Control
Control Reviews Summary
Summary: Control is one of the most unique game releases of 2019, but its solid gameplay, engaging narrative and stellar world design make it an absolute delight to play.
Engaging Narrative
Control features an thrilling story of government espionage and paranatural phenomena.
Distinctive Combat System
Control let's you utilise paranatural powers by using the environment around you to take down enemies.
Unparalleled World Design
The Oldest House is an absolute joy to wander and discover, it's a masterclass in world design.
Rating Summary
Based on 177 critic reviews
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Control is set in an engrossingly weird paranormal world that I couldn’t help but explore.
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Giddy action and astonishing art design combine in one of the great locations of modern video games.
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Jesse's telekinesis joins Half-Life 2's juiced gravity gun in the videogame physics toy hall of fame.
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The flawed storytelling squanders its full potential but even with a few missteps this is still one of the most enjoyable action games of the year.
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The perfect blend of narrative and gameplay, coherency and strangeness, Control is a game we'll be talking about for generations.
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Control's intense firefights are fun, but they don't evolve much in the second half. Fortunately, its unsettling mood and explosive moments more than balance the scales
Top Critic
Behold, one of 2019’s best and weirdest games
Top Critic
A different kind of haunted house makes Control hard to resist.
Top Critic
Control feels like Remedy firing on all cylinders, resulting in a smart and sensational action-adventure.
