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Control Resonant Hands-On Preview: Remedy's Action-RPG Pivot Earns Cautious Praise

Hands-on previews from Rock Paper Shotgun and Kotaku following several hours with Control Resonant suggest Remedy's shift toward a faster, action-RPG format may pay off. Both outlets highlighted the game's electric melee combat and paranormal atmosphere as standout elements, with Kotaku noting they're willing to give Remedy the benefit of the doubt after going hands-on.

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What we know

  • Control Resonant is a new action-RPG from Remedy that pivots away from the original Control's slower, shooter-focused gameplay
  • Hands-on sessions of roughly three hours left preview writers cautiously optimistic about the new direction
  • The game features fast-paced melee combat with paranatural elements described as 'paranatural hack 'n' slashing'
  • Rock Paper Shotgun noted surprise nods to Firewatch within the preview build
  • Both outlets framed the design shift as a risk that appears to be paying off

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