Control - Story Explained

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  • Опубліковано 2 чер 2024
  • Hello everyone, and welcome to the next installment of Lore and Order, where I unpack game lore and stories from games. In this one, we look at Remedy's Action/Adventure game, Control. Sharing a universe with Alan Wake and Quantum Break, this game had a deep lore!
    Check out @GamingUniversityUoG for a deeper dive into Control and Alan Wake lore!
    CHAPTERS
    Intro - 0:00
    Plot - 1:09
    The Foundation - 17:39
    The History of the Bureau - 21:24
    The Board - 25:02
    Ordinary AWE - 26:39
    Containment - 29:13
    The Hiss Invasion - 30:36
    The Dark Place - 33:06
    Prime Candidate Program - 38:22
    Dr Darling - 40:14
    Who Is Ahti - 41:55
    Ending - 43:22
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  • @dabluflcn
    @dabluflcn Рік тому +2432

    When this game came out I was deep down the SCP rabbit hole, because I thought the stories were fun. Control was an absolute treat to play as a result.

    • @timfrank7461
      @timfrank7461 Рік тому +123

      I came here to say this closest well get to an official SCP GAME

    • @0Fate8Bound0
      @0Fate8Bound0 Рік тому +88

      Same here, the idea of a world filled with anomalies, not just some big bad is so fascinating. There's something captivating about knowing that there's a bureau that might be containing both a fridge which must be looked at, at all times with drawings which cant be removed or destroyed in one room; and an eldritch god that can bestow abstract abilities a few rooms down the hall. Plus, the idea of the oldest house itself and the bizarre nature of it's layout as an anomalous site is also so cool

    • @M3ltedNikhowaz6426
      @M3ltedNikhowaz6426 Рік тому +17

      Same dude I had gotten the game cuz it was free on epic 😂

    • @melonusk6120
      @melonusk6120 Рік тому +7

      What is scp ?

    • @dabluflcn
      @dabluflcn Рік тому

      @@melonusk6120 The SCP Foundation. Secure, Contain, Protect.
      You really ought to just search SCP or SCP Foundation on youtube and enjoy the story telling. It's a deep dark rabbit hole.

  • @eedoamitay3341
    @eedoamitay3341 6 місяців тому +346

    "Jessie enters a loop sequence in which she is just a normal FBC doing admin work" this truly is a horror game

    • @BababooeyGooey
      @BababooeyGooey 5 місяців тому +12

      Except it's not a loop... it's a spiral ;)

  • @GingerZombie29
    @GingerZombie29 Рік тому +1284

    This game was a mindfuck.
    And the ashtray maze section was damn awesome.

    • @malxire7084
      @malxire7084 Рік тому +8

      Yes!!!

    • @creedflow
      @creedflow Рік тому +20

      That Poets of the fall song is just awesome!!!! Love thay band

    • @cloker5363
      @cloker5363 Рік тому +16

      TAKEE CONTROOL

    • @sortout1
      @sortout1 10 місяців тому +5

      Whoever made that ashtray maze was on some heavy mushrooms

    • @mish375
      @mish375 7 місяців тому +8

      ​@@creedflowAnd of course Ahti listens to metal being a Finnish god and all. Lol.

  • @Dreas204
    @Dreas204 Рік тому +1575

    My mind was blown away by the fact that Alan Wake, Quantum Break and Control are in the same universe

    • @liamnehren1054
      @liamnehren1054 Рік тому +122

      and how seamlessly they fit together is just chef's kiss!

    • @TheLevitatingFleem
      @TheLevitatingFleem Рік тому +121

      Quantum Break actually doesn’t, it seems to take place in a parallel universe to AW and Control

    • @filipstudeny
      @filipstudeny Рік тому +63

      Technically they are seperate universes they are just connected through the different objects.

    • @rav3style
      @rav3style Рік тому +21

      And max payne

    • @TheLevitatingFleem
      @TheLevitatingFleem Рік тому +101

      @@rav3style Max Payne & Quantum Break are seperate universes, but I suspect the only reason for that is because Remedy doesn’t own the rights to those IP’s anymore. Alan Wake and Control are the only ones that physically take place in the same universe

