CONTROL Resonant Mods Add Devil May Cry-Style Weapon Switching and Combat Ranking

Remedy Entertainment's CONTROL Resonant forces players into close-quarters melee combat, a sharp departure from the third-person shooter style of its predecessor. This design choice removes the safety of ranged attacks and blocks, demanding constant aggression from players. We have tracked this shift closely, noting earlier that the game's combat demands aggression with no block or parry options available. Players seeking stylish action gameplay may encounter a steep learning curve that feels challenging.

Two community mods bring mid-combo weapon switching and live D-SSS rankings to the melee-focused game

Two PC mods now address this challenge by introducing mechanics borrowed from Capcom's Devil May Cry series. The Weapon Switch and Randomizer mod allows players to change Dylan's weapon forms mid-fight, even during a swing. Users can map these changes to any key, mouse button, or controller button through a dedicated Options tab. This flexibility lets players set up a full set of forms rather than relying on a single default weapon.

The Combat Ranking System mod adds a live rank to the heads-up display, ranging from D to SSS. The game's internal Board judges this rank based on combat variety and the pressure applied to enemies. Every encounter receives a score, and the system keeps a record of all results. This feature encourages players to mix up their attacks to climb the leaderboard rather than repeating the same moves.

These mods aim to replicate the depth and flair that Remedy Entertainment skipped in the base game. The Weapon Switch mod also unlocks all weapon forms without requiring Living Shards, removing a potential grind. These modifications shift the combat mechanics toward a style similar to traditional hack-and-slash games. We have been tracking CONTROL Resonant closely and see these mods as a necessary fix for the game's biggest missed opportunity.

The mods are available on Nexus Mods and offer a more dynamic way to engage with CONTROL Resonant's melee systems. Users can now experiment with various weapon forms and strategies, offering more flexibility than the original release. The Combat Ranking System provides immediate feedback on performance, adding a layer of replayability. These tools give players the control and variety that the original release lacked.