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CONTROL Ultimate Edition

ActionAdventure

Developer Remedy Entertainment

Control is a 2019 action-adventure game developed by Remedy Entertainment. It follows Jesse Faden, the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC), a secret U.S. government agency that investigates and contains phenomena that violate the normal laws of reality. As Jesse, the player explores the Oldest House–the FBC's headquarters–and uses paranormal abilities and a shapeshifting gun known as the "Service… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Audience score

88
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606 positive · 82 negative
95% range 85–90%

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Steam reviews606820
Bluesky *26336
Lemmy *206
Mastodon *402

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Steam's own rating
Very Positive
29,888 of 33,960 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)

What players are saying

88% recommend · 254 yes, 35 no

Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 289 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (56,604 of 65,750 positive).

Players praise the game's unique atmosphere, story, and world-building, comparing it to SCP Foundation. [1][2][3] The game is highly recommended for fans of Remedy's connected universe and supernatural themes. [4][5][6]

Liked
  • Atmosphere and lore are exceptional, especially for SCP fans. [1][7][6]
  • Combat and powers feel fantastic and fun. [8][9][10]
  • Visuals and architectural design are stunning. [11][12][13]
  • Storytelling and world-building are intriguing and well-written. [2][4][13]
Disliked
  • Combat can become repetitive over time. [14][7][15]
  • Level design is confusing and navigation is frustrating. [16][17]
  • Some players find the start slow and early combat unengaging. [18][19]
  • One reviewer reports the game requires an internet connection for single-player. [20]
Representative posts
  • [20]Steam user Steam user …6520Steam review · Nov 20, 2025 · Not recommended

    Was enjoying this game until I found out the hard way it doesn't work if your internet goes out... An OFFLINE SINGLEPLAYER GAME breaks if you can't go online Half the reason I bought this game is because I thought I would be able to play offline when the internet is out or there are CloudFare issues with other games etc Wish I had known before so I could refund it

  • [8]Steam user Steam user …6284Steam review · Dec 24, 2025 · Recommended

    Control is a stylish, atmospheric game with strong visuals, great sound and a mysterious story that rewards careful observation. Combat feels really good, though it can be repetitive and somewhat hard at times. The game tells much of its story through documents, audio logs, the environment and subtle visual storytelling, with plenty of surprising “WTF” moments in a good way. 🎚️ Difficulty 🔲 My grandma could play …

  • [1]Steam user Steam user …3008Steam review · Dec 27, 2025 · Recommended

    If you’ve ever spent hours falling down the rabbit hole of the SCP Foundation wiki, you’ll immediately recognize the DNA of Control. While you aren't exactly a field agent out in the world tracking down new anomalies, you are the newly appointed Director dropped right into the middle of a massive containment breach. The game perfectly captures that specific "Containment Site" aesthetic. The Oldest House is a …

  • [16]Steam user Steam user …6792Steam review · Feb 3, 2026 · Recommended

    Let me start off by saying that this is not a bad game but I had higher expectations. Easily the most frustrating part is the confusing level design, I was constantly lost trying to navigated the labyrinth of a map. I know it's not a piece of cake to make a map legend for multiple stories but it could've been done better for sure, whoever was in charge of this should be fired. Same goes for some of the quest …

  • [19]Steam user Steam user …7418Steam review · Jul 9, 2026 · Recommended

    Control is one of those games that definitely isn't for everyone. Most people will probably bounce off it within the first couple of hours: vague storytelling, an abstract choice of words and themes, a very confusing setting, and the list of reasons to quit Control can continue on endlessly. But I stuck with it, and even 100%-ed this title. My thoughts and feelings regarding this game are… mixed, if I am being …

Summarised from 34 of the 351 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 9, 2026. How summaries are made

RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account

88% of the 289 Steam reviewers we collected recommend CONTROL Ultimate Edition. The complaint that keeps coming up: combat can become repetitive over time. Deal-breaker or nitpick?

Critics, per Wikipedia

According to review aggregator website Metacritic, Control received "generally favorable" reviews from critics for most platforms, except for the Nintendo Switch version, which received "mixed or average" reviews. Ben Reeves from Game Informer described Control's setting as "bizarrely fascinating" and an "eerie, dreamlike experience" players will remember even after finishing the game. Andrew Webster from The Verge similarly lauded the game's unsettling atmosphere, writing the Oldest House feels both surreal and authentic, and commended Remedy's world-building. Peter Brown from GameSpot praised the game's art direction, writing it instills a sense of dread and awe. Sam Loveridge from…

From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.

