CONTROL - REVIEW ROUND-UP!
We’re now 3 days into the FBC with Jesse Faden in Remedy Entertainment’s Control! The wait was long and painful but if you want our opinion... Ohhh it was worth it! However we know some of you out there can’t just take our word for it. That’s cool. It’s a good job that the big name reviewers out there have also had their say! We’ve compiled the best of the bunch in one place for you TGC doubters! We forgive you...
IGN - 8.8/10
“Control is set in an engrossingly weird paranormal world that I couldn’t help but explore. Jesse’s versatile psychic skills and main weapon make for thrilling ranged combat. And thanks to a strong supporting cast, a well-written script, and plenty of intriguing breadcrumb trails, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my adventure through the shifting rooms of Oldest House. Jesse’s personal story feels like an afterthought next to that, but there’s enough to Control’s world that I remain invested in uncovering every secret, even though the story’s over.”
Read the full review here.
Gamespot - 8/10
“It's not often that a game invades my thoughts the way Control has. I'm at the point where I want to consume every last thing it has to offer. And if I'm honest, it also makes me want to go back and replay Remedy's past games, too. Sure, it's a faulty metroidvania in some respects, but there are so many exceptional qualities afoot that Control handily deflects any momentary ire. I can't wait to take part in discussions about the game, to see what others have figured out, and to better understand where it all fits into Jesse's story.”
Read the full review here.
Eurogamer - Recommended
“In other words, while it invokes the dark things that lie beneath, Control's actually a peerless argument for the beauty of the surface. It revels in the peculiarly warm gloss of polished concrete, the simple and undeniable thrill of combat backed up with enthusiastic physics and animation, and the visual buzz of UI that has a stark, minimalist beauty to it. Without any shade of a slight, I would call Control a sort of coffee-table book in terms of its sheer visual flair - but for how dazzling it looks in motion as you wrench individual blocks from a stacked trolley, sending them thudding through the air, as you fling rockets back at the people who fired them at you, amber sparks glinting as they pass in and out of focus and then die away for good.”
Read the full review here.
GameRevolution - 4.5/5
“The Oldest House’s cement foundation is sturdy enough to withstand these issues as Control is still both Remedy’s biggest and best game. Quantity does not equal quality but upping both at the same time is an elusive task that many developers don’t quite nail. The uncanny story only gets better for those who delve into its extensive pieces of lore. Its combat is inherently energetic and gratifying and more so once you combine different abilities and play it at faster speeds. From its narrative to its world to its puzzles and combat, Control intrigues its players and invites them to think and rewards them handily for doing so; a true remedy for overly linear and coddling game design.”
Read the full review here.
TrustedReviews - 4/5
“Control is one of Remedy Entertainment’s greatest achievements. As a shooter, it’s lovingly satisfying to play, as all of its mechanics mesh to create a slick, supernatural explosion of paranormal powers and eclectic gunplay. Combine that with open-ended exploration and the package is nearing excellence.”
Read the full review here.
So there we have it! A strong showing across the net from Remedy’s latest baby! Maybe you’ll have a little more trust in us next time... Pfft... Now’s the time to grab your copy from us on PS4 & Xbox One at The Game Collection!
-Jack