  • @nedvan
    @nedvan Рік тому +33

    Some more things of interest:
    - The Oldest House does not play well with modern technology. All throughout the game, the entire building has a very 50's vibe to it. This is likely because the House was discovered (and "settled") during the 50's.
    - Ahti is thought to be a part of the Board. He keeps calling Jesse his "assistant", so it's possible that he sees the position of "Director" as a subordinate of the Board - and by extension, him.
    - Trench' corruption was not instantly. It took a long while. There are messages in the game where Trench exclaims his growing suspicion of Darling, even going as far as to consider cutting Darling off from researching the slide projector. As a small in-game detail, the Research department has A LOT more cameras in it than any other department.
    - Dylan isn't as affected by the Hiss because he voluntarily allowed himself to be infected. The dreamscape part near the end, that's what all the people who are infected see: a continuous nightmare as the Hiss breaks down their mind. Dylan, allowing the Hiss in voluntarily, doesn't need to be in a looped nightmare - his infection is already complete.
    - Polaris (and by extension Hedron) were fighting off the Hiss in Slidescape-36 already, when the Bureau investigated it. It's why only Trench is affected, and not the others: The Hiss was being suppressed by Polaris.
    - Hedron IS NOT Polaris. Polaris is very similar to the Hiss: a resonance based, extra-dimensional life form. It infected Jesse, Dylan, and Hedron, similarly to how the Hiss infects people. It just happens that Polaris is benevolent, unlike the Hiss. Hedron is thus only a conduit for Polaris. The resonance emitted from Hedron, originates from Polaris. That's why the end of the game works: Hedron is destroyed, and thus Polaris' resonance in the Bureau disappears. Jesse then finds Polaris' resonance/infection inside of herself, and uses that to feed the HRA's instead. It's why Jesse is immune to the Hiss - Polaris protects her. In a way, Jesse became the new Hedron - a conduit for the Polaris resonance/infection. Polaris herself is probably still in Slidescape-36, although as an extra-dimensional being, it's unlikely she'd be confined to a singular dimension.

    • @seno7904
      @seno7904 2 місяці тому +2

      It’s started during it that phones are not to be bright in and in fact anything smart so I wonder if the 50s tech was actually a precaution so the hiss or OoPs couldn’t esscape threw the internet

    • @xsomili5501
      @xsomili5501 Місяць тому +2

      THANKYOU for that Polaris explanation. I didn't quite grasp the ending yet but this helped tremendously

    • @houndoftexas5723
      @houndoftexas5723 Місяць тому

      ​@seno7904 anything in the public zeitgeist isn't supposed to be brought in, anything that when asked you think of first in regards to said item.
      The house doesn't play well with anything too 'new', smart phones exploding at best and becoming OoP's at worst, etc.

  • @jennifermckay5585
    @jennifermckay5585 11 місяців тому +274

    the mixture of real life and videogame for cutscenes works so well.

    • @arefx
      @arefx 8 місяців тому +23

      Normally I hate it but Remedy does it oh so well.

    • @dorathedestroyer770
      @dorathedestroyer770 4 місяці тому +5

      @@arefx Because the graphics are really close to real-life.

    • @VentrexTheXVth
      @VentrexTheXVth 2 місяці тому

      Not really it's very immersion breaking. Inconsistent art style and all that.

    • @masonreza7090
      @masonreza7090 2 місяці тому +4

      ​@@VentrexTheXVth nah

    • @xsomili5501
      @xsomili5501 Місяць тому

      ​@@VentrexTheXVth nah I loved it

  • @inplane9970
    @inplane9970 Рік тому +442

    Control is one of those games that you have no idea how to feel about going through its plot. Is it scary? Unnerving? Humourous? Thrilling? Maybe a mosh-pit of feelings, and that's what makes it such a good SCP game. It doesn't take itself too seriously by running wild with sidequests, but is able to create a cohesive and interesting story when storytelling matters.

    • @Soloong_Gaybowzer
      @Soloong_Gaybowzer Рік тому +8

      If they ever do make a console SCP game, I do hope that Remedy is put in charge of the development.

    • @shadowslayer2929
      @shadowslayer2929 Рік тому +2

      ​@@Soloong_Gaybowzer ooh ooh 😮maybe we'll get to play as everyone's favorite good vibe depression curing gelatin creature 😀

    • @matiasalcibiade1374
      @matiasalcibiade1374 Рік тому +2

      What is scp? What does it mean?

    • @iamanidotbutalsoiamxavier5071
      @iamanidotbutalsoiamxavier5071 11 місяців тому +12

      ​@@matiasalcibiade1374(google is free and is effortless) SCP stands for "Secure, Contain, Protect." Its basically a fictional organization that goes around and contains supernatural entities/artifacts/whatever the fuck else there is (or as the organization calls them: "anomalies), and its a pretty well fleshed out concept. Highly recommend checking it out if it seems interesting

    • @GnatGames
      @GnatGames 6 місяців тому +1

      I am so beyond excited that the sequel to control was announced

  • @ghostwriter5685
    @ghostwriter5685 3 місяці тому +7

    Small correction Polaris wasn’t awakened by Dr. Darling she was always awake and communicating with Jesse.
    Leading her around and keeping her safe, and is specifically the reason Jesse was initially able to escape the FBC.
    Dylan’s hatred of Polaris stems from the fact that she couldn’t or wouldn’t help him as well.
    Polaris and The Hiss are one and the same essentially two sides of the same coin.
    Resonance Based Dimensional intelligences, where they differ is that The Hiss seeks to make everything else into a part of The Hiss.
    While Polaris seeks out individuals that resonate with her and seeks to harmonize with them.
    Which puts the two of them at odds because Polaris can’t find her individuals to seek her song with if they’re all mirrored copies.
    And so Polaris opposes The Hiss, drowning out its resonance with her own, and allowing more individuals to arise that might add their tune to her chorus.
    Basically the Hiss is an Ear Worm that you can’t help singing, which causes everyone else to start singing it too and get it stuck in their heads as well.
    While Polaris is a gentle cacophony of sound and noice, annoying and off putting to some, unnoticeable to most, and to precious few calming and protective.

