Beginner's Guide to Control
New to the Oldest House? This guide covers combat, exploration, and ability progression.
Combat Basics
- 1Control has no cover system -- stay mobile and use abilities aggressively.
- 2Health drops from defeated enemies. The best defense is relentless offense.
- 3Launch is your most powerful ability -- prioritize upgrading it early.
- 4The Service Weapon has infinite ammo but needs time to recharge between magazines.
- 5Alternate between shooting and using abilities to maximize damage output.
Exploration Tips
- 1The Oldest House is interconnected -- unlock shortcuts and fast travel points.
- 2Clearance levels gate access to areas. Complete main missions to increase your level.
- 3Hidden rooms often contain ability points and rare weapon mods.
- 4Check the map frequently -- it reveals unexplored rooms and objectives.
- 5Destructible walls hide many secrets. Try launching objects at suspicious surfaces.
Weapon & Mod System
- 1Equip two weapon forms at once and switch between them mid-combat.
- 2Weapon mods drop from enemies and chests. Higher-tier mods have stronger effects.
- 3Personal mods affect Jesse directly -- health, energy, and ability cooldowns.
- 4Dismantle unwanted mods for source material used in crafting better ones.
- 5Pierce and Charge forms are unlocked later but are extremely powerful.
Ability Progression
- 1Ability Points are found at hidden locations and awarded for completing side missions.
- 2Invest in Launch damage and energy recovery first for the strongest early game.
- 3Levitate opens up vertical exploration -- unlock it as soon as the story allows.
- 4Shield is essential for survival in later areas with heavy ranged enemies.
- 5Seize is situational but incredibly useful for creating distractions in tough fights.