Control Resonant Reviews
CONTROL Resonant had a frustratingly obtuse start and an incredible ending. It is a worthy successor to a similarly flawed but great game.
Control Resonant is a top class action RPG, with some of the most mind bending imagery you've ever seen. The story isn't as strong as its predecessor, but the gameplay more than makes up for it.
I will say, though, that Remedy still maintains its strong core identity with Control Resonant, with its strong narrative design and refined combat, where it’ll go down as one of this year’s best action games.
CONTROL Resonant is a bold sequel that refuses to simply recreate the original. Its shift to fast, melee-focused action and a deeply character-driven story pays off spectacularly, backed by some of Remedy’s best art direction and music yet. It’s one of the best, most emotionally arresting action games of 2026 and an easy game of the year contender.
Control Resonant has a solid grasp of the elements that made the first game stand out and finds interesting ways to expand upon them. The distorted Manhattan, gravity shifts, and agile combat create an engaging adventure, though enemy repetition, customization limitations, and some uninspired content hold the game back from reaching its full potential.Ultimately, Control Resonant is a great experience and an excellent expansion of the universe created by Remedy. It may not be the reinvention its premise might have led us to expect, but it is a sequel that finds new ways to play with the strange and demonstrates that there is still plenty of room to explore within this universe.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Control Resonant is a showcase, and that’s because few developers have shown the kind of courage that Remedy has demonstrated in recent years with the titles it has released—and just how different they are from one another.
Review in Greek | Read full review
Control Resonant transforms Manhattan into an irresistible paranatural playground, pairing rewarding exploration with expressive buildcrafting. Repetitive combat loops and uneven encounters hold it back, but Remedy’s strange storytelling remains difficult to resist.
With Control Resonant, Remedy Entertainment offers a game that’s especially enjoyable to simply exist in, but not always fun to play through. It doesn’t resonate on every level and can therefore be described as a game of extremes: swinging from one extreme to the other. So be sure to consider why you want to experience Control Resonant. Depending on what you’re looking for, you’ll either find a gem or a title that leaves you with a broken Control(ler). High peaks and deep valleys, but that’s also why we’ll still be talking about Control Resonant for many years to come.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Despite its mediocre graphics, performance issues, and somewhat awkward gameplay, at the beginning of my playthrough I couldn't find much to praise in the game. At first, I even thought this might be a negative review. However, as I progressed through the campaign, I began to see again what made Remedy a good developer. And I rediscovered why I love them. Observing their beautiful art direction while exploring their open world was a remarkable experience for me.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Control Resonant is another masterpiece from Remedy because it's a sequel that isn’t afraid of taking creative risks but, more importantly, succeeds in all of those ambitions. This is what a passion for video games and art looks like!
The story of Control - Resonant is not bad, but coming from Remedy it is disappointing and so the Control sequel lacks a key charme of their games. But I also enjoy fast paced, frantic combat and for that that alone this trip to New York was worth it.
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