  • @purspike
    @purspike Рік тому +154

    Control hits that perfect trinity of great original storyline, smooth playability and excellent graphics. Best new franchise in years

    • @homelander2243
      @homelander2243 6 місяців тому +4

      Deserves another game. Less Alan wake more Control

    • @mart7225
      @mart7225 4 місяці тому

      @@homelander2243theres going to be a sequel!

    • @xsomili5501
      @xsomili5501 Місяць тому

      ​@@homelander2243 control 2 is coming

  • @wooverwoods
    @wooverwoods Рік тому +521

    Man I love Control so much. I can't wait to see how they build the universe around their games.

    • @marty4431
      @marty4431 10 місяців тому +8

      play alan wake

    • @darkestwilightt
      @darkestwilightt 10 місяців тому +5

      Control 2 Is in the works

    • @dancesmokesmile344
      @dancesmokesmile344 4 місяці тому +1

      Play the Alan Wake games, they’re in the same universe. There’s a lot of hints and Easter eggs to Alan Wake and Alan Wake 2 in Control

  • @EnriqueMaxx
    @EnriqueMaxx Рік тому +187

    This is one of the most intriguing game I've ever played. This is the only game where I read every single item I picked up/encountered. Fantastic world building

    • @starrims
      @starrims Рік тому +4

      absolutely. Remedy is best

    • @typo691
      @typo691 11 місяців тому +3

      Same

    • @MikkoRantalainen
      @MikkoRantalainen 10 місяців тому

      I found Fallout 4 even better but this was close second for me.

    • @Moji55a
      @Moji55a 10 місяців тому +1

      Prey.

    • @xsomili5501
      @xsomili5501 Місяць тому +1

      Same

  • @valthonispaladine7999
    @valthonispaladine7999 Рік тому +354

    If you've seen an episode of 'Threshold Kids' you can understand why Dylan went crazy and killed people.

    • @ethanlackey8048
      @ethanlackey8048 11 місяців тому

      Straight up I’d kill people if I was made to watch those

    • @JesperVille
      @JesperVille 11 місяців тому +89

      Dear lord those cartoons are hands down what creeped me out the most in the entire game

    • @cherrycoke3254
      @cherrycoke3254 5 місяців тому

      Which one?

    • @koendehaan1661
      @koendehaan1661 2 місяці тому

      @@cherrycoke3254 I hated the 'missing momma' one lol

  • @eternallight523
    @eternallight523 Рік тому +364

    This is the closest thing we got to a proper "scp" game, sadly not in the Scp universe but it still is its own unique and amazing verse, can't wait for it to develop further down the line.

    • @WalterTheWalrus
      @WalterTheWalrus Рік тому +6

      There are a handful of indie scp games, Secret Lab is my favorite. It’s multiplayer where you have to compete with other people across 3 teams(SCPs, MTF, and Chaos) to win

    • @Contevent
      @Contevent Рік тому +20

      I don't think you can make a "proper" game in the SCP universe, because it varies a lot depending on the author.
      Is the SCP benevolent? Are they trying to control the world? Who has the power, the O5? O command as a whole? The Ethical Committee as ti is able to override the O5s? The Administrator, if he even exists?
      What is the policy regarding the SCPs? Are they studying them in a cold uncaring way, or are they compassionate and truly wants to help protect them from themselves and the world around, like SCP 5031 or 2662?
      What is the nature of D classes? Are they all irreedemable monsters or are they people who ended up on the bad side of the Foundation? Are they thrown at the SCPs to see what stick or are they trained and prepared as best as possible depending on their assignment? Are the monthly executions still canon or did we ditch that part a long time ago?
      The games and videos about the SCP has the advantage of being low budget, and therefor focusing only on one specific aspect of the SCP world, often its military branch confronting itself to the supernatural. If you made a proper SCP game, you would have to rule on one canon, necessarily putting aside the majority of the interpretations.
      And we don't even talk about SCP 001

    • @glansmill
      @glansmill Рік тому

      A

    • @jordankelly4684
      @jordankelly4684 2 місяці тому

      What the fuck is a SCP game? Don't abbreviate shit that's not well known, otherwise you're just alienating a large portion of people

    • @VentrexTheXVth
      @VentrexTheXVth 2 місяці тому

      Good thing it's not in the SCP universe it's gone to shit

  • @giomorrison9531
    @giomorrison9531 Рік тому +137

    I find it interesting that the Hiss (a violent, malevolent resonance) came from the burned slide. While it is highly likely that it was influenced in some way by Alan Wake, I believe that it's possible that the Hiss' nature was changed due to the burning of the slide. The slides acted as portals to the Slidescapes but they could also have the ability to influence the Slidescapes. Perhaps, the Hiss was a normal resonance until it was subjected to the burning of the slide which gave it a nature akin to that of fire (ravenous, consuming, desiring to take everything around it).
    These are just my thoughts and I could be wrong.

