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Control Exposes Gaming’s Biggest Problem

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CONTROL: Resonant might expose one of the biggest problems in modern gaming: too many games are afraid to take risks.

In this video, I break down CONTROL Resonant, Remedy Entertainment’s sequel to Control, and why games with a strong creative identity feel increasingly important. Instead of relying entirely on nostalgia, recycled mechanics, safe formulas, remakes, and familiar ideas, Remedy continues to experiment with strange worlds, unconventional storytelling, supernatural gameplay, and concepts that actually feel different.

CONTROL Resonant puts Dylan Faden at the center of the story and expands Remedy’s universe into a warped Manhattan filled with reality-bending environments, supernatural abilities, action RPG mechanics, and the kind of bizarre ideas that made the original Control stand out. But this video isn’t just a CONTROL Resonant review — it’s a larger discussion about originality in gaming, creative risks, new IPs, sequels, and why so many modern AAA games can start to feel familiar.

Are developers becoming too afraid to experiment? Are publishers relying too heavily on established franchises and nostalgia? And what can games like CONTROL Resonant teach us about making something that actually has its own identity?

I break down my experience with CONTROL Resonant, Remedy Entertainment, Dylan Faden, the gameplay, story, world design, Remedy Connected Universe, and why originality matters more than ever in modern gaming.

CONTROL Resonant released September 24, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game is developed and published by Remedy Entertainment.

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20 Comments

@theodoax 7 days ago Pinned

all the homies hate William

@RagingLightning82 8 days ago

I fought a flying toilet.

@eldibs 5 days ago

One of the most hilarious things about Control Resonant is the reviews. All of them are like "Yeah, this doesn't work, they need to fix this thing here, this aspect could be improved, etc... It's a 9/10, it's awesome."

@HeroesLeftInMan 6 days ago

Remedy the type of studio to give you experiences like "I got my teeth kicked in by a demonic speaker"

@xLaxCroixBoix 2 days ago

Hearing that deep guttural growl from the board every time I execute an enemy might be one of the most satisfying Pavlovian experiences in my life.

@robchuk4136 7 days ago

I still remember fighting a refrigerator as a side boss or something like that in Control 1.
Mercy me.

@huskyjakehornerable 8 days ago

Chasing around Maria with Alfred was pretty ridiculous lol

@zdravkoveselinovic9967 8 days ago

Control is one of my favorite games of all time and I love the fact that we got a sequel!!!

Btw, I just love your sense of humour! 😂

@grandnagus7917 3 days ago

This is my first time seeing a video by you, very refreshing honesty in the review. i'll definitely watch more!

@goodbyeusedworld5360 4 days ago (edited)

I played scythe, drill combo with the infinite spinning blade combo ender, and my first ability being the summon, and the second I acquired being the ignite ability. I noticed that the description for ignite said it empowered the first summon with fire, and it does, if you use fire, then summon. Using this combo, I began to get finishers frequently as my summon would setup for finishers while I focused down larger threats and regened my energy. I for one, found the combat to be rather engaging past that point if still simple compared to something like dmc, but I ultimately thought it was really fun(especially after acquiring the artifact that regens energy on finisher) I think with the right build, you might find more enjoyment with the combat. I'm on new game plus now and am happy to see that you can collect all the powers you didn't take the first time thru so you can use every power at once

@Vilambi 2 days ago

I think it works so well, because they took what we liked, expanded it but still made fresh gameplay instead of the gun

@caboose0975 8 days ago

This game really is like one of those dreams you have where you wake up and be like "what the fuck?"

Amazing video, the Scooby-Doo clip made me fkn snort lmao

@janipaajarvi7099 1 day ago

Very nice review and breakdown.
Thank you <3

@dwaleberryflavor4047 8 days ago

That was a surprisingly entertaining, funny, and authentic review.
Instant subscribe! 🎉

@curamelas 8 days ago

This is one of the best reviews I’ve seen. I’ve been enjoying the game for about 25 hours so far, and I’m not even close to finishing the main story.

You point out both the good and the bad without falling into fanboyism, and you even manage to capture that uniquely Remedy sense of humor.

New subscriber! 👍

@modernalchemy9 1 day ago

This was incredible. I think she has all the elements to get to millions of subs and be up there with Critikal, seriously. Funny, good editing, entertaining, creative, witty, etc. Good taste in games, actually enjoys games deeply and isn't just farming. incredible, so happy to be here on the second floor going up!

@eddebrock 8 days ago

William abused the Flock cameras to send the cops!

@dantetheunicorn 3 days ago

Best review I’ve watched of this game, cant believe you’re at 22k subs – instantly subbed to brag later I was “here before it was cool” lol, see you at 100k! <3

@hellstrom999 3 days ago

Phenomenal review, you are a natural!
Thank you, honestly!

@yoshighomi 8 days ago

This is really cool! I’ve never seen a review where the person presents themselves like a news anchor delivering a game review. Great touch. It honestly feels like I’m watching a well produced presentation. You’re going to be the most stunning and likeable news anchor in game reviews... but not in the sense of weighing them down.