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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 / 11 (64 bit) Processeur : Intel i5-8500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Geforce GTX 1070 / Radeon RX 5600 XT / Intel Arc A580 Espace disque : 120 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSD Required

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 / 11 (64 bit) Processeur : Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Geforce RTX 3060 Ti / Radeon RX 6700 XT / Intel Arc B580 Espace disque : 120 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSD Required

CONTROL Resonant

Niche cult favorite
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Released September 24, 2026
sample: 407 reviews posted after launch (167 AI-classified)
87/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 87 % · 1,160 reviews (« Very Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 92% positive vs 85% overall (3,236 recent reviews)
59,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The sweet spot for most players lies in the 2‑10 hour playtime window, where they encounter the core combat and story beats. Post‑release data records 89 % positive sentiment across 407 reviews, contributing to an overall 87 % positive score on Steam.

What it's about: Explorez un Manhattan tourmenté, sur le point d’être anéanti par des forces paranaturelles dans ce RPG d'action/aventure. Déchaînez les pouvoirs extraordinaires de Dylan Faden dans son combat pour préserver son humanité et garantir notre survie face à une menace cosmique altérant la réalité.

In-game

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« It feels like a perfect blend of the movie Inception and the video game Prototype. Remedy never disappoints. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 14 h played4229136
« This game feels like Remedy found a schizophrenic's diary and gave it a budget. Would recommend. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 8 h played13128187
« A superior sequel that improves on every aspect. This is Alan wake 2 but for control. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 29 h played4111
« Maybe one of the best games I've played this year. This is Remedy's most accessible game, without alienating the true fans. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 92 h played4
« Such a beautiful game and art direction, definitely my GOTY »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 27 h played1
« Love it alot and it feels even more better on dualsense. Haptics on this game is amazing. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 7 h played1
« nul le gameplay les enigmes les boss nul le gameplay les enigmes les boss nul le gameplay les enigmes les boss »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 3 h played51
« I cant believe the same people who did Control did Resonant, Resonant feels like Control from Temu, horrible sound design, horrible combat, its cheap cartoon of the masterpiece it was Control. Utter disappointed, refunded after 2 hours. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played1
« elden ring style bosses paired with really awful hack and slash controls. movement also feels wrong this is an entirely different game wearing control 1 as window dressing. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played
« Currently unplayable due to big audio bugs in cutscenes. Hoping for an update that fixes this »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 1 h played
« Again Remedy has engaged in anti-consumer practices because they were paid by a third party. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played
« Its good bro why are you even checking reviews »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 4 h played1

In players' words

« It feels like a perfect blend of the movie Inception and the video game Prototype. Remedy never disappoints. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 14 h played4229136
« nul le gameplay les enigmes les boss nul le gameplay les enigmes les boss nul le gameplay les enigmes les boss »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 3 h played51
« This game feels like Remedy found a schizophrenic's diary and gave it a budget. Would recommend. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 8 h played13128187
« I cant believe the same people who did Control did Resonant, Resonant feels like Control from Temu, horrible sound design, horrible combat, its cheap cartoon of the masterpiece it was Control. Utter disappointed, refunded after 2 hours. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played1
« A superior sequel that improves on every aspect. This is Alan wake 2 but for control. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 29 h played4111
« elden ring style bosses paired with really awful hack and slash controls. movement also feels wrong this is an entirely different game wearing control 1 as window dressing. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played
« Maybe one of the best games I've played this year. This is Remedy's most accessible game, without alienating the true fans. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 92 h played4
« Currently unplayable due to big audio bugs in cutscenes. Hoping for an update that fixes this »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 1 h played
« Such a beautiful game and art direction, definitely my GOTY »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 27 h played1
« Again Remedy has engaged in anti-consumer practices because they were paid by a third party. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played
« Love it alot and it feels even more better on dualsense. Haptics on this game is amazing. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 7 h played1
« Its good bro why are you even checking reviews »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 4 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
83 % pos · n=94
Story / writing
88 % pos · n=57
Performance
75 % pos · n=40
Graphics / art
94 % pos · n=31
Content / longevity
71 % pos · n=24
Audio / music
68 % pos · n=19
Stability / bugs
12 % pos · n=8
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=6
Value for money
40 % pos · n=5
Multiplayer
33 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay947897
Story / writing575007
Performance403019
Graphics / art312911
Content / longevity241716
Audio / music191306
Stability / bugs8116
Interface / UX6006
Value for money5203
Multiplayer3102

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 4.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.9 h.

🪤 51 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
71 % (n=82)
2-10h
94 % (n=324)
10-25h
0 % (n=1)

💶 Price history

€45.00€49.49€53.99€58.48€62.98€47.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Sep 25, 2026 · All-time low: €47.99 (Nov 04, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 49 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 0,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Combat mechanics and overall gameplay dominate the discussion, with 78 positive mentions out of 94 total
  • The narrative hooks the audience, generating 50 positive mentions out of 57
  • Visual presentation impresses the community, showing 29 positive mentions out of 31
  • Performance runs smoothly for most, reflected in 30 positive mentions out of 40

Weaknesses

  • Audio design divides the player base, tallying 6 negative mentions out of 19
  • Interface elements frustrate users, drawing 6 negative mentions out of 6
  • Early technical anomalies disrupt some sessions, with 6 negative mentions out of 8 concerning bugs

Who is it for?

Action‑adventure fans who enjoy a tightly paced, story‑driven experience that can be completed in a single‑digit hour run will find plenty to love.

Is CONTROL Resonant worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 87% of 1,160 Steam reviews are positive (player score 87/100). Most-praised strength: Combat mechanics and overall gameplay dominate the discussion. Current price: 59,99€.

Verdict

CONTROL Resonant offers a polished, atmospheric journey that largely justifies its praise, despite isolated interface and audio issues. With 362 positive reviews out of 407 sampled post‑launch, it stands as a solid recommendation for genre enthusiasts.

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