I played this a few years ago on a base PS4 and struggled with it a bit. I could get a sense of the aesthetic they were going for, but the hardware was not able to sell it. None of the amazing raytracing, textures would take forever to load (and sometimes not load at all), and there was even some basic draw distance issues. The PS5 version is so much more effective, not just because it looks nicer, but because of how much those graphical extras contribute to the mood and atmosphere of this thing. I was so much more immersed this time, and got much more into the story and the combat as a result. I still find it a little frustrating that both Alan Wake and this game have such great storytelling, unique and inventive worlds, and rich palpable atmosphere, but gameplay that mostly consists of shooting guys who attack you with conventional weapons, but at least the combat in Control feels really good, and de-emphasizes gunplay in favor of some very satisfying telekinesis moves.

Reviewed on May 03, 2024


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