Control: The Foundation Reviews

Control: The Foundation is ranked in the 75th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
4.9 / 5.0
Apr 6, 2020

With the main house in some semblance of order, Jesse must now go down to the basement to make sure the Foundation remains solid.

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Mar 26, 2020

By adding a couple more powers that slightly improve frenetic combat and having collectibles and a story that continually outweird themselves in inventive ways, Remedy has shown that Jesse is fit for the job of director and hopefully just getting started.

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90 / 100
Apr 1, 2020

Basically, this all adds up to Foundation elevating Control in every way. It’s not a new game, far from it, but it’s a rollicking continuation and one that leaves you wanting the next chapter.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 5, 2020

Playing The Foundation gives me a lot of hope for the next expansion. If the Alan Wake connection is really going grow deeper, then it’s something I really look forward to. Hopefully I can keep my expectations in check, but I’m confident that Remedy can handle this. The Foundation makes that clear to me, and if the next expansion is even remotely as good as this one, fans have a lot to look forward to. This is an awesome expansion for anyone that enjoyed the original game, and it’s well worth checking out.

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Grant Gaines
Top Critic
4.5 / 5.0
Mar 28, 2020

Despite the rather short length, The Foundation is an example of how DLC really should be. It feels different, adds a lot to the story, doesn't forget what made the original great and tries its own thing instead of leaning on what worked in the past. Odds are you'll be fascinated by the answers that just leave you with more questions and delighted with new obstacles to overcome. In all and all, The Foundation left me wanting more and I can not wait to see where the next expansion takes us.

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 31, 2020

Control: The Foundation is an easy recommendation for anyone who loved what Remedy introduced in the original game.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 5, 2020

The Foundation DLC furthers the main story of the narrative-heavy Control in a meaningful way and adds genuinely engaging new gamepaly and content.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jun 30, 2020

Control: The Foundation is a rock-solid expansion that provides more of the explosive action, mind-bending mystery, and quirky humor that makes the main game so much fun.

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8.4 / 10.0
Mar 26, 2020

Polished DLC at Remedy-like quality standard – and that's a huge compliment. The ability to modify the environment doesn't leave the mark, but the narrative, the new floor and the gunplay more than compensate for that minor drawback. Waiting for the Alan Wake DLC, The Foundation is an excellent reason to visit the Oldest House again.

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8 / 10.0
Mar 26, 2020

Control's first major DLC expansion is a wonderful return to this weird world, even if it doesn't take any huge risks.

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8 / 10.0
Mar 31, 2020

Ultimately, The Foundation is more of the same, but in the best ways, and if Remedy can maintain this level of quality I'm in for whatever comes next

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8 / 10.0
Apr 3, 2020

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.

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Ken McKown
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Jul 22, 2020

The Foundation is a great expansion that I had to wait too long to play.

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8 / 10.0
Mar 27, 2020

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.

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8 / 10.0
Mar 26, 2020

The Foundation delves into the roots of the Oldest House, disclosing hidden truths about the Hiss and The Bureau.

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Gamersky
Wayaway
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Mar 28, 2020

The Foundation is a decent expansion that greatly enriched the gameplay and background story. It definitely worth trying if you enjoy Control.

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8 / 10.0
Mar 31, 2020

The Foundation is just more Control. But that's not a bad thing.

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8 / 10.0
Apr 2, 2020

Control - The Foundation is just more Control. That's not a bad thing at all if you liked Control, and it's not worth coming back for if you didn't.

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8 / 10.0
Mar 26, 2020

So, if you love Control, definitely consider picking it up.

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8 / 10 stars
Mar 28, 2020

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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