    • @RMRecruiting00
      @RMRecruiting00 10 місяців тому +5

      I had the same thoughts

    • @loodlebop
      @loodlebop 5 місяців тому +8

      I thought that, also when you consider the smokey colourful distortion that the his leave behind is somewhat like a damaged slide

    • @TheModeler99
      @TheModeler99 22 дні тому

      Meaning Jesse was responsible all along

  • @edouardmaurice2817
    @edouardmaurice2817 Рік тому +127

    I really love this game. The gameplay was fun, hard but dynamic. The story is amazing. And the universe is incredible. First time a video game impact me this much. A real piece of art

    • @YannSchmidt
      @YannSchmidt Рік тому +1

      It's been a long time I loved a game that much. Just hope they make a Control 2 !

    • @evanbelisle8464
      @evanbelisle8464 6 місяців тому +1

      @@YannSchmidtthey will

    • @xsomili5501
      @xsomili5501 Місяць тому

      It's been confirmed that control 2 is in the works ​@@YannSchmidt

  • @renanlima8857
    @renanlima8857 11 місяців тому +84

    The Ashtray Maze is one the best gaming experiences ever

    • @MacCekko
      @MacCekko 7 місяців тому +2

      I agree. Perhaps I have not played as many impressive games in my life (after all I was 'digitally' born as a Mac user back in 1990, and just last February became a Windows based gaming-PC gamer!) as many people out there, but in my opinion it takes an extraordinay crazy (in the good sense, meaning ‘gifted’) superior mind even just to conceive the complexity - along with indisputable overall beauty- of a level such as The Ashtray Maze! I am definitely convinced that such kind of result, a "normal" person cannot reach in the average case. The guys at Remedy's are exceptional people! 😱

    • @Bombastic._.side_eye
      @Bombastic._.side_eye 2 місяці тому +5

      God that mission in the Ashtray Maze was probably the closest thing to perfection in a video game
      It was pure adrenaline and ecstasy
      Wish I could relive those 6 minutes for the first time again…

    • @bbbbbbb51
      @bbbbbbb51 2 місяці тому +1

      It's like a 3 minute linear walking section lol

    • @xsomili5501
      @xsomili5501 Місяць тому +1

      Fr. I yearn to live through that high again

    • @artful_dodger1928
      @artful_dodger1928 3 дні тому +1

      Facts! Wish I could experience it for the first time again

  • @loati94
    @loati94 Рік тому +37

    I went into this game knowing absolutely nothing about it and It was amazing, I wish I could experience it again like that.

  • @DarkScarlettVixen
    @DarkScarlettVixen Рік тому +48

    Ahti was such a cool character, Ahti and Marshall were my favorites. RIP Marshall

    • @bbbbbbb51
      @bbbbbbb51 2 місяці тому

      Ahti is fantastic in AW2 as well. Lovable character

  • @SFvfx
    @SFvfx Рік тому +67

    Finished this game years ago , still watched all the way through

    • @liamnehren1054
      @liamnehren1054 Рік тому

      same although I have a few opinions about the story which clash with gaming Harry's

  • @viridianloom
    @viridianloom 4 місяці тому +2

    9:15 great gameplay footage of her eyes bugging out and going cross-eyed, lol

  • @cgillis3989
    @cgillis3989 3 місяці тому +5

    Not many games reach the rich level of atmosphere that control does. And youve done a very good job summarizing it all- good job :)

  • @bromad9029
    @bromad9029 7 місяців тому +5

    Anyone else notice jessie goes cross eyed outta nowhere at 9:15? lmao that got me

  • @TheHorreK2
    @TheHorreK2 Рік тому +41

    I really miss this genre of "mystery of the week"- kind of vibe, sure it often ends up more silly than anything else but X-Files, Supernatural etc produced some stellar moments and Controll kind of took me back to those series

  • @mera-mera-burn
    @mera-mera-burn Рік тому +107

    I enjoy you make long story explaination for dark themed games.
    Usually idk what to watch so these are enjoyable at night before sleep.
    Hopefully more upcoming popular horror games will be released. I like the story in Soma

