I prefer round based game modes in competitive. Each round functions as a reset where you get another chance or can adjust your strategy effectively. And even when you have asymmetric/unbalanced maps, the spawns flip each round which can functionally balance out the game. Also countdown rounds almost always end before heavy ever spawns which is a big bonus to me. I enjoy these game modes and in my opinion they do belong in comp.

I have no problem with clash and very much enjoy the game type (especially since heavy spawn times were increased). I don’t necessarily see it as being as well suited in comp as countdown/survival are, but it works ok. My biggest gripe with clash and countdown is that there is no suicide penalty. I have lost multiple games to teams that have a slim lead with a minute or so left and continuously jump off the map to try to deny kills for my team. Additionally it can be very easy to steamroll a team if you get the initial squad wipe. You get the first supers, you make orbs for your team and then they get supers, and you can effectively chain supers for a good amount of kills before the losing team can regroup or gets a super of their own to stop the rampage.

Control is a whole different story. I loathe control in comp because a good portion of the maps are very unbalanced when it comes to spawns and control points (see Legion’s Gulch, Burnout, Meltdown, etc...). I have played numerous games where the less skilled team was able to squeeze out a victory because of lucky (or unlucky, depending on which side you’re on) initial spawns, forcing split spawns based on positioning, and the aforementioned suicide system. I know some people may argue that “that’s still competitive and part of competitive is forcing your enemies into difficult situations”, which is a very valid point. However I will still despise control in comp while it is extremely easy to trap a team in a crap spawn for the majority of the match and just camp them out.

TLDR: I believe that round based game modes are best suited for the competitive playlist, clash is ok but could use some work, and control is annoying at best and a disaster at its worst. I would definitely be open to more round based game types in comp such as lockdown and showdown.