Reactions

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  • Remedy Entertainment @remedygames.comBluesky · Dec 3, 2024

    Absolutely! Control Ultimate Edition is 80% off until December 17 on PlayStation: store.playstation.com/en-fi/produc...

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  • Steam user Steam user …6520Steam reviews · Nov 20, 2025 · 10 h played

    Was enjoying this game until I found out the hard way it doesn't work if your internet goes out... An OFFLINE SINGLEPLAYER GAME breaks if you can't go online Half the reason I bought this game is because I thought I would be able to play offline when the internet is out or there are CloudFare issues with other games etc Wish I had known before so I could refund it

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  • Steam user Steam user …9728Steam reviews · Dec 21, 2025 · 2 h played

    <This game/art deserves a direct sequel/trilogy.> <We are pleased/happy with the resonant trailer/teaser.> <Performance/Quality is exceptional, even on low end/potato machine.> <Can't wait for the next installment/cake.>

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  • Steam user Steam user …4140Steam reviews · Apr 5, 2026 · 35 h played

    In the game, we play as Jessica Faden, who, following a dramatic event from her past, arrives at the Federal Control Department to find her missing brother, and is simultaneously appointed as the department’s new Director a unique individual with paranormal powers ✅ I recently managed to finish Watch Dogs, where hacking was the main “weapon.” Control is another game where firearms aren’t the primary tool, because the real “weapon” here is throwing various objects at enemies-lamps, chairs,…

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  • Steam user Steam user …6284Steam reviews · Dec 24, 2025 · 54 h played

    Control is a stylish, atmospheric game with strong visuals, great sound and a mysterious story that rewards careful observation. Combat feels really good, though it can be repetitive and somewhat hard at times. The game tells much of its story through documents, audio logs, the environment and subtle visual storytelling, with plenty of surprising “WTF” moments in a good way. 🎚️ Difficulty 🔲 My grandma could play it 🔲 Easy ☑️ Normal ☑️ Hard 🔲 A challenge to be reckoned 🔲 In the heat…

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  • Steam user Steam user …0423Steam reviews · Aug 13, 2026 · 4 h played

    I cannot vibe with this game. It's like 20% action and 80% trying to navigate a giant office building.

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  • Steam user Steam user …6585Steam reviews · Aug 25, 2026 · 36 h played

    Control has the flesh of a masterpiece, but the bones of it all are still a bit crooked. THAT'S WHY I AM BETTING IT ALL ON CONTROL RESONANT BABY, THAT ONE WILL FOR SURE FIX ALL THE ISSUES WOOOO! After 36 hours of reading censored bureaucratic documents, I think Control warrants a review. Control is Remedy's sixth game, if you count those that actually matter, and you can tell it all really started to click by now. After all, this is the game that *officially* started the Remedy Connected…

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  • Wario64 @wario64.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 10, 2025

    Control: Ultimate Edition is $5.99 on US PSN buff.ly/vclHb0v also on PS+ Extra/Game Pass Standard

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  • Steam user Steam user …4262Steam reviews · Jul 28, 2026 · 33 h played

    Replaying Control years later completely changed my perspective on the game. I first played it back in 2019 on Xbox One S, then again on PS4 and PS5, unlocking every achievement and trophy. Recently, I played it once more on Steam, putting in33 more hours to complete every achievement again. What changed most wasn't the game—it was me. Back then I just enjoyed the gameplay and atmosphere. Now, as an architect, I was amazed by the architectural quality in every environment. The level design…

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  • Steam user Steam user …4585Steam reviews · Dec 10, 2025 · 37 h played

    This object of power in the form of executable data safely induces cognitive immersion and aesthetic resonance in the user. Simulate Bureau protocols and Director level parautilitarian abilities with a high fidelity model of the Oldest House. This item serves as an exceptional training and recruitment tool. It is mandatory to experience for operational awareness and cultural enrichment. quality/aligned product, your playthrough is now confirmed/mandatory

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  • Steam user Steam user …7635Steam reviews · Sep 25, 2026 · 37 h played

