Control Resonant gameplay preview: A familiar feel in a strange new Manhattan
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Giovanni Colantonio
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A preview of Control Resonant, the sequel to Control, based on a few hours of gameplay. The article highlights that despite a new protagonist, revamped combat system, and a visually distinct Manhattan setting, the sequel remains consistent with the original game's DNA. The preview covers the fast-paced action, the mind-bending version of Manhattan, and how the game builds on the foundation of its predecessor.
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bskyControl Resonant gameplay preview: A familiar feel in a strange new Manhattanpolygon.comKey quotes
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The hero is new, the combat is an entirely different beast, and the twisted Manhattan setting is an eye-popping change from the brutalism of The Oldest House.
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