The ‘Control Resonant’ Metacritic Review Score Has Finalized With GOTY Potential

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   Control Resonant Metacritic Score Finalizes With Game of the Year Potential

   Control Resonant has received a finalized Metacritic review score that Forbes suggests puts the title in contention for Game of the Year. Developed by Remedy, the paranatural horror sequel launches September 24. Initial critical reception highlights a mind-bending environment and sharp combat, though IGN notes the combat eventually dulls. Technical evaluations are already underway, with TechPowerUp testing 35 GPUs and Tom's Hardware testing 28 GPUs to benchmark performance in the Oldest House and a warped Manhattan cityscape.

   Why it matters

   This sequel expands the universe established in the original Control game. It blends horror elements with action-oriented gameplay in surreal settings. The high critical score positions Remedy as a major competitor in the current awards cycle.

   What is confirmed

   • Control Resonant is a paranatural horror sequel from Remedy.
   • The game is scheduled for release on September 24.
   • TechPowerUp conducted performance benchmarks using 35 GPUs.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The game provides freedom at every mind-bending corner.

   What to watch next

   • Official release on September 24
   • Post-launch critical consensus and award nominations
   Sources used for this update (9)

   1. The New York Times — In Control Resonant, There’s Freedom at Every Mind-Bending Corner
   2. PlayStation.Blog — Control Resonant: How Remedy is going bigger and weirder with its paranatural horror sequel on September 24
   3. IGN — Control Resonant Has Remedy's Signature Touch, Uplifting Its Sharp Combat That Eventually Dulls
   4. TechPowerUp — Control Resonant Performance Benchmark Review - 35 GPUs Tested
   5. forbes.com — The ‘Control Resonant’ Metacritic Review Score Has Finalized With GOTY Potential
   6. TechPowerUp — Control Resonant Performance Benchmark Review - 35 GPUs Tested - Preset Performance & Image Quality
   7. kotaku.com — Control Resonant : The Kotaku Review
   8. TechPowerUp — Control Resonant Performance Benchmark Review - 35 GPUs Tested - Performance with Ray Tracing
   9. Tom's Hardware — Control Resonant PC performance tested: 28 GPUs take us back to the Oldest House and a warped Manhattan cityscape
   confidence 90%