For $30, “Control” is worth every bit of said cost. Purchased my copy of the Remedy game from Best Buy after splitting a full bottle of wine with my lovely wife. Tipsyly price matched GameStop to sweeten the deal. Let’s take a peek at “Control.”
Setting the Stage
It’s clear from the get-go, “Control” isn’t going to be an everyday action game. Bureau directors are blowing their heads off with magic guns, janitors are all-knowing and common household items are possessed and blood thirsty. The trippy story unfolds inside the Federal Bureau of Control or The Oldest House, where the said director took his own life. Oddities continue to stack up, and that’s such a good thing.
For “Max Payne” Fans
“Control” is a spiritual successor to the fantastic “Max Payne” franchise. Sure, “Control” veers away from the iconic bullet time formula, but offers a slew of interesting abilities to keep you plenty entertained. “Control” just rules in similar ways to “Max.” Mind-melting action sequences await in eerie corridors. Strange story telling devices keep the player looking for more and more. Does all that sound like “Max Payne” to you? Hit 1 if “yes.” Oh, and the cherry on top, Max Payne’s voice actor James McCaffrey lends his voice to a main character in “Control.”
Nice Nonsense
Everything in “Control” has a purpose. Whether it’s a rubber duck or a possessed refrigerator, things appear crazy, but everything ties in well enough. The perfect video game loop. Keep it coming.
If you are looking for a weird single player experience, snag “Control.” It’s LNG approved for sure.
P.S. sorry for not posting quite so often. I’ll be better, prommy.