In the cutthroat world of AAA, it is difficult to see titles that dare to think outside the box. On the other hand, in the world of Lovecraftian-esque fiction, it is often the same product that is served up, all things being equal. Control succeeds here in taking a risky gamble: that of plunging into psychological horror – or rather soft horror – without getting too much lost in a limbo of AAA mechanics. The title puts us in the shoes of Jesse Faden, searching for her brother, kidnapped by the Bureau, since the "Ordinary" incident. We then have to explore the Federal Bureau of Control, in the midst of a lockdown, after the Hiss has started to spread through the buildings, armed with our multi-function gun and telekinetic powers. The formula is pretty well worked out, but it sometimes goes a bit awry, as we often find ourselves repeating a gameplay loop of a few dozen seconds, alternating between our two tools to manage our energy and ammunition. This system can be a bit confusing in tight spaces, especially during random battles, which are not necessarily designed for such cramped theatres. Nevertheless, the fast pace of the battles makes you forget these flaws, especially as they never really drag on. Around this system, a rather interesting story develops: not that it is so well crafted as such, but it offers a very adequate setting for Lovecraftian horror. There's this sense of the unseen and the unseen that you don't often find in video games – let alone AAA. The game's sense of humour helps to take the pressure off, which never makes for a scary experience: all in all, Control manages to be a successful adaptation of Delta Green where it is possible to survive. Of course, the most direct reference seems to be more Psi-Ops, but there is always the sword of Damocles, the infinite pressure of unknown creatures, beyond our dimension. Control manages to merge an often exhilarating experience with an intriguing world. Special mention to the two DLCs which have the merit of bringing real substance – the most malicious ones will say that the AWE DLC is a better Alan Wake than Alan Wake. In short, a quality experience, coming from a AAA.