Released in 2019, “Control” is an action-adventure video game that follows Jesse Faden as she searches for her missing brother, Dylan, within the enigmatic Federal Bureau of Control (FBC) in New York City. The FBC’s headquarters, known as the Oldest House, is a shifting, reality-bending skyscraper that defies the laws of physics with spatial distortions and interdimensional spaces. Upon becoming the new Director of the Bureau, Jesse wields the Service Weapon, a shape-shifting firearm connected to other dimensions, and gains supernatural abilities like telekinesis and levitation. As she delves deeper, she confronts the Hiss, a hostile force corrupting reality within the Oldest House, leading to a manipulation of her perception and identity. Major tropes include reality manipulation, alternate dimensions, and spatial distortions. Key characters involved in the manipulation of reality are Jesse, her brother Dylan, and various FBC agents. “Control” is acclaimed for its surreal atmosphere and innovative storytelling, significantly contributing to the genre with its exploration of paranormal and psychological themes.
