Control

Our analysis

Remedy's supernatural action title is visually striking, with elegant color design and atmospheric lighting that carry a strong sense of unease. The presentation and creep factor stand out as highlights of the experience.

Our analysis

An amazing third-person action shooter that becomes a spectacle when its combat fires on all cylinders, blending a morphing recharge-based gun with telekinetic powers to hurl objects and concrete at enemies. It is held back by somewhat anemic core systems, barren and simplistic Metroidvania exploration, and hit-or-miss, lore-heavy storytelling. Best enjoyed for its fluid combat and tightly crafted psychological journey.

Our analysis

A very good, highly polished supernatural action-adventure carried by superb combat that fuses morphing gunplay with telekinetic gravity-gun abilities and a satisfying skill tree, plus a strong story, no regenerating health, and remarkably believable, immersive environments. The third-person camera is a real frustration since the character blocks the view, and the AI is hit-or-miss, but those are minor against how much fun the moment-to-moment fighting is. Worth the buy, even at a non-cheap price.

Our analysis

A dense, intriguing Remedy adventure set inside the bureaucratic Federal Bureau of Control, with a mysterious SCP-flavored premise that's compelling enough to carry it. The pseudo-open-world structure suits the studio better than its past linear games, but the storytelling and combat feel disconnected. The shooting is more frustrating than cathartic, hampered by murky visuals, rough PS4 performance, and an unsatisfying open-ended conclusion.

Our analysis

A damn good single-player action-adventure that showcases Remedy's strengths, with a tense, mysterious atmosphere and a story told through striking style, cutscenes, and live-action segments. Combat shines through aggressive gunplay, well-designed powers, and jaw-dropping destruction and visual effects in its Metroidvania-style oldest house. Wandering can feel aimless with a weak map, and it doesn't quite stick the landing, but the journey is captivating.

Our analysis

Their best Remedy game yet, carried by hugely satisfying combat that mixes a powerful transforming gun with telekinetic powers and destructible physics, plus rewarding Metroidvania-style exploration full of secrets. The intriguing supernatural FBC story strings you along, though it sags in the middle and ends on a sour note. A confusing map, weak enemy AI, low difficulty, and disappointing main-story bosses (the side bosses are far better) drag it down, but it remains a fun, easy recommendation.

Our analysis

A standout from Remedy that marries storytelling, world-building, exploration, and combat into an addictive thriller. The Oldest House is an astonishing setting full of lore and memorable characters, and the morphing Service Weapon paired with telekinetic powers makes combat an exhilarating, chaotic dance. Performance has rough edges with texture pop-in and framerate dips during intense fights, but it remains a must-play.