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Invision CommunityVery positive

CONTROL Resonant Review – Mind-Bending, Brutal and Brilliant | Invision Game Community

Control Resonant is a brilliant and brutal sequel that expands the original game's universe beyond the Oldest House into a distorted Manhattan. The game introduces Dylan Faden as the protagonist, featuring a fast-paced, melee-focused combat system and a compelling narrative that delves deeper into the Faden siblings' story. With outstanding visuals and Remedy's signature surreal storytelling, it's a highly recommended experience for fans of the original.

The Xbox HubPositive

CONTROL Resonant Is Ready To Tear Reality Apart

Remedy Entertainment has released Control Resonant for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, priced at £49.99 for the Standard Edition and £58.49 for the Deluxe Edition. The sequel shifts focus to Dylan Faden as he navigates a reality-warping Manhattan corrupted by paranatural forces, expanding the universe of the original Control. Creative Director Mikael Kasurinen highlighted the team's ambition to push the series' scale, combat, and storytelling.

FZ.seNeutral

FZ Play kastar sig in i Control Resonant i kväll

Remedy Entertainment's new game, Control Resonant, is released today and streamer Wakkaah will be playing it live at 7 PM. The game focuses on Dylan Faden and features more melee combat than its predecessor. A review gave it a 3 out of 5, praising the environments and combat but criticizing the script and boss balance.

Retro GamerNeutral

How to get all Clearance Keycards in Control Resonant

This guide details how to obtain all five Clearance Keycards in Control Resonant. The keycards are necessary to open various doors throughout the game, with some being part of the main story and others found through side quests.

NvidiaPositive

Contain the Chaos: ‘CONTROL Resonant’ Launches on GeForce NOW

Remedy Entertainment's CONTROL Resonant is now available on GeForce NOW, allowing players to experience the game's warped Manhattan setting and supernatural abilities via cloud streaming. A special 12-month GeForce NOW Ultimate membership bundle includes the game at no extra cost until September 27. Additionally, GeForce NOW support is coming soon to Googlebooks, and the anime-style RPG DragonSword: Awakening is among nine new games added to the service.

IGNPositive

'One of the Very Few Games I'm Going to Be Buying': Control Resonant Has Leaked, But There's a Push Among Some Pirates to Pay For It Anyway

Despite Control Resonant leaking, some individuals within the piracy community are making an effort to pay for the game to support its developer, Remedy Entertainment. This unusual action highlights a desire among some to financially back developers even when obtaining games through unofficial channels.

Last Word GamingPositive

Control Resonant Out Now With Some Changes

Remedy Entertainment's Control Resonant is now available, shifting the focus from Jesse Faden to her brother Dylan in a distorted Manhattan. The game introduces a new melee-focused combat system and a more open-ended structure compared to the original Control. Early reviews are largely positive, with Metacritic scores of 84 for PlayStation 5 and PC, though the combat changes are proving divisive.

Retro GamerNeutral

All Instant Photo and Camera locations in Control Resonant

This guide details the locations of Instant Photos and the special AWE Camera needed for the 'Freeze Frame' side quest in Control Resonant. Players must find photo locations, track down the camera, and approach it from behind to avoid being frozen. The guide provides specific locations for each zone and explains the puzzle mechanics involved in completing the quest.

To Much GamingVery positive

Control: Resonant Review: Worth the Visual Overload — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides

Control: Resonant is Remedy Entertainment's latest open-world action RPG, offering a captivating paranormal narrative and impressive visual design. While the final act is a visual spectacle with engaging level design and movement mechanics, some players might find the bosses more of a visual display than a significant challenge, and the backstory doesn't break new ground in the sci-fi genre. Despite minor frame rate dips and a lack of challenge in later encounters, the game is highly recommended, especially for fans of Remedy's previous work.

