zerar um jogo, ate platinei! foi minha primeira platina. muito bom! nota 10 pra mim.
  20. Indi428
    Mar 6, 2021
    9
    Amazing game if you can give it time to build out its world. It is weird but in a great way I was often left thinking about the game well after I had finished playing. Combat is great too, would strongly recommend.
  21. ElTemperados
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Control is a bold and truly fascinating game for its original and intriguing story, great writing, its fascinating world building as well as the excellent integration of the gameplay into its world.

    Its production design and atmosphere are extremely immersive and the game managed to surprise me over and over again with its narratively justified weirdness. It held my attention not just    Control is a bold and truly fascinating game for its original and intriguing story, great writing, its fascinating world building as well as the excellent integration of the gameplay into its world.

    Its production design and atmosphere are extremely immersive and the game managed to surprise me over and over again with its narratively justified weirdness. It held my attention not just though the main story but also throughout its side missions that are just as fun and interesting (and not just errands or tedious chores like in some games).

    Control simply looks great and it also features an excellent soundtrack.

    Remedy made another great game here and it leaves me hoping that Alan Wake will eventually make its way to the PS4.    … Expand
  22. zFr3stig
    Mar 23, 2021
    1
    c'è di meglio, cazzo
    gioco lento, mappa fatta a cazzo...
    davvero, ci sono giochi migliori
  23. WashedPotatoes
    Jul 21, 2022
    7
    the first few hours are great but then it starts to lose focus and becomes less interesting. abilities are hard to use and the environment rarely switches style. it just feels like im running around a massive office
  24. palejg
    Apr 14, 2021
    9
    Incredible game, one of the bests I’ve played this year, I think I’ll platinum this one, is addictive, can’t stop playing!
  25. fabgo
    May 11, 2021
    8
    This is such a strange game. Made by a Finnish studio I believe? It makes sense... I have watched some really weird Finnish movies and this has all the same weirdness. It took me hours of gameplay before things started to make sense to me. Don't let that distract you.... this is one of the most original and creative games I have ever played. The only other game that I think matches this inThis is such a strange game. Made by a Finnish studio I believe? It makes sense... I have watched some really weird Finnish movies and this has all the same weirdness. It took me hours of gameplay before things started to make sense to me. Don't let that distract you.... this is one of the most original and creative games I have ever played. The only other game that I think matches this in originality in my mind is Portal.

    The game is however quite difficult, and I find I have to grind quite a bit to recover lost shards or whatever it is after dying, and to get better (but very minor) upgrades in the hope of progressing. It's also a huge maze with a lot of running around, and lots of respawns of challenging mobs, so progress is slow. I have put the game down many times, and don't know if I will finish it. I put in over 40 hours so far and want to believe I am about half-way through....?

    It's well worth picking up if it's on sale, but I don't know if I can recommend paying full price for it.    … Expand
  26. Xmadcatx33
    Apr 20, 2021
    8
    El juego es bueno, ofrece cosas diferentes pero la historia principal no me lleno, la senti muy confusa y con un final algo mediocre, mi experiencia la salvaron los DLC que me parecieron increíbles.
  27. danilogan7
    Jun 23, 2022
    7
    A gameplay talvez seja o ponto chave desse jogo, é algo bem simples, razoavelmente diversificado e funciona bem. Você tem alguns poderes no estilo Jedi e usa algumas pistolas, só que cada uma com uma qualidade única, que lembra outros tipos de arma (shotgun, metralhadora).
    A história é de Sam lake, ele gosta de mostrar os sentimentos do personagem, usa os pensamentos as vezes como "linha    A gameplay talvez seja o ponto chave desse jogo, é algo bem simples, razoavelmente diversificado e funciona bem. Você tem alguns poderes no estilo Jedi e usa algumas pistolas, só que cada uma com uma qualidade única, que lembra outros tipos de arma (shotgun, metralhadora).
    A história é de Sam lake, ele gosta de mostrar os sentimentos do personagem, usa os pensamentos as vezes como "linha de diálogo" com nós jogadores.
    a história tem umas bizarrices (não é uma crítica), é bem contada, não é nada de especial, mas é bacana.
    Os gráficos são bem bonitos (joguei a versão do ps4 no ps5), os cenários não são tão variados em termos de textura, mas são muito bem feitos.    … Expand
  28. Zski
    Jan 29, 2022
    7
    I avoided this game for awhile because it just seemed very uninteresting, so I went in with low expectations. Within the first hour, the story and the lore really pulled me into the game. It really gives off that 90’s X-Files vibe. However as the story goes on, it gets a bit convoluted and pretentious. Regardless, it was a pretty immersive story for the most part, despite having severalI avoided this game for awhile because it just seemed very uninteresting, so I went in with low expectations. Within the first hour, the story and the lore really pulled me into the game. It really gives off that 90’s X-Files vibe. However as the story goes on, it gets a bit convoluted and pretentious. Regardless, it was a pretty immersive story for the most part, despite having several peaks and valleys. I have to compliment the acting in this game, especially by some of the later characters. The gameplay feels like a very well executed third person shooter that belonged on the Xbox 360. I don’t mean that in any good or bad way, but after reading the developer’s history, I can totally see how the developers also made Alan Wake and Max Payne. So the gameplay feels like something we don’t see much of anymore, and this genre really ran its course a couple generations ago, it’s still fun. The only real complaint I have is that this game would have benefitted from a more linear mission-based design instead of the open world design. Since the entire game takes place indoors, I found myself getting lost pretty regularly. The graphics are also very impressive for a PS4 game, and look fantastic on the PS5. Overall it’s a dated formula that is executed with a unique story that isn’t like many other games. The best way to describe the experience: I enjoyed it, but I will forget about it quickly.… Expand
  29. Luk_book
    Aug 21, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok bello, innovativo, grafica accattivante, gameplay divertente....ma il finale del gioco hahahaha neanche un indie, 0 effetti, quasi come se avessero finito le idee....… Expand
  30. Nimesin
    Nov 5, 2021
    7
    I didn't like this game despite having interesting ideas. So I stopped before I finished it. That is why I'm not giving it a lower or higher score. It just did not captivate me at all.
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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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