Review · Action · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One
Control
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · PC
505 Games · 2019
Ludograph rating
A
Recommended
71 /100
Control is an action-adventure game that builds problem solving and strategic thinking through complex navigation and combat, but is rated M for mature content.
Growth (BDS)
55
Risk (RIS)
2
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.74 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.10 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.75 | |
Control offers significant cognitive benefits through complex problem-solving, spatial navigation in a non-euclidean environment, and strategic combat. It also provides strong motor skill development with precise hand-eye coordination and reaction time required for its action-oriented gameplay.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The primary risks in Control stem from its M-rated content, including frequent violence and strong elements of fear and horror due to its paranormal themes. However, the game presents very low risks related to compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, or social risks, as it is a single-player, one-time purchase experience without manipulative design mechanics.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.33 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 1.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.