Two PlayStation 5 action games in roughly the same price range feel like they come from different planets. Control: Ultimate Edition is a supernatural third-person adventure that won more than 80 awards and bundles its main campaign with two expansions. Trepang2 is a raw, fast-paced shooter about a memory-less soldier with supernatural abilities, built around revenge. The right choice depends on how much story you want in your action and how quickly you want to get to the fighting.
Quick verdict: Choose Control: Ultimate Edition for a long, atmospheric campaign with current-gen visual polish. Choose Trepang2 for immediate, high-intensity combat that doesn't slow down.
| Aspect | Control: Ultimate Edition | Trepang2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $36.99 | $41.11 |
| Condition | Brand new | Brand new |
| Origin | US | UK import |
| Content | Main game + The Foundation and AWE expansions | Base game |
| Combat focus | Telekinetic third-person action | Brutal close-quarters fighting |
| Rating | M - Mature | PEGI 18 |
Where Control: Ultimate Edition wins
Control's visual presentation is a major draw. The PlayStation 5 version runs with 4K graphics, ray-tracing, and a 60fps Performance mode, so the otherworldly architecture of the Federal Bureau of Control looks incredible in motion. The third-person perspective also gives you a better sense of the environment during fights, letting you line up telekinetic throws and plan your approach. For players who value atmosphere and polished presentation, this is the more showcase-worthy option.
Where Trepang2 wins
Trepang2 wins on pure adrenaline. The game drops you straight into violent encounters and keeps the pace furious from the start. The amnesia-driven revenge plot is basically an excuse to keep the action coming. If you don't want to sit through long cutscenes and just want to feel unstoppable in short bursts, Trepang2 gets there in minutes.
Product notes
Control: Ultimate Edition - PlayStation 5 Classic Game - NEW FREE US SHIPPING
Control: Ultimate Edition is the more content-rich choice: you get the main story plus The Foundation and AWE expansions all in one package. The "Classic Game" label tells you this is a proven, award-winning title rather than an unproven new release, so you know what you're buying. The 4K, ray-tracing, and 60fps modes make the most of the PS5 hardware, and the story-heavy, open-ended design gives you plenty of environments to explore. On the other hand, that same story investment means you'll need to be patient before the world clicks, and the US/Canada region code is a consideration for players outside North America.
Trepang2 (PlayStation 5) (Sony Playstation 5) (UK IMPORT
Trepang2 is the game to grab if you want violence without ceremony. You play an escaped soldier with no memories and supernatural abilities, and the game gives you multiple ways to take down enemies-from punches to stealth to explosive weapons. The UK import packaging is part of the deal, and the PEGI 18 rating makes it clear this is for adults only. It's also the more expensive of the two at $41.11, and it's a base game without the expansion content that Control bundles in. If you want fast, unapologetic combat above all else, this one delivers.
Final choice by use case
- Choose Control: Ultimate Edition if you want a visually stunning, story-rich adventure with expansions included, and you're prepared to invest hours in its world.
- Choose Trepang2 if you want violent, immediate action and are fine with a UK import and a base-game-only package.