    I never played this game when it first came out, but when I saw it on Steam for sale, I was like, why not give it a try. At first, I found the game a little boring, but after continuing to play, the story actually became pretty interesting. The combat and fights are really good, and the graphics are great too. Overall, I enjoyed the game, but the ending was disappointing for me. 7/10

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  • Steam user Steam user …3008Steam reviews · Dec 27, 2025 · 59 h played

    If you’ve ever spent hours falling down the rabbit hole of the SCP Foundation wiki, you’ll immediately recognize the DNA of Control. While you aren't exactly a field agent out in the world tracking down new anomalies, you are the newly appointed Director dropped right into the middle of a massive containment breach. The game perfectly captures that specific "Containment Site" aesthetic. The Oldest House is a brutalist labyrinth that functions exactly like an SCP facility. Walking through the…

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  • Steam user Steam user …1796Steam reviews · Jun 8, 2026 · 38 h played

    Would be better as a tv show, combat is repetitive, quests are just frustrating (run to area, enemy spawn, hold f on an object and repeat) wish there were more unique bosses and puzzles. Only thing I like is the story/concept and visuals especially the last section of the game the rest

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  • tiberius @[email protected]Lemmy · Jun 3, 2026

    [Steam] Control Ultimate Edition ($3.99 / 90% off). Control Resonant releasing on 2026-09-24. https://youtu.be/JZuJlSGpgQo

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  • Ian Boudreau @ianboudreau.comBluesky · Oct 28, 2023

    The Control Ultimate Edition is currently 75% off in the Steam Halloween sale, putting it at $9.99 USD - I really could not recommend a game more highly store.steampowered.com/app/870780/C...

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  • Steam user Steam user …8461Steam reviews · Jul 9, 2026 · 26 h played

    Put a solid chunk of time into this n cleared the full run, but I still can’t honestly recommend Control. The game packs tons of deep-cut lore n really cool hidden side plots, but the fragmented storytelling’s so hard to follow that u’ll still have no clue what just happened even after beating it. What ruins the vibe most for me is how bad the quest map navigation is. Levels stretch across multiple stacked floors, yet the map only slaps down one flat marker per objective, so getting lost is…

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  • Steam user Steam user …5976Steam reviews · Feb 12, 2026 · 62 h played

    Absolutely incredible and well-made game. Everything about it just clicks: gunplay, telekinesis, levitation, and all the other powers feel fantastic. And don’t even get me started on the RCU lore. I was invested in the story and all the wacky stuff going on around me 100% of the time, and I had a blast reading absolutely every collectible I came across. Control definitely has some flaws, but I’m willing to overlook them since I had so much fun playing it that I don’t really care about them.…

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  • Steam user Steam user …9040Steam reviews · Jun 13, 2026 · 25 h played

    this game is absolutely incredible and one of the most unique action-adventure experiences i’ve ever played. from the very first moments, control grabs your attention with its mysterious atmosphere, strange events and fascinating world-building. the entire game takes place inside the oldest house, a location that constantly shifts, changes and hides secrets around every corner. it creates a feeling of exploration unlike almost anything else, where every new room feels like stepping deeper into…

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  • Steam user Steam user …3122Steam reviews · Jan 7, 2026 · 37 h played

    Nice game. But after 10 hours of gameplay, you persist more for the well-written story and sci-fi aesthetic than for the extremely repetitive combat, generic progression, and unrewarding exploration. After finishing it, I felt very little desire to try the DLCs. Some achievements were bugged and didn't unlock.

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  • Steam user Steam user …0568Steam reviews · Nov 22, 2025 · 46 h played

    Control: Ultimate Edition honestly surprised me with how quickly it grabbed my attention. You play as Jesse Faden, who arrives at the Federal Bureau of Control looking for answers about her brother. Within minutes you are thrown into a strange situation inside a building that seems to have a mind of its own. Half the time you’re not even sure what is real, but it works in a way that keeps you curious. The story is genuinely interesting and it constantly pushes you to find out more. What I…

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  • Steam user Steam user …6792Steam reviews · Feb 3, 2026 · 17 h played

    Let me start off by saying that this is not a bad game but I had higher expectations. Easily the most frustrating part is the confusing level design, I was constantly lost trying to navigated the labyrinth of a map. I know it's not a piece of cake to make a map legend for multiple stories but it could've been done better for sure, whoever was in charge of this should be fired. Same goes for some of the quest descriptions. Another thing that ground my gears were the enemies, they love to…

