Control

 Xbox One
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 479 Ratings

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  1. WarkKnight
    Sep 7, 2019
    6
    Control is a good 3D Metroidvania with a likable protagonist, an enjoyable setup, interesting setting, and great music. However, it comes across as a somewhat unpolished and will probably peter-out at the halfway mark for most people. The game has a plethora of bugs and performance issues on the base Xbox One. I don't see this game really being fixed on base PS4 or Xbox One. TheControl is a good 3D Metroidvania with a likable protagonist, an enjoyable setup, interesting setting, and great music. However, it comes across as a somewhat unpolished and will probably peter-out at the halfway mark for most people. The game has a plethora of bugs and performance issues on the base Xbox One. I don't see this game really being fixed on base PS4 or Xbox One. The gameplay is awesome and the weapon mod variety has great balance and progression, but the objectives in the game are few and shallow. If the game were one-third shorter it would still feel like some gameplay content is being reused. The Metroidvania elements do create some interesting gameplay encounters but ultimately the small hallways make backtracking through the world a chore. Unfortunately, I found myself using fast travel a lot which is telling of most open-world games with a lot of padding. I won't spoil it but I found the story had a good set up but ultimately goes nowhere leaving the ending feeling unplanned. It's a good concept and I think a director cut with better performance and an alternate ending would be an easy 8/10 and Xbox Scarlett and PS5.… Expand
  2. guiletheguiles
    Jan 29, 2020
    7
    Control's very unique story, environments, battle system and atmosphere build an incredible game. This is a game that I can easily recommend to any action game fan. Even if you don't pay attention to it's ominous weird story and characters, you'll still get the most out of its gameplay and presentation. AND MY GOD, THE ART DIRECTION HERE IS JAW DROPPING!
    Control's only mistakes are found    Control's very unique story, environments, battle system and atmosphere build an incredible game. This is a game that I can easily recommend to any action game fan. Even if you don't pay attention to it's ominous weird story and characters, you'll still get the most out of its gameplay and presentation. AND MY GOD, THE ART DIRECTION HERE IS JAW DROPPING!
    Control's only mistakes are found in its unforgiving checkpoints, poor performance issues, lack of variety towards the ending and the shallow story conclusion. Nothing game breaking, but I felt like its faults kept it from being epic or even more memorable than it is.    … Expand
  3. CrossGuy
    Jan 6, 2020
    0
    BIG performance issues, terrible graphics for a console game, and the worst issue of all, the cinematics crash And have poor animations
  4. 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 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 haveControl 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.… Expand
  5. Coldams
    Sep 16, 2019
    6
    Honestly, it pains me to write this down. I love Remedy and the games they have made over the last two decades now. I was part of the minority that actually enjoyed Quantum Break. Unfortunately, Control will be seating at the end of the podium for me. One thing to clear out, the game is beautiful, the light, the physics, the paranoia of wandering in the hallway of a forever changingHonestly, it pains me to write this down. I love Remedy and the games they have made over the last two decades now. I was part of the minority that actually enjoyed Quantum Break. Unfortunately, Control will be seating at the end of the podium for me. One thing to clear out, the game is beautiful, the light, the physics, the paranoia of wandering in the hallway of a forever changing environnement that really put you into a David Lynch nightmare. The big let down for me, the story... I have put 20+ hours in the game and I still do not CARE about what is happening or why do I do what I do. Which is one of the main reason a solo narrative game should be pushing “why should I care”. The characters are flat most of the time dull, completely oblivious about the events surrounding them, most of the time you feel like having a casual conversation with Suzan at the coffee machine behind your cubicle on a Monday morning. The only character that has a minimum of substance would be the janitor (played by Sam Lake I believe), who is colorful and mysterious enough for me to appreciate my encounter with him. But the rest is really dull and boring.

    And it pains me because I know how good of a storyteller and worldbuilder Remedy can be. The gameplay is most of the time very satisfying. But the checkpoint system coming straight from the PS2 era is a grind I’m not willing to waste time on. You die, you go back, wayyy back where you started, find the room again, run, fight again and die again to then repeat.

    The game doesn’t have a difficulty mode, so most of the time some levels can really, really be grinding. So dying and trying again will be a hell of a routine in this game. To note that the gun you’ll be using doesn’t have much “punch” to it. It doesn’t feel like a special weapon, the shooting moment aren’t that fun or dynamic, what save the fighting moment are the actual powers that you have and will enhance thorough the game.

    Now, I understand the critical response the game had, and I truly support the people who love it. I truly believe that my gamer expectation where not satisfied. Won’t be in my top games of 2019, and won’t probably give it another try.    … Expand
  6. Roswell
    Aug 27, 2019
    9
    Remedy proves once again that they are one of the best studios in the industry

    + Great Visuals and Effects + Immersive Story + Addictive Game-play + Soundtrack (and music from Poets of the Fall) Is awesome. - Lip sync and animations in some of the conversations (cut-scenes) are little bit bland, and it sometimes seems that side characters are much better looking than the main    Remedy proves once again that they are one of the best studios in the industry

    + Great Visuals and Effects
    + Immersive Story
    + Addictive Game-play
    + Soundtrack (and music from Poets of the Fall) Is awesome.

    - Lip sync and animations in some of the conversations (cut-scenes) are little bit bland, and it
    sometimes seems that side characters are much better looking than the main character.
    - Small frame-rate issues in big fights, likely will be fixed    … Expand
  7. Oboy
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, one of the best in 2019. Story and atmosphere keep you interested through the game. So sad that people are rating this 0-2 even there is no big problems, kids just want to protest and downvote. Definitely worth to buy and let also others to know about this game!
  8. MinimoMalizia
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    amazing game. on OneX is amazing.
    beautiful graphics, really interesting atmosphere full of mysteries and references. it feels like playing Fringe.
  9. 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.
  10. KorvaRousku
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Awesom new Remedy game. They know how to make strange and interesting games.
  11. ColtDiesel
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    Awesome fun game. Plenty to do and figure out. Challenging and action packed with plenty of story to keep things interesting.
  12. aljirik1992
    Sep 2, 2019
    7
    Control'ьный в голову Remedy?

    Многие иронично ругаются на Valve, и на Габена в частности, что тот не знает цифры три. У Remedy всё куда "хуже"! Начиная с винтажного Alan Wake, оба их проекта не получили продолжения, и похоже Control не хочет нарушать традицию. Игра не потеряла в стиле присущем разработчикам, но на этот раз пострадала технически. Кривой липсинк и просадки даже на XBOX    Control'ьный в голову Remedy?

    Многие иронично ругаются на Valve, и на Габена в частности, что тот не знает цифры три. У Remedy всё куда "хуже"! Начиная с винтажного Alan Wake, оба их проекта не получили продолжения, и похоже Control не хочет нарушать традицию. Игра не потеряла в стиле присущем разработчикам, но на этот раз пострадала технически. Кривой липсинк и просадки даже на XBOX ONE X раздражают. Стоит ли оправдывать последнее, если геймеры могут взаимодействовать со всем окружением? Нет! Что и не даёт рекомендовать "Контроль" каждому, однако не спешите выписывать Сёме Лэйку контрольный в голову. Все остальные раздражители — намеренное желание сбить игроков с толку и дезориентировать в пространстве. Ярчайший пример — карта, что ОБЯЗАНА запутывать, ведь сделана она по лекалам ЦРУ времён холодной войны в пяти слоях. "Бессмысленный риск" - скажет большинство, "дотошный подход к мат. части" - единицы! Геймплей, история и подача изменились лишь структурно, оставив суть в пристальном самокопании не тронутой.    … Expand
  13. danderso
    Oct 25, 2019
    6
    I was absolutely torn with this game. I was a massive fan of Alan Wake and enjoyed Quantum Break but I could never really decide if I was enjoying this game or not before it abruptly ended.

    The story is gibberish for the most part. Characters are poorly written and the dialogue was terrible. Some of the game mechanics were awful which were exasperated in the really poor boss fights.    I was absolutely torn with this game. I was a massive fan of Alan Wake and enjoyed Quantum Break but I could never really decide if I was enjoying this game or not before it abruptly ended.

    The story is gibberish for the most part. Characters are poorly written and the dialogue was terrible.
    Some of the game mechanics were awful which were exasperated in the really poor boss fights.
    Graphically it was average on XBOX X, although the frame rate and performance for me seemed better than many have experienced.

    Despite that, I did play it through to the end and enjoyed some of the later powers that you were given, however, again as it was towards the end of the game before you achieved many of them, the time using them was ultimately quite brief.

    There are moments of genius scattered throughout such as the ashtray maze but my overall feeling was probably disappointment or apathy.

