Control vs Returnal
Compare Control vs Returnal side by side on Watch Gameplay.
| Attribute | Control | Returnal |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Combined scorecritics and players, blended • Source: IGDB (differs) | ||
| Released (differs) | August 2019 | April 2021 |
| Main Story (differs) | 21h | 32h |
| Completionist (differs) | 31h | — |
| Mature Content (differs) | Yes | — |
| Should You Play It? | ||
| Great fit if you want (differs) | To be frightened on purposeA story that keeps the pressure onGunplay at the centre of itA story that leads you somewhere | To be frightened on purposeGunplay at the centre of itSomeone beside you rather than against you |
| Think twice if you want | Something you can play relaxed | Something you can play relaxed |
| What it feels like (differs) | Story-ledTenseCombat-focusedSoloThird-person | TenseCombat-focused |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genres (differs) | ShooterAdventure | Shooter |
| Themes (differs) | ActionFantasyScience fictionHorrorThriller | ActionScience fictionHorror |
| Modes (differs) | Single player | Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative |
| Perspective (differs) | Third person | First personThird person |
| Availability | ||
| Platforms (differs) | PlayStation GamingXbox GamingPC Gaming | PlayStation GamingPC Gaming |
| Makers | ||
| Developer (differs) | Remedy Entertainment | Housemarque |
| Publisher (differs) | 505 Games | Sony Interactive Entertainment |
| Engine (differs) | Northlight EngineWwise | Unreal Engine 4 |
| Series (differs) | Control | — |
| Watch on Watch Gameplay | ||
| Wallpapers (differs) | 17 | 8 |
