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9 /10

Control

Action
Third-Person Shooter
Supernatural
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 84 /100 Critics Rec: 89%
Released
August 27, 2019
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ // Mature: Blood, Strong Language, Violence
Developer(s)
Remedy Entertainment
Publisher(s)
505 Games
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WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

Winner of over 80 awards, Control is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Blending open-ended environments with the signature world-building and storytelling of renowned developer, Remedy Entertainment, Control presents an expansive and intensely gratifying gameplay experience.

A corruptive presence has invaded the Federal Bureau of Control…Only you have the power to stop it. The world is now your weapon in an epic fight to annihilate an ominous enemy through deep and unpredictable environments. Containment has failed, humanity is at stake. Will you regain control?

Can you handle the bureau’s dark secrets? Unfold an epic supernatural struggle, filled with unexpected characters and bizarre events, as you search for your missing brother, and discover the truth that has brought you here.
 

Genre(s)
Action, Third-Person Shooter, Supernatural
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Control Developer Remedy Entertainment Files Trademark for 'Troubleshooters'

Remedy Entertainment has just filed a new trademark, hinting at the title for an all-new game from the renowned Finnish developer.

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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Subscribers Have 3 Free Games To Play This Weekend

Microsoft reveals three titles that will be available for free to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members over the second extended weekend in September 2023.

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Control Developer Explains Why Xbox Series S Is a Problem for Devs

One of Remedy Entertainment's devs chimes in on the Xbox Series S, explaining why the low-spec console is a problem for the developers.

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505 Games Reveals Budgets for Control Sequel and Multiplayer Spin-Off

Control publisher 505 Games provides insight into how much money is being invested in Remedy Entertainment's new lineup of title, including Control 2.

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Remedy Provides Updates on Multiple Titles Including Alan Wake 2 and Max Payne Remakes

Remedy Entertainment provides updates for all of its currently revealed games in development during its latest investor's meeting.

Dreams Player Creates Concept That Mimics Jesse Faden's Powers in Control
Dreams Player Creates Concept That Mimics Jesse Faden's Powers in Control

A creative player uses the tools from Dreams on PS5 to create a proof of concept for a game with telekinetic powers inspired by Control.

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Remedy Gives Update on Alan Wake 2, New Control Games

Remedy recently provided an update on upcoming games via the company's earnings briefing, with Alan Wake 2 still expected to release in 2023.

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Minecraft Fan Makes Incredible Hardcore Base Inspired by Control
Minecraft Fan Makes Incredible Hardcore Base Inspired by Control

One creative Minecraft fan decides to recreate one of the settings from Control, and they manage to make the whole creation in Hardcore Mode.

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Nvidia RTX 4000 Allegedly Tested in Control, Smashes 3090 Performance

As Nvidia and AMD gear up to prepare for the next generation of GPUs, it looks as though one Ada Lovelace GPU has been tried out in Remedy's game.

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Remedy Offers Update on Crossfire X Development

Remedy Entertainment, the game developer behind Max Payne and Alan Wake, provides an update on the upcoming shooter Crossfire X.

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Remedy Entertainment Will Be Opening a New Studio In Sweden

Remedy Entertainment, the video game developer behind Control and Alan Wake, is planning to open a new studio in Sweden.

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Remedy Likely Hiring for Control 2 or New Alan Wake

A recent job listing suggests that Remedy is likely moving forward with a new entry into either the Control or Alan Wake franchises.

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Epic Games Store Reveals Major New Free Game and Bonus Freebie

The Epic Games Store reveals its last free mystery game as part of its latest promotion, along with a bonus freebie for EGS users.

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Video Shows What Control Would Look Like On PS1

As an April Fools Day prank, Remedy Entertainment puts out gameplay footage of Control that reimagines it as a mid-90s PlayStation title.

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Control Developer Thinks Sony Was 'More Ready' for Next-Gen Than Microsoft

Sony's early development tools made Control easier to rework for the PS5 than the Xbox Series X, according to one of the game's creators.

Control Developer Explains Downside of Making Cross-Generational Games

Control is one of the latest games to get support on the new consoles, and a Remedy developer opens up on the challenge of cross-gen development.

Humble Bundle Offering Control And 11 Other Games For $12 This Month

Humble Bundle is offering Control and 11 other games this month, with new subscribers able to get the entire lineup of games for $12.

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Control: Ultimate Edition Patch Focuses on Xbox Series X Issues

Control: Ultimate Edition is getting a patch later today that deals with reports of frequent crashes on the Xbox Series X and S.

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Remedy Entertainment Has Record Revenue Without Releasing A New Game

A lack of any major new releases in 2020 fails to stop Control developer Remedy Entertainment from earning its highest yearly revenue yet.

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505 is Aware of Control: Ultimate Edition Xbox Series X Issues and is 'Looking Into' Them

505 Games responds to reports of frequent crashing on Control: Ultimate Edition's Series X port, promising it's working to fix the problem.