    • @zakboelema6941
      @zakboelema6941 Рік тому +1

      Pretty sure he's done soma, what a game tho

    • @mera-mera-burn
      @mera-mera-burn Рік тому +1

      @@zakboelema6941 yea i watched it before, i do wish for more but thats it

  • @creedflow
    @creedflow Рік тому +18

    I love Remedy games and I loved control since it is the inception of the Remedyverse!
    Love the cast, specially Casper's actor, hope he shows up in future games
    Would like to make some other interpretations of certain points you talk about:
    When it comes to Northmoore it appears that he didn't just got his powers out of control but rather lost control due to his lust for power, let me explain:
    After he became the director he started spearheading the research and discovery of multiple items of power that he ended consuming just like Jesse does in the game, but he consumed way too much power that basically made him a living nuclear plant that needed to eject his excess of energy from his body or else he would explode, that's when they decided to use him for the reactor we see in game, the reason why it was of high priority to fix the reactor was because it got shut off so Northmoore was not able to continue ejecting his energy so eventually he would blow up
    It is unknown if Northmoore is alive but at least we know he is not sentient at this point but maybe his power was too much for him that even after him being dead, his body still produces enough energy to power the oldest house
    Another little detail in what Ash Jr says in a log, is that the oldest house probably existed even before men but it took a different disguise, sorta like appearing as a giant tree for early men, it implies that the oldest house is the base idea for the Ygrisil tree in norse mythology, currently it looks like a boring ass government building because that is what would be more familiar to the FBC when they found it
    The service weapon is also very old, even before Northmoore, it is believed to have changed functionality and shape depending on the user, some of the most famous "shapes" are Excalibur and Mjolnir (more norse references)
    The reason why Ash thinks the board is a hostile occupant of the oldest house is due to how they wanted the Bureau out of the foundation after giving Northmoore the service weapon and seeing how they started to investigate, so maybe there is a big secret still undiscovered there that would expose the board in some way they are still very powerful and we don't know how many of them are and if they are different beings between the board or if all of them are the same species as former (doubt it)

    • @brittany45
      @brittany45 8 місяців тому

      I wouldn't be surprised if it turns out the Board was the founding archetype of what is a "Deity" and whoever is bound to an Altered Item is a "Demigod/Blessed". If the Hiss existed *before* the burning of the Slides, then this can't be the first time they/it have tried a hostile takeover. Look at most mythology, the evil entity takes the form of a Hissing creature if you will (serpent, dragon, ect.) begats/created an Antichrist figure (satan, Loki, Dylan), while God (the Board) sends/orders an Angel (Polaris, Former if the previous Directors ever found it before it got the boot) to a chosen champion (Jesse) after the good guys (Trench, ostensively the FBC as a whole) is unable to resist/contain the corrupting threat.
      As notes say, archetypes are power, and what archetype is more powerful than The Oldest Story.

  • @1Smrdo
    @1Smrdo Рік тому +26

    The game is awesome! There are so many hidden areas and secrets. I didn't even notice that the NSC is the "Northmoor Sarcophagus Container" for the body of the first director until the second playthrough.

  • @onireapz
    @onireapz Рік тому +125

    I literally just finished this games story for the first time about a week ago and now im going for the 100% on it thank you for this.

    • @danceyrselfkleen
      @danceyrselfkleen Рік тому +2

      Literally no one cares

    • @hayleybarbara1589
      @hayleybarbara1589 Рік тому +11

      @@danceyrselfkleen literally no one asked

    • @yaasinm
      @yaasinm Рік тому +1

      Ok

    • @johnnyblobani7700
      @johnnyblobani7700 Рік тому +1

      Cool man. Hope you got 100% on it by now. I just got all 100% for the main game trophies but definitely NOT going to do the foundation and Alan wakes expansion trophies. 🫡😂

  • @Ferdinand208
    @Ferdinand208 Рік тому +9

    3:00 she steps out of the office and the hiss begins to corrupt her like all the other people. Polaris stops the hiss from taking over Jesse.

  • @benmcreynolds8581
    @benmcreynolds8581 Рік тому +18

    This game is so good. I love Alan Wake as well. When I played control I turned off enemy health bars and it makes the game visually better. I really hope more things come from these creators because I love the work that they do. Certain bits of their creativity is so well made. Also, I loved just using the force powers to mess up the office spaces. It's so therapeutic and the physics effects are so good.

  • @Dragonstealthslaya
    @Dragonstealthslaya Рік тому +4

    9:15 her eyes lmao must have been some really heavy resistance

  • @Mariscos420
    @Mariscos420 6 місяців тому +2

    I love the format of your recaps. Everyone else recaps it from beginning to end instead of how the game tells it which is much more interesting.

  • @abdullahirfan9991
    @abdullahirfan9991 Рік тому +6

    Alan wake, quantum break and control are in the same universe and actually perfectly fit. My mind has been reduced to atoms

    • @chrisnichols9014
      @chrisnichols9014 Рік тому +1

      Max Payne is in it as well, I think.

    • @abdullahirfan9991
      @abdullahirfan9991 Рік тому +1

      @@chrisnichols9014 it's made by the same people but occurs in a different universe that isn't entirely connected to the other three. But it'd be cool tho

  • @MrPukestick
    @MrPukestick Рік тому +25

    That maze sequence is the highlight of this game.

    • @xsomili5501
      @xsomili5501 Місяць тому

      Fact. I verbally said out loud that was awesome, then Jesse said it😂

  • @Tzen03
    @Tzen03 Рік тому +9

    I love Control, and have been following Gaming University for quite some time. It was great to see you cover this game, too!
    Also I think Ahti is my favourite as well, I have friends in Finland so I was able to understand more of the references / turns of phrase he uses, which added to my enjoyment of him.

  • @arthurking8222
    @arthurking8222 Рік тому +28

    i love these types of videos. you research so much ab these games and pour your heart into the videos. keep it up harry!