    Probably a 6.5 but as I expected so much more, I am dropping it a little.    … Expand
  14. VforValentino
    Dec 31, 2019
    0
    On the 31th of dec 2019 this game still had performance issues on the base xbox one. Would strongly not recommend this game until fixed.
  15. 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!
  16. Gamingking007
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This game was simply awesome , enjoyed every waking moment ! What more do you want than full on telekinesis!#amazing
  17. Hpeters998
    Aug 30, 2019
    8
    Nice graphics ansmd sound. Great atmosphere. Sometimes severe framedrops in gfx heavy scènes. Hope they will fix this in an update.
  18. 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
  19. Rooster47
    Sep 1, 2019
    8
    Control runs the best on the Xbox One X but unfortunately on the PS4 PRO and especially the PS4 it runs horrible
  20. GrumpyMonkey
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Compelling story, with many hidden details and great humor.
    Combat is fun and it gest more and more entertaining as you unlock new powers.
    Jesse is a very relatable character.
  21. Fins1399
    Aug 30, 2019
    9
    The gameplay is a blast! I just wish there were more enemies and powers. The story kept me engaged as well. Definitely try it out!
  22. Jonnq
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Es un pedazo de juego con una historia muy buena y unos gráficos con unas físicas de infarto, una jugabilidad que engancha de principio a fin, falta algo de pulido en Xbox One X y tiene algún bug, pero no afecta a la experiencia, para mi es muy superior a Quantum Break, no entiendo las malas criticas por parte de los usuarios.
  23. Rydik
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Wonderfull game, having tons of fun, pretty good story, very atmospheric and stylish, love Jesse. Solid gameplay, maybe little repetitive.
    Has some problems with optimization.
  24. jfallen1990
    Feb 22, 2020
    9
    a coworker suggested this game to me and I am very glad they did. I could not put it down. Jesse the main character is well written and love her voice actress' work. The narration between missions fits and captures the gamer. This is a rich story game and is played as a third person adventure shooter. The gameplay is smooth from the aiming mechanics with the gun, to dodging, to throwinga coworker suggested this game to me and I am very glad they did. I could not put it down. Jesse the main character is well written and love her voice actress' work. The narration between missions fits and captures the gamer. This is a rich story game and is played as a third person adventure shooter. The gameplay is smooth from the aiming mechanics with the gun, to dodging, to throwing objects at people. Absolutely a blast to play and hope others give this game a shot. I can This won game design award for a reason, the game is beautiful. When you enter a new area, you will know what I mean.… Expand
  25. Byrne2020
    May 13, 2020
    10
    Remedy have done it again. What a game. Definitely 2019 game of the year. I couldn’t put this game down. I love how great Remedy Entertainment are at world building. I love the connections to Alan Wake. Here’s to hoping for a Control and an Alan Wake sequel in the future.
  26. osro
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    First two hours will be really really weird, but the story builds up really well. I have had no frame rate issues on Xbox One X. Really interesting game! Thumbs up for Remedy!

    Now give us Alan Wake 2
  27. TrentPotatoes
    Sep 27, 2019
    9
    Control is an excellent game whose story is told in such a compelling way, that you it urges you to continue playing to find out what will happen next. The collectible items you find throughout the game build the world wonderfully, and I found myself scouring every inch of space looking for more. Combat is well balanced and the alternate modes for the primary weapon, along with the powersControl is an excellent game whose story is told in such a compelling way, that you it urges you to continue playing to find out what will happen next. The collectible items you find throughout the game build the world wonderfully, and I found myself scouring every inch of space looking for more. Combat is well balanced and the alternate modes for the primary weapon, along with the powers you get along the way, enable players to play in a multitude of ways. Upgrades and modifications can also be used to allow you to find your niche.

    The sound/music of the game pairs wonderfully through each second of the game, truly immersing you in the experience. The graphics are also stunning and when combined with the aforementioned audio you get a truly astonishing experience. With that being said, I have to deduct a point from my review due to the issues the Xbox One has with loading scenes due to the demand the game requires for running such high end graphics. I have been told that the Xbox One X has minimal issues, and I do not own the game for PS4 or PC.

    The game has no micro transactions, but has an in game currency and loot that is acquired by defeating enemies and completing missions. These currencies are used to upgrade abilities and purchase new modifications, and I never felt like any of these were overpriced. The developers have laid out a road map of paid DLC to come out, but at the time of this review they are still being developed, hence I cannot review them. The paid DLC does seem to have a lot of promise though, as two of them help to push the story along after the main events of the base game, and I highly doubt such an esteemed company as Remedy will fail to make the DLC a satisfactory length and experience in regards to price. Another DLC, which I can't remember being paid or not, will come with challenges designed to test the player and the abilities they've learned throughout the game.

    Finally, the difficulty of the game cannot be adjusted; however, the game always felt fair and balanced and the times where I did die, the game seemed to make the enemies less competent at aiming, deal less damage, and increase my damage output which alleviated my frustration and allowed me to continue the story. There are optional bosses where the game does not tone down the difficulty from the times I died, but these once again felt fair and balanced. After some attempts, you'll learn what mods to equip, what weapons to use, and with experience you'll beat it.    … Expand
  28. Lordbadface
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    Gran juego que te permite usar telekinesis con una protagonista femenina muy interesante con personajes importantes de talla internacional de magistral de este gran juego con habilidades de comunicación y liderazgo en la campaña mejor hecha desde Alan Wake y Quela
  29. Xboxgamerxxx
    Aug 20, 2020
    0
    The game is a really good game however I am only giving it a zero rating because they are screwing over everyone who bought the base game and dlc pass for $85 and are not getting the next gen Upgrade free. In order to get the next GEN upgrade free you have to buy a $40 ultimate edition which includes the exact same content that we already paid for.
  30. Fo4iX_R-rd-Pl
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of 2019.
    Catchy story, Great actors, Amazing gameplay.
  31. Gamemonster
    Aug 28, 2019
    1
    We have been spoiled with 60fps games like DMC5 and Resident evil 2. This 30fps game feels really dated.
  32. kingzardoz
    Sep 6, 2019
    6
    I've seen a thread where people complain that the game is too difficult, I thought the game was way too easy. All those issues could be solved with a difficulty setting. It's very strange they decided to omit that feature considering Remedy are veterans in game development. Maybe they were over budget. The gameplay starts very strong but never evolves past using your telekinetic abilityI've seen a thread where people complain that the game is too difficult, I thought the game was way too easy. All those issues could be solved with a difficulty setting. It's very strange they decided to omit that feature considering Remedy are veterans in game development. Maybe they were over budget. The gameplay starts very strong but never evolves past using your telekinetic ability (launch) to attack everybody. They created a variety of enemies with different abilities and all of them can be easily dispatched with launch. Of the five guns, one is completely useless and another is useful in rare situations. If you only have five guns in the whole game it would be nice if all of them could be useful and fun. The level design is very well done with metroid type discovery and plenty of hidden secrets. Visually the game is stunning and the animations look very fluid and natural. I can only recommend this game if purchased on sale.… Expand
  33. tdebug
    Apr 25, 2021
    0
    Story is unique as well as visually game looks very nice. I don't like constantly re-spawning enemies, which makes it a bit annoying as very typical and repetitive combat happens in exactly same areas you just visited over and over again. Also no guidance for quest directions and complex level design make it a little difficult to navigate and map is often not easy to read at all. SomeStory is unique as well as visually game looks very nice. I don't like constantly re-spawning enemies, which makes it a bit annoying as very typical and repetitive combat happens in exactly same areas you just visited over and over again. Also no guidance for quest directions and complex level design make it a little difficult to navigate and map is often not easy to read at all. Some minor performance issues and glitches still happening in July 2020, like map often take 10-30 seconds to display correctly.

