Control: The Foundation

 PlayStation 4
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

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  1. iddqd4
    Oct 7, 2020
    10
    Если понравился оригинал и хочется еще, можно смело брать, не разочарует. Плюс еще один этаж для исследования, несколько свежих механик, врагов и секретов. Новый сеттинг пещер.
  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 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
  3. RealMuthaF
    Apr 7, 2020
    9
    Are those 6 negative review-less ratings coming from Xbox players upset about the delayed launch on their platform?

    The Foundation is an excellent expansion. The Foundation itself is an exciting setting to be explored, is visually distinct from other levels and comparable in size and intricacy to them. The base plot continues the main game expertly, putting into question the affiliation    Are those 6 negative review-less ratings coming from Xbox players upset about the delayed launch on their platform?

    The Foundation is an excellent expansion. The Foundation itself is an exciting setting to be explored, is visually distinct from other levels and comparable in size and intricacy to them. The base plot continues the main game expertly, putting into question the affiliation of some characters and teasing what the second DLC or the sequel may be about. The Foundation holds its fair share of secrets, much like the rest of the Oldest House, so the expansion still retains the thick atmosphere of mystery and intrigue that I loved Control for. Gameplay-wise it's mostly more of the same, but a couple new enemy types and powers, as well as level 6 mods and new mod types are a welcome addition. Also, the cleansing of the video camera altered item is one of the best side missions in the entire game.

    The minor gripes also mostly remain the same as in the main game. It still stutters visibly when exiting the pause menu on the base PS4, and the frame rate drops occasionally during heavy firefights. Remedy fixed the map loading speed and tried to clean it up a bit, but because of complex vertical levels navigation using the flat 2D map can still be a nuisance. Also, the new power is limited in use to the Foundation area and pre-defined points on the arenas, which is a letdown, as it'd be more fun if the player was allowed to freely spawn the crystals wherever they'd point. Finally, you can spawn an FBC ranger to aid you in a few fixed points in the sector, which sounds cool, but the ranger fights VERY poorly, barely even firing his gun, which can get frustrating, as one of the new trophies is linked to the number of enemies such NPC has to kill.

    Still, Control was my GOTY 2019, and its first DLC is so far the best gaming experience I've had in 2020. Eagerly looking forward to AWE and the potential sequel.    … Expand
  4. kinktwink
    Mar 30, 2020
    8
    The Foundation DLC is a lot of fun, but feels pretty same-y to the base game. It doesn't really introduce anything super surprising story-wise (except finally resolving the question of fate for one of the base game's supporting characters). It feels like this was a fun segue into what's hopefully an incredible conclusion with the final DLC: "AWE". Very excited to see what's in store.
  5. Purezi
    Apr 2, 2020
    9
    For a DLC you really got to give credit to it how good it was. Can't wait for the next one and more answers!
  6. painava
    Dec 10, 2020
    8
    Played this DLC after completing the main game. It felt a little unnecessary. Probably better if played between the main chapters.
  7. eva3si0n
    Dec 23, 2021
    8
    The Foundation is a good addition for those who liked the main game. DLC reveals more information about the lore of the game, opens a new large location, which is coordinate different from the locations from the original. Gameplay is the same, giving only 2 new abilities. DLC for 10 hours. And here really cool secondary missions, looking for maneki-neko that is still a mystery.
  8. nexus151196
    Jan 18, 2022
    8
    Хорошее дополнение, новые локации вызывали ВАУ эффект. История и милофогия - увлекали как основной сюжет.

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#71 Best PS4 Game of 2020

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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. 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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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