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CONTROL Ultimate Edition

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, visionOS, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2020

Should you play it?

Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

What works
  • Unique and immersive world with surreal atmosphere
  • Engaging combat with satisfying powers and physics
  • Rich story and lore with strong narrative immersion
  • Freedom to explore and approach challenges creatively
  • Well-designed progression and upgrade systems
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive combat and enemy variety at times
  • Confusing map layout and navigation
  • Some boss fights criticized for difficulty spikes
  • Limited character customization and social features
  • Occasional minor bugs and technical issues

What to play next

Top picks

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  • Hubris

  • Crisol: Theater of Idols

  • Horizon Zero Dawn™ Remastered

  • Dishonored 2

  • Outcast 1.1

  • Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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  • Beyond Sunset

  • Beyond Hanwell
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From the same developer

From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.

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CONTROL Ultimate Edition: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Why this game works

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