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  • simple @[email protected]Lemmy · Jun 29, 2023

    Forwarding my comment from another thread: This is a great sale, I'm a bit jealous that I own everything I want lately. Some highlights: * Ori Will of the Wisps for $8 * CrossCode for $6 * Hollow Knight for $7.5 * Monster Train + DLC for ~$13 * Mortal Kombat 11 for $5 * Little Nightmares 2 for $10 * Oxygen Not Included for $8.5 * Control Ultimate Edition for $10 * Devil May Cry 5 for $10 * Age of Empires 2 Definitive Edition for $5

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  • Steam user Steam user …5902Steam reviews · Aug 18, 2026 · 96 h played

    The game that made me fall in love with Brutalist architecture and introduced me to the wonderous Remedyverse. Control represented a bit of a milestone for my gaming journey. I first played the game in 2019, back when it was only available on the Epic Games Store. It was also the same year I built my first Desktop PC, which housed my first "real" GPU, the Nvidia RTX 2080Ti. This game came bundled with that graphics card for free as a part of a sale deal I took back then. Once my then new PC…

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  • Steam user Steam user …8744Steam reviews · Mar 14, 2026 · 40 h played

    Strange, Surreal, Dreamlike Experience ⋆˖⁺‧₊☽◯☾₊‧⁺˖⋆ This is the perfect time to play this game when the sequel - Control Resonant - is just around the corner. This is one of those games that feels completely different from anything else and is very much in line with the Alan Wake universe. You play as Jesse Faden, who walks into a secret government agency called the Federal Bureau of Control looking for answers about her missing brother… and immediately ends up becoming the Director of the…

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  • Steam user Steam user …7760Steam reviews · Sep 12, 2026 · 32 h played

    Great game, combat might get bit repetitive, if you are doing base game + dlcs, while licking walls. The atmosphere and lore is 10/10, for annyone into SCP or The X-Files, a definite must play for all willing to learn more about Remedyverse. I'd say it's worth at full price, on discout it's basically a steal.

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  • Steam user Steam user …5325Steam reviews · Aug 27, 2026 · 9 h played

    Control starts slow and early combat is not very engaging instead focusing on story and the Oldest House setting. However once you have your abilities and the areas start to open up the combat flow starts to come out and it is super fun. Just wish it got there sooner.

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  • Steam user Steam user …4936Steam reviews · Jan 18, 2026 · 20 h played

    This is my what, third Control copy after EGS and PS4? So I'm a little bit biased. That being said, it's still Remedy's most coherent game to date, where weird stuff is perfectly supported by the strong and unique gameplay loop. Control is also artistically brilliant and coherent and looks great even after all these years. Plus, it's basically an SCP fanfic made with an AAA budget. DLCs are too formulaic in gameplay department to my taste, but AWE is a nice narrative bridge to AW 2 and…

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  • Steam user Steam user …9136Steam reviews · May 29, 2026 · 48 h played

    Fantastic game, and I'm only mad at myself for not playing it sooner. A worthwhile single player experience that is sorely lacking in games now. Gameplay and physics were very fun; environment is a beautiful Madhatter experience of a psychedelic concrete jungle office; world lore offered in collectible documents, audio clips, and videos are actually intriguing to follow; and the writing/storytelling method is top notch. Control shook me out of a fog and made me realize just how overlooked or…

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  • Steam user Steam user …8642Steam reviews · Jul 31, 2026 · 34 h played

    One of the greatest games and worlds created in video games. Highly recommended for all people that love scp related content and remedyverse

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  • Steam user Steam user …3128Steam reviews · Dec 28, 2025 · 45 h played

    Control is another game that I liked but also hated deeply in some aspects.... -First, the graphics are beautiful, even as a 5 years old game, probably one of the best game that actually ultilize ray-tracing, I've spent so many time in the photo mode taking screenshots. -The combat is fluent and combine gunplay nicely with psychic power, when you unlock leviation it brings the whole combat to new dimension -The whole story background setting is interesting, there isnt many game talking about…

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  • Steam user Steam user …0465Steam reviews · Aug 30, 2026 · 5 h played

    Gameplay is fun and while plot leaves you with as many questions left as when you started, it's good to know that throwing furniture is a working answer to any supernatural threrat.

