{
  "id": 8247705,
  "title": "Control Resonant shows that sometimes bigger really is better",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/control-resonant-shows-that-sometimes-bigger-really-is-better",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/gaming/control-resonant-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Control Resonant proves that sometimes, bigger really is better. This sequel to the original Control game takes a bold approach, ditching the predecessor's open-zone map and opting for a full open-world experience. The story centers around Dylan Faden, Jesse's brother, who was mostly freed from the Hiss's influence in the previous game. Jesse has gone missing in an alternate Manhattan, and it's up to Dylan to find her. While the story is more emotionally engaging, with a focus on Dylan's relationship with his sister Zoe, it also maintains the same level of narrative depth and character development as the original game. The game's exploration of sci-fi and occult tropes is particularly noteworthy, with innovative time dilation and alternate timeline mechanics adding emotional satisfaction to the overall experience. The game's art direction and traversal mechanics also make it a joy to explore its twisted version of Manhattan.",
  "summary": "Control Resonant goes big with a reality-defying New York.",
  "key_points": [
    "Control Resonant replaces open-zone map with full open-world experience",
    "Focuses on Dylan Faden's emotional journey to find missing sister Zoe",
    "Innovative time dilation and alternate timeline mechanics enhance sci-fi narrative"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Creative Bloq",
        "title": "Control Resonant review: Remedy turns Manhattan into a paranatural nightmare unlike anything I've seen",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/control-resonant-review-remedy-turns-manhattan-into-a-paranatural",
        "published": "2026-09-18T13:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
        "title": "Control Resonant review: A superbly strange action-RPG that'll make you feel tiny and godly at once",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/control-resonant-review-a-superbly-strange-action-rpg-thatll-make-you",
        "published": "2026-09-18T13:00:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}