Control: Ultimate Edition

 Xbox Series X
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 98 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 78 out of 98
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 98
  3. Negative: 13 out of 98
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  1. Denarzi
    Nov 8, 2021
    2
    I cannot believe the amount of positive reviews for this game. The writers (both of the reviews and game) should be deeply ashamed. They (game developers) took a great concept, which they even marketed as based on SCP Foundation, and absolutely ruined it. The main character won't shut the **** up. It's maddening. She constantly narrates everything with the most inane commentary of allI cannot believe the amount of positive reviews for this game. The writers (both of the reviews and game) should be deeply ashamed. They (game developers) took a great concept, which they even marketed as based on SCP Foundation, and absolutely ruined it. The main character won't shut the **** up. It's maddening. She constantly narrates everything with the most inane commentary of all time. There is zero immersion because you are not the main character, some moron is. The best parts of the game are totally immolated by this. The gameplay loop is also tragically bad. Run through office space after office space shooting enemies who for some reason take your entire clip to kill, but themselves are armed with SMGs and sometimes even forcefields (that also take your whole clip to bring down). There are no difficulty settings either, except to make yourself invincible or turn on one-hitting. Which of course, ruins any tension in the fights. The dialogue is all poorly written exposition, and then followed by more inane and incredibly annoying narration by the main character. All I could think is "why won't she shut the **** up so I can have my own thoughts about what is happening." The mystery and paranormal intrigue is the only redeeming factor, but they ripped the concepts straight from SCP, which is a much much better use of your time if you enjoy that kind of fiction content, because SCP contains literally thousands of stories, and "objects of power", and this game contains maybe 5 or so. The game's best quality is that it isn't totally linear, and you can explore around and find clues and hints about the mysterious objects and events. But this is not the focus, and there isn't nearly enough of this content to justify the game's existence.

    Do not buy this game. I was lucky that I got it for free from a friend and didn't waste a dime on it.    … Expand
  2. tdebug
    Apr 25, 2021
    0
    Do not support greedy developers by buying it. As an early adopter of the original Control, I see no reason I should pay one more time to get the next gen upgrade. Also saves are not even transferable to this version.
  3. foxmulder34
    Feb 4, 2021
    1
    Cash grab. The optimization is very bad. I thought Remedy was a good developer. They should bring a 'Graphics Mode' feature to Series S. Also the optimization is not good on Series X too.
  4. MatuRica
    Feb 4, 2021
    1
    En ps5 ocupa 25 GB y en Xbox 43. En Ps5 no hay caídas de los 60fps y en Xbox da muchos tirones. Decepcionado de la versión de Xbox, aunque no es culpa del juego, parece que la consola no da de sí.
  5. Broyax
    Mar 19, 2023
    3
    Les éditions « Gold » ou « Ultimate » et consorts comportent comme on s’en doute les DLC et/ou les extensions du jeu d’origine… mais ici, elle est aussi et surtout le point de passage obligatoire (payant, faut-il le rappeler) de la version optimisée de Control pour les consoles actuelles !

    Voulez-vous la raie traçante (bloquée à 30 im/s évidemment et totalement superfétatoire) ou du 60    Les éditions « Gold » ou « Ultimate » et consorts comportent comme on s’en doute les DLC et/ou les extensions du jeu d’origine… mais ici, elle est aussi et surtout le point de passage obligatoire (payant, faut-il le rappeler) de la version optimisée de Control pour les consoles actuelles !

    Voulez-vous la raie traçante (bloquée à 30 im/s évidemment et totalement superfétatoire) ou du 60 im/s impeccable en 1440p ? passez à la caisse, y compris si vous y êtes déjà passé… avec la version standard de Control !

    Cela étant, vous avez dans cette édition The Foundation (plutôt sympa) et AWE (plutôt con, un échantillon de la lourdeur d’Alan Wake) et en prime quelques retours au bureau impromptus et indésirables, uniquement dans The Foundation mais heureusement, ça ne dure pas !

    Le jeu est plus clair et un peu plus détaillé mais reste globalement toujours très confus dans les affrontements… Remedy abuse comme d’habitude des effets de post-process et la lisibilité de l’action reste souvent… problématique ! c’est donc moins flou qu’avant mais la différence n’est pas assez marquée.

    A tel point qu’on peut éventuellement se contenter de la version d’origine, pourvu évidemment que vous la fassiez tourner sur PS5 ou Series X qui assurent un 30 im/s constant et un flou cinétique d’excellente qualité. Les deux extensions peuvent être achetées séparément, de toute façon. En outre, le problème de synchro labiale (pour la VF) n’a toujours pas été réglé dans le jeu principal !

    On ne saurait en conséquence de quoi trop recommander d’attendre de fortes promotions pour l’achat de cette édition ultime qui prend les gens pour des cons !… Control reste néanmoins plus ou moins amusant et sa difficulté est entièrement paramétrale (y compris sur la version normale du jeu, depuis le gros patch de 2020) ; Control est aussi plus ou moins médiocre, eu égard à son histoire (?!) aberrante, ses combats répétitifs et son héroïne moche et peu féminine selon la tendance wokiste actuelle.    … Expand

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87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Generación Xbox
    Mar 5, 2021
    85
    Control: Ultimate Edition represents the best version of Remedy's title, coming to the new generation of consoles with all its content and significant graphical improvements with stable fps this time.
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  2. XboxAddict
    Feb 17, 2021
    93
    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 to piece it all together. While I’m not a fan of forcing a rebuy to get the Series X|S version if you bought the base game at launch, Control: Ultimate Edition is without a doubt the definitive edition you want to experience, even if it’s for the second time, as the 60fps Performance Mode makes it feel like a completely new and better game. Welcome to the FBC Director.
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  3. TheXboxHub
    Feb 13, 2021
    90
    Control Ultimate Edition on the Xbox Series X|S is just about every reason to play Control, conveniently stored in a plastic green box. If you’ve played before, the stellar AWE DLC, the stripping away of old infuriations, and the showpiece graphical improvements are convincing arguments for hopping back in (even if it demands that you pay extra for the privilege). If you haven’t played Control before, then you have the reassurance that this is a deserving Game of the Year, in its definitive format.
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