Control Beginner’s Guide#
Getting Started#
Opening Sequence#
Jesse Faden walks into the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC) headquarters — the Oldest House. Your journey begins in the lobby, where you meet the janitor Ahti, claim the Service Weapon, and face your first enemies.
Basic Story Background#
The Hiss, a hostile paranatural force, invades the Oldest House on the very day Jesse arrives. After Director Zachariah Trench’s death, the Service Weapon chooses Jesse as the new Director, and she sets out to uncover the truth behind the invasion and her missing brother Dylan.
Controls#
PC Controls#
| Action | Keys |
|---|---|
| Dodge | Left Shift |
| Switch Weapon Form | Number Keys |
Controller Controls#
Control fully supports controllers, and every binding can be remapped in the settings menu. Default button prompts are shown on screen during play.
Interface Guide#
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Health Bar | Red bar at the bottom of the screen |
| Energy Bar | Blue bar below the health bar |
| Service Weapon Ammo | Bottom-right corner |
| Current Objective | Top-left corner |
| Ability Cooldowns | Next to the skill icons |
| Enemy Lock-on | Indicator beside the crosshair |
| Collectible Indicator | Appears when a collectible is discovered |
The Oldest House Layout#
Main Sectors#
| Sector | Description | Unlock Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Sector | Starting area of the game, home to the Director’s office | Initially available |
| Maintenance Sector | Hub connecting the other sectors, location of the Black Rock test site | After Chapter 1 |
| Research Sector | Dr. Darling’s laboratory and research facilities | After Chapter 2 |
| Containment Sector | Area where anomalous objects are contained | After Chapter 3 |
Fast Travel Points#
Cleanse Control Points to unlock fast travel, letting you move instantly between every cleared sector of the Oldest House.
Core Systems#
Health System#
| Mechanic | Description |
|---|---|
| Auto Regeneration | Health slowly recovers after you leave combat |
| Healing Items | Use health pickups for a quick recovery |
| Health on Kill | Enemies drop health pickups when killed |
| Shield Protection | Shields absorb part of incoming damage |
Energy System#
| Mechanic | Description |
|---|---|
| Energy Uses | Powers Launch, Shield, Dodge, and Levitate |
| Auto Regen | Recovers quickly while not in use |
| Upgrades | Raise the energy cap with Ability Points |
| Mod Bonuses | Personal Mods can boost energy regeneration speed |
Files and Documents#
Document Reading Tips#
| Tip | Description |
|---|---|
| Collect All | Pick up every document in each sector |
| Sorted by Sector | Documents are automatically sorted by the sector where you found them |
| Story Keywords | Watch for keywords such as “the Board”, “the Hiss”, and “Polaris” |
| Related Reading | Documents reference one another, so reading them in order helps |
Beginner Tips#
| Tip | Description |
|---|---|
| Prioritize Exploration | Don’t rush the main story — explore every corner |
| Upgrade Launch First | Launch is the strongest ability, so upgrade it first |
| Collect All Mods | Mods greatly improve your combat power |
| Cleanse Control Points | Make sure you unlock every fast travel point |
| Dodge Frequently | Dodge has invincibility frames and is key to survival |
| Read Everything | The story is hidden in the documents |
| Do Side Quests | Side quests reward Ability Points and equipment |
Difficulty Options#
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Assist Mode | Once enabled, you can adjust damage multipliers, health regen speed, and more |
| One-Hit Kill | An option within Assist Mode |
| Infinite Energy | An option within Assist Mode |
| Immortal Mode | An option within Assist Mode — you never die |
Beginner tip: If you hit a wall, enable Assist Mode in the settings to make the game easier.