Exactly what I wanted from a sequel and easily Remedy's best game since Max Payne 2 at least. Awesome story and incredible atmosphere and visuals. The survival horror stuff is good although I will say the gameplay isn't anywhere near as challenging or engaging as a typical resident evil game, but that's okay. Only other issue is that the ending feels a bit rushed from a gameplay angle but I like what it does narratively. Overall brilliant game that I was very satisfied with.
Worth noting that while the story of Control and really every major remedy game contributes to this game's plot, you can go in having only played Alan Wake 1 and follow the story just fine.