Control

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7.4

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  1. ARYXANDRE
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Remedy at it's best. Perfect atmosphere and gameplay with a psychedelic, David Lynch-inspired narrative. 2019 GOTY.
  2. dryerlaw
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece in story-telling and combat mechanics. I haven't played a game like this for years.
  3. DeN_DarK
    Oct 21, 2019
    10
    It is a masterpiece. Truly fascinating story and setting reminds me of Twin Peaks, Half-Life and Prey. 10/10 and I will definitely buy any DLC or sequel because ... its just one of the best games I ever played.
  4. ReubenIsAGod
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This game got me hooked fast.

    I am very in love with the Half-life franchise, I'm a big fan of reading into psychologic texts and I absolutely adore lyncean films, I love dream-logic and narrative centred around these concepts. Control **** me up, it was like this beautifully crafted love letter to the weird wonderful world of supernatural occurrences within games. The game is just    This game got me hooked fast.

    I am very in love with the Half-life franchise, I'm a big fan of reading into psychologic texts and I absolutely adore lyncean films, I love dream-logic and narrative centred around these concepts.

    Control **** me up, it was like this beautifully crafted love letter to the weird wonderful world of supernatural occurrences within games. The game is just so fun, interesting and something that feels so fresh to get in 2019. A uniquely crafted, very well thought out, action game that doesn't dumb down its audience.

    I love this game. I don't think it's for everybody. It does have narrative issues, and the ending is incredibly anticlimactic (hoping that the DLC will fix this issue and pad the game out more) but for what it is, a very tight supernatural third-person shooter it truly is amazing.

    I absolutely adore control. Check it out!    … Expand
  5. CriticoDubioso
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Absolute gem, Remedy does it again! Couldn't stop playing, highly recommended!
  6. enphektid
    Dec 17, 2019
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing! One of the best Jedi games ever made. Just the destruction alone is hours of fun. Not to mention how crazy the story is along with the well spoken dialog, tons of hidden backstory you can find littered all throughout the game. And did I mention you're basically a Jedi with a gun? Hands down my game of 2019. 10/10!
  7. Wilbur
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    The game is everything I was hoping for and more. It is truly a unique masterpiece on par with or even better than Alan Wake. The writing, the atmosphere, the plentiful minute details... I knew Remedy would deliver.
  8. iddqd4
    May 4, 2020
    10
    В Control сошлось всё что мне нравится в видеоиграх, нелинейные локации, девушка в главной роли, самобытный арт дерекшен, классная идея с оружием, зрелищные перестрелки с разрушением, интересный для изучения мир, поиск лута, сложность, секреты и забавные головоломки.

    Мне крайне симпатично то как Сэм Лэйк плетет сюжет, история подается не прямолинейно в лоб, а есть некий простор для    В Control сошлось всё что мне нравится в видеоиграх, нелинейные локации, девушка в главной роли, самобытный арт дерекшен, классная идея с оружием, зрелищные перестрелки с разрушением, интересный для изучения мир, поиск лута, сложность, секреты и забавные головоломки.

    Мне крайне симпатично то как Сэм Лэйк плетет сюжет, история подается не прямолинейно в лоб, а есть некий простор для толкований. Появившиеся битвы с боссами неплохо разнообразили игру, хотя в финале, лично мне, какого то именно сложного сражения не хватило, но тут энд гейм неплохо дополнил музыкальный автомат с экспедициями, где за непростое испытание дают в награду клевый костюм.

    Низкий поклон Remedy за хорошие эмоции, это лучшее во что играл за последнее несколько лет.    … Expand
  9. dietrich
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Control is full of mysteries and weirdness. That's what makes it so unique, is its own brand of weird. The world is so rich with lore and you're sort of thrust into the middle of it, without much exposition. You get pieces of the story as you go.

    The gameplay is solid. The weapons and abilities are satisfying. And seeing enemies and the environment blow up around you is constantly    Control is full of mysteries and weirdness. That's what makes it so unique, is its own brand of weird. The world is so rich with lore and you're sort of thrust into the middle of it, without much exposition. You get pieces of the story as you go.

