Control: The Foundation

 PC
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Everyeye.it
    Mar 26, 2020
    72
    The Foundation is an honest DLC, which extends the main adventure opening a narrative parenthesis that is not exactly explosive, but still solid and convincing.
  2. Games.cz
    Oct 23, 2020
    70
    Both DLCs are mainly there to shed more light on the fantastic world of the original game - and to act as promises of future games. You won’t have as much fun actually playing them, though, mainly due to the frustrating combat.
  3. Jeuxvideo.com
    Mar 30, 2020
    70
    Quotation forthcoming.
  5. Eurogamer Italy
    Mar 28, 2020
    70
    Quotation forthcoming.
  6. Destructoid
    Mar 26, 2020
    70
    It's a pleasure to dive back into Control, and that's why I genuinely enjoyed my time with The Foundation. I still love hunting down every research note and every minute-long audio file -- anything to fill in more of the lore gaps in this bizarre, enigmatic world. This expansion does all of that even if it's ultimately left feeling inconsequential. Ironically, The Foundation fails to build on the excellent structure Remedy already built with Control.
  7. Gameblog.fr
    Apr 6, 2020
    60
    The Foundation is a decent expansion to Control, as it gives us a reason to be Jesse Faden again, but it lacks something really new, fresh, challenging and spectacular to be considered as a memorable time.
  8. TheGamer
    Mar 30, 2020
    60
    The world of Control has its hooks in me, but I still don't particularly enjoy playing it. The platforming isn't any kind of challenge or thrill, and the combat fills me with rage and despair. It's interesting that a game called Control can make me feel like I have no control over my character or the battlefield. Traps help, but they only go so far.
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  1. USgamer
    Mar 26, 2020
    The Foundation wins in filling out the world of Control. The additional lore and answers about various facets of the Oldest House like Control Points and Power Boxes is exactly what I want from Control. That was what pushed me forward, deeper and deeper into the DLC. Of the two major new powers, Shape makes you feel like the superhero you are, while Fracture is a pretty boring addition. I just wish those powers could be brought back into the base game, for further new combat or exploration opportunities within the Oldest House. If the world of Control is your thing, the Foundation delivers.
  2. Vice
    Apr 21, 2020
    A satisfying new chapter that develops the story of 'Control' but doesn't add much to the playground.

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User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 43
  3. Negative: 9 out of 43
  1. g_squidman
    May 28, 2020
    6
    I think this game is a little bit over rated. The story isn't super compelling, the game mechanics aren't special, and all-in-all it's notI think this game is a little bit over rated. The story isn't super compelling, the game mechanics aren't special, and all-in-all it's not much to write home about. It's a good single-player experience to pick up if you're waiting for next year's batch to come out though. I enjoy the face-capture graphics and I enjoyed Warehouse 13, so the story was familiar.

    Go play Outer Wilds for a really unique experience first.    … Full Review »
  2. gamerrab
    Apr 28, 2020
    8
    First, and perhaps obviously, but you must have finished the main game to run this DLC. You will ONLY have finished the main game if you haveFirst, and perhaps obviously, but you must have finished the main game to run this DLC. You will ONLY have finished the main game if you have gone through the credits TWICE. That's not a spoiler. The Foundation is not as mad as the main game; the story and objectives are pretty clear, if deliberately repetitive, and the level design is bigger and more open than the main game. Game mechanics and play are almost identical and its not difficult - there are always places to take cover and this DLC feels more fluid and faster to play. Due on Steam with main game in August 2020. I've never been bothered about non-Steam exclusives. If you want to play a game, just get it irrespective of platform.… Full Review »
  3. gotterpotter56
    Aug 9, 2021
    7
    Неплохое длс. Купил оба дополнения за 300. Рекомендую покупать только во время скидок, так как длс очень короткое, ее можно пройти за 3 часа.Неплохое длс. Купил оба дополнения за 300. Рекомендую покупать только во время скидок, так как длс очень короткое, ее можно пройти за 3 часа. Это длс должна рассказать о прошлом Старейшего дома и справляется длс с этим некоторых местах не раскрыто.… Full Review »
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