  • @rennevirtanen5639
    @rennevirtanen5639 4 місяці тому +2

    Darling probably ended up in the dark place, he can be seen in the videos in alan wake 2 as he tries to send messages to the real world

  • @m00ny_
    @m00ny_ Рік тому +9

    Yesss. I've been patiently waiting for this. Control is one of my favorite games of all time. Thank youuu.

  • @l.i.t.f.4353
    @l.i.t.f.4353 Рік тому +6

    This game was such a trip and I just ate it all up, loved every second of it, the world building was just so well done. I even got 100% for it, I can't wait for the sequel

  • @MrPaparazziPizza
    @MrPaparazziPizza Рік тому +9

    I love this game so much, I've played it at least 6 times and will play it again soon. Remedy is one of my favorite studios so I love that they created this universe that allows for their other IPs a chance to be included. The Alan Wake DLC was a perfect integration of that IP into Control, and I'm so excited for what Remedy does next with the Control series

  • @harrykinghorn1930
    @harrykinghorn1930 Рік тому +13

    I knew you would do this one after awhile, and I'm glad you did. Love this game. Great video

  • @JayTillaeon
    @JayTillaeon 10 місяців тому +4

    I played this game on a whim based off of one trailer I saw on Twitter and till this day, I have no regrets. It definitely keeps you on your toes and the lore just keeps adding.

  • @astephens3600
    @astephens3600 Рік тому +17

    I love this game so much. It's like a spin-off of the "SCP" franchise except it takes place in the "Alan Wake" universe.

    • @jordankelly4684
      @jordankelly4684 2 місяці тому +1

      Again. What the fuck is a SCP game? I've been gaming since I was 2 years old and have never heard of that.

    • @astephens3600
      @astephens3600 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@jordankelly4684It started with a game called SCP Containment Breach until later on, it became a whole franchise. This video should explain more: ua-cam.com/video/G6QVvBIBZLc/v-deo.htmlsi=ShM03RmmSkzqTQ_a

    • @xsomili5501
      @xsomili5501 Місяць тому

      ​@@jordankelly4684scp means secure contain protect iinw. It's a whole ice berg, do goggle it up

  • @dudewithtude4476
    @dudewithtude4476 Рік тому +38

    gaming Harry notification crew 💪💪

  • @yesterdaysjam2405
    @yesterdaysjam2405 Рік тому +13

    This game was phenomenal. When i finished it I bought Alan wake and quantum break, but they're languishing in my backlog though.

    • @directorphase
      @directorphase Рік тому +7

      You gotta play both. Quantum break is so fire

    • @hayleybarbara1589
      @hayleybarbara1589 Рік тому

      Alan wake is one of my all time faves. Liked it more than control tbh but that could be nostalgia talking

  • @ethribin4188
    @ethribin4188 Рік тому +3

    While the gameplay type of Control isnt my thing, I LOVE this game!
    Mostly because it took the idea and inspiration from the SCP Foundation, and made a videogame out of it and did it well.
    Nothing feels forced, things are simple and well explained, and the enviroment is great. Especially the distructability of it.

  • @luisvalle6943
    @luisvalle6943 Рік тому +5

    Hey Harry, Love Your Lore & Order Series ! Amazingly well written.

  • @wubbapanda2007
    @wubbapanda2007 Рік тому +14

    Even though you probably don't read this, and its really kinda cringy and unoriginal, I just wanted you to know that this is the best channel i've seen documenting and analysing video game lore. Your voice just somehow seals the deal. It's perfect and I always play it in the background when i have something to do. The editing must take such a long time as well. I wish for your success.

  • @wintertrooper7918
    @wintertrooper7918 Рік тому +3

    my theory is that Alan wrote a story about Jesse Dylan Faden but split Jesse and Dylan in to siblings basically making it a reimagined version of Cain and Abel with his story being used to get him out of The Dark Place with the remake of Alan Wake and it's changes being Alan Wake re-writing his story but changing just enough that it creates a new AWE in bright falls that will allow him to escape because he can not write himself out of The Dark Place from inside (American Nightmare) so he has to write a way out that comes from the outside (Control 2 and possibly Alan Wake 2)

  • @syakah
    @syakah Рік тому +8

    Great video! Thanks for highlighting the link between Alan Wake and Control 🤩🙌

  • @tiraedo-omozuwa3689
    @tiraedo-omozuwa3689 Рік тому +10

    As a fan of series like twin peaks and Dark, control ended up being one of the G.O.A.T games I have ever played. Both the main game and the dlc were phenomenal in every way imaginable. I have been praying for an announcement of the sequel but I guess that would come in later years since they are working on the new Alan wake.

  • @alishonnelson5264
    @alishonnelson5264 Рік тому +17

    Thank Harry for your contribution and explanation on each game Keep it up 😊👏

  • @Xuvier
    @Xuvier Рік тому +6

    Lore and order is my favorite series. Love listening/watching these. Specially the games that I’ve been interested in and know because of time, wouldn’t be able to play/dive into its lore.

