Control Reviews
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Control is an excellent return to form. Not only is Control comfortably the best Remedy game since Max Payne 2, it may well be the best Remedy game ever.
All in all, Control is a real good third-person-shooter with fast combats, supernatural powers and an intense atmosphere. It feels oldschool in a good kind of way and reminds me of the early Resident-Evil-Series. Even if the gameplay is convincing, the technical presentation has some real problems, like a buggy map, a poor german synchronisation and a bad performance on Xbox One.
Review in German | Read full review
The compelling story and incredibly well done combat system, along with the amazing art style and deep characterization turn Control into a trippy experience full of surprises and lots of mind-bending, Inception-like moments.
I can't remember the last time I was willfully ready to risk getting a headache to play a game because I enjoyed the world and challenges so much. I've played through the main story twice, and I am still picking away at the side missions and running around the Oldest House to see if there's anything else worth finding. Staccato mass-combat issues and other burps aside, I'd recommend Control to anyone. Its world may be frightening and confusing, but it's also truly a sight to behold.
Control has bucketloads of what Remedy can do best; a characteristic world, an intriguing mystery building and a quirky story that’s not even meant to be fully understood.
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Review in Greek | Read full review
Remedy are undoubtedly masters of their craft, and Control is another fantastic title to add to their repertoire of fine releases that focus on bold action and deep dives into the unknown. It kept me captivated from start to end with its mysterious yet rich narrative, its solid combat mechanics that blend together satisfying gunplay with fun telekinetic abilities, and its peculiar allure and sense that just about ANYTHING could be around the corner of The Oldest House’s mysterious hallways. Control’s weird yet wonderful approach may not be for everyone and some of the performance issues could be disappointing. Overall though, they are minor hitches in what is otherwise an amazing experience; Control is simply a must-own title for action fans or those who appreciate games that aren’t afraid to be a little different.
Control marks a new chapter in Remedy’s history — a game that respects its influences and learns to convey its story through other means than sheer violence. Their best game since Max Payne 2.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Control is an unique title whose highs are game of the year worthy, but the whole package is spoiled by unnecessary flaws. However, The Oldest House remains worthy of a visit.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Control offers exactly what it promised: a fascinating story and high doses of action. The ensemble goes beyond what Remedy Entertainment has established in its most recent works and the result is an ensemble with many lights and some shadows. A safe bet for science fiction lovers. It's not perfect, but it's a lot of fun, isn't that more than enough to give it a chance?
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Control is a fascinating insight into what a developer like Remedy Entertainment can pull off based on their experience in creating cinematic story games mixed with action gameplay. It ranks among one of their best works released so far.
Despite it's technical issues, Control is an impressive adventure that marks the return of one of the most beloved Studios. Great game.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Control offers interesting "lynchian" story, mysterious setting, and a lot of secrets to discover. It's a shame the game istn't optimized a bit better.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
One could easily make the argument that Control could very well be Remedy's magnum opus.
Control feels like a blend of Max Payne, Psi-Ops and F.E.A.R. told by David Lynch.
Review in Russian | Read full review
Many believe that Max Payne is the best game ever by Remedy, and they might be right, but Control is not far behind. If you are a fan of action genre, you should play Control. Period.
Review in Persian | Read full review
It's fast-paced, fun, and pretty damn freaky — all the right elements of a perfect sci-fi thriller.
Superpowered government agents fight interdimensional invaders in this bizarre but utterly compelling sci-fi blockbuster