Control Resonant Walkthrough and Tips

Control Resonant for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S continues Remedy Entertainment's narrative, placing players in the role of Dylan Faden as he confronts an extradimensional threat that has breached the Oldest House and infiltrated Manhattan. This guide offers a recommended path through the main missions, alongside essential tips to aid players in overcoming the Hiss.

Control Resonant Walkthrough

The game features a largely linear progression, with certain missions offering flexibility in their order. However, maintaining a powerful build is crucial for tackling escalating enemy threats. This walkthrough is structured according to a recommended mission sequence, highlighting points where players may benefit from pausing to upgrade Dylan's capabilities and earn Talent Points to ensure preparedness.

Players should be aware that this guide contains spoilers.

Recommended Mission Path

Orientation

• Leave the Oldest House.
• Meet Zoe at the hotel building.
• Investigate the alley.
• Search for Jesse.
• Complete the ritual.
• Find a vantage point.
• Reach the source of the patterning.
• Defeat The Artist.

Welcome to Manhattan

• Leave the Oldest House.
• Help with the mapping pylons.
• Find the maintenance worker.
• Find a way to fix the power.
• Move the charge to the Central checkpoint.
• Power up the Central checkpoint.
• Defeat the Hiss.
• Meet Zoe at the Watchtower.
• Clear the supply route.
• Get a security keycard.

The West Zone Resonant

• Reach the West Incursion Zone.
• Progress through the West Incursion Zone until you unlock 'The Incursion Fault' mission.
• Take time to complete the map kit near the House of Mirrors.

The Incursion Fault

• Investigate the vision of Jessie.
• Find the key to the Parking Garage.
• Climb to the roof of the Parking Garage.
• Jump to the bottom of the Parking Garage.
• Enter the Fault.
• Find and talk to Jesse.
• Help Jesse complete the Ritual.

The West Zone Resonant (Continued)

• Climb out of the Parking Garage.
• Investigate the theatre.
• Find the subway station.
• Go through the subway station.
• Reach the theatre.
• Defeat The Dancer.

Upon defeating the West Zone Resonant, players will witness the Resonant Cycle, where defeated enemies revive with increased strength. This cycle occurs after defeating each Resonant. It is advisable to gather Power and Health Upgrade Points before proceeding. Upgrading weapon forms and earning additional Talent Points can also enhance Dylan's Power Level.

Evacuation Procedures

• Reach the Evacuation Zone.
• Reach the Evac Building.
• Destroy two Hiss Nodes to remove the Hiss Barrier.
• Enter the Evac Building.
• Find the source of the tremors.
• Locate the survivor.
• Get Arish out alive.
• Escape the building.

Arish's Briefing

• Talk to Arish at the Field Office in Central.

The Central Resonant

• Investigate the steam coming from the factory in Central.
• Follow the scorch marks and deal with the steam, which involves destroying three heat tumours.
• Go deeper into the furnace room.
• Defeat The Deserter.

Before the next mission, it is recommended to increase your Power Level again, as the subsequent mission involves an extended battle with new Hiss types.

Power Lines

• Reroute Factory Station.
• Reroute East Park Station.
• Reroute Perimeter Station.
• Head to the surface.
• Help the survivors.
• Reroute the Vanished Station, including calibrating Platforms A and B.
• Talk to Dr. Florez.

Into the Sinkhole

• Escort the probe relays into the Sinkhole.
• Find and defeat the Hiss.
• Install the probe relays.
• Escape the Sinkhole.
• Follow the music.

After completing this mission, 'Notes: Plan of Attack' will automatically conclude. It is advised to upgrade weapon forms, earn Talent Points, and collect Health and Power Upgrade Points.

The Park Resonant

• Reach The Park.
• Learn about the Mold at the FBC Base in the Park.
• Search Park Valley for new Mold strains.
• Consume the Minimart Mold.
• Consume the Pizzeria Mold.
• Consume the Gym Mold.

Enemy of My Enemy

• Meet Pope in the Field Office.
• Report to Arish at the CFD Platform.
• Reach the front and defend the CFD.
• Defend the CFD at the blockade.
• Retreat to the CFD platform.
• Activate the CFD.
• Follow the CFD and use the switch.
• Go beyond the mold gate.
• Defeat The Collective.

Recursions and Iterations

• Meet Pope in the Oldest House lobby.
• Find the team below the Sinkhole.
• Locate the research team.
• Continue following this objective until you reach an island with both the beacon and an island of orange pipes. At this point, you must complete two faults before proceeding with this mission.

The Underpass Fault

• Investigate the vision of Jesse on the island of orange pipes.
• A navigational soft-block will occur here, requiring the completion of another quest before returning.
• Find a fault in the Evacuation Zone.

The Subway Fault

• Investigate the subway in the Evacuation Zone.
• Enter the fault.
• Find and talk to Jesse.
• Help Jesse complete the ritual.
• Leave the subway in the Evacuation Zone and return to the Underpass.