Metro UKVery negative

Control Resonant review - an ineffective remedy

Control Resonant, a sequel to Remedy Entertainment's 2019 hit, pivots to melee combat but ultimately delivers a repetitive and unsatisfying experience. Despite impressive surreal visuals and fun traversal mechanics, the shallow combat and straightforward storytelling fail to engage, making it a disappointing follow-up to its predecessor.

Rock Paper ShotgunNegative

The Steam Machine handles Control Resonant capably, but the promised Steam Deck support is a letdown

Control Resonant performs capably on a Steam Machine at 1080p with adjusted settings, achieving playable framerates. However, the game fails to run smoothly on the Steam Deck, even with optimized 'Handheld' presets and upscaling, resulting in sub-30fps performance and significant stutters, making it not recommended for Valve's handheld.

XBOXPositive

CONTROL Resonant Is an Action Game… and an RPG, and a Superhero Game, and More Besides

CONTROL Resonant is described as a multifaceted action game that blends elements of RPGs, superhero titles, and open-world exploration. The sequel introduces deep RPG mechanics, expansive zones in a warped Manhattan, and superhero-like traversal abilities for the playable character, Dylan Faden. The game also incorporates dark humor through its depiction of bureaucratic absurdity within the Federal Bureau of Control.

GamespotPositive

Control’s Story And Lore Gets Weird, So Here’s What You Need To Know Before Control Resonant

This guide provides a recap of the story and lore of Remedy Entertainment's Control, ahead of the release of its sequel, Control Resonant. It details Jesse Faden's journey into the Federal Bureau of Control, her connection to the entity Polaris, and the paranormal threats like the Hiss that infest the Oldest House.

Gaming BoltPositive

Control Resonant Guide – 15 Best Tips and Tricks

This guide for Control Resonant offers 15 tips and tricks to help players navigate the game's new systems and mechanics. It covers advice on choosing Aberrant Forms, prioritizing Talent Points, understanding damage types, enemy levels, target prioritization, leveling zones, investigating blocked entrances, checking FBC Notice Boards, finding health upgrades, mapping zones, selecting Artifacts, and when to tackle specific areas like the Park.

GamespotNeutral

Control Story So Far

This article provides a recap of the story in the original Control game for players planning to jump into Control: Resonant. It aims to refresh players on the narrative elements and key proper nouns from the first title.

Retro GamerVery positive

New 96% "Overwhelmingly Positive" Steam hit and cozy dressmaking sim overtakes Diablo 4, Control Resonant, and…

The indie crafting game Dressmaker has achieved a 96% "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam shortly after its release, becoming a surprise hit. Developed by Cozy Lives, the game allows players to design and sew clothing, and has quickly climbed Steam's global top sellers list, surpassing titles like Diablo 4.

Retro GamerPositive

The Golden Joystick Awards will return on November 11 - with a new look

The 44th annual Golden Joystick Awards will take place on November 11, featuring a new look and an expanded voting process. Shortlists will be revealed on September 25, with public voting opening the same day. The awards celebrate games released over the past year, with Grand Theft Auto 6 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 among the titles mentioned.

Retro GamerNeutral

How to get into the Patterned Factory in Control Resonant

This guide explains how to access the Patterned Factory in Control Resonant, an area that is initially sealed off. Players must navigate ascending platforms, dodge steam, and break through a boarded-up entrance on the roof to gain entry. Inside, players can find the Resonant and unlock new abilities, though the area is challenging.

Retro GamerNeutral

Full map for Control Resonant

This guide details the full map for Control: Resonant, which is a distorted version of New York City divided into seven distinct zones. Players will unlock new areas as they progress through the main story and complete side quests. The guide also explains how to reveal each zone's map by activating Map Kits and Sensors.

PC GamesNNeutral

How to get the Parking Garage key in Control Resonant

This guide explains how to find the parking garage key in Control Resonant to progress towards the West Incursion Zone's Resonant boss. Players must locate the Wear 'Em Wash 'Em Laundromat, navigate its alleyway, and retrieve the key from a body inside to unlock the parking garage door.