    Upd: lowered my rating all the way to 0, because developers and publisher demonstrated nothing but greed and no support for early adopters of the game. Everything they do is aimed to get more money also from those who paid premium for the game already. Pushing to buy another copy of the game to have an XS upgrade and even to play DLCs. This is lame.    … Expand
  34. germanik
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Идеально! Понравилось все, кроме отношения Remedy к Xbox. Хочу, чтобы они снова вернулись к сотрудничеству с Microsoft и сделали продолжение Алана Вейка!
    Что сказать, игру я полностью не прошел в силу обстоятельств, но часов 5 наиграл и это было очень хорошо. К тому же хороших коридорных синглов сейчас очень мало.    Идеально! Понравилось все, кроме отношения Remedy к Xbox. Хочу, чтобы они снова вернулись к сотрудничеству с Microsoft и сделали продолжение Алана Вейка!
    Что сказать, игру я полностью не прошел в силу обстоятельств, но часов 5 наиграл и это было очень хорошо. К тому же хороших коридорных синглов сейчас очень мало.
  35. umaumai
    Jan 31, 2020
    9
    I don’t know what this game could have done to be a 10 for me. Everything about it was fantastic. The atmosphere of it’s one ever growing location is rich with imagery that evokes something of the X-Files meets David Lynch’s Twin Peaks fever dream. I really loved playing this game, but at the same time I just couldn’t get myself to finish it. I think it’s one of the best console games 2019I don’t know what this game could have done to be a 10 for me. Everything about it was fantastic. The atmosphere of it’s one ever growing location is rich with imagery that evokes something of the X-Files meets David Lynch’s Twin Peaks fever dream. I really loved playing this game, but at the same time I just couldn’t get myself to finish it. I think it’s one of the best console games 2019 and possibly of the decade, but I got to a point we’re I felt that I’d seen enough of the strangeness that it had to offer. The graphics are great. The controls are smooth. The audio is outstanding from the voice work to the sound design all the way through to the score. I even really enjoyed the combat especially when the pull and throw physics came into play. I thought that there was varied character and enemy design, but all of the collectible lore started to put me off. There’s a lot of exploring in this game and it’s encouraged to revisit places you already have been with new or upgraded powers. I think even at full price it would be worth it, but you should definitely check it out if it goes on sale.… Expand
  36. zekaplay
    Oct 31, 2019
    8
    Nice graphics ansmd sound. Great atmosphere. Sometimes severe framedrops in gfx heavy scènes. Hope they will fix this in an update.
  37. SwissPatrick
    Nov 5, 2019
    9
    Amazing game! - Perfect mix between graphics and ambiance with a fantastic take on the combat.
  38. D1gitalR0nin
    Aug 26, 2020
    0
    Игру изначально оценил на 10, чтобы поддержатт разработчиков, верил в то что будет качественный проект. Но свинское отношение разработчиков и издателя заставило изменить мнение. Задержки с длс, уникальный контент для плойки - владельцев иксбокса вертели на половом органе. А под конец поколения и вовсе всех игроков кинули с платным улучшением игры.Игру изначально оценил на 10, чтобы поддержатт разработчиков, верил в то что будет качественный проект. Но свинское отношение разработчиков и издателя заставило изменить мнение. Задержки с длс, уникальный контент для плойки - владельцев иксбокса вертели на половом органе. А под конец поколения и вовсе всех игроков кинули с платным улучшением игры.
  39. ewenr
    Aug 17, 2020
    8
    Updated my review score from a ten to an eight after their BS of making anti consumer moves with upgrades and removing content to apply only for playstation exclusives. I LOVED this game but I will never support a*hole companies that make money grabbing decisions like this.

    Fabulous game with a great story and excellent combat. A truly gorgeous looking game too. The environment is    Updated my review score from a ten to an eight after their BS of making anti consumer moves with upgrades and removing content to apply only for playstation exclusives. I LOVED this game but I will never support a*hole companies that make money grabbing decisions like this.

    Fabulous game with a great story and excellent combat. A truly gorgeous looking game too. The environment is amazing and stunningly rendered. Gameplay and combat are good too, let down only by some horribly difficult bosses and badly placed autosave points. UI could do with a bit of a spruce up as although there are many, many interesting documents in the game World, navigating through the unread ones in the menu is problematic.
    Overall though, a truly amazing game and easily makes my top 5 of all time    … Expand
  40. Rhinochimera
    Aug 25, 2020
    8
    Great game, Story with some techical issues like Framerate even on the Xbox One X
  41. Mindkiller7522
    May 19, 2021
    8
    3/15/21-3/20/21 100% Story 100% Side Quests

    Pretty good! The setting was absolutely stellar and parts of the story worked well, especially all of the videos and files you pick up along the way, but the main story and the ending brought it down a bit. Jesse Faden is summoned to an imposing office building while searching for her lost brother, and pretty soon she finds her way into    3/15/21-3/20/21 100% Story 100% Side Quests

    Pretty good! The setting was absolutely stellar and parts of the story worked well, especially all of the videos and files you pick up along the way, but the main story and the ending brought it down a bit.

    Jesse Faden is summoned to an imposing office building while searching for her lost brother, and pretty soon she finds her way into the mystery of other dimensions and powerful artifacts disguised as everyday objects.

    The Oldest House is definitely one of the best locations I can remember from a video game and it holds up everything about the game that might falter. Exploring each of the sections and uncovering all of the mysteries made for an awesome experience, for sure!

    On the other hand, the characters came off little silly-being quirky or weird for the sake of it. None of them are particularly memorable or interesting.

    The powers were fantastic, though! Flying around or throwing objects with telekinesis is always fun. It can be a bit frustrating to try and solve a puzzle without knowing that you need to acquire a specific power first. Not a huge deal, though.

    There are also quite a few great accessibility options in the settings that made the game way less frustrating for someone like me who was mostly playing for the story. I definitely think that more games should go in this direction for my own sanity.

    The ending was definitely half-baked. It really felt abrupt and there was no closure at all. I'm looking forward to the DLC to see if that wraps up the story and I will update my review accordingly.    … Expand
  42. battleTerror
    Mar 14, 2021
    9
    Impressive action game with some very imaginative environments and a compelling story. Remedy’s best work to date, so if you have enjoyed their previous games this is essential. Playing on a One X helps as it’s a graphical powerhouse.
  43. MrTusks
    Jan 12, 2021
    8
    Super stylish, tight action, great spooky atmosphere.

    A little too long, faces are in the uncanny valley.
  44. dpursanov
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    Nice game with superb psychic visuals. For me the plot was a bit messy, left lots of questions.
  45. thisistheslam
    Aug 16, 2021
    8
    505 Games and Remedy deliver a thrilling 3rd-person shooter experience in Control. I admit that the intro execution and technical hiccups sometimes interrupt the experience but this has been a strong experience otherwise. I'm thinking of the game and its experiences while not playing it which is the mark of a product that has serious impact. For me, getting something that has a sense of505 Games and Remedy deliver a thrilling 3rd-person shooter experience in Control. I admit that the intro execution and technical hiccups sometimes interrupt the experience but this has been a strong experience otherwise. I'm thinking of the game and its experiences while not playing it which is the mark of a product that has serious impact. For me, getting something that has a sense of supernatural to it and a little more exploration-based compared to the typical annual shooters, like the increasingly-boring Call of Duty series, Apex Legends after nearly 3 years, etc., this has been a refreshing title to visit. I got onto it because it was on Game Pass and though it doesn't take advantage of the Series X whatsoever, it's still a fantastic game to play. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for something that has a challenge to it and won't play like every other shooter out there right now.… Expand
  46. umkara
    Apr 4, 2021
    0
    cant recommend this game on xbox one fat and series s, lots of framerates drops that make it unplayable. just downloaded the game on pc by gamepass and the game is actually really good without the low resolution and terrible framerate.
  47. ozzsoffy
    Aug 14, 2023
    7
    Finished the main story of the game 10 chapters ( I finished 14), the game looks great. Sounds awesome. The fighting mechanics is good. There are 2 main boss in the game, that are super hard. Just because of that, I will not recommend this game. The main story is not that interesting, you do it but for the reason of finishing the game. Not to finish the story. You collect stuff. I didn’tFinished the main story of the game 10 chapters ( I finished 14), the game looks great. Sounds awesome. The fighting mechanics is good. There are 2 main boss in the game, that are super hard. Just because of that, I will not recommend this game. The main story is not that interesting, you do it but for the reason of finishing the game. Not to finish the story. You collect stuff. I didn’t bother with all the reading. And it’s a lot.… Expand
  48. Khaosom
    Dec 16, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So I went into Control not expecting much. I've been trying games recently that got lower reviews, or less attention than others. Initially for the first 5 minutes or so I was thinking Control was going to be another Myst type puzzle game. Then the first psychological thing hits. You circle around an upstairs area until you meet a janitor. He tells you to go straight and up an elevator. Low and behold going straight takes you back to where you started and there's now an elevator. However minutes before there was no way to venture this way. BRIEF overview of the world in the game there are things called Altered World Events, they can create Objects Of Power, think of the spear of destiny that peirced Jesus. The game had decent combat mechanics, and a decent narrative. All in all this is what games like Quantum Break could have been. I've seen others saying this game was a metroidvania, I didn't see the parallel that they did unless it's the gaining of new powers. It's more akin to an rpg without a level system. You gain mods, and powers by exploring not by levels. As for graphics the game is by far one of the best visually of the former generation. Others are legit complaining about dialogue and they didn't connect with the characters. For me it was the opposite, I grew up watching the XFiles and this very much felt like playing a female version of Mulder. People also complain about an abrupt ending, I get that but that also is a marketing scheme to allow for DLC and a sequel/prequel. I'd love to see more done with this franchise. Pros
    Good story driven game
    Good combat Decently hard encounters
    Psychologically messes with you Cons
    Sometimes the game can lag
    Video playback issues
    Coming out of options etc drops framerate for a few seconds    … Expand
  49. idstars
    Sep 24, 2019
    10
    Awesome game. Gorgeous style, perfect work with locations and light, great SCP atmosphere, interesting story, mind-blowing destructions of everything. Gameplay simply the best I've seen for a long time. Please, more games like this! So tired from donate-oriented multiplayer no soul games, so Control is fresh breathe out there.
  50. Joellemm
    Oct 22, 2020
    6
    I feel Remedy always let their concept artists down. The game is so stylish but misses the mark in most other areas.

