Control: The Foundation

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. COGconnected
    Apr 1, 2020
    90
    It’s not a new game, far from it, but it’s a rollicking continuation and one that leaves you wanting the next chapter. The improvements are incremental, but if Remedy can keep this momentum going, the next installment should be the true masterpiece. There aren’t enough psychic power action titles, and right now, Control is the best game in town.
  2. DualShockers
    Apr 1, 2020
    85
    It’s clear that Remedy has had a clear vision for Control for a very long time.
  3. Worth Playing
    Apr 22, 2020
    80
    I enjoyed a lot of my time with The Foundation, but I'm left wondering how much of a lasting impact it'll have on the Control universe as a whole. It felt more like an entertaining distraction than a large step forward, but I had no problem eating up all the lore, info and strange encounters I could find. If you're a fan of the game and thought it was one of the best games of 2019, you'll see that poking around in the underbelly of the Oldest House is well worth the time.
  5. GameSkinny
    Apr 8, 2020
    80
    If you found yourself turning over every stone in Control, The Foundation DLC will reward you with answers and new questions alike.
  6. PlayStation Universe
    Apr 3, 2020
    80
    The Foundation DLC for Control brings a new floor to explore, a new enemy type, and a few new powers for Jesse that don’t add up to very much. But, it also brings more Control – with all of its wonders and faults. Jesse is just doing her job at this point, but that job is pretty bizarre and fun. Just don’t expect world-changing innovation, and you’ll enjoy The Foundation just fine.
  7. GameCritics
    Mar 30, 2020
    80
    Overall, The Foundation is a satisfying package that delivers more of what players got from the original campaign, and this is a good thing. The combat scenarios are tense, the locales are interesting, and it’s between four to six hours of new content for those looking to spend more time with Jesse Faden. It might not advance the storyline much and it doesn’t do anything radically different, but there’s no question that those who enjoyed Control should jump in and see what’s happening in the basement.
  8. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Mar 28, 2020
    80
    As an add on, The Foundation is a wonderful way to bring players back to the world of Control, even if it doesn’t quite match the weird mystique and bizarre mystery of the main game.
  9. IGN
    Mar 26, 2020
    80
    Control's first major DLC expansion is a wonderful return to this weird world, even if it doesn't take any huge risks.
  10. BaziCenter
    Apr 17, 2020
    75
    The first DLC of control adds more value to the package by adding new gameplay mechanics and telling a different aspect of Oldest House story.
  11. The Digital Fix
    Apr 7, 2020
    70
    Die-hard fans of Control are certain to enjoy their time with The Foundation but anyone who found the core gameplay experience frustrating, either mechanically or technically, will find very little incentive to return.
  12. Noisy Pixel
    Apr 5, 2020
    70
    The Foundation will keep you busy for a few hours, but in the end, the side-quests are the best part about it, which is sad. I didn’t care for the new powers as they just made the glaring copy and paste environments more apparent. However, if you enjoyed the gameplay and battles from the base game, you’ll get that here, with even less direction.
  13. Jeuxvideo.com
    Mar 30, 2020
    70
    Quotation forthcoming.
  14. Attack of the Fanboy
    Mar 28, 2020
    70
    The Foundation provides a decent amount of great content and expands on the base game's fantastic core in interesting, albeit safe, ways.
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  1. Polygon
    Apr 1, 2020
    The Foundation isn’t the studio’s greatest work, but it’s hardly a miserable experience. This expansion reminded me of the Xbox 360 era of midtier shooters: not bad, but not ambitious. Playable, but also — and sadly — forgettable.
  2. TheSixthAxis
    May 28, 2020
    The Foundation is a nice addition to the Control-verse, clocking in around 4-5 hours to complete. It’s not doing anything groundbreaking, but it is more of the same, which is a damn good thing in Control’s case. Yes, it would have been nicer for the missions to have been a bit more dynamic, but the world-building and the storytelling continue to be one of Control’s major selling points. With the next expansion set to expand the lore even further with connections to Alan Wake, it feels like Remedy is in it for the long haul.

Awards & Rankings

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#71 Best PS4 Game of 2020

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 58 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 58
  3. Negative: 16 out of 58
  1. xellos81
    Apr 10, 2020
    5
    I was happy about the DLC but in reality I dropped it after 2h more or less.
    So boring
  2. Dsm2
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    The new types of mods, level 6 mods, and new skills add more to the game while still retaining the games feel. Really good flow from base gameThe new types of mods, level 6 mods, and new skills add more to the game while still retaining the games feel. Really good flow from base game through DLC. Without giving spoilers it has good replayability. Very well thought out DLC that balances new content with out sacrificing the feel of the game… Full Review »
  3. Glemial
    Feb 19, 2021
    4
    In the beginning it looked like it would be good, but in the end I realized I was wrong. An unnecessary story, with nothing new or anything toIn the beginning it looked like it would be good, but in the end I realized I was wrong. An unnecessary story, with nothing new or anything to add. Not to mention the behavior of Jesse who was extremely weird and unlikeable in this DLC. She looked like a child playing at being boss on some occasions. The only thing that this DLC added were new Mods and several uninteresting documents and audiences.… Full Review »
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