Foundation (video game)
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| Developer(s) | Polymorph Games |
| Publisher(s) | Polymorph Games |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Release | February 1, 2019 (early access) |
| Genre(s) | City-building |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Foundation is a city-building video game developed and published by Polymorph Games for Windows. It entered open alpha in 2018 and was released in early access on February 1, 2019. The developers initially planned a one-year early access period.[1][2][3]
Gameplay
[edit]Players are tasked with constructing a medieval town with the ability to place buildings organically, without a grid system.[4] Players are guided by the book through which various aspects of the game can be controlled, including progress which is unlocked via a series of tiers. Villagers must be assigned a job or role and buildings must be assigned resources. The initial territory can be expanded by purchase. The landscape needs to be painted according to its use. Trade with neighboring villages is part of an economy that needs to be managed.
Development
[edit]Developer Polymorph Games is based in Quebec City, Canada.[5] The game's development was crowdfunded through a Kickstarter campaign in 2018.[6]
Reception
[edit]Rock Paper Shotgun described the game as "a comfortable experience."[7] Polygon noted the game's "annoying user interface quirks," while also mentioning its relaxing world where challenge is present but not overwhelming.[4] PCGamesN commented positively on the game's road system.[8] The Strategy Informer highlighted "Foundation" for its uniqueness and aesthetic appeal.[9]
By 2019, the game had sold 200,000 copies.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Dev News #1". Polymorph Games. 14 July 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "Celebrating one year of Early Access!". Polymorph Games. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ Horti, Samuel (10 February 2019). "Medieval city builder Foundation now in Early Access, already has game-changing mods". PC Gamer. Future plc. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ a b Campbell, Colin (8 August 2019). "Medieval city-builder Foundation is a welcome escape from reality". Polygon. Vox Media. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "Presskit". Polymorph Games. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ Dietrich, Martin (19 February 2018). "Foundation - Städtebau-Simulator im Mittelalter auf Kickstarter". GameStar (in German). Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ Meer, Alec (8 February 2019). "Foundation is a delightfully indulgent new city-builder". Rock Paper Shotgun. Gamer Network. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ Boudreau, Ian (11 February 2021). "Foundation is a city builder that finally understands roads". PCGamesN. Network N. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ Trouserman, Flash (22 April 2023). "Foundation Preview". The Strategy Informer. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ Leduc, Gilbert (5 November 2019). "L'exploit de Polymorph Games". Le Soleil (in French). Retrieved 20 February 2024.