    Its incredibly fun once you get to hurl objects everywhere. The physics, overall, are just fun to mess with. Sadly though, the puzzles are either incredibly easy or can be solved by just brute force. The setting is a brilliant concept. The plot offers an immediate sense    I feel Remedy always let their concept artists down. The game is so stylish but misses the mark in most other areas.

    Its incredibly fun once you get to hurl objects everywhere. The physics, overall, are just fun to mess with. Sadly though, the puzzles are either incredibly easy or can be solved by just brute force. The setting is a brilliant concept. The plot offers an immediate sense of mystery. However, the level design is never particularly accommodating to interesting discoveries or exploration and the plot quickly solves its mysteries only to give you new ones. I quickly found myself confused over what i was working towards. It certainly wasn't the protagonist's story, who is boring and uninspired to play as. The enemies have some variety, but they almost all look the same. The game even re-uses the same boss fight twice. The game's framerate drops for about 3 seconds whenever you un-pause or bring up the map, which suggests the game isn't as well optimised as it should be; especially considering i've played over 12 months after its release. The sound design and soundtrack is pretty good though!

    I'm not convinced Remedy want to make games. I feel they dream of making a "Twin Peaks"-style TV show. They'd need to figure how to write interesting characters first though. In fairness, Control is their best game to date. Its stylish and the physics are endlessly enjoyable.    … Expand
  51. brainstream
    Jan 17, 2021
    6
    A terrible map turns this game into a f*ing maze. Too many bugs! The map is often not displayed. Some dialogs lack a voice audio (some do not have subtitles).
  52. adidab14
    Jan 22, 2021
    9
    Control is such a fantastic and criminally underrated game. I haven’t had this much fun exploring and learning about the world in a game in such a long time. By FAR my favorite part of this game is the world in which it takes place. The game is so wildly imaginative and the environments are so well done in the game I couldn’t help but just explore every nook and cranny and find as many ofControl is such a fantastic and criminally underrated game. I haven’t had this much fun exploring and learning about the world in a game in such a long time. By FAR my favorite part of this game is the world in which it takes place. The game is so wildly imaginative and the environments are so well done in the game I couldn’t help but just explore every nook and cranny and find as many of the many, many collectibles as possible to learn as much as I could about it. I can safely say, this is one of the most detailed, creative, and well thought out settings I ‘ve ever encountered in a game. I loved every second of talking to NPC’s, reading and watching the collectibles, and doing all of the side quests I could find. There is so much packed in here as far as world building it is almost too much to take in.

    The gameplay is similar to many other action rpg’s and while not spectacular, the combat is fluid and enjoyable. It’s an over the shoulder shooter and while it does tend to get a bit repetitive with never ending spawns of enemies if you stick around long enough but fortunately it doesn’t hinder you too much if you don’t feel like engaging with all of them. You will use basically one gun the entire game (there are some different versions of it, but none of them are really that different from each other) but the bread and butter of the game are the powers you will acquire throughout. You can upgrade the powers you prefer and really tailor the character to your playstyle and by the end you will feel like an unstoppable super hero.

    My gripes with this game are few and far between. For one, there is no difficulty in the game. So you may find it too easy or too hard and there isn’t anything you can do about it. I found the difficulty to be pretty easy but the gameplay wasn’t what really drew me in anyway so I didn’t mind too much. The other issue I had with the game was the significant stuttering and slow down. When going in and out of menus there was tremendous slow down and stuttering. Other times when there were a lot of enemies on screen or large explosions or some other drain, I experienced similar problems.

    In short, if you enjoy sci fi/fantasy story heavy games that allow you to explore at your own pace and really soak in the atmosphere give this a go. This game teeters on the edge of a survival horror as well so if you enjoy those it may be for you as well. If you aren’t much for story and just want a heart pounding thriller of a game with pulse quickening action, you may want to pass.    … Expand
  53. PajamaDad
    Dec 11, 2020
    5
    Painfully mediocre in many areas. Graphically flawed... Its beautiful and stylish, but grainy and muddy on base consoles.

    Level design is complex, but navigation is needlessly obtuse. Voice acting is decent, but the story is contrived drivel. Gameplay is novel, but encounters are poorly paced. I dont think Remedy really got a handle on the great ideas behind the game. I’m upset I    Painfully mediocre in many areas. Graphically flawed... Its beautiful and stylish, but grainy and muddy on base consoles.

    Level design is complex, but navigation is needlessly obtuse. Voice acting is decent, but the story is contrived drivel. Gameplay is novel, but encounters are poorly paced.

    I dont think Remedy really got a handle on the great ideas behind the game. I’m upset I paid $19.99 for this game, moreso once it was released on gamepass about a week later.    … Expand
  54. samkaz
    Dec 12, 2019
    6
    Had high expectations for this game. After Alan Wake (which was awesome years ago) I expected something new and exciting from Remedy. Annnnnd, it's not. Crazy long load times, floaty controls and a weird difficulty setting (it goes from super easy to suddenly extremely challenging) are not entirely fun. This feels like a game I played on the Gamecube (Psi-Ops) in 2004, only I had a lotHad high expectations for this game. After Alan Wake (which was awesome years ago) I expected something new and exciting from Remedy. Annnnnd, it's not. Crazy long load times, floaty controls and a weird difficulty setting (it goes from super easy to suddenly extremely challenging) are not entirely fun. This feels like a game I played on the Gamecube (Psi-Ops) in 2004, only I had a lot more fun with that game. I gave it a 6 because saying all that, it's not a terrible game; it's just not a terribly original or innovative title. And I paid the $80 bucks so I have to see it through now. The same amount for Gears of War 5, which I find myself going back to over and over again. Way more polish and fine tuning!… Expand
  55. Broyax
    May 25, 2022
    6
    Il suffit parfois de peu de choses pour transformer une citrouille en carrosse… ou presque ! ainsi un an après sa sortie initiale, Control a reçu une mise-à-jour en août 2020 qui a proposé des options d’accessibilité… à la manière d’ailleurs d’un AC Valhalla qui a fait la même chose de son côté (et davantage d’éditeurs devraient faire pareil !).

    On peut donc régler quelques paramètres    Il suffit parfois de peu de choses pour transformer une citrouille en carrosse… ou presque ! ainsi un an après sa sortie initiale, Control a reçu une mise-à-jour en août 2020 qui a proposé des options d’accessibilité… à la manière d’ailleurs d’un AC Valhalla qui a fait la même chose de son côté (et davantage d’éditeurs devraient faire pareil !).

    On peut donc régler quelques paramètres concernant la difficulté… de façon à ce que le jeu devienne (enfin) agréable à cet égard ! le jeu peut alors s’avérér beaucoup moins punitif, voire carrément une simple promenade de santé ! parce qu’après tout, je ne sais pas pour vous, mais moi, j’aime pas me faire chier dans un jeu, je veux de l’amusement avant tout ! d’autant que Quantum break proposait lui, en son temps, des niveaux de difficulté, bordel de merde !

    On peut du coup apprécier les idées (qui font penser à Prey et Half-Life… et aux films de David Lynch !) de ce jeu très intrigant et bizarre mais indéniablement dépaysant. Les combats expurgés de leur difficulté lourdingue (plus besoin de récupérer les **** pics bleus laissés par les macabés au risque de se prendre une roquette ou n’importe quoi d’autre !) font la part belle à ce mélange de télékinésie à outrance et de super flingues ; les niveaux à l’architecture étrange sont chiadés et participent à cette ambiance unique.

