Remedy Entertainment’s long-awaited sequel to its 2019 hit Control Resonant”>Control Resonant has officially launched, and with the paranatural forces of New York City now fully unleashed, the developer has released an official guide of 10 beginner’s tips to help newcomers contain the chaos. Players take on the role of Dylan Faden, Jesse Faden’s younger brother, venturing beyond the Oldest House and into the sprawling streets of Manhattan, where the Hiss has spread and powerful resonants now roam free. The guide, published alongside the game’s release, is designed to ease new arrivals into the bizarre world and its demanding combat.
While the core of the experience remains the same as its predecessor, Control Resonant expands the scope dramatically. Instead of being confined to the surreal interior of the Oldest House, players are thrust into an open, city-wide environment filled with altered items, wacky side quests, and escalating threats. The developer’s tips cover everything from unlocking the map and reading collectibles to mastering door mechanics, managing resources at the Gap, and strategically defeating resonants to unlock new abilities.
Unlocking the World and Its Secrets
One of the first hurdles new players face is navigating the fog-covered map that blankets each zone upon entry. The official advice is to locate the antenna icon, which marks the position of a pylon, and make your way to the large pole equipped with three satellite dishes. From there, players must find and activate three sensors that resemble big satellite dishes before returning to the pylon to reveal the map. A key detail the developer highlights is that each satellite dish points toward one of the sensors, so players should study the dishes before sprinting off in a random direction.
Equally important is the encouragement to explore every corner of each zone. The guide stresses that some of the game’s best moments are hidden in side quests that are bizarre, funny, and occasionally nerve-racking, while also yielding upgrade materials. Among the most valuable discoveries are health and power upgrade points, which increase maximum health and allow players to cast more combat abilities against the game’s pesky enemies.
Control Resonant is a big leap from the original, and we wanted to make sure new players could get their bearings quickly while still being rewarded for thorough exploration.
Remedy Entertainment
Mastering Doors, Resources, and Difficulty
Exploration in Control Resonant is frequently blocked by a variety of locked doors, and the developer has provided a comprehensive breakdown of how to open each type. Wooden doors can be broken using the secondary form of your weapon, while garage doors require striking an electrical box with a red light. Doors covered in red goop demand that players defeat the larger enemies in the area, and mold-covered doors are cleared with fire. Metal doors yield to the Crush secondary weapon or Ground Slam combat ability, while key-locked and security clearance doors are obtained through side quests and keycards.
Resource management is another central theme of the tips. The Gap serves as the hub where players can upgrade their Aberrant weapon, craft artifacts, and unlock talents, spending the source, materials, reset points, and zone XP gathered through exploration. The guide also points players to vendors in each area, which stock a wide selection of upgrade and crafting materials, and notes that an ice cream truck always carries a health point upgrade. Players are also encouraged to use the game’s Assist Mode, which can be tuned to make the experience easier or harder, with no penalty to achievements or trophies.
Combat Strategy and Progression
Combat in Control Resonant rewards patience and prioritization. The developer advises players facing waves of enemies to clear out the lesser foes first, collect the small blue health fragments to heal, and then turn their attention to the bigger threats. This counterintuitive approach can prove decisive when health is running low.
Progression is driven by two crucial elements: faults and resonants. Faults are the translucent light-bending orbs that rest at the edge of buildings, and completing them grants traversal abilities that let players walk on walls and propel themselves toward the orbs, opening up new areas to explore. Resonants, on the other hand, are the bosses of the game, and defeating them unlocks additional combat abilities. Players are reminded that while they do not need to defeat every resonant to complete the game, doing so makes combat more powerful and exciting.
The final tip addresses the consequences of defeating a resonant: a new resonant cycle triggers, causing enemies across every zone to respawn and become more difficult, while also spawning additional world feats. The developer recommends tackling a few side activities before taking on a resonant, and notes that clearing a zone of enemies allows players to freely explore afterward without being interrupted.
Looking Ahead
With Control Resonant now live and its official beginner’s guide in hand, players are well-equipped to navigate the paranatural chaos of New York City. Whether they choose to methodically read every collectible to enrich the world’s lore, or focus on the fast-paced combat and resonant battles, the tips ensure a smoother journey into Dylan Faden’s story. As the community settles into the sequel, Remedy’s guidance promises to help newcomers contain the paranatural forces with confidence, setting the stage for a deeper dive into the expanded universe.
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