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Review of Control 2 on PS5

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Jan 2025
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Gamefings Score: 9
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 01 Jan 2025
Genre: Action Role-Playing Game
Developer: Remedy Entertainment
Publisher: Remedy Entertainment

Introduction

Welcome back, fellow adrenaline junkies, to the wonderfully bizarre world of Control, where objects fly around, bureaucracy is worse than your Monday morning meeting, and you can throw your enemies against a wall without paying for therapy! Control 2 is the highly anticipated sequel that promises to take all the weirdness we loved the first time and crank it up to eleven! Will it be worth your time, or will it leave you feeling like you've just fermented some of that old bread in your fridge? Let's find out!

Gameplay

Control 2 stays true to its predecessor by blending mind-bending telekinesis with that oh-so-sweet action RPG flavor. The developers, clever folks they are, have promised to enhance player agency, meaning you get to be the star of the show! Expect to manipulate the environment to your advantage while channelling your inner Jedi (but with fewer philosophical dilemmas). Whether you're transforming your office furniture into lethal projectiles or lifting your fallen enemies for a dramatic float, you'll be fully immersed in this wild ride. Enjoy the freedom to explore while advancing your skills! Unlock new powers or, you know, develop stronger coffee-brew skills - your call! Oh, and don't forget about the boss fights that will make you question both your sanity and choices in life as you dodge attacks that are basically sent from hell and designed to make you wake up in a cold sweat. Don't worry, it's all part of the fun!

Graphics

If you thought the graphics in Control were on point, just wait till you see what Control 2 has up its sleeves. Running on Remedy's Northlight Engine, the game promises graphics that are so sleek, they could wear a tuxedo to a wedding without looking out of place. The environments are gorgeous, with stunning lighting effects that give new meaning to office ambiance and creative uses of shadows that might lead you to think your imaginary friend just came to life. It's the perfect combination of beauty and eerie undertones to keep you on the edge of your seat (or sofa, we don't judge).

Conclusion

Control 2 is shaping up to be an epic continuation of the franchise that promises to draw you in with its stunning graphics, creative gameplay, and that delightful mind-bending experience that made the first game a hit. Imagine this: you're sipping your soda, dodging flying office supplies while battling strange creatures at the FBC (Federal Bureau of Control, not the fun beach club, sorry), and having the time of your life. I mean, what's really better than that? Mark your calendars for 'sometime in 2025', because Control 2 is not just a game; it feels more like a glorious therapy session where throwing furniture is encouraged! With a well-deserved 9 out of 10, you'll want to throw on your best 'I own a gaming console' shirt and prepare for one wild ride!

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