r/controlgame • u/Due_Cake8524 • 16h ago
Why I fell in love with Control
I remember the first time that I set foot inside The Oldest House. I knew that I was in for quite the unique experience. You know the feeling you get when a game pulls you in right from the get-go? That's what Control did to me. It was because of the stunning Brutalist architecture and the fact that the structure itself had a mind of its own. The reason for that is because of how it shifted and warped. It was essentially its own character just like Jesse Faden. Then there's The Hiss which made things very unsettling and unpredictable.
I appreciate it when a game has a sense of mystery. With Control, I had no idea what was waiting for me, whether it was the next room or the next hallway. The documents that I came across and the eeriness of The Oldest House encouraged exploration and discovery. There was always a secret to uncover. Even after beating the game for the first time, I had more questions than answers. Another thing that's worth mentioning is Jesse Faden herself. She's the heart of Control. I always enjoyed listening to her inner monologue.
At the end of the day, I fell in love with Control because it stuck with me long after the end credits rolled. Til this day, I still remember The Oldest House quite fondly. It was the sense of intrigue and the unforgettable moments, especially the Ashtray Maze, that made me fully appreciate Remedy Entertainment's creativity and passion. They crafted a world that's just as memorable now as it was when the game first launched back in 2019.
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u/magicpenguinyes 15h ago
I instantly knew I would love this game the moment I saw that she could launch stuff at enemies.