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Control was a criminally overlooked third-person metroidvania about Jesse Faden infiltrating the Federal Bureau of Control’s shape-shifting headquarters to find her missing brother, only to end up leading the Bureau against a reality-warping paranormal invasion known as the Hiss. The surreal plot, infectious dialogue, and otherworldly visuals gave it a distinct identity, and the fast,…

Control Resonant is a risky sequel that isn’t fully successful. Trading in its gun for melee combat, the sequel to Control has you playing as Jesse’s brother instead. It’s not all unsuccessful, as the art design and some story elements still shine, but going from an acclaimed shooter to a middling character-action game that doesn’t…

Since The Otaku Love Connection made its English debut in early 2025, it has proven itself to be a charming romantic comedy with an otaku-flavoured twist. And now we return to the series for Volumes 3 and 4 to find out if it’s been able to keep it up long-term!