Control Resonant launched with a high percentage of positive reviews on Steam

• Control Resonant was released on September 24, 2024
• Peak online — 34,345 players, 87% positive reviews
• The new combat system is focused on melee weapons
• The game is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series with a Russian translation

Control Resonant, the sequel to the popular Remedy project, was officially launched on September 24, 2024. The release of the new installment attracted the attention of both long-time fans and new players eager to experience the studio's updated approach to the action-adventure genre.

Online activity statistics

According to Steam, the peak number of concurrent players reached 34,345, while at the time of reporting, there were 32,462 users in the game. These figures do not place Control Resonant among the most visited narrative blockbusters, but they represent the best result for a Remedy project. For comparison, the previous major release, Control Ultimate Edition, attracted a maximum of 9,193 players.

At the time of writing, users had left 1,856 reviews, of which 87% rated the game positively. The high approval rating indicates that most players appreciated the studio's signature features — cinematic presentation, atmospheric world, and well-thought-out lore.

Player feedback on gameplay changes

One of the most discussed innovations was the change in the combat system. In the original Control, the main focus was on firepower, whereas in Resonant, the developers emphasized melee weapons, particularly a combination of a scythe and a hammer. Some users noted that this approach makes battles less dynamic, while others consider the new 'imbu' a convenient tool for quickly dispatching enemies.

Players also mentioned that the dodge system is now used less frequently — mainly for distancing from enemy groups or escaping from explosions. Following advice from part of the community, increasing enemy aggression in 'Assistance Mode' allows for a higher difficulty level and encourages more active use of dodges.

Technical details and language support

Control Resonant is available on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The release includes a Russian text translation, which simplifies the perception of the story for the Russian-speaking audience.

Like most Remedy projects, the game is closely associated with the name Sam Lake, although he was not officially involved in the development of Resonant. The absence of interviews with Lake during the release period caused a slight feeling of dissonance among some fans who were used to his presence in promotional materials.

In summary, Control Resonant received positive feedback, demonstrated an increase in online activity compared to previous studio releases, and confirmed Remedy's ability to combine a cinematic style with new gameplay experiments.

Source: StopGame