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Control: AWE

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Control: AWE

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 23 May 2026

Xbox One · PC · PlayStation 4

Remedy Entertainment · 2020

LumiScore

56/100

Good

Growth (BDS)

39

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.56
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.55

Control: AWE offers an engaging action-adventure experience that encourages problem-solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking through its unique combat and environmental puzzles. Players will develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time in its fast-paced gameplay.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game contains mature content including intense violence, strong language, and some elements of fear/horror, consistent with its M-rating. As a single-player experience, it presents minimal social or monetization risks.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
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Parents ask…

Is Control: AWE safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Control: AWE a LumiScore of 56/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Control: AWE appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Control: AWE (M), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Control: AWE?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Control: AWE is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Control: AWE?

The game contains mature content including intense violence, strong language, and some elements of fear/horror, consistent with its M-rating. As a single-player experience, it presents minimal social or monetization risks.