The Real-World Phenomenon at the Heart of CONTROL
56K views · Sep 16, 2026 · Gaming
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@AtaeHone · 2 weeks ago
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8doP22gbhs&t=490">8:10</a> It should be noted that Jesse IS a low level employee.<br>She is the Janitor's Assistant.
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@diafenix · 13 days ago
I'm glad so many people are clicking with CONTROL.<br>It is an AMAZING game, a work of art.
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@LeoNickle · 2 weeks ago
This happened to my friend Jared once
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@DannehBoi90 · 13 days ago
One thing that really reinforces that Jesse is the right person for the job is post-credits. You go back to the people in each department, and ask them their thoughts on Jesse being director, and they all say some form of "I'm so glad you're director because every life matters to you."
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@Toni.Rebello · 13 days ago (edited)
The inverted pyramid of The Board makes visual sense now <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8doP22gbhs&t=435">7:15</a>, Really good video, loved it!🎉
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@anemonemilyyy · 2 weeks ago
just started my 3rd replay to prep for resonant, this is SUCH a well done video. my favorite aspect of this game is the push and pull between the idea of trying to categorize and often literally control the supernatural, and the reality of the chaotic nature of the supernatural in this world :) its such a good gaaaaaame
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@THExRISER · 2 weeks ago
Bro just gave me the best career advice disguised as a Control video essay.
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@batchampa · 2 weeks ago
Brilliant insight here I think. Even if imposter phenomenon wasn't at the top of the minds of people at Remedy, it certainly sits at the core of the story <br><br>The misdirection at the start from janitor to director, but then realising throughout you really are both, was so good too
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@2placename · 13 days ago (edited)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8doP22gbhs&t=690">11:30</a> <br>I want to clarify, Altered Items are not inherently dangerous. As Emily put it “they are more volatile” meaning they are more likely to be dangerously and the ones that are dangerous are much more serious in comparison. But there are some items like The Fridge (before the Former fucks with it) and the Train Car which do not have dangerous effects. One is simply indestructible and the other replays a memory of an accident to those who walk inside it<br><br>Also to also explain the Hiss. Your analysis of the self doubt parallel is amazing. But we do have an actual definition for it. It’s a resonance based virus. A virus that propagates via sound and wavelengths
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@kaiyl · 13 days ago
The visual comparison with the Board and the inverted pyramid was really well done. This is such a great take on such a gorgeous game.
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@ArchivistShepard · 13 days ago
Oooooohhh, my heart soared when you dropped "Kinesthetic Learning." Shame workplaces (or, at least, mine to date) have yet to grasp its full, or even partial, potential. Fantastic video!
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@HollowTarp · 13 days ago
Remedy will definitely go down as one of the greatest to ever do it
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