Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
PlayStation 4
- 27th Aug 2019
- 27th Aug 2019
- Also Available On
- Series
- Tags
- Feature Support
- Official Site
- remedygames.com
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Addons / DLC
- Control: The Foundation
- Control: AWE
Reviews
Review Control - Remedy's Return to PlayStation Is Worth the Wait
Take back control
Republished on Wednesday 27th January, 2021: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of February 2021's PS Plus lineup. The original text follows. Control could, and probably should, have been something worth shouting about. It’s been 16 years since Remedy Entertainment last released one of...
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Review Control: AWE - An Intriguing Must for Alan Wake Fans, But No One Else
It’s not a lake, it’s a CONTROLcean
Alan Wake is a property of Remedy’s that has a pretty hardcore, dedicated fanbase. There have been promising signs by way of the spin-off American Nightmare or the more recent instance of Remedy buying back the right to the IP, but Control: AWE is by far the best indicator yet. Much like Control: The...
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Control Guides
Guide Control - How to Upgrade Abilities
Improving your powers
How do you upgrade your abilities in Control? Remedy's latest places a huge emphasis on taking advantage of your powers during combat and combining them with the use of your service weapon. However, how do you make them even better than the base version? Here's how you upgrade abilities in Control. How to Upgrade Abilities in...
Guide Control - How to Upgrade Weapons and Mods
Getting a better gun in Control
How do you upgrade your weapons and mods in Control? Remedy's latest places a huge emphasis on taking advantage of your powers during combat and combining them with the use of your service weapon. However, how do you make them even better than the base version? Here's how you upgrade weapons and mods in Control. How...
Guide Control - Is There a New Game Plus Option?
Extending the play time
Can you keep playing Control after beating the game, or are you forced into New Game+? Will you be able to finish side missions after completing the story? It's always a handy piece of information to have, so we're on hand to answer that question for you. Is There a New Game + Option in Control?: At launch, Tuesday 27th...
Guide Control - How to Get the Levitate Ability
Take to the skies
How do you get the Levitate ability in Control? It's one of the most important mobility options during combat, but you won't gain access to it until the back half of the game. Here's how to get the Shield ability in Control. How to Get the Levitate Ability in Control: This ability is earned as part of the main story - during...
Guide Control - How Do You Level Up?
You can't
Can you level up in Control? Since there's a whole skill tree to work through and numerous upgrades to purchase, it's understandable to assume that you'll be able to level up in the game. Can you, though? In this guide, we'll answer that very question. How Do You Level Up in Control?: You do not have the ability to level up in Control...
Guide Control - How to Get the Shield Ability
Putting up a defence
How do you get the Shield power in Control? It's one of the most important defensive options during combat, but you won't gain access to it until you've made a good amount of progress. Here's how to get the Shield ability in Control. How to Get the Shield Ability in Control: Once you reach Central Maintenance, head to the...
Guide Control - How to Activate the HRA Machine in Mission 4
The punchcard solution
How do you solve the punchcard puzzle in mission 4 of Control? How do you activate the HRA machine? This is perhaps one of the most complex puzzles in the entire game, even stumping us for a decent amount of time. However, here's the solution you'll need in order to progress. How to Activate the HRA Machine in Mission 4 in...
Guide Control - Fridge Duty Side Mission Walkthrough
'Astral Phenomena' bronze trophy obtained
How do you complete the Fridge Duty side mission in Control? Many of the game's side missions are very well hidden throughout the world, but one of the easier quests to get your hands on is Fridge Duty. Here's a full walkthrough of each and every step you'll take towards completing it. Control's Fridge Duty...
Guide Control - Tips and Tricks for Beginners
The basics of Control
Control marks the return of Remedy Entertainment on Playstation. After a mammoth 16 year wait, the Finnish studio brings a supernatural experience to PS4 that places the emphasis on a living, breathing gun and your suite of superpowers. There's a lot to the title, so here are some tips and tricks to get you started. Control...
Guide Control - How Long Does It Take to Beat?
How many hours does Control's campaign take to complete?