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  • Steam user Steam user …4648Steam reviews · Dec 11, 2025 · 13 h played

    This game made me say "WTF?" so many times (but in a good way, I swear.) It took me a hot minute to get used to the mechanics and I died... a lot. It's neat that there are optional bosses (thank god for that because I'm terrible and I really don't wanna bring my blood pressure up enjoying a game.) I'm still very confused about some parts of the plot... or maybe I wasn't paying enough attention. It's interesting, to say the least. (Did anyone else get some SCPs vibes when they encountered an…

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  • Steam user Steam user …2592Steam reviews · Sep 24, 2026 · 7 h played

    I'd really like to love CONTROL. The vibes are immaculate but the game play tilts into tedium when you're re-entering a room and have to fight through the same enemies you've already beat, probably multiple times. The moment to moment shooting is fine but not rewarding enough to slog through what the game asks you to. There's some solid bones for a third-person action game here but CONTROL is far too threadbare for me.

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  • Steam user Steam user …8029Steam reviews · Sep 23, 2026 · 38 h played

    This game took me 6 years to finish. But this time I saw it through. Control is weird. 6 years... so I played bits of the game on several builds. 2080ti at launch, then a 3090 then a 4090, and now on a 5090. The game always ran very smooth in either of them. Control is a great game with amazing visuals, fun combat, and a really strange story. The gameplay is addictive, but the story gets so weird that I honestly have no idea what the devs were smoking when they wrote it. I imagine this is…

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  • Steam user Steam user …7418Steam reviews · Jul 9, 2026 · 37 h played

    Control is one of those games that definitely isn't for everyone. Most people will probably bounce off it within the first couple of hours: vague storytelling, an abstract choice of words and themes, a very confusing setting, and the list of reasons to quit Control can continue on endlessly. But I stuck with it, and even 100%-ed this title. My thoughts and feelings regarding this game are… mixed, if I am being totally honest. Let’s start with the genre choice and storytelling. Everyone knows…

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  • Steam user Steam user …7382Steam reviews · May 13, 2026 · 29 h played

    what can you even say. anything you could previously see as perhaps diluting the pure Personality oozing out of every corner of remedy is circumvented for a game that genuinely owes twin peaks: the return as much as its more internet-recognized influences like SCP and house of leaves. their most eclectic game , yet also their most coherent. and their most Involving too, despite all the stiff competition...every ability is contextualized within the fiction with minimal membrane of gameplay…

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  • Steam user Steam user …1186Steam reviews · May 2, 2026 · 88 h played

    I got this game for free on Epic a few years ago, and I ended up buying the Ultimate Edition on Steam because it was that good. This game has sentimental value to me since it was the first AAA game I was able to play on my first gaming laptop, but I’ll try not to be biased. This game is incredible! The combat mechanics are some of the most fun I’ve had in any video game. The story was interesting enough, although it’s not the game’s greatest strength, in my opinion. I think the atmosphere and…

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  • Steam user Steam user …8780Steam reviews · Jun 23, 2026 · 12 h played

    World building? 10/10, the game built around it? meh. Atmosphere, art direction, and worlding building are beautiful done, it feels very special when doing that; combat starts off strong, but there is only so much fun to be had hurling concrete at mindless enemies. Gunplay feels like an afterthought, felt like it was just there to drain a meter between telekinesis cooldowns rather than offering anything of substance and story is criminally underwhelming for the world it is set in. Get it for…

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  • Steam user Steam user …2888Steam reviews · Mar 13, 2026 · 764 h played

    <That was awesome / You will be happy that you played it.> Control felt far above my expectations, the world-building was fresh and new. It is connected to the same universe as Alan Wake. The entire Federal Bureau of Control, the Service Weapon modes, the Oldest House,Jesse Faden, it all was so damned engrossing. The TAKE CONTROL Ash Maze with the Old Gods of Asgard soundtrack is one of my most enjoyable moments of gaming history: The pacing, the action, you just go John Rambo on enemies…

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  • Steam user Steam user …1965Steam reviews · Nov 2, 2025 · 2 h played