    Rappelons que par défaut, les ennemis sont décidément costauds et nombreux, et que la confusion permanente des combats les rendent souvent illisibles (du coup, on se fait crever la paillasse un peu trop souvent). Remedy a toujours été un développeur prétentieux qui passe et repasse plusieurs couches d’effets spéciaux et de post-traitement à n’en plus pouvoir, des particules, des transparences, de la fumée, des explosions, et du flou en veux-tu en voilà avec parfois des pièces mal éclairées ou toutes rouges, ce qui aggrave le carpharnaüm des affrontements (y compris les boss, évidemment).

    C’est que les ennemis nous balancent des machins à la gueule eux aussi et qu’en même temps, on leur balance tant qu’on peut tout ce qu’on trouve sous la main : tous ces objets en rajoutent encore au côté quasi-épileptogène des combats. A cela, on doit rajouter (encore) les nombreux ralentissements d’un jeu qui ne maintient quasiment pas vraiment ses 30 im/s… y compris sur la Xbox One X !

    Alors, quand dans un énième combat où c’est le bordel, on se fait one-shot (et pourquoi donc au fait ?) et que le « point de contrôle » où l’on est téléporté n’est pas tout près (après un long chargement évidemment) on a de la fumée… qui sort par les oreilles. Car Control ne permet de sauvegarder qu’aux « points de contrôle » débloqués et nous rebalance sans honte les mêmes ennemis sur le chemin. Une zone déjà explorée et nettoyée entraînera elle aussi de nouvelles vagues d’ennemis de toute façon ! et ce, quoi qu’il arrive.

    Mais les nouveaux réglages de difficulté permettent de lisser à sa guise tout cela, de même que le Quick Resume de la series X qui permet de court-circuiter ces points de sauvegarde limités aux points de contrôle ; d’ailleurs sur Series X, le jeu maintient ses 30 im/s imperturbablement (encore heureux !) et le jeu charge beaucoup plus vite. Par contre, pour le patch X|S, il faut repasser à la caisse… pour l’Ultimate Edition !

    Néanmoins, ayant pu finir le jeu confortablement (enfin), on apprend à l’apprécier pour son ambiance bien tarée et sa beauté intrinsèque (en dehors des combats bordéliques bien sûr). Même si l’histoire… est globalement claquée au sol. Mais l’un des DLC corrigera sans doute cela… wait & see.    … Expand
  56. Renton577
    Oct 25, 2020
    9
    I finally finished this game after a while coming back to it now and then and I have to say its the one game in a long time that actually had me looking for all the side information and watching all the videos spread across the game. This is a game that if you actually look deep into the story is interesting and its been a long time since a game has gotten me this interested. Combat andI finally finished this game after a while coming back to it now and then and I have to say its the one game in a long time that actually had me looking for all the side information and watching all the videos spread across the game. This is a game that if you actually look deep into the story is interesting and its been a long time since a game has gotten me this interested. Combat and power systems are pretty awesome too, I like how they aren't level based and go off of how you set it all up and what you fine. The only reason I'm giving it a 9 and not a 10 is the technical issues and bugs that pop up here and there and a few things that left me mixed at the end but overall I loved this game.… Expand
  57. Rustaman
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    An incredibly addictive and atmospheric action movie with a good plot, a thoroughly developed universe, an excellent picture and one of the best action scenes in the history of the genre. These are the games that eventually become iconic.
  58. FrostyFeet97
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    What a fantastic Game! I was really looking forward to this game and it didn't disappointed. The Story, the enemies, the detailed world around you. This game is a masterpiece and no one can denied that.
  59. LogTech
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, mechanics, dificulty, story and characters. It reminds me to the times of Max Paine. that history captures you till the end of the game. a MASTERPIECE. Thanks for this game REMEDY!
  60. 789636
    Nov 20, 2019
    8
    Buen juego como todos los de Remdedy graficos historia y sobre todo argumento penoso el doblaje pero muy recomendado
  61. HumanoidGREY
    May 14, 2020
    4
    This game is a huge disappointment. Basically just Quantum Break with an arguably worse and vague story. Never managed to even spark my interest in the slightest and even after playing for 8+ hours the game hardly makes any sense at all. Characters are uninspired and boring to the point I didn't even bother remembering names. There is no option to change the difficulty and the game isThis game is a huge disappointment. Basically just Quantum Break with an arguably worse and vague story. Never managed to even spark my interest in the slightest and even after playing for 8+ hours the game hardly makes any sense at all. Characters are uninspired and boring to the point I didn't even bother remembering names. There is no option to change the difficulty and the game is filled with cheap deaths. You cannot save from the menu but need to go to 'control points'. And when you die you will be greeted with a long loading screen that usually spawns you back quite some distance from the point you need to be. The game has major texture loading issues and physics that go haywire from time to time. My advice would be to stay away from this game and enjoy Quantum Break. Better story, better gameplay, more settings and to my opinion looks better (on One X) too. Don't trust popular review websites on this one. It will probably burn you.… Expand
  62. Chain_Affinity
    Jun 12, 2020
    8
    I don't usually go for this type of game, but something about Control sparked my interest enough to give it a try. It looked unusual and unique, with an interesting premise. That's exactly what my experience ended up being, and it was enough to keep me engaged from start to finish. Not a perfect 10 in my book, but a solid 9, making it a good game.
  63. PWSarq
    Sep 8, 2019
    9
    Qualidade gráfica e mecânicas da gameplay impressionam. A história é Ok, um pouco confusa e apresentada de forma muito lenta, mas me prendeu até o final.
  64. BradMorgan
    Oct 22, 2020
    6
    Control is a very special game with deep storytelling and good action. However, it also fell short in terms of gameplay and worlddesign. Precisely because the developer made very clear design choices, it quickly felt repetitive and sometimes even boring to me. Along with the plot which is already very difficult, I had a hard time getting through the game and lost the fun. However, do youControl is a very special game with deep storytelling and good action. However, it also fell short in terms of gameplay and worlddesign. Precisely because the developer made very clear design choices, it quickly felt repetitive and sometimes even boring to me. Along with the plot which is already very difficult, I had a hard time getting through the game and lost the fun. However, do you like the horror/thriller vibe and do you like to piece together the story with a lot of collectables? Then this is your type of game.… Expand
  65. Sigera
    Sep 12, 2019
    10
    This game is not only gorgeous, but the amazing story is straight Remedy. That studio has so much talent, it's shocking. First game to make me not want to quit playing in a LONG time. Good job Remedy!! I can't wait for the DLC to come and expand the story, as I will take any reason to revisit this crazy, spooky world.
  66. Nerevarinho
    Dec 20, 2020
    3
    Too long dialogues in cutscenes instead of a good balance or just storytelling during playing. Too many video clips of real persons, tries to imitate Hellblade but does it poorly.
    There are Chests, but they feel out of place, i dont expect any loot or crafting mechanic in an Alan Wake-like.
    First mini boss, a bullet sponge. Camera movement feels cheap and not immersive like in other    Too long dialogues in cutscenes instead of a good balance or just storytelling during playing. Too many video clips of real persons, tries to imitate Hellblade but does it poorly.
    There are Chests, but they feel out of place, i dont expect any loot or crafting mechanic in an Alan Wake-like.
    First mini boss, a bullet sponge.
    Camera movement feels cheap and not immersive like in other games.
    Running as standard instead of walking, breaks immersion.
    Feels 30 fps locked, blurry and lowres in Xbox Series S.
    There is spanish voiceover but not italian, im pretty sure Alan Wake had italian voiceovers.
    Uninstall.    … Expand
  67. xxFTWxxOregon
    Dec 20, 2020
    7
    All this game does is lag all the time. I haven’t had a game lag on me this bad since who knows when. Decent game but every time I pause it lags and I wait 20 seconds for the game to catch up. Also the map never loads what the hell is wrong with this game. I want to finish it but with all the lag and lack of map. I don’t think it’s worth it. Wait one more complaint. Have the time there isAll this game does is lag all the time. I haven’t had a game lag on me this bad since who knows when. Decent game but every time I pause it lags and I wait 20 seconds for the game to catch up. Also the map never loads what the hell is wrong with this game. I want to finish it but with all the lag and lack of map. I don’t think it’s worth it. Wait one more complaint. Have the time there is no sound when they tell the story. Don’t waste your money on playing this.… Expand
  68. Ismy
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Control is an impressive game. I loved a lot of original details, the brilliant story, the action-packed gameplay and the wonderful graphic and esthetic. The oldest house is a very special place and when you discover every secret...the game becomes magic.
    Remedy is back!
  69. AndreAlexandr
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    One of the best things released in 2019 that i played. Control is a "Remedy" for our eyes - if we go to options and turn off movie grain and motion blur, but it's just my personal taste about this matter.

