Control is the kind of schlocky shooter fun I needed in my life

Control may seem like a deep game with its paranormal story and world. But honestly, as prominent as alternate dimensions and reality-bending abilities are here, they’re all kind of … dumb. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.

This new third-person shooter from Remedy Entertainment is out now for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One (which I’m playing it on). When it comes to the gameplay, Control is kind of like if those Star Wars: The Force Unleashed titles were third-person shooters instead of melee-focused action games. A lot of your abilities, notably being able to pick up and throw objects with telekinesis, definitely have Jedi vibe to them.