    Story? No Clue. Vibes? On Point. Don’t mind my hours on Steam - I already finished this on console but haven’t started breaking physics on PC yet. This game is an absolute wild ride. The atmosphere? Creepy, stylish, and borderline hypnotic. The sound design? So good it could wake THE HISS itself. The visuals? I spent a solid chunk of time just staring at reflections and floating debris like a mesmerized intern. Gameplay’s buttery smooth - nothing beats the joy of weaponized telekinesis by…

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  • Steam user Steam user …8661Steam reviews · Apr 20, 2026 · 84 h played

    What a game. Absolutely beautiful. Words can’t describe it, this is a true masterpiece that simply must be experienced. The world is mysterious and immersive, and the combat feels incredibly satisfying. A hauntingly beautiful experience, filled with atmosphere and pure artistry. Every moment feels crafted with care. 9.5 / 10

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  • Steam user Steam user …9279Steam reviews · Dec 20, 2025 · 105 h played

    Thoughts Now what a thrilling and twisted trip into the heart of an SCP facility... I have so many questions, perkele! I’m just hoping ████████ will answer at least some of them. Really loved this one despite some of its shortcomings. It's rare for a game to draw me in with so much intensity, and keep me completely engaged from start to finish. What I liked 🟢 Environmental design based on brutalism which yet packs a lot of uniqueness and personality 🟢 Intense, ominous atmosphere and…

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  • Xbox Wire @wire.xbox.comBluesky · Aug 27, 2026

    Happy Free Play Days! Game Pass members - you can hop into Naruto To Boruto: Shinobi Striker and ARK: Survival Ascended this weekend, while everyone can try out Control Ultimate Edition, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...

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  • Wario64 @wario64.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 30, 2025

    Control Ultimate Edition (PS4) is $14.30 US Dollars on VGP buff.ly/m0tJFMQ PNP PS4/XSX buff.ly/eeBxD8C also on PS+ Extra/Game Pass Premium

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  • Steam user Steam user …9659Steam reviews · Nov 22, 2025 · 18 h played

    S Grade Story, visual feast and GPU intensive game. But had a very great experience. Remedy never disappoints. Must try. challenging game + Great controls.

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  • GamingOnLinux 🐧🎮 @gamingonlinuxMastodon · Mar 10, 2025

    Control Ultimate Edition is adding HDR, ultrawide, FOV scaling, updated DLSS and DLAA https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/control-ultimate-edition-is-adding-hdr-ultrawide-fov-scaling-updated-dlss-and-dlaa/ #Control #ControlUltimateEdition #Gaming #SteamDeck #Linux #PCGaming

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  • Steam user Steam user …7596Steam reviews · Jun 10, 2026 · 61 h played

    Control is a weird game. It is trying at all times to be a modern art experiment, a competent shooter, a good SCP story, and even a small percentage of RPG and Metroidvania, all at the same time. It frequently stumbles awkwardly along the way, but in the end it proves itself as a worthwhile experience. Everything regarding the art direction is perfect, and the strongest point of the game. The people at Remedy created a beautiful and awe-inspiring compact little world that mixes brutalist…

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  • Steam user Steam user …0067Steam reviews · Sep 11, 2026 · 40 h played

    The best Mystery Box Dark Sci-Fi story in video games, reminds me of Dark (Netflix) web series a bit. The lore is deep and the notes are so fun to read. The gameplay is really awesome specifically the abilities you get are all fun to use. The graphics are amazing and the game is oozing with atmosphere. The story is awesome and the world this game creates is much more interesting, loved every minute of it. The use of live action cut-scenes elevate the story well, especially the one's with Dr…

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  • Steam user Steam user …2436Steam reviews · Jun 12, 2026 · 13 h played

    I genuinely don't understand the praise this game gets. I finished Control because my friend kept telling me "it all makes sense if you pay attention" and the story is amazing once you understand it. Well, I read the documents, listened to the recordings, completed the side content, and by the end I understood what was happening. The problem is that understanding it didn't make it any better. The story feels like it's trying so hard to be mysterious and deep that it forgets to actually tell a…

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  • Steam user Steam user …7780Steam reviews · Oct 20, 2025 · 13 h played

    Like mysteries and conspiracy theories? This has it. I felt the whole game that I was about to get some answers just to get more questions. Stunning details and fun combat, that's about it. Buy on sale.

