Control

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 479 Ratings

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  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 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
  2. 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
  3. 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!
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. KorvaRousku
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Awesom new Remedy game. They know how to make strange and interesting games.
  7. 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.
  8. 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!
  9. Gamingking007
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This game was simply awesome , enjoyed every waking moment ! What more do you want than full on telekinesis!#amazing
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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!
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Fo4iX_R-rd-Pl
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of 2019.
    Catchy story, Great actors, Amazing gameplay.
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. SwissPatrick
    Nov 5, 2019
    9
    Amazing game! - Perfect mix between graphics and ambiance with a fantastic take on the combat.
  27. 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
  28. Rhinochimera
    Aug 25, 2020
    8
    Great game, Story with some techical issues like Framerate even on the Xbox One X
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. MrTusks
    Jan 12, 2021
    8
    Super stylish, tight action, great spooky atmosphere.

    A little too long, faces are in the uncanny valley.
  32. dpursanov
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    Nice game with superb psychic visuals. For me the plot was a bit messy, left lots of questions.
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. 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!
  41. 789636
    Nov 20, 2019
    8
    Buen juego como todos los de Remdedy graficos historia y sobre todo argumento penoso el doblaje pero muy recomendado
  42. 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.
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. 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!
  46. 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
  47. 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.
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. 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.
  53. 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.
  54. 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.
  55. 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.
  56. 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.
  57. Bato
    Jun 5, 2021
    8
    Story: 7/10
    Gameplay: 8/10
    Graphics: 7/10
    Enjoyability: 8/10
    Overall: 8/10
  58. rohan002
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    Satisfying gameplay. Had mixed views after quantum break but this one keeps you in the game!
  59. 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
  60. 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.
  61. Tsipov
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    The story is so fascinating you literally can leave everything aside until u finish it.
  62. 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
  63. 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.
  64. 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.
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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.
  68. dan-man
    Jun 21, 2023
    8
    Things I liked:

    - The licensed music, like porcupine tree during the credits. - The worldbuilding and text and media found throughout the game. - The occasional great writing and glimpses of /mystery/ throughout, although uncommon. - The visuals were lovely at times. - The sense of cosmic and interdimensional realities is well done and very rare in games. - Nods to Jung and the    Things I liked:

    - The licensed music, like porcupine tree during the credits.
    - The worldbuilding and text and media found throughout the game.
    - The occasional great writing and glimpses of /mystery/ throughout, although uncommon.
    - The visuals were lovely at times.
    - The sense of cosmic and interdimensional realities is well done and very rare in games.
    - Nods to Jung and the collective unconscious.

    Things I disliked:

    - AWFUL pathfinding and map, with near constant confusion and wandering around aimlessly.
    - Repetitive and fairly dull combat and it takes up almost the majority of the game, strange for a narrative-focused game too.
    - Original soundtrack is pretty bland.
    - The main character is entirely forgettable.
    - Harmful feminist undertones (all the males are either stupid, die, are evil or incompetent) and ZERO females die, and are always strong and capable.
    - The ending was pretty poor.    … Expand
  69. Bokeroni
    Feb 6, 2022
    8
    Juegazo, un nuevo acierto de Remedy, tanto en historia, jugabilidad como en el balance casi perfecto entre historia y acción. Algunas fases como el laberinto de las cenizas es simplemente sublime.
  70. marcinek74
    Feb 8, 2022
    10
    Jestem bardzo wybredny i wiele gier odpada bo mnie po prostu nudzi. Control jednak zainteresował mnie od pierwszego momentu i wciagnął tak , że przeszedłem grę po minimum dwa razy na każdej platformie na jakiej wyszedł (czyli wiele razy wpliczajac PS4, xos, XSX, PC-Steam-Epic-GOG-GFN. Trzy miesiace tylko tej gry plus wiele godzin z dodatkami.
    Interesujaca tajemnicza historia jak w    Jestem bardzo wybredny i wiele gier odpada bo mnie po prostu nudzi. Control jednak zainteresował mnie od pierwszego momentu i wciagnął tak , że przeszedłem grę po minimum dwa razy na każdej platformie na jakiej wyszedł (czyli wiele razy wpliczajac PS4, xos, XSX, PC-Steam-Epic-GOG-GFN. Trzy miesiace tylko tej gry plus wiele godzin z dodatkami.
    Interesujaca tajemnicza historia jak w Archiwum x, Fringe czy Debris. Do tego świetne efekty cząsteczkowe i bardzo satysfakcjonująca walka. Na minus powtarzalni przeciwnicy i bossowie. Ale to nic . Drugi być moze minus to błedy na start gry i dosyć długo kazali czekać na poprawki ale nic tak uciażliwego jak w CP2077 czy Outriders.
    To teraz moja ulubiona gra.    … Expand
  71. neomoonsevin
    Nov 19, 2022
    9
    Control made it known that there was a connection between quantum break, alan wake, max payne 1 and 2 ( changed to Alex Casey ), alan wake series read the files to find out the connection items are scattered also that lane reference connections to the games above also reference to control through quantum Break via the A.W.E graffiti scattered around the city marvelous game love ya RemedyControl made it known that there was a connection between quantum break, alan wake, max payne 1 and 2 ( changed to Alex Casey ), alan wake series read the files to find out the connection items are scattered also that lane reference connections to the games above also reference to control through quantum Break via the A.W.E graffiti scattered around the city marvelous game love ya Remedy you made ya own universe consisting of these gems it took many years for this connection to finally be recognized and thanks to CONTROL we were right all those years ago awesome adventure marvelous game keep doing what u do Remedy your the best… Expand
  72. Sab1nX
    Aug 27, 2022
    9
    Control has an amazing story, great gameplay mechanics and succeeds to create an immersive and suspenseful atmosphere. It's the kind of game I love and would recommend gamers to play at least once.
    But Remedy, why not make previous gen saves compatible with current gen ? Real bummer.
  73. ZordonX
    Aug 23, 2022
    9
    The colors and setting of this game are incredible, the way red and black environments are combined with white or gray is magnificent, the gameplay is very entertaining, the skill tree is well thought out and the story in conjunction with the established lore are very well cared for. One of the best games of the generation. The only reason i don't give a 10 is because the performance andThe colors and setting of this game are incredible, the way red and black environments are combined with white or gray is magnificent, the gameplay is very entertaining, the skill tree is well thought out and the story in conjunction with the established lore are very well cared for. One of the best games of the generation. The only reason i don't give a 10 is because the performance and stability on consoles.… Expand
  74. RiverMoss
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Quickly became one of my favorite games. The mechanics, art style, storytelling, and humor are all 100% my jam. Just awesome, and a joy to play.

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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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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