Control Resonant
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Leave It To Control Resonant To Make City Buses Scary
Remedy Entertainment's Control Resonant masterfully transforms mundane objects, like city buses, into terrifying enemies through its unique blend of horror and surrealism. This approach, inspired by David Lynch, challenges player familiarity and creates a sense of dread, exemplified by the Hiss Transporter enemy. The game builds upon the concept of Altered Items established in the original Control, recontextualizing everyday items into sinister tools of destruction.
'Dylan is an involuntary hero, although he chooses to become one, he just doesn’t know it in the beginning' — Control Resonant composer explains the design process for Dylan's theme song, revealing his track 'is essentially Jesse's theme backwards'
Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko discussed the creation of Dylan's theme song, explaining it is Jesse's theme played backwards but with a focus on growth and seeking permission for existence. Alanko detailed how Dylan's music represents his journey from an involuntary hero to a chosen one, contrasting with Jesse's more grounded power theme. The interview also touched upon the 'Sibling Theme' and the end credits track 'The One I Once Knew' featuring Amelia Jones.
Control Resonant composer says studios should avoid 'AI music' and care more about the soundtrack if they 'value and respect your IP and your game' — 'Respect the client: the gamers, the fans, dammit'
Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko urges game studios to prioritize and invest more in their soundtracks, strongly advising against the use of AI-generated music. He emphasizes that valuing music is crucial for respecting intellectual property, the game itself, and the players.
Games Inbox: Which 2026 video game has the best melee combat?
Readers discuss which upcoming games will feature the best melee combat, with Onimusha: Way Of The Sword and Nioh 3 being highlighted. The discussion also touches on the controversial Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker, issues with Amazon's game delivery, the pricing of live service cosmetics, and the potential for dormant game franchises to be revived.
2026 is a low-key revolutionary year for player movement in games
The article analyzes a growing trend in video games towards more granular and realistic player movement mechanics, contrasting with older titles focused on power fantasies. Games like Baby Steps, Cairn, and Big Walk are highlighted for their innovative approaches to fundamental actions like walking and climbing, suggesting a shift in design philosophy driven by the evolution of 3D game development and a desire for more engaging player interaction.
'With Remedy, it’s about philosophy and the emotional layer' — Control Resonant composer says to create Remedy's atmospheric music, he records sounds on a 'daily basis' that he'll later manipulate into harmonies: 'The weirder, the better'
Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko discusses his unique approach to creating atmospheric music for Remedy Entertainment games, often using unconventional sounds captured daily. He emphasizes that the weirder the source material, the better the outcome, and relies heavily on intuition and emotional connection rather than a strict audio bible.
Spelhelg! Flammor, klingor och gammelskräck
Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, ranging from finishing campaigns in titles like Control: Resonant and Gears of War: E-Day, to diving into horror games such as Alone in the Dark and Welcome to Elderfield. Others are looking forward to cyberpunk experiences in Nivalis Nights and Dune: Awakening, or continuing with games like Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Assassin's Creed Mirage.
Control Resonant composer says his inspiration comes from concept art, which brings forth 'melodies' and 'a feeling' — 'That feeling combined with the ability to 'hear' pictures - synesthesia, to be exact - are my go-to tools at the ground zero point'
Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko discussed his unique creative process, which heavily involves synesthesia allowing him to 'hear' music from concept art. He praised Remedy Entertainment's transparency culture and detailed how visual inspiration leads to melodies and feelings for the game's soundtrack. Control Resonant is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Control Resonant Accolades Trailer Highlights Strong Critical Acclaim for the Paranatural Thriller
Remedy Entertainment has released an accolades trailer for Control Resonant, highlighting the critical praise the game has received since its launch. The game currently holds an 83 Metascore and a 91 percent "Very Positive" rating on Steam. Updates have already been released, including a hotfix for enemy balance and a larger patch adding New Game++ and quality-of-life improvements.
EDGE #429 review scores – Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave and more
EDGE magazine's December 2026 issue features review scores for several games, with Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave receiving a high score of 9. The review for Fire Emblem highlights its branching paths, character development, and emotional storytelling, praising how it balances grand stakes with individual human stories.
Steam's "best September to date" has new faces like Wardogs and Blood of Dawnwalker leading the charge
Steam achieved its best September to date in 2026, generating an estimated $1.7 billion in revenue, a 13% increase over the previous year. New intellectual properties like Wardogs and The Blood of Dawnwalker led the charge among new releases, contributing significantly to the revenue alongside established franchises and popular free-to-play titles.
Control Resonant's New Game++ update also squashes some of my least favourite bugs, including the one where magic doors change my trousers
Remedy Entertainment has released a significant update for Control Resonant, introducing a New Game Plus mode and numerous bug fixes. The patch addresses issues like the fast-travel glitch that reset player outfits and includes performance optimizations for lower-end hardware like the Steam Deck. Quality of life improvements, such as displaying build power ratings on the main screen, also aim to demystify the game's upgrade systems.
Fall Into 25 New Games on GeForce NOW This October
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding 25 new games throughout October, with six available immediately. Highlights include CONTROL Resonant for Performance and Ultimate members and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered. The service also offers a day pass for users to try premium cloud gaming.
Control Resonant Has Finally Gotten The One Thing It’s Missing (But Only On PC)
A PC modding community has created a photo mode for Control Resonant, addressing a feature that Remedy Entertainment plans to officially add in a November update. The game also received update 1.4.0, introducing a New Game+ mode, various bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements.
CONTROL Resonant Update Adds New Mode & QoL Fixes
Remedy Entertainment has released a significant update for CONTROL Resonant, introducing unlimited New Game++ runs and a host of quality-of-life improvements, performance optimizations, and bug fixes. The update aims to enhance player progression tracking, reduce combat intensity in certain areas, and improve overall stability and features across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Your pro controller's back buttons could be the answer to Control Resonant's spongy enemies
This article offers solutions for the 'spongy' enemy issue in Control Resonant by leveraging controller back buttons. It suggests mapping attack functions to these buttons on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC controllers to reduce repetitive strain and fatigue, while also touching on macro functions for combat combos. The author notes that while spongy enemies are a game design problem, hardware solutions can mitigate player discomfort.
Exclusive: Listen to Control Resonant's 'Sibling Theme', a track that its composer says 'soothes and comforts' Dylan and Jesse's 'dented childhood memories'
Remedy Entertainment has released 'Sibling Theme' from the Control Resonant soundtrack, composed by Petri Alanko. The track aims to evoke the bond between Jesse and Dylan, with Alanko describing it as a comforting representation of their childhood memories. Control Resonant is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Control Resonant’s Combat Has More Depth Than You Might Expect
Control Resonant's combat mechanics offer more depth than initially apparent, with intricate build-crafting possibilities that reward player experimentation. Despite initial criticisms and a recent hotfix, the game's combat system, which avoids typical parrying mechanics, provides a unique and engaging experience for those who stick with it.
Control Resonant Receives New Game++, as New Update Polishes “All Aspects”
Remedy has released a significant update for Control Resonant, introducing New Game++ for endless runs and carrying over player builds. The update also polishes "all aspects" of the game, including lighting, animation, and subtitles, alongside performance optimizations for PC. Notable additions include Build Power on the Loadout screen, improved vendor notifications, and a 10-15% reduction in combat intensity in the Unknown Zone.
All Shum Arcade locations and rewards in Control Resonant
This guide details the locations and rewards for the eight Shum arcade machines found in Control: Resonant. These machines offer challenges with high score targets, unlocking outfits, power upgrades, and reset items upon completion. Players are advised to be at least level 8 or utilize accessibility options for an easier experience.
