Control Review Thread

OHRye · Aug 26, 2019

Any reviews that specifically talking about PC and Ray tracing?

Prine · Aug 26, 2019

Nesther · Aug 26, 2019

Tetra-Grammaton-Cleric said:
Base model or Pro?

I'm getting heavy dips on Pro, whenever I use telekinesis to throw a larger objects and cause damage to the environment, while several enemies are on screen.

ThorRagingFire · Aug 26, 2019

This soundtrack is amazing.

Rimkrak · Aug 26, 2019

tulpa said:
That, and just the general tone. The decor reminds me of the FBI decor in the Return too

This is great to hear. The launch trailer already has some nice shots, can't wait to see more tonight :)

only_fools_&_horses · Aug 26, 2019

Looks like a better Quantum Break game.

tulpa · Aug 26, 2019

only_fools_&_horses said:
Looks like a better Quantum Break game.

it's actually nothing like Quantum Break imo. it's really really different

stormfire · Aug 26, 2019

CGMagazine - 8.5/10

shodgson8 · Aug 26, 2019

OHRye said:
Any reviews that specifically talking about PC and Ray tracing?

Also looking for PC performance comments.

Deleted member 679 · Aug 26, 2019

Old Man Kenobi said:
Here is mine (in Portuguese), also on Opencritic: Echoboomer - 9/10

It's excelent. Full of style, excelent tone and atmosphere, plays great, it's weird af... it blew my mind.
I also felt that if Alan Wake was Remedy's Twin Peaks, this is The Return.

Well, Return is a sequel to Departure... ;)

tulpa said:
ha I had this line in my first draft but cut it for space. but it's so true!

also any Alan Wake fans: please do not skip this game

Music to my ears.

Moves · Aug 26, 2019

Have to decide if I'm playing this first or astral chain. Or ignore both of these things happened and keep playing fire emblem.

Altair · Aug 26, 2019

ExcitableBoy said:
It's click bait, lets not discuss it further and give them what they want.

Since when is a low review click bait? I'm as hyped for the game as anybody else, but maybe they just didn't enjoy it? Crazy take I know.

ThorRagingFire · Aug 26, 2019

shodgson8 said:
Also looking for PC performance comments.

I played it on PC. It's a heavy game, but it has some insane graphics and effects. The video above is from the PC version. Played on a GTX 1060 and was getting somewhere between 40 and 60 fps.

JINX · Aug 26, 2019

Good scores! Excited to jump in.

starrywhispers · Aug 26, 2019

So pleased this is reviewing well, I can't wait to jump in tomorrow.

NeoRaider · Aug 26, 2019

PC benchmarks:

https://gamegpu.com/action-/-fps-/-tps/control-test-gpu-cpu :/

RTX performance is tragic.

SofNascimento · Aug 26, 2019

ThorRagingFire said:
I played it on PC. It's a heavy game, but it has some insane graphics and effects. The video above is from the PC version. Played on a GTX 1060 and was getting somewhere between 40 and 60 fps.

What settings?

ThorRagingFire · Aug 26, 2019

SofNascimento said:
What settings?

Medium, I think.

Kuro · Aug 26, 2019

My 970 on a 1440p monitor is going to hurt

5olid_5nake · Aug 26, 2019

Damn, gtx 1060 is so underwhelming according to these results.

blimblim · Aug 26, 2019

We've also reviewed the game, we liked it too :)
https://www.gamersyde.com/news_we_reviewed_control_on_xbox_one_x_and_pc-21128_en.html
We also have a nice comparison video between normal and RTX graphics here:
https://www.gamersyde.com/video_control_rtx_comparison_high_vs_off_pc_-44052_en.html

SofNascimento · Aug 26, 2019

ThorRagingFire said:
Medium, I think.

Gratitude. Now just waiting for the game to unlock...

Deleted member 679 · Aug 26, 2019

ThorRagingFire said:
I played it on PC. It's a heavy game, but it has some insane graphics and effects. The video above is from the PC version. Played on a GTX 1060 and was getting somewhere between 40 and 60 fps.

ThorRagingFire said:
Medium, I think.

Does the game offer an option to lock it to 30fps?
40~60 at medium settings makes me just want to max it at 30.

stormfire · Aug 26, 2019

OHRye said:
Any reviews that specifically talking about PC and Ray tracing?

Control uses more Nvidia RTX features than any other game right now, and they bring an incredible amount of depth to the game. The most stunning uses of ray tracing are with opaque reflections (light reflected in puddles and floors), transparent reflections (objects reflected on glass), and contact shadows, which all bring considerably more depth to the environment. It's hard to go back to playing without ray tracing after experiencing it.

https://www.pcinvasion.com/control-remedy-game-review/

DrDeckard · Aug 26, 2019

I'm going for 1440p RTX High with DLSS on my MSI 2080 Trio X. I think i'll be ok. I havea g sync monitor so it should be ok.

astro · Aug 26, 2019

Gbraga said:
Does the game offer an option to lock it to 30fps?
40~60 at medium settings makes me just want to max it at 30.

You can do that yourself.

Tetra-Grammaton-Cleric · Aug 26, 2019

Nesther said:
I'm getting heavy dips on Pro, whenever I use telekinesis to throw a larger objective and cause damage to the environment, while several enemies are on screen.

Thanks.

I should have nabbed this on the X but my Pro is in my office where I play more.

Hopefully they're working on a patch.