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  • Steam user Steam user …3571Steam reviews · Oct 9, 2025 · 17 h played

    Control offers an impressive atmosphere, stunning visuals, and satisfying gameplay once it finds its rhythm. The early hours are quite slow, and the story, while intriguing, doesn’t fully deliver on its potential in my opinion. However, the combat and abilities become increasingly enjoyable as the game progresses. Overall, it’s a well-crafted experience best enjoyed at a discounted price.

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  • Steam user Steam user …2735Steam reviews · Apr 4, 2026 · 28 h played

    Really well made game, only few missing pieces which would have made it perfection which I hope control 2 does better. Puzzles and quests don't hold your hands like other games of this type of games, which is really fun and innovative. Some sections required backtracking, some of the side missions were really fun, and some were frustrating. Boss repetitions, combat repetition, and not much enemy variety are only negetives I could think. If you expect the game to hold your hands (like ubisoft…

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  • Steam user Steam user …4100Steam reviews · Dec 31, 2025 · 21 h played

    Crazy inception like story, made me say wtf but in all the good ways. The gameplay makes you feel like you have total control as a almost godlike entity in charge of her world. You fly, control objects via telekinesis, mind control enemies, and have a shifting weapon with different gunplay usages. Storyrich, with expanding DLC's that dive deeper into the lore that isn't explained in the main game, and another DLC that links some universes together (no spoilers). With a sequel coming soon,…

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  • Steam user Steam user …8991Steam reviews · Jun 6, 2026 · 35 h played

    I had so much fun playing Control that I literally couldn't believe how long it actually took me to play this title. After I played the original Alan Wake a while ago, since this game ties up to that one through AWE expansion, I didn't like very much this whole new universe that Remedy was trying to push at the time. The first Alan Wake had a decent story, but what Control gives us afterwards is an absolute expansion of what Alan Wake has started all those years back, and it made me a…

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  • Steam user Steam user …3869Steam reviews · Aug 24, 2026 · 23 h played

    Finally playing through this in preparation of Control Resonant. Fascinating world and lore for anyone who enjoys SCP or these supernatural type media with agencies that track them. Gameplay, writing and characters are about what is expected from a studio we celebrated as Remedy. Is it the absolute best third person action game I've played? No. But it's still very good. They excel so much in atmosphere, world building and writing that even if the gameplay had just been serviceable it'd still…

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  • eerie dickgirl @eigenvectrix.northsky.socialBluesky · Jul 20, 2026

    [CONTROL ULTIMATE EDITION] While I think the main game is really good, I'm up to AWE and I've decided to terminate my playthrough.

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  • Steam user Steam user …3202Steam reviews · May 7, 2026 · 14 h played

    I bought this game instead of playing it on the Epic Games Store when it was free! Game overall is pretty fun and with a great deep lore!

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  • Steam user Steam user …3739Steam reviews · Oct 17, 2026 · 36 h played

    *Note: DLCs are needed to get 100%, but the game has long since branded to ultimate edition that contains both DLC. My Playtime: 35.8h (100% achievement, finished the game) Main Campaign: 24.6h The Foundation DLC: 5.5h AWE DLC: 5.7h Grindy Achievement(s): Yes (~1 achievement). Optional Achievement(s): Yes (54 achievements). Difficult Achievement(s): No. Intro CONTROL Ultimate Edition is a third-person shooter game where you are armed with a gun and telekinetic abilities. It's set in an…

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  • Steam user Steam user …2718Steam reviews · Oct 3, 2026 · 16 h played

    You know what I love? POWER. Real power. Not some pathetic little pistol that goes pew pew while I hide behind a desk. I'm talking about throwing people across rooms with my mind, launching objects through walls, floating through the air and generally making everyone around me question every decision that brought them here. Now we're talking. CONTROL is fantastic. You play Jesse Faden, walking into the Federal Bureau of Control looking for answers... And immediately discovering that the…

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  • Steam user Steam user …5730Steam reviews · Jun 28, 2026 · 58 h played

    Control - Bureau of the Impossible Control is such a unique experience that it's hard for me to compare it to anything else. It's one of those games you have to play to truly appreciate how well it's crafted. It starts off a little slow, but after a few missions I found it difficult to put down. I actually completed the game back in 2021 when it was given away for free on the Epic Games Store. At the time I was playing on my old GTX 1650 laptop at around 30-40 FPS. Replaying it years later on…

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