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Nobody does it like Remedy
Control Resonant is a sequel to Remedy's 2019 game Control, continuing the studio's reputation for distinctive, genre-defying experiences. The game shifts the series from a shooter set within a confined supernatural building to a melee-focused adventure across an open-world New York City warped by interdimensional forces. Remedy is known for blending weird fiction storytelling with innovative gameplay, and Resonant exemplifies this through gravity manipulation mechanics that enable exhilarating traversal and platforming.
Players assume the role of Dylan, searching for his missing sister Jesse whilst combating supernatural threats invading Manhattan. The game employs a Metroid-style progression system where new abilities—including temporary flight, wall-walking and warping—gradually unlock access to new areas and reveal increasingly inventive platforming and puzzle sequences. Whilst the opening hours feel like conventional open-world action, Resonant reveals itself to be something far more experimental, complemented by rich worldbuilding through an extensive collection of in-game documents, field recordings and instructional videos.
In short
- Gravity-manipulation platformer that becomes increasingly inventive after a slow start.
- Shifts series from enclosed shooter to open-world melee-focused adventure.
- Remedy delivers signature blend of weird storytelling and innovative gameplay.
Explained simply
Remedy is a Finnish games studio known for story-led action games with unusual settings and supernatural elements. Its 2019 game Control followed agents investigating strange events inside a shifting government building, and introduced siblings Jesse and Dylan.
Control Resonant continues that story, with Dylan searching for Jesse as supernatural forces spread through Manhattan. It shifts the series towards close-quarters combat and exploration in a city altered by those forces.
The game’s gravity-based abilities shape how players move through the city and solve obstacles, with new powers opening up more places to explore. Its documents, recordings and videos also provide background on the world and its strange events.
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