Control Resonant, the sequel to Remedy's 2019 action game Control, features an innovative Assist Mode that allows players to customise difficulty settings rather than selecting between traditional difficulty levels. The game had early pacing issues that Remedy addressed with a Day 1 patch before launch, and whilst most of the roughly 50-hour experience progresses smoothly, certain late-game sections—particularly areas infested with mould and mould-spewing creatures—present significant challenges with boss encounters that function as damage sponges.

Assist Mode offers three preset configurations alongside granular adjustable parameters, including increased damage output, reduced player damage taken, improved execution animation triggers, reduced projectile speed and decreased enemy aggression. This approach ensures accessibility for players who might otherwise abandon the game whilst preserving the option for experienced players to maintain challenge and showcase their skill. The reviewer noted that understanding game mechanics—such as using fire-based attacks against mould enemies—is essential for progressing through the toughest sections, and that even modest adjustments to assist settings during post-game content can dramatically improve player agency without removing engagement.