Control

 Xbox One
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
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  1. Washington Post
    Aug 29, 2019
    70
    I couldn’t help but think that this is a game that has been hobbled by its concessions to the mainstream market. As such, I wonder if Jesse had been allowed to holster her weapon more, Control might have been great instead of good.
  2. Windows Central
    Aug 26, 2019
    70
    Control's story has a great premise, but its characters leave a lot to be desired.
  3. XGN
    Aug 26, 2019
    60
    This game is not as good as perhaps expected. Level design is poor, the main character is not very interesting and the Metroidvania-way of exploring is maybe too difficult. However, the game gets a bit better in the end.
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  1. The A.V. Club
    Aug 27, 2019
    Remedy has once again managed to put out a game that is so much better than the sum of its parts.
  2. Vice
    Aug 26, 2019
    A genuinely eerie and disorienting shooter that is sometimes overstuffed with ideas and gags.

Awards & Rankings

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#22 Best Xbox One Game of 2019
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#19 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2019
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#38 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2019

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 479 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 345 out of 479
  2. Mixed: 60 out of 479
  3. Negative: 74 out of 479
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Sep 11, 2019
    9
    Control has been showed by Remedy, as their last game Quantum Break felt completely new and different and when I found out that their newestControl has been showed by Remedy, as their last game Quantum Break felt completely new and different and when I found out that their newest game simply called Control featured that same style I was very eager to get my hands soon time with it. Thankfully it’s brilliant as well. In fact Control can be considered Remedy’s best games to date which is no small feat considering they have produced franchises such as Max Payne and Alan Wake and neither of those were slouches either. Control is one of those games that never lets go from start to finish and you’ll definitely feel a great sense of satisfaction because the gameplay is interesting featuring a style that feels much more polished this time around. A lot and each little intricate part seems to combine together almost flawlessly. Something that does combine together perfectly though are the visuals and audio. There’s a huge amount of detail included in both aspects and for me it’s some of the best visual and audio work I’ve ever experienced because I hadn’t been this immersed in such a long time. The immersion didn’t stop there either because the story is breathtakingly brilliant from start to finish and when you factor in the amazing visuals and audio as well you fall in love with Control almost immediately. It’s absolutely brilliant with plenty of variety present in a number of different areas. As I said earlier it features the same gameplay style that was present in Quantum Break and whilst the gameplay was decent in that game I found Control to be much more refined. Learning each ability is worthwhile then and progressing through the different environments always felt rewarding because there always seemed to be something new to find or destroy so to speak. Control was one of my most anticipated games of the year and after playing it it’s now one of my most favourite games of the year. I can’t recommend it enough because even though it isn’t absolutely perfect it features uniqueness in all areas and with a story and presentation that’s simply amazing you’ll find it very difficult to put this game down and you’ll also find it very difficult to forget about it long after completion. Remedy's critically acclaimed action-adventure game Control will receive new content very soon! These updates will include a photo mode, a new game mode and two full expansions. The first, The Foundation, will delve into the very depths of the oldest house, while the second expansion, AWE, will introduce Jesse Faden to the Investigations Sector and the mysteries within! Set in a unique and ever-changing world that juxtaposes our familiar reality with the strange and unexplainable, Control is a third-person action-adventure game combining Remedy’s trademark gunplay with supernatural abilities.… Full Review »
  2. Timppa87
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Very high quality action game. Unique story and excellent game mechanics. Beautiful graphics! XBOX is working very fluently with the game!
  3. Duppaduu12
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Game is awesome! Is mysterious triller like Alan Wake but even better. Best game of year 2019 so far.
    Just buy it.
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