    The gameplay is solid. The weapons and abilities are satisfying. And seeing enemies and the environment blow up around you is constantly entertaining. Paper and rubble flies everywhere. I dont know how they made it looks so good, I'm just glad I get to be along for the ride.    … Expand
  10. voxy
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    Great game, I thought it's terrible after one hour, but I was wrong. Really good game, good story and fun gameplay.
  11. cyberwolf84
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    Great single player Game. Phantastic ambient, story and very quality gameplay. Remedy, we need more))) Great work of whole team! Congrats!
  12. Potnoodle999
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    I honestly can not recommend this game enough. As someone who has played every remedy game (except quantum break as do not have an xone, will play it one day!) I enjoyed it thoroughly. The amount of lore is crazy and it’s all so well thought out intertwines in certain ways with past works.... game is incredible. Also I don’t think I’ve seen a game show what it would be like to haveI honestly can not recommend this game enough. As someone who has played every remedy game (except quantum break as do not have an xone, will play it one day!) I enjoyed it thoroughly. The amount of lore is crazy and it’s all so well thought out intertwines in certain ways with past works.... game is incredible. Also I don’t think I’ve seen a game show what it would be like to have superpowers as well as this has.... since maybe infamous. Although spider man was incredible also to be fair. The gunplay and powers and the way it all plays in fantastic. If you haven’t played their other works the game is still an absolute blast anyway! Play this now, if you like mystery and intriguing storylines you can’t miss this one!… Expand
  13. sufs2000
    Jan 2, 2020
    10
    Loved this game, so different to the usual boring shooters out there. The story is so deep and weird but I still loved it, creeped me out a lot but in a good way. It is a little difficult in bits but the challenge is good and makes you think about your tactics... and the puzzles are awesome, again a little difficult but you can work them out. Loved the gameplay too. Had the odd framerateLoved this game, so different to the usual boring shooters out there. The story is so deep and weird but I still loved it, creeped me out a lot but in a good way. It is a little difficult in bits but the challenge is good and makes you think about your tactics... and the puzzles are awesome, again a little difficult but you can work them out. Loved the gameplay too. Had the odd framerate issue but besides that I can't wait for a sequel!… Expand
  14. 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
  15. Revoltec
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Great game, technical after a lot of patches perfectly stable , amazing story, great fight machanics, really long playtime and lots of side quests .
  16. tottman1
    Oct 2, 2019
    10
    This game is really amazing, so unique and original. I can't recommend this enough!
  17. Kratos21
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    Game was brilliant, intriguing story, and a blast to play. The power orientated gameplay was refreshing and didn't get old, provided enough challenge to keep me engaged. Played on a base PS4, at time of writing some issues with frame rate, but did not hamper my enjoyment overall. Definitely worth a play.
  18. pasteeater
    Feb 29, 2020
    10
    I don't leave a lot of reviews, and I'm a bit of an older gamer (40s), so keep that in mind. I've played a ton of games over the years, and I almost always buy the big budget games despite whatever reviews, etc. This game caught my eye as I hadn't heard a word about it, but it was on a ton of "best of" 2019 year end lists. I watched the trailer, read the reviews and bought the game.I don't leave a lot of reviews, and I'm a bit of an older gamer (40s), so keep that in mind. I've played a ton of games over the years, and I almost always buy the big budget games despite whatever reviews, etc. This game caught my eye as I hadn't heard a word about it, but it was on a ton of "best of" 2019 year end lists. I watched the trailer, read the reviews and bought the game.

    This is the best game I've played in well over a decade, and it might be my favorite game of all time. The story is the key, and the way it is presented (and how it works its way into how the game is played) is nothing short of masterful. I'm not even kidding when I say that the story is so good it kinda haunted my dreams. I'm not usually a third-person game guy, but it really works well in Control. No problems with the camera, etc. and when I got wiped out, I always felt that it was because of some flaw in how I was playing the game, not the game punishing me unfairly.

    I can't say enough good things about this game. I want more people to play it so that they make enough money to make a sequel. This is expert game-making at its pinnacle. The story will completely bend your mind (if you're paying attention). Play this game if you want to tear into a game like you would a book; this is not the kind of game (in my opinion) that you just want to "get through." Play it with headphones on if you can, and I think you will find, as I did, that you can really only play for an hour or two at a time before you need to put it down and think about what you just experienced. Read the through the in-game lore and remember it. It all ties together in a pretty kick-ass way.

