Do I Care About Control?
5Hey hey Folks! In this video, I delve into the intriguing world of Control. Join me as I struggle to connect emotionally with the characters.
As a fan of X-Files, I was drawn to Control's premise of a government agency dedicated to understanding the unknown. However, as I analyze the game's strengths and weaknesses, I realize that my emotional investment in Control's characters falls short. I reflect on my experience with other games from the same studio, Remedy, and how character motivation played a pivotal role in my attachment to previous titles.
The setting of the Federal Bureau of Control is fascinating, with its mysterious and ever-changing Oldest House. But I can't help but wish for more focus on character development and the Bureau's inhabitants, rather than primarily combat-oriented gameplay.
Throughout the video, I discuss the implications of Control's unique setting, the disconnect I felt with the characters, and how the combat and visuals stand out as the game's most impactful aspects. I offer my thoughts on the potential of a sequel to address these concerns and provide a reason for emotional investment.
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Transcript: https://davegamethoughts.blogspot.com/2022/11/do-i-care-about-control.html
= Table of Contents =
0:00 - Intro
0:43 - My Favourite Moment in Control
3:28 - Great Setup, Little Payoff
6:16 - Setting the Table
9:04 - The Bureau Needs More Character
13:09 - Conclusion
14:25 - Epilogue
= Sources =
Control Critique: A Mess And A Masterpiece (Whitelight)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUGi07a0Mi0
Elements of CONTROL [Spoilers] (Noah Caldwell-Gervais)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZUpLtil8_U
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Fast Talkin by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Long Time Coming by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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