    When we heard that the guys on Remedy are working in a new game, isn't too much difficult expect a good thing; was this way since Max Payne, and with this one shouldn't be different.    One of the best things released in 2019 that i played. Control is a "Remedy" for our eyes - if we go to options and turn off movie grain and motion blur, but it's just my personal taste about this matter.

    When we heard that the guys on Remedy are working in a new game, isn't too much difficult expect a good thing; was this way since Max Payne, and with this one shouldn't be different.

    Even don't being THE game to please most people nowdays, it is much enjoyable with its simple but still fun mechanics full of powers, exploration and a plot filled with dark secrets, mystery, some sarcastic humor and twists - sometimes literally twists.

    The OST is another point that can't pass unnoticed if you have ears. It's marvelous and, again, Remedy bring back some Poets of The Fall songs to this - one under the name of their previous know on Remedy games "Old Gods of Asgard" - to hit the big score delivering an experience that is much more than just run and gun like we can think sometimes when playing it.    … Expand
  70. facorreia
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    The gameplay is superb. The diversity of weapons and powers gives a lot of tactical options and is a lot of fun. The atmosphere and story are engaging. Overall a solid, fun game.
  71. Joaotmdj
    Apr 12, 2021
    9
    The first time I saw this game I thought it was generic, I thought it would be a Quantum Break 2.0 however, after playing Control and finishing it (04/10/21) I can easily say that it was one of the best experiences I have ever had in a game , this is one of those games where you finish and want more, I can't wait to play the sequel!

    Strengths: The universe presented here is    The first time I saw this game I thought it was generic, I thought it would be a Quantum Break 2.0 however, after playing Control and finishing it (04/10/21) I can easily say that it was one of the best experiences I have ever had in a game , this is one of those games where you finish and want more, I can't wait to play the sequel!

    Strengths:

    The universe presented here is fantastic, creative, opens up endless possibilities and is one of the most original I've ever seen

    The gameplay is pretty cool

    Art direction (Simply amazing)

    The characters are mysterious and interesting (Before I played I thought Jesse was a generic protagonist but wow, I loved her)

    Soundtrack (I am still addicted to 2 specific songs and if you played you will know which ones are lol)

    Negative points:

    FPS drop at certain times

    Note: I really think this game was underestimated, it's a masterpiece    … Expand
  72. kolorahl
    Dec 17, 2019
    9
    This game is very... odd. It's meant to be a mental trip, but the theme and setting and execution all work overall. And if you can slough through the first portion of the game, to where you acquire your first Object of Power, you'll find the game gets significantly more fun.

    I didn't think I would like this game as much as I did, but it's a semi-open-world game where you basically have    This game is very... odd. It's meant to be a mental trip, but the theme and setting and execution all work overall. And if you can slough through the first portion of the game, to where you acquire your first Object of Power, you'll find the game gets significantly more fun.

    I didn't think I would like this game as much as I did, but it's a semi-open-world game where you basically have Jedi powers (which are thematically supernatural in origin). After a certain point in the game you have a lot of free-roaming ability with some sections blocked off by access cards, which are acquired through the main story quests. But ultimately you can just run around killing supernatural baddies, completing side quests, and engaging in random pop-up events. It's easy to keep entertained while playing.

    Overall, I would definitely recommend this game. The only reason it's not a 10 for me is that the main story wasn't as... I want to say it wasn't as easy to follow as I would have liked, but I get it's not supposed to be easy to follow this kind of story, that's just how the game is. Rather, it's one of those games where you generally seem to get more questions than answers and that left the end of the game feeling a little too unfinished, story-wise, for my tastes.    … Expand
  73. Dmoney201263
    Dec 26, 2019
    8
    Control is one of the most enjoyable and entertaining games of 2019 for a reason. This game is so gorgeous with some of the most beautiful death and destruction I have witnessed in the thousands of games I have played in my 36 years. The story is engaging, and weird as well as fun unraveling the mystery little by little. I have to say not many games leave you to find some of the mostControl is one of the most enjoyable and entertaining games of 2019 for a reason. This game is so gorgeous with some of the most beautiful death and destruction I have witnessed in the thousands of games I have played in my 36 years. The story is engaging, and weird as well as fun unraveling the mystery little by little. I have to say not many games leave you to find some of the most interesting parts that can be totally overlooked by a straight play though. I had to replay the game to see all the extra side quest/monsters I didn't even know were in the game. This like like a twin peaks, twilight zone, black mirror mash up that is amazing and keeps you wanting more after each encounter. The more you push into this world and unravel the more hooked into this game you become. Remedy makes great games and have some of the best writing and world building in the industry. This is possibly their best game yet and I can see it truly was a passion project and I only wish they had a bigger budget for marketing. I have spoken to so many people who haven't heard of it or didn't know it was out because they were on a tight budget but it does not disappoint. If you have any interest of a weird different story and want to be rewarded for exploring you will not be disappointed guaranteed.… Expand
  74. GabFire
    Aug 9, 2020
    9
    Remedy como sempre demonstrando porque faz bons jogos, apesar de seus problemas de programação atrapalharem um pouco a jogatina, o jogo traz consigo gráficos lindos, história e narrativa muito bem desenvolvidas, com a sonoplastia me fazendo querer jogar com um headset no máximo a todo momento. Simplificando, amei esse jogo e super recomendo, principalmente para aqueles que têm Xbox One, éRemedy como sempre demonstrando porque faz bons jogos, apesar de seus problemas de programação atrapalharem um pouco a jogatina, o jogo traz consigo gráficos lindos, história e narrativa muito bem desenvolvidas, com a sonoplastia me fazendo querer jogar com um headset no máximo a todo momento. Simplificando, amei esse jogo e super recomendo, principalmente para aqueles que têm Xbox One, é a cara da marca.… Expand
  75. leromang0
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    One of the best games released in 2019. Amazing graphics, intriguing story, very satisfying gameplay. Also game received very good post-launch support with bug fixes, improvement and very interesting DLCs. For me this game was one of the best in this generation in terms of graphics and gameplay.
  76. Rwbytalk
    Feb 19, 2020
    4
    I really like this game and the story The difficulty is really bad 'the enemies are taking me out easy in the bosses will take you out really easy and they don't take a lot of damage from the gun the big problem is the enemies and the difficulty
  77. bmarci
    Sep 5, 2021
    3
    There is no difficulty setting, which makes this game unenjoyable for some, like me. I gave it up at Tommasi. Also the saving system (which is non-existing) makes the experience painful. After every death you end up somewhere in the way too complex office labyrinth and you have to navigate through the unnecessarily overcomplicated corridors. The whole thing feels very outdated. This gameThere is no difficulty setting, which makes this game unenjoyable for some, like me. I gave it up at Tommasi. Also the saving system (which is non-existing) makes the experience painful. After every death you end up somewhere in the way too complex office labyrinth and you have to navigate through the unnecessarily overcomplicated corridors. The whole thing feels very outdated. This game feels like a wasted opportunity to make something unique, but it is clearly a hit and miss. Running surprisingly poorly on a Series X.… Expand
  78. Jaaybee89
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    All round solid game, good combat system, good exploration, excellent destructive environment and decent story. Graphics and frames aren't the best but acceptable.
  79. Roberoquer
    Jul 27, 2021
    9
    Amazing game. The story is one fo the best in the medium, you can notice influences from filmmakers such as David Lynch to Nolan. Sadly, it has some performance problems but still an amazing experience. As negative notes, The side quests are quite poor and the gunplay could be more refined.
  80. TheBakerNation
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    The only reason I'm not giving it a 10 is because it has some fps and rendering issues. But still a great game and really enjoyable and fun to play.
  81. PhilosopherPete
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Gameplay has never felt as smooth and satisfying as it does here. Control has beautiful graphics, a cool setting, an interesting story, and overall, definitely worth your time.
  82. churros
    Jan 31, 2021
    6
    Pros:
    + interesting power-ups
    + good art direction
    + destructible environment