  • @brentttttttt
    @brentttttttt 11 місяців тому +3

    just finished it today. it was full of "wtf is happening" and a nightmare fuel for me because of the ambience, but it was a good experience. 10/10

  • @VikingTeddy
    @VikingTeddy Рік тому +2

    This is a Godsent, I have trouble concentrating so a lot of the exposition in the game just goes in one ear and out the other. Thank you :)

  • @trkpzhi9472
    @trkpzhi9472 Рік тому +2

    Been waiting on a control video for TIME. Thankyou Mr Gaming Harry

  • @x-wing8785
    @x-wing8785 6 місяців тому +2

    Board=Remedy.
    Astral plane=game engine.
    Oldest house=Game.
    Polaris=player.
    Ahti=Link between all above. Game experience.

  • @jansamuel4666
    @jansamuel4666 Рік тому +9

    If you like plot and want something similar I suggest checking out "The lost room" the main character is looking for his lost daughter, there are mundane items with special power and a paranormal hotel room from '60s which can be used as a travel hub(when I played Control and first come to the motel I was like for sure they watched lost room).

    • @piratetv1
      @piratetv1 8 місяців тому

      True. It has the objects of power and the oceanview motel, as well as the blessed organization

    • @cherrycoke3254
      @cherrycoke3254 5 місяців тому +1

      Just played this finally and immediately thought of The Lost Room!

    • @piratetv1
      @piratetv1 5 місяців тому

      @@cherrycoke3254 i loved the lost room.

  • @trappedmind1779
    @trappedmind1779 Рік тому +2

    I love that you never know what will happen in the game. It’s like no other game ever.

  • @jokiu4
    @jokiu4 Рік тому +1

    I absolutely loved this game, probably one of my top favorites. But the story was confusing so this video does help. I wish this game got more recognition.

  • @JackAsmo
    @JackAsmo Рік тому

    Thanks for the video, I discover your channel recently and see every one of lore & order. Love it very much

  • @periodvicky
    @periodvicky Рік тому +3

    i wasn’t expecting to like this game as much as i did!! i was instantly hooked by the story & characters

  • @Chibi-kittenplays
    @Chibi-kittenplays Рік тому +2

    I love control! thank you for making this video!

  • @adaptabledisease
    @adaptabledisease Рік тому +2

    In my Head-Cannon, we, are Polaris. An Extra-Dimensional Entity that interacts with Jessie in a way she cannot possibly understand. ( Us playing the game! )

  • @skytrigger
    @skytrigger Рік тому

    Man I've missed this content. Happy to enjoy some new things from you G.Harry!

  • @wathahub
    @wathahub Рік тому +2

    Been waiting for a long time for your vids

  • @crazymadic9658
    @crazymadic9658 Рік тому +1

    God damn have you grown im happy and here for it i wish you the absolute best of luck plus your content is amazing best story explained content out.

  • @sicparvismagna97
    @sicparvismagna97 4 місяці тому +1

    Please someone make a series out of the sheer brilliant material

  • @ricthiamevans8980
    @ricthiamevans8980 Рік тому +5

    Love these lore videos.

  • @youngrootv
    @youngrootv Рік тому +50

    This game is the best Star Wars game without actually being a Star Wars game. It really makes you feel like you’re playing like an overpowered Jedi in an SCP universe! Well deserving of it winning game of the year, such an incredible game!

    • @danceyrselfkleen
      @danceyrselfkleen Рік тому

      Star Wars? Grow up. I think they need to round up all Star Wars, Harry Potter and Disney Adults and have your smooth brains checked.

    • @chrisspears4851
      @chrisspears4851 Рік тому +1

      Wut.plsExplain

    • @youngrootv
      @youngrootv Рік тому

      @@chrisspears4851 lol just play the game? You literally have Jedi-like powers in the game and they’re done better than most official Star Wars games

    • @xsomili5501
      @xsomili5501 Місяць тому

      ​@@chrisspears4851u can use "The Force" or wtv star wars calls it (idk sw sorry)😂

  • @DarlingOfMine
    @DarlingOfMine Рік тому +5

    Putting this out right in time for my lunch break?! You are a dream come true. I have been binging your content and was worried about running out soon so thank you times 10 my friend. Best wishes to you and yours, fr.

  • @cj5rox271
    @cj5rox271 Рік тому +3

    Been waiting for this!

  • @zazzenfuk
    @zazzenfuk Рік тому +11

    I've never heard of this game, and man, it looks amazing.

    • @sirfairplay9153
      @sirfairplay9153 Рік тому +2

      It looks better than it actually is, I think the story is awful and the gameplay isn't fun

    • @Kenjakufromjujutsukaisen
      @Kenjakufromjujutsukaisen Рік тому +7

      Give it a shot despite the first reply it’s really really fun. You’re basically wonder woman with a shapeshifting gun

    • @shadowslayer2929
      @shadowslayer2929 Рік тому

      ​@@Kenjakufromjujutsukaisen nah more like Wanda minus the reality manipulation

    • @xsomili5501
      @xsomili5501 Місяць тому

      It's really fking good. I just finished it, started it knowing nothing and would pay to experience it all again

  • @aidanfrancis2193
    @aidanfrancis2193 Рік тому +2

    Been waiting for this one, these vids are my part of my going to sleep ritual

  • @donnyS117
    @donnyS117 Рік тому

    you are such a beast. One of my favorite games of all time, very grateful for this vid!!

