Control: Resonant shares 6 tracks from a genre-hopping soundtrack
Get ready to dive into a world where reality bends and sanity is stretched thin, because Control: Resonant is hitting shelves tomorrow, September 24th. This isn’t just another action-adventure game; it’s a journey into a warped Manhattan, where the line between the surreal and the utterly familiar dissolves under cosmic pressure.
Players will step into the shoes of Dylan Faden, the older brother of the original protagonist, set seven years after the pivotal events of the original Control. Hunted by a reality-bending threat, Dylan must unleash extraordinary powers as he fights to preserve his humanity and survive the paranatural annihilation threatening the city.
But the experience goes far beyond the action. To give players a taste of the game’s unique atmosphere, developers Remedy Entertainment have unveiled a six-track EP titled ‘Zoe’s Mixtape’—a soundtrack dedicated to Dylan’s Federal Bureau Of Control handler, Zoe De Vera. This musical offering perfectly captures the genre-hopping, atmospheric intensity of the game.
The playlist is a masterclass in sound design, blending diverse international influences to create a mood that is both deeply grounded and wildly imaginative. Tracks like ‘Say What’ and ‘No Chains Can Last Forever’ set an immediate tone of tension and conflict, while ‘Fight For Control’ pushes the action forward with relentless energy.
One standout track is ‘Manalan Mailla,’ featuring the viral hit by Vilma Jää. This song is more than just background music; it is intrinsically woven into the narrative, exploring the core theme of the game: the fierce pursuit of humanity within an esoteric, strange world. As the game’s creative director noted, the music beautifully explores the tension between surrealism and deeply familiar human themes.
The EP also includes rich collaborations, such as ‘Another World’ with Frida Amundsen and Sakima, and the epic ‘A World I’m Ready To Live and Die For,’ featuring Costee and Frida Amundsen. The sheer variety of the music demonstrates Remedy’s commitment to crafting an auditory experience that mirrors the game’s complex, fragmented narrative.
Ready to experience this unique blend of high-stakes adventure and genre-hopping sonic landscapes? Control: Resonant is available tomorrow for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, boasting a generally favourable score of 84 out of 100 on Metacritic.
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