    Cons:
    - confusing story
    - confusing map
    - boring environments
    - boring enemies
  83. HauMauKhau
    Mar 20, 2021
    0
    It's modern Devil May Cry 3 or some 2000 era crap. Bosses are over powered, NO USEFUL TUTORIAL FOR UNLOCKING MOD SLOTS, UPGRADING ABILITIES. CAN'T CUSTOMIZE/UPGRADE ANYTHING OUTSIDE CONTROL POINTS, IF DEAD, GAME LOADS FROM CONYROL POINT MEANING PLAYER HAS TO KILL THE ENEMIES AGAIN FROM THE BEGINNING OF CONTROL POINT IF HE DIES. I call this a BUG, because in 2021 it cannot be a feature.It's modern Devil May Cry 3 or some 2000 era crap. Bosses are over powered, NO USEFUL TUTORIAL FOR UNLOCKING MOD SLOTS, UPGRADING ABILITIES. CAN'T CUSTOMIZE/UPGRADE ANYTHING OUTSIDE CONTROL POINTS, IF DEAD, GAME LOADS FROM CONYROL POINT MEANING PLAYER HAS TO KILL THE ENEMIES AGAIN FROM THE BEGINNING OF CONTROL POINT IF HE DIES. I call this a BUG, because in 2021 it cannot be a feature. NOOB DEVELOPERS. THANK GOD I DIDNT BUY THIS JUNK. WASTE OF TIME. IDIOTIC PUZZLES FORCED UPON PLAYERS TO MAKE THE STORY BIG THAN IT IS.… Expand
  84. Bato
    Jun 5, 2021
    8
    Story: 7/10
    Gameplay: 8/10
    Graphics: 7/10
    Enjoyability: 8/10
    Overall: 8/10
  85. rohan002
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    Satisfying gameplay. Had mixed views after quantum break but this one keeps you in the game!
  86. Nervuz
    Oct 4, 2020
    9
    Una evolución magnifica en cuanto a storytelling y gameplay por parte de Remedy. Una historia que es rica en misterio y secretismo por todos lados, una ambientación que te atrapara desde el primer momento en el que pisas la casa inmemorial, y sobre todo una jugabilidad que te hace sentir poco a poco poderoso e imparable, claro con su nivel de dificultad que de vez en cuando te hará sacarUna evolución magnifica en cuanto a storytelling y gameplay por parte de Remedy. Una historia que es rica en misterio y secretismo por todos lados, una ambientación que te atrapara desde el primer momento en el que pisas la casa inmemorial, y sobre todo una jugabilidad que te hace sentir poco a poco poderoso e imparable, claro con su nivel de dificultad que de vez en cuando te hará sacar alguna cana y ciertas atmósferas que siempre te harán sentir solo y con el sentimiento de que hay algo mas ahí contigo. Control es una juego que logra capturar esa magia de misterio y rareza que Remedy siempre logra destacar en la industria. Sin embargo alguno de los puntos negativos que puedo denotar del juego es su pobre rendimiento en consolas de actual generación (quitando Xbox One X y Playstation 4 Pro) los bajones de FPS en cuanto las batallas se ponen bastante intensas pueden bajar bastante, e incluso en mi caso, pude tener como 2 o 3 crasheos del juego y tuve que cerrarlo. De ahí en fuera es una historia que te mantendrá intrigado de inicio a final y no hay duda de que Remedy demuestra su talento con esta gran obra por parte de ellos. (Terminado en Xbox One S)… Expand
  87. AltairMorhen
    Jan 27, 2021
    10
    I love Remedy's games cause they always really nail on their thick storyline with so much to give to for the players with a moderate side quests and an incredible graphic. The gameplay is very pleasant and the story looks confused in the beginning, but makes sense as we play.
  88. d3uzZ
    May 28, 2022
    7
    Мистическая история, окружение, боевая система и атмосфера Control создают хорошую игру. Игра которую я могу легко порекомендовать любому любителю экшенов. Если не обращать внимания на его зловещую странную историю и персонажей, вы все равно получите максимум удовольствия от игрового процесса.Мистическая история, окружение, боевая система и атмосфера Control создают хорошую игру. Игра которую я могу легко порекомендовать любому любителю экшенов. Если не обращать внимания на его зловещую странную историю и персонажей, вы все равно получите максимум удовольствия от игрового процесса.
  89. Tsipov
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    The story is so fascinating you literally can leave everything aside until u finish it.
  90. Anatoliy_DeVile
    Dec 23, 2020
    8
    Начинается эта таинственная история от финнов Remedy в некоем Бюро по Контролю, куда мы наведываемся в роли девушки Джесси Фейден, которая вроде бы приходит на собеседование, хотя на самом же деле преследует она единственную цель найти брата, похищенного этим самым Бюро 17 лет назад. Найти это самое здание было не так-то просто, впрочем, исходя из того, что там происходило наверное неНачинается эта таинственная история от финнов Remedy в некоем Бюро по Контролю, куда мы наведываемся в роли девушки Джесси Фейден, которая вроде бы приходит на собеседование, хотя на самом же деле преследует она единственную цель найти брата, похищенного этим самым Бюро 17 лет назад. Найти это самое здание было не так-то просто, впрочем, исходя из того, что там происходило наверное не очень-то и хотелось. Приходим мы в это самое Бюро практически с пустыми руками, но достаточно быстро, блуждая по пустынным офисным помещениям и попадая в кабинет директора, получаем пистолет-трансформер необычной конструкции - подарок и объект силы из параллельного астрального измерения. Собственно говоря, этим самым оружием воспользовался бывший директор Бюро для самоустранения. К слову, директора мы тоже находим. И тут события начинают стремительно развиваться, в том числе и карьера нашей Джесси которая резко взлетает в гору, в одночасье ее провозглашают директором Бюро и практически без поддержки посылают бороться со всеми напастями, навалившимися на организацию. Прорыв изучаемого портала в альтернативное астральное измерение повлек за собой проникновение неких враждебных иссов, которые завладели телами незащищенных людей и предметов. Мотивы их не ясны, но они весьма ревностно и агрессивно относятся к тем, кто пытается нарушить их покой. Собственно задача наша предельно ясна - зачистить территорию от врага и закрыть проход извне. Помимо того самого оружия, которое мы получаем вначале игры Джесси наша умеет шандарахать врагов ударной волной вблизи, а также швырять посредством телекинетического таланта практически все неприбитые к полу предметы, при отсутствии оных с легкостью может выдрать кусок бетона из ближайшей конструкции и запулить в неугодного. Также со временем откроется дар левитации, который делает нашу героиню просто универсальным солдатом. Все способности и оружие со временем мы можем прокачивать. К слову наш ручной огнестрел может трансформироваться в несколько видов оружия, 5 или 6, так и не запомнил, потому как по факту пользовался только аналогом дробовика и пулемета, остальные, как мне показалось, тактически ущербные и малоэффективные в бою. Как такового понятия сбора патронов нет, боезапас автоматически восполняется, это лишь вопрос времени, которое мы можем заполнить швырянием предметов, что на самом деле является наиболее действенным способом по устранению недоброжелателей, но и здесь мы тратим силу, которая тоже требует восполнения. Очень порадовала разрушаемость окружающих объектов. Это конечно не Red Faction, где можно разобрать строение на атомы, но тут всё проработано более тонко и в засаде здесь не отсидишься, например, ибо тот же бетон иссы крошат в легкую...… Expand
  91. C4S44
    Jan 3, 2021
    8
    Oynadığım en yaratıcı oyunlardan birisi. Bölüm tasarımları ve bıraktığı his çok iyi. Vuruş hissi ve oynanış akıcılığı çok başarılı. Hikayesi ve bazı eksikleri yüzünden başyapıt olmasa da gerçekten çok başarılı.
  92. bad_taste
    May 4, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mal etwas neues, aber mit der Zeit doch etwas eintönig geworden. Im großen und ganzen aber nicht schlecht.… Expand
  93. Jacho29
    Jan 4, 2021
    9
    Another great game with decent story from 505 games. Played it after quantum break. Found an Easter egg, storyline was nice. Best feeling - throwing items in opponents.
  94. Uedro
    Jan 22, 2021
    4
    a videogame that technically deserves a 9 but unfortunately I have to evaluate it badly because it was more stress than fun .... every time you want to tackle a mission you find yourself wandering around the game map to get to the point of interest because the game it never gives you a precise indication of where you need to go .. I was really disappointed to have to uninstall it
  95. zezeljmare
    Jun 21, 2021
    6
    EN:
    A new game from the Remedy studio, the story has a lot of potential, but unfortunately very little is used in the main story. Too many side subjects, texts that contain the background of the main story and require a lot of time to read. Even if you read everything, the whole story will not be complete again. There are two additional DLCs, which explain a little about all the events in    EN:
    A new game from the Remedy studio, the story has a lot of potential, but unfortunately very little is used in the main story. Too many side subjects, texts that contain the background of the main story and require a lot of time to read. Even if you read everything, the whole story will not be complete again. There are two additional DLCs, which explain a little about all the events in the agency, but they are paid. Frequent repetitions of exactly the same opponents, as well as going through the same areas of the agency over and over again, are extremely frustrating. As for physics and shooting, short, brilliant! Remedy is the absolute champion in that segment. The best and most realistic shooting feeling in gaming history. The gameplay is exceptional, with many abilities providing unlimited ways to interact with objects and enemies. The design of the game is great, but at times the graphics look extremely bad, pale and blurry. There is a lack of budget. Minus the charge for the next-gen update.