    Love, love, love this game. My other favorites are the Bioshock and Fallout series, so maybe that will give you some insight into my preferences. This game is just... it's really freaking good. Can't recommend it enough if you are a patient, story-driven kind of gamer.    … Expand
  19. Livsi
    Mar 5, 2021
    10
    Very very very good game!! Good story, good action, Alan Wake cameo. Remedy, I love you.
  20. hiddensynapse
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Absolutely GOTY contender next to Sekiro. This game is criminally underrated! I don’t know what the low user scores or critic scores are about, but in my opinion, this game is a solid 9.5/10. Check out the YouTube reviews for a more accurate reflection of its quality - almost unanimous 9/10s and 10/10s. “Control” is easily Remedy’s best game since Max Payne. Hell, I actually think it’sAbsolutely GOTY contender next to Sekiro. This game is criminally underrated! I don’t know what the low user scores or critic scores are about, but in my opinion, this game is a solid 9.5/10. Check out the YouTube reviews for a more accurate reflection of its quality - almost unanimous 9/10s and 10/10s. “Control” is easily Remedy’s best game since Max Payne. Hell, I actually think it’s better! Seriously, pick this beauty up.… Expand
  21. AloneUA
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    I was playing on PS4 Pro and indeed the framerate was struggling at some of the most dense battles, but that only occurred a couple of times. An inevitable problem, given how much technology was packed here.
    Other than that, it's an incredible Remedy game. It takes inspiration from Steven King, SCP and other things, mixes it with Metroidvania format and presents in a really stylish    I was playing on PS4 Pro and indeed the framerate was struggling at some of the most dense battles, but that only occurred a couple of times. An inevitable problem, given how much technology was packed here.
    Other than that, it's an incredible Remedy game. It takes inspiration from Steven King, SCP and other things, mixes it with Metroidvania format and presents in a really stylish package. The world is very rich with lore and detail. People saying that there are plotholes or that the story is bad either have no imagination or didn't pay attention to what was going on and those details mentioned. This game isn't gonna feed you its stroy with a spoon, a lot of things you'll need to figure out yourself, but that's what I was expecting from the Remedy game and I got what I wanted. A tale filled with mysteries and suspense.
    Gameplay is equally good. Control has a really polished battle system that will keep you entertained during the whole game and even a little bit after that. The technology paked into it helps a lot as well. The destructable environments and superb physics make sure every fight looks and feels spectacular.
    The pacing is also pretty good. Both in story and gameplay. The progression is pretty smooth overall. Btw, I recommend tackling some side quests, as they contain some of the coolest and most interesting things in the game.
    All in all, if you liked previous Remedy game this should be a must-buy for you. And if you're looking for a game with mysteries and secrets throughout it and ready to use your brain to piece together some of the parts yourself, then I highly recommend it.    … Expand
  22. SirBill
    Oct 14, 2019
    10
    I personally found this to be an amazing game. I admit I am weighted to favor games with a good story, which this has - but I also loved the structure of the game, and the combat where you can use a variety of techniques to bring down enemies.

    On a PS4 Pro, I personally did not have low frame-rate moments impact gameplay, though I did encounter them from time to time. I will also    I personally found this to be an amazing game. I admit I am weighted to favor games with a good story, which this has - but I also loved the structure of the game, and the combat where you can use a variety of techniques to bring down enemies.

    On a PS4 Pro, I personally did not have low frame-rate moments impact gameplay, though I did encounter them from time to time. I will also admit that some boss fights can seem very frustrating, but almost every time if you change up how you play through the area you can find an easier way to win through.

    I think it says a lot I tool the effort to platinum this game, very few games hold my interest enough to spend that time playing. This one I found some particular segments so fun to play, I plan to play through again...

    Also a shout out for GREAT music selection. Search online for playlists of music used in the game. If you are even a casual fan of metal you will love some parts of this game.