GymWolf86 · Aug 26, 2019

tulpa said:
it's well over 20 hours if you do a lot of side content. It's really long for a third person shooter

Great.

tulpa · Aug 26, 2019

Gbraga said:
Does the game offer an option to lock it to 30fps?
40~60 at medium settings makes me just want to max it at 30.

not that I could see, I had to use RTSS for that

Conkerkid11 · Aug 26, 2019

ThorRagingFire said:
I played it on PC. It's a heavy game, but it has some insane graphics and effects. The video above is from the PC version. Played on a GTX 1060 and was getting somewhere between 40 and 60 fps.

Hmmm... I'm afraid this is gonna be another Quantum Break. That game ran so damn badly.

Deleted member 679 · Aug 26, 2019

astro said:
You can do that yourself.

Sure, but if a game offers a good 30fps cap, it's much easier.

Rarely the case, though.

tulpa said:
not that I could see, I had to use RTSS for that

Good to know, thanks!

LordBaztion · Aug 26, 2019

seems like a good day for reviews. Congrats Remedy.

TheMrPliskin · Aug 26, 2019

Happy to see such strong reviews and reading some of them it sounds like the game is basically what I'd hoped it would be. Can't wait to play it later this week.

KCsoLucky · Aug 26, 2019

Seeing the Meta and Open scores 3 points off really highlights the insanity of whatever biasing system MC uses. I get the desire to have less reputable publications have less stock, but there's no way to fairly distribute a weight. The big boys have some shit reviewers like anyone else. Glad that both big games today are reviewing well though.

tightinthejorts · Aug 26, 2019

8/10 from WellPlayed

https://www.well-played.com.au/control-review/

DustinCanFly · Aug 26, 2019

Here's my review for HandsomePhantom.com
7.5

OHRye said:
Any reviews that specifically talking about PC and Ray tracing?

I have a small section dedicated to RTX support.

Slingles · Aug 26, 2019

GReeeeN said:
Have you played Alan Wake?, how does the story, atmosphere and storytelling compare?

Alan Wake was one of my favourite games
of last gen. Quantum Break was alright, but I got bored of it towards the end (still ending up finishing it).

Is this worth picking up at full price?

This game is pretty much made for Alan Wake fans. While a slightly different tone, it inherits a lot of that game's weirdness and quirks. There's also a few surprises there for you.

Couscous · Aug 26, 2019

KCsoLucky said:
Seeing the Meta and Open scores 3 points off really highlights the insanity of whatever biasing system MC uses. I get the desire to have less reputable publications have less stock, but there's no way to fairly distribute a weight. The big boys have some shit reviewers like anyone else. Glad that both big games today are reviewing well though.

You also have to consider the fact that there are currently only 29 reviews being countes on MC vs 84 on OC.

Proven · Aug 26, 2019

Looks like a low 80s scoring game. I hope it comes to gamepass or is on sale soon so I can jump in

Smokey · Aug 26, 2019

Thomas Puha said:
Its good, there's some sites with benchmarking already like here.

I need 4k with DLSS + RTX performance numbers. Looks like the reviewer stopped at 1440p.

Or would those be valid for 4k+DLSS as well since one of the DLSS options is 2560x1440?

derFeef · Aug 26, 2019

German_Dungeon_Prawn said:
This game is pretty much made for Alan Wake fans. While a slightly different tone, it inherits a lot of that game's weirdness and quirks. There's also a few surprises there for you.

FUuuuuuck.

Damn you, Tim Sweeney.

RPGamer92 · Aug 26, 2019

Goes to show people should quit bashing a dev after one bad game.

tulpa · Aug 26, 2019

ditto that this game was totally made for Alan Wake fans

soulzonik · Aug 26, 2019

PSX Brasil - 85%

Verdict: Despite its confusing story, Control is a great action adventure game with a varied gameplay. The idea of a weapon being used for all functions, combined with all of Jesse's psychic powers, makes combat work very well. The simplified "metroidvania" style is also very good, making Control to be not so linear.

Mifec · Aug 26, 2019

derFeef said:
FUuuuuuck.

Damn you, Tim Sweeney.

I got it off ebay for 10 bucks.

Sgs2008 · Aug 26, 2019

https://www.google.com/amp/s/wccftech.com/control-pc-performance-explored-all-in-on-rtx/amp/

Some.pc benchmarks for those interested

Maligna · Aug 26, 2019

German_Dungeon_Prawn said:
This game is pretty much made for Alan Wake fans. While a slightly different tone, it inherits a lot of that game's weirdness and quirks. There's also a few surprises there for you.

A few of the reviews for Control mention Alan Wake fans will love it.

I'm going to guess that the incident in Alan Wake will be something that the "Department of Control" was investigating, making the two games share the same universe. Calling it now.

DriftingSpirit · Aug 26, 2019

soulzonik said:
PSX Brasil - 85%

Verdict: Despite its confusing story, Control is a great action adventure game with a varied gameplay. The idea of a weapon being used for all functions, combined with all of Jesse's psychic powers, makes combat work very well. The simplified "metroidvania" style is also very good, making Control to be not so linear.

I like the idea of a single weapon functioning as several too. It is consistent with the world.

TheNexus · Aug 26, 2019

Control is fantastic. Excited to see where Remedy goes after this!

Bundy · Aug 26, 2019

82 on Metacritic. Looks and sounds great :)

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