  • @VegarotFusion
    @VegarotFusion Рік тому +4

    The story and setting for this game is great. I did not know it was inspired by the SCP Foundation Wiki. Especially the content covering the lore and history behind the SCP Foundation. I already had it on my STEAM wish list. But my interest in it has significantly increased.

  • @kendallroberts7787
    @kendallroberts7787 Рік тому

    seriously a masterpiece of a game, one of my favorites, thank you for this

  • @psychomammoth9640
    @psychomammoth9640 Рік тому +4

    Loved the DLC and reading the various files, great game from Remedy.

  • @PsychopathicV2
    @PsychopathicV2 Рік тому +6

    I can’t wait for the sequel to this.

  • @StepMamiKronic
    @StepMamiKronic Рік тому +1

    Love the story break down😊 can’t wait to see more

  • @theworstisover1323
    @theworstisover1323 Рік тому +1

    Yessss! Thank you for this! I've played through this multiple times and I'm still not entirely sure what went on.

  • @Kuweiyo
    @Kuweiyo Рік тому +5

    Let's go!!! I'm super excited for this. I love this game

  • @francesgreeff7602
    @francesgreeff7602 Рік тому +1

    Oooohhhhh!!!! Thank you! Now I can really start my weekend off!!!🎉🎉🎉

  • @zeke7076
    @zeke7076 Рік тому +10

    This was such a great game, both the gameplay and the awesome world building behind it. I really hope they keep making great games set in this universe.

  • @sejoxiii
    @sejoxiii Рік тому +3

    When Psi-Ops meets SCP🤩, this game will always be my "Game of the decade"! 😍

  • @ManticoreRunner
    @ManticoreRunner 4 місяці тому +2

    They put so much into their games they deserve more credit.

    • @thestorkcaliph
      @thestorkcaliph 3 місяці тому

      Don’t worry, they got money. That’s what game studios care about the most.

    • @bbbbbbb51
      @bbbbbbb51 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@thestorkcaliphRemedy games aren't massive sellers. They essentially get exclusivity deals from Epic, which funds the games, but they make nothing from sales until Epic recoups that initial funding. It still hasn't happened for AW2 yet. Remedy games have big budgets, but they aren't swimming in cash like Ubi, EA, or Activision/Blizzard.

    • @xsomili5501
      @xsomili5501 Місяць тому

      ​@@thestorkcaliphnot alot tho

  • @Playtoallwins
    @Playtoallwins 6 місяців тому +1

    I love the thrashold kids.
    Funny dark spooky .

  • @xsomili5501
    @xsomili5501 Місяць тому

    The characters were so entertaining and likeable as well. Loved listen to them talk. Smart and witty dialogue

  • @MrBetaproject
    @MrBetaproject Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this video, I've been trying to find a channel that did a video like this

  • @rometherevenant8749
    @rometherevenant8749 Рік тому

    Another amazing video as always

  • @yokomoira7708
    @yokomoira7708 Рік тому +1

    Ayoooo, imma replay this! Thanks for the reminder!

  • @maxayala1050
    @maxayala1050 Рік тому

    Omg I love your story telling and.i love control. The perfect match thank you my dude ❤️

  • @deadlyninja112
    @deadlyninja112 Рік тому +1

    Hell yeah intriguing story told by one of the best game story recappers

  • @Gaskinmoo79
    @Gaskinmoo79 Рік тому +1

    Loved Control, great game. The Ash Tray Maze was mind blowing.

  • @anonymouswind1
    @anonymouswind1 Рік тому +1

    Glad this video is available!! I hit a bug that more or less seals me out of the fight sequence where you have to protect Polaris so I've never been able to finish the game.

  • @cqstle-
    @cqstle- 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for the great video. I love everything about this game. Fun and deep gameplay, tight controls, amazing destruction physics, excellent atmosphere and story, and smooth graphics with the 60fps. I'm late to the party, but after Alan Wake 2, I'm living inside the world now, and damn does it feel real.

  • @MrMac8625
    @MrMac8625 2 місяці тому +1

    Just going through my first play through and I love it so far. The gameplay is fun and the story is good. I wish more developers would take note and just get back to making great games

  • @Sophicals.
    @Sophicals. Рік тому +3

    I've said it before and I'll say it again. The photo of Mr Scratch that Alice took is terrifying!

  • @HughDjibouti
    @HughDjibouti Рік тому +3

    One of my favorite channels 🔥🔥

  • @ECSTATICBRYCE69
    @ECSTATICBRYCE69 Рік тому +1

    Was waiting for this one

  • @atikurrahman9304
    @atikurrahman9304 Рік тому +2

    Was waiting for this after seeing your Alan wake video