Control

 Xbox One
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 479 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 345 out of 479
  2. Mixed: 60 out of 479
  3. Negative: 74 out of 479
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  1. 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
  2. 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 The whole thing feels very outdated.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 The whole thing feels very outdated.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
  3. Gamemonster
    Aug 28, 2019
    1
    We have been spoiled with 60fps games like DMC5 and Resident evil 2. This 30fps game feels really dated.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
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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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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  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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