    SRB:
    Nova igra iz Remedy studija, priča ima mnogo potencijala, ali nažalost veoma malo toga je iskorišćeno u main priči. Previše sporednih predmeta, tekstova koji sadrže pozadinu glavne priče i zahtevaju mnogo vremena za čitanje. Čak i ako pročitate sve, celokupna priča ponovo neće biti kompletna. Postoje dodatna dva DLC-a, koja malo objašnjavaju sva dešavanja u agenciji, ali se plaćaju. Česta ponavljanja potpuno istih protivnika, kao i prolaženje kroz iste oblasti agencije iznova i iznova, izuzetno frustriraju.Što se tiče fizike i napucavanja, kratko, brilijantno! Remedy je apsolutni šampion u tom segmentu. Najbolji i najrealističniji osećaj pucanja u gaming istoriji. Gejmplej je izuzetan, uz mnogo abilitya pruža neograničene načine interakcije sa predmetima i neprijateljima. Dizajn igre je odličan, ali na momente grafika izgleda izuzetno loše, bledo i mutno. Vidi se nedostatak budžeta. Minus za naplatu next-gen update-a.    … Expand
  96. Vaxzan
    Aug 8, 2021
    4
    Control is a frustrating mess of a game with a fantastic premise that leads to nothing.

    Gameplay A fairly standard TPS with little weapon variety. The one weapon is the service weapon which is a pistol, it does have different forms that will make it similar to a shotgun or hand cannon but this is only in look and as such it still acts as a pistol. There is a modification system with    Control is a frustrating mess of a game with a fantastic premise that leads to nothing.

    Gameplay

    A fairly standard TPS with little weapon variety. The one weapon is the service weapon which is a pistol, it does have different forms that will make it similar to a shotgun or hand cannon but this is only in look and as such it still acts as a pistol. There is a modification system with the weapon that can give minor buffs to the gun or to health and such, there are also these mods for yourself for the same thing. Enemies in the game lack variety and are essentially your standard zombie-type enemies present in many games, while some of them do interesting things like throw rubble at you it effectively just serves as a long-range option. The player does have superhero-like abilities which are actually pretty neat, the launch ability, for example, allows you to pick up pretty much anything on the map and throw it at people with a force power, this ability feels great to use and is a whole lot of fun. However a problem with this ability is that it is imprecise as a result of how much can be picked up, it can be hard to pick up a certain item you want which can be extremely frustrating and even lead to death if you were planning to throw a grenade back at the enemy. This problem was especially prevalent in a particular boss fight about halfway through the game. The shield ability is fantastic, I have no issues with this and it is the best of the abilities you get, the ability upgrades for it make it possible to be a weapon as well and offer extra protection and some unique combat options. Evade is a simple dodge. Levitate is a floating ability that should be really cool but it works so strangely that it is oftentimes not a lot of fun. For some reason the game severely limits how high you can go with the levitate, this makes it frustrating to platform as if you are not in the exact right spot when you levitate you won’t get enough height to get to the platform, this is annoying if there is a platform beneath youtube land on and frustrating if there is no floor and doing so will result in death. Difficulty in the game comes from enemies being bullet sponges, as you get further in the game enemies will have more health thus increasing the difficulty. This way of having difficulty increase is not interesting at all and is just painful to play through especially with rather generic combat. Exploration is a big part of the game and how you get lore in the game and for the most part, the exploration is pretty good with some interesting areas.

    Story

    The story is one of the worst aspects of Control, it follows Jesse Faden finally arriving at the FBC to hunt for her brother Dylan. The story quickly goes off the rails as a force called The Hiss invades and Jesse becomes The Director. Next, Jesse must help the FBC get the situation under control to unlock more of the building to lead to Dylan. The world is an incredibly interesting SCP-like world with anomalies and strange items, the setup is incredible as it seems that there are limitless possibilities with this set-up, the lore even features the standard redacted documents like on the SCP wiki. This is why it is so disappointing when the story is just a basic zombie story with a corrupting influence, they could’ve done anything and choose the most boring option, the lore of the game is more interesting than the main story. The characters featured in the main story, with some exceptions, are incredibly one-note and boring. Jesse for example has few emotions and a quirk where she will talk to herself essentially to comment on things that are currently happening in the game, these monologues are quite jarring and really take away from the experience as what is said are things easily deduced or completely unnecessary to have explained. Dylan is an even worse offender of this getting absolutely no build-up or connection to the main character. The game tells us we should care for Dylan but doesn’t show us why, a big part of the game’s story revolves around a specific incident from Jesse and Dylan’s childhood but we never see or experience this event as the player, it is only talked about and alluded to mainly in the optional collectibles, it is completely baffling that they would not have this very important incident be something playable or at least in a cutscene. The game attempts to set up a potential twist where The Hiss might actually be a good thing and the FBC might be the evil ones, however, this idea only shows up halfway through the game after you’ve spent hours working with the FBC and having them help you save people and them help you out, it is so jarring and not set up at all that it is completely unbelievable that The Hiss would actually be good. The set-up of the story is so good but the payoff and actually story and how it is presented fall short.

    Conclusion

    Control is a game of missed potential, I wouldn’t recommend buying it.    … Expand
  97. CloudStrife05
    Aug 17, 2021
    9
    Very well done. Be prepared to make sure you pay full attention and nobody or nothing is around to distract you. It's a story that is weird but told well. It's like watching a Psychological Thriller, if you miss 2 minutes of that movie you will probably be lost lol. Graphics are amazing and the gameplay is awesome, especially once you upgrade her abilities.

    For those who have played    Very well done. Be prepared to make sure you pay full attention and nobody or nothing is around to distract you. It's a story that is weird but told well. It's like watching a Psychological Thriller, if you miss 2 minutes of that movie you will probably be lost lol. Graphics are amazing and the gameplay is awesome, especially once you upgrade her abilities.

    For those who have played Quantum Break and liked it, you show definitely check out CONTROL.    … Expand
  98. Vishal99
    Feb 6, 2022
    6
    It had emphasis on story rather than gameplay. I didn't like few of the puzzles. I was excited at only one moment of game when the Take Control song started playing in Ashtray maze. Rest of the game was fine.
  99. TheSHChronicles
    Nov 11, 2021
    9
    Control is set in an enormous paranormal world that is great for exploration. The combat system is so satisfying, even though, it gets repetitive from time to time. Control feels a bit unfinished. You expect to get the answers to all your questions but the ending came more quickly and abruptly than I would have liked.

    Just like me, don't go into the game after reading a lot about it.    Control is set in an enormous paranormal world that is great for exploration. The combat system is so satisfying, even though, it gets repetitive from time to time. Control feels a bit unfinished. You expect to get the answers to all your questions but the ending came more quickly and abruptly than I would have liked.

    Just like me, don't go into the game after reading a lot about it. Just dive right in, experience the mystery and go on exploring The Oldest House.

    Full Review at: https://www.theshchronicles.com/post/control    … Expand
  100. DasegurasX96
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    Su sistema de ubicación es malo para un juego de su calibre, es muy fácil perderte. Sin embargo el resto de los apartados es un 10/10, la traducción al español no es muy buena, mejor jugarlo en inglés.
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#22 Best Xbox One Game of 2019
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#38 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2019

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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
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Oct 12, 2019
    80
    A stylish shooter that subverts and surprises at every turn. A little glitchy, though. [Issue#182, p.79]
  2. XboxAddict
    Sep 16, 2019
    88
    Control has that signature Remedy feel to it, from its unique combat to its completely out there narrative, something only Sam Lake could be a part of. Although the story is Control’s strongest asset, it will take a lot of concentration and thought to piece it all together, as I’ve still got many questions even after the credits have rolled. Luckily you can continue Jesse’s journey once completed, allowing you to finish up any sidequests and other activities as we wait on the upcoming DLC that will hopefully answer more questions. Welcome to the FBC Director.
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  3. 3DJuegos
    Sep 11, 2019
    80
    Control is Remedy's most daring work. A courageous level design that encourages exploration and limits visual guides is mixed with fierce combat. In the second half, this combate can be somewhat monotonous and repetitive. Its story is neither the best nor is it told in the best way. Quite the opposite of its setting, which seduces the player with shocking scenarios and situations.
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