How many hours does Control's campaign take to complete? How long does it take to beat Control? The length of a playthrough is always an important question, and Remedy's latest is no different. Here's how long it will take to beat the game, playing at a normal, steady pace. How Long Does...
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Control News
News Control Demake Returns to the Roots of PS1
No April Fools here
Yeah, Control is a pretty good game on modern consoles, but what about if we got to experience it a few decades back on PlayStation 1 instead? Principle gameplay designer Tommi Saalasti at Remedy has made it a reality with a demake that takes the Federal Bureau of Control and protagonist Jesse Faden back to the 1990s. 51 seconds...
News Control Fans Bemused by Free PS Plus Version for PS5, PS4
After drama surrounding next-gen upgrade
What should have been a public relations slam-dunk for Control publisher 505 Games is already turning sour, as fans ponder why they were encouraged to purchase the Ultimate Edition if it’s being given away day-and-date with PlayStation Plus next month. You may recall a big brouhaha when the next-gen...
Functionality now turned off
If the fact that CD Projekt Red is already managing to offer free PlayStation 5 upgrades to owners of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which is a five-year-old game, this latest revelation only makes the whole situation even worse for 505 Games and Remedy. You cannot upgrade your PlayStation 4 copy of Control to the next-gen...
News 505 Games Attempts to Explain Control's PS5 Upgrade Scandal
It all comes down to cash
Control publisher 505 Games caused controversy last week when it revealed that only owners of the third-person shooter’s new Ultimate Edition would be able to upgrade to the PlayStation 5 version for free. If you own the original, regardless of whether you have the Season Pass or not, you’ll be bang out of luck...
News Control's Alan Wake-Inspired DLC Arrives on PS4 Later This Month
Stay in the light
Even though Alan Wake has never come to a PlayStation system, the character of the same name takes centre stage in the second piece of DLC for Control. It's out on 27th August 2020 and you can catch a glimpse of it in the announcement trailer above. We get to see the man himself along with protagonist Jesse Faden doing what she...
News Remedy Confirms a PS5 Version of Control Is in the Works
Little info to go on
It wasn't part of Sony's PlayStation 5 games reveal event last night so this tidbit of news might have gotten lost amongst all the excitement. Remedy has confirmed that it will be bringing Control to PS5 with a native version which we assume will take advantage of all the new bells and whistles the next-gen console brings...
News Remedy Could Be Lining Up PS5 Port of Control
Game of the Year edition?
Control will be playable on PlayStation 5 thanks to backwards compatibility. That we know for sure, however, it looks like the game's Finnish developer might have plans to port the title in its entirety to Sony's next-generation machine in order to make it a native experience. With two pieces of DLC planned for launch in...
News Control DLC Is Heavily Discounted Before Any Content Is Released
A steal?
Control launched all the way back in August of 2019, and a couple of weeks after the fact, developer Remedy announced a Season Pass. This is relatively normal practice these days; a lot of games grow and change way beyond their initial state upon release. One interesting wrinkle, however, seems like it could put early buyers at a...
News Control's First DLC Arrives March 2020, Expeditions Update Out Now
Head back to the Oldest House
As well as bagging a couple of awards in the process, Control lifted the lid off its first piece of downloadable content at The Game Awards 2019. It'll arrive on PlayStation 4 next year on 26th March. "The Foundation will delve into the history of the Oldest House. At the request of the ever-mysterious Board, Jesse...
News Remedy Satisfied with Control's Sales Despite the Lack of Chart Topping Success
All under Control
Control is performing just fine for Finnish developer Remedy – despite the title failing to top the charts. According to the studio’s CEO Tero Virtala, the PlayStation 4 project was developed over the course of three years and utilised a budget of €30 million. This, incredibly, is fairly small for a AAA title these days,...
About The Game
After a secretive agency in New York is invaded by an otherworldly threat, you become the new Director struggling to regain Control. This supernatural third-person action-adventure game will challenge you to master a combination of supernatural abilities, modifiable loadouts and reactive environments, while fighting through a deep and unpredictable world
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