7 Mind-Bending Reasons to Play: Control

Control is a groundbreaking game that will engage you with its clever story, stunning visuals & above all, unique gameplay. Enjoy the reasons to play it.

7 Mind-Bending Reasons to Play: Control | Article image from Remedy Entertainment - 505 Games

1 INTRIGUING STORY

Control is a third-person action-adventure with a groundbreaking storyline + groundbreaking visuals.

Enter the mind of Jesse Faden in her search for answers by discovering the office of the Federal Bureau of Control and their paranormal activities.

With great writing & stunning character development, Remedy Entertainment (The minds behind beloved gems such as Max Payne 1 & 2 and Alan Wake) got back to its roots of thrilling gameplays + mind-bending setups.

Most of the time, you'll be asking "What are we playing?" But, trust us, it worth it.

2 STYLISH GAME ART

With Control, Remedy surely didn't hold their brakes.

Gorgeous graphics, crisp level designs, smooth gameplay, unique abilities & weapons, Control is a novel work of art.

And, you know what?

It feels awesome when every detail of a game is well taken care of.

A wonderful use of colors, lighting, visual effects, typography.

Even, the menus are on point.

And, of course, the bureau headquarter is not just an intriguing maze, is architecture candy for your eyes.

3 PERFORMANCE CONTROL

It's awesome the way gaming is merging more with cinematography and filming.

And Control is taking full advantage of the power of the actual consoles and PC machinery by telling the story of its peculiar characters.

They are likable, mysterious & original, which add a high level to the story.

Great motion capture, voice acting & stunning graphics are a perfect combo.

Also, Jesse's monologues and inner talks make us part of her struggles.

Games continue to push boundaries as a form of media plus art.

Sweet.

4 CRISP SOUNDS

So, What is mistery without sounds?

In Control, sounds, explosions, glitchy mumblings shape your quests.

Spooky atmosphere bass & sound effects will immerse you even further in this alternate reality.

So, be sure to set the volume properly.

5 PHYSICS DISTORTION

 

-Ok, we control Jesse.

 

-Yes.

 

-She uses some cool powers (more on that later).

 

-Yes.

 

-And we're inside an office building?

 

-Well, the monolithic building of the FBC is more like a living lego set.

Prepare yourself for mind-bending sets & levels, and some interesting physics.

This dynamic environment will hunt you down and make you peek (just a little bit) in every corner.

6 PSYCHY GAMEPLAY

Deep story, engaging visuals & unique characters.

So, where's the fun part?

The cherry on the top for Control is its thrilling gameplay.

Unique telekinetic powers, weapons & combat will set a fast pace in your battle against The Hiss.

Psst, this is one (or the one) of the best display of psychic abilities in a game (Take note Marvel if you want to use some of your superhero powers in upcoming games).

Launch objects to foes, protect yourself and open new paths.

Also, take advantage of the weapon mods to complement the mind-bending powers of Jesse & create a well-thought balance between gunplay and telekinesis.

In short, run, cover and attack make of Control a delightful experience.

7 GIVE ME MORE REMEDY

When games like Control comes from the shadows to open our minds, it surely makes us remember why we love to play.

And from Remedy, we need more games like this.

To think, enjoy and be amazed.

So, eagerly jump into Control and welcome to this new experience.

 

Are you ready to unravel the mystery with Control? Enjoy this first minutes of gameplay Cortesy of GameSpot

 

 

 

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