The Underpass Fault (Continued)

• Return to the Underpass, ideally via The Spire fast travel spot.
• Investigate the vision of Jesse on the island of orange pipes.
• Enter the fault.
• Find Jesse and talk to her.
• Guide the light-projected children.
• Reunite young Dylan and Jesse.
• Help Jesse complete the ritual.
• Return to the area continuing from The Spire fast travel spot.

Recursions and Iterations (Continued)

• Explore the beacon location.
• Locate the research team.
• Keep searching for the team.
• Track the time fluctuations, including restoring power and locating Grist.
• Locate the transmission tower.
• Defend the transmission tower.
• Head to the time fluctuation at the cable car.
• Cross the chasm.
• Follow the relays to Grist.
• Place the final probe relay.

'Notes: Jesse Sightings' will automatically complete after 'The Underground Fault' is finished. Players are advised to increase their Power Level before continuing, as combat difficulty will increase.

The House in Distress

• Meet Zoe at the Executive Research in the Oldest House.
• Locate the fault.
• Reach the Oldest House fault.
• Complete the ritual.

The Hedron Line

• Rescue Pope.
• Sever the Hedron Link.
• Defeat the Hedron Parallel.
• Report to Pope.

The Underpass Resonant

• See where the spire leads.
• Investigate the Astral Plane.
• Find the key and unlock the first door.
• Find the key and unlock the second door.
• Find the key and unlock the third door.
• Defeat The Physicist.

It is recommended to pause main story progression again for upgrades, Talent Points, and Large Resource Chests before venturing into the Unknown. Activating Map Kits can help complete side stories like 'Notes: Mapping the New New York'. Progressing the 'Pope's Research' side story is crucial for navigating the Unknown.

Sever the Hedron Links

• Reach the Unknown.

Pope's Research

• This side story is necessary for travelling through the Unknown and is completed alongside 'Sever the Hedron Links'.
• Set up probe relays in the Unknown. Circles of red sand indicate relay locations.

Sever the Hedron Links (Continued)

• Sever the link near the Patterned Evac Building.

The Unknown Resonant

• Get to the rangers.
• Disrupt the pattern.
• Open the gate for the rangers.
• Look for a way around the gate.
• Survive the ambush.
• Advance with the rangers.
• Defeat the Resonant (The Co-Director).

Pope's Research (Continued)

• Continue through the Unknown, setting up probe relays.

Sever the Hedron Links (Continued)

• Sever the link near the Patterned Field Office.

Rebuild

• Play through the game.
• Note the order of slides picked up in the dump.
• Remember that Jesse's ability hits all enemies on the field and utilize defensive tactics.

Pope's Research (Continued)

• Set up the final probe relays.
• Investigate Point 0.

Fight to the Core

• Travel to the Hedron. Fast travel to Red Sand Island and jump from there.
• Defeat the final boss (The Hedron).

The End

• Defeat the final boss (Kill the Hedron).

The Beginning

• Visit Jesse in the Oldest House.

Congratulations on completing Control Resonant. Players can continue by finishing side stories, leveling up Zones, completing FBC tasks, and finding collectibles.

Control Resonant Guides List

• The Last Taxi puzzle solutions and locations.
• How to respec.

Control Resonant Tips and Tricks

• Level Up Zones: Increasing a Zone's level provides rewards such as increased enemy drops, map markers, and new outfits. Each level also grants a Talent Point. Zone XP is earned through side quests, main missions, World Feats, and opening Large Resource Chests.
• Monitor Enemy Levels: Compare enemy levels to your Power Level to gauge combat difficulty. A skull icon indicates a significantly higher challenge, suggesting a need to increase your Power Level.
• Upgrade Weapons, Skills, and Use Talent Points: Regularly upgrade weapons, skills, and spend Talent Points in The Astral Plane to increase your Power Level and avoid being outmatched. Consider upgrading unused forms for potential respecs.
• Hunt for Upgrade Points: Find Health and Power Upgrade Points by opening Large Resource Chests hidden throughout New York. Collecting three such points increases maximum Health or Power Level.
• Change Aberrant Form: The initial Aberrant form choice impacts early combat. Other forms can be unlocked and swapped later by gathering resources.
• Purchase Crafting Materials: Vendors, identifiable by their ice cream van jingle, sell upgrade materials. Increasing a Zone's Level can improve Vendor stock.
• Be Mindful of the Resonant Cycle: After defeating a Resonant, enemies revive with a power boost. Assess your Power Level before engaging subsequent Resonants.
• Engage with NPCs: Talking to characters can reveal side stories, which offer rewards and unique experiences.
• Utilize the Map: The map in Control Resonant is more intuitive than in its predecessor. Activate map kits for better navigation, though some areas may lack map access.
• Side Stories Across Zones: Some side stories, like 'The Last Taxi,' require finding items in multiple zones. Pay attention to in-game cues and your map.
• Assist Mode: If you find the combat too challenging, Assist Mode offers customizable options such as 'One-Hit Kills' or 'Immortality.' Conversely, the mode can also be used to increase difficulty by adjusting enemy aggression, damage taken, and damage dealt.