Underplayed Gems

Control:Override (2021)

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Developer
B-Deshi Interactive
Publisher
Brain Station 23 Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You methodically rewind mistakes and pry open security layers in a neon cyber void, questioning your own creation.

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What players say

Players praise the original mechanic of controlling movement directions with the mouse, calling the puzzles mind-bending and the story surprisingly solid. However, many find the controls clunky and frustrating, with some losing interest midway through the short playtime.

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