Control Resonant Review Roundup: Style Meets Repetition in Remedy's Latest World
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
IGN's review of Control Resonant praises its stylish action and inventive world design, while noting that repetitive late-game pacing holds back its deeper RPG ambitions.
Remedy Entertainment is back with Control Resonant, a new entry that pushes the studio's signature weirdness into fresh territory. According to IGN, the game leans hard into stylish action and atmospheric world design, offering a distinct gravitational pull that keeps players hooked even when the pacing starts to drag. While the combat serves as a slick vehicle for character growth, it runs into some pacing issues in the later hours.
The real star of the show is the world itself and the way Remedy handles its narrative framing. Critics note that while the story is surprisingly conventional by the studio's standards, it still delivers powerful moments, striking environmental details, and memorable character beats that elevate the paranormal setting. It is an inventive open world that rewards exploration and keeps you moving forward, even if the underlying RPG mechanics do not run as deep as they initially appear.
Ultimately, Control Resonant provides a mechanically sound action experience wrapped in top tier presentation. It might wear out its welcome a bit during extended sessions, but the overall journey remains a must-play for fans of Remedy's interconnected universe and narrative driven adventures on current gen hardware.
Tags: Control Resonant, Remedy Entertainment, Action RPG, PlayStation 5
Original article: IGN South Africa