Control Resonant

About Control Resonant

Control Resonant is an action-adventure RPG developed by Remedy Entertainment. It drops you into a warped, reality-shifting Manhattan in 2026, where Dylan Faden battles cosmic threats after years of captivity. This sequel to Control blends hack-and-slash combat with supernatural power management, as Dylan fights entities like the Hiss and invasive Mold to save the city. Released on PC, Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and Mac, it’s a single-player story that ties into the first game’s lore. If you want a fast-paced, reality-bending RPG with a focus on combat and exploration, this is your jam.

Gameplay

You spend most of your time in real-time combat, using Dylan’s paranormal abilities to dismantle enemies. The core loop mixes dodging, melee strikes, and elemental attacks (think telekinesis and force fields) to take down hordes of twisted creatures. Manhattan itself is a fractured playground, explore collapsing skyscrapers, glitched subway tunnels, and alien-infested zones while managing resource pickups and power upgrades. Missions often involve stealth takedowns or brute-force brawls, with the environment shifting unpredictably. Controls are responsive, but the chaotic action can feel overwhelming during boss fights. The game’s difficulty spikes often, demanding precise timing and power management.

What Players Think

Early feedback from PlayPile’s community is cautiously positive, with a 78% rating and average playtime of 22 hours. Fans praise the sequel’s ambitious setting and combat depth, though some call the difficulty curve harsh. Achievement completion rates hover at 61%, with “The Heart of the Hiss” being the most skipped. Critics highlight the game’s visual polish but note recycled asset textures in later chapters. One player wrote, “Controls feel clunky, but the world is a masterpiece.” Another warned, “If you hated the first game’s pacing, this might not fix it.” The community mood is split: 43% happy, 32% annoyed, and 25% indifferent.

PlayPile's Take

Control Resonant is a must-play for fans of the first game, especially if you enjoy fast-paced combat and cosmic weirdness. It’s priced at $59.99, with a 15% discount for pre-orders. The 32 achievement set is challenging but rewarding. Skip it if you prefer slower RPGs or struggled with Control’s combat. It’s a bold sequel with flaws, but Dylan Faden’s story and Manhattan’s surreal design make it worth the ride, if you’re up for the challenge.

Storyline

After years in confinement at the hands of the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC), Dylan Faden’s former captors are deploying him at the peak of a supernatural crisis. Charged with combating a mysterious cosmic entity as it alters fundamental aspects of our reality, Dylan must harness his new-found powers to take the fight to the myriad threats overwhelming Manhattan. Join Dylan in this sequel to the multi-award-winning CONTROL to explore the expansive zones of a city overrun by the corrupting influences of the chaotic Hiss and invasive micro-organism, the Mold, and other twisted paranatural threats. On the path to unlocking the full potential of his supernatural abilities Dylan will also seek out his sister, FBC Director Jesse Faden, as he bids to comprehend and contain the dangers that have spilled beyond the confines of the Oldest House to tear our world apart.