    Really looking forward to the extra content that has been announced,    … Expand
  23. mikeje
    Feb 9, 2021
    10
    this game is amazing/восхетительна, я испытал море когнитивных удовольствий/pleasure. this game has an amazing soundtrack/музыку и звуков/sounds accompanying you all the time. Хорошая графика/beautiful. Art design on top/правильно подобран. Захватывающая история. Крайне интересный проект/game. just 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10this game is amazing/восхетительна, я испытал море когнитивных удовольствий/pleasure. this game has an amazing soundtrack/музыку и звуков/sounds accompanying you all the time. Хорошая графика/beautiful. Art design on top/правильно подобран. Захватывающая история. Крайне интересный проект/game. just 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10… Expand
  24. SecludedGodMind
    Dec 4, 2019
    10
    The visuals and themes in this game are intense. The gameplay is somewhat shallow, and sometimes the enemy AI can be dumb, but the story and visuals so far make up for it. Im having a blast coming back to it.
  25. villihabasau
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This is the best game of 2019 for me so far. It is a great gift for all gamers who love "The X-Files", "SCP Foundation" and "Alan Wake". It really breaks my heart to see that this game get negative reviews from people who have don't understand the concept of this game. I'm sure, this game will become cult and "Hidden Gem" status in the future.
  26. Malef
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Interesting mix of brutal architecture (which is rarely seen in games) and intricate level design, mystery atmosphere without attempt to make any common sense (which is great), variaty of characters (serious, funny, enigmatic), music and many more elements makes this game unique. And delicate sense of humor delivers enormously.

    Thx Remedy.
  27. GlumMonkey
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Can't get enough of the world. Expect a challenge. It's not an easy game, and you gotta think to even begin to put it all together. But some of the gameplay moments are some of the best I've played, despite the frustration. I'm calling for playing this on the PS5 as well, when those load times are instant then hot diggidy damn. I will be replaying this.
  28. fhariri
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Great game! Don't read the 0/10 reviews, they're nonsense. Great story & atmosphere, gunplay & sounds are amazing! gameplay at first is ok but opens up pretty quickly & you'll get more powers! VERY FUN! only issue I encountered is some fps drops when there's too much going on, but other than that, great game!
  29. Reed618
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    So far i'm really enjoying Control. The setting is pretty unique and it changes in interesting ways. There are some cool setpieces built in as well which will change your location.
    The gunplay is fun too but the powers are the area in which this game stands out. The lack of a cover system is probably the biggest departure from past remedy titles.
    The story feels like a David Lynch show.    So far i'm really enjoying Control. The setting is pretty unique and it changes in interesting ways. There are some cool setpieces built in as well which will change your location.
    The gunplay is fun too but the powers are the area in which this game stands out. The lack of a cover system is probably the biggest departure from past remedy titles.
    The story feels like a David Lynch show. It's eery and entertaining but i'm not far enough in to say whether or not it has a great plot.
    I wouldn't listen to the babies downvoting this game. I assume most of them are doing it because the game is a timed exclusive on the epic store. A lot of games seem to get downvoted for that reason these days unfortunately.
    I'd recommend checking out some reviews and if you like what you see then you'll probably enjoy control :).    … Expand
  30. Kumasimc
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Control is quite simply the best game Remedy has ever made. The set up of a secret Government office building full of weird stuff that acts as a quasi-Metroidvania of sorts is brilliant and fascinating. The story is a perfect blend of pulp and mystery that is both deeply engaging and straight up fun to explore. Gameplay is about as perfect as a 3rd person Shooter can get. Between aControl is quite simply the best game Remedy has ever made. The set up of a secret Government office building full of weird stuff that acts as a quasi-Metroidvania of sorts is brilliant and fascinating. The story is a perfect blend of pulp and mystery that is both deeply engaging and straight up fun to explore. Gameplay is about as perfect as a 3rd person Shooter can get. Between a Shape-shifting auto-recharging gun and a plethora of powers that are fun and intuitive, you always have an option for any situation. While the story will pull you through the campaign, the side missions and frankly just the weird stuff you find makes exploring practically its own campaign. It’s been a long time since a game has so thoroughly hooked me into its universe and mechanics. I think about it constantly and am constantly surprised. It may have a couple rough edges, especially for original PS4 and Xbox owners, but it is absolutely worth it. Whole-hearted, from the top of my lungs, honest to god, I can’t recommend this game enough.… Expand
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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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