Foundation (video game) explained

Foundation
Developer:Polymorph Games
Publisher:Polymorph Games
Platforms:Windows
Released:February 1, 2019 (early access)
Genre:City-building
Modes: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

Players are tasked with constructing a medieval town with the ability to place buildings organically, without a grid system.[4]

Development

Developer Polymorph Games is based in Quebec City, Canada.[5] The game's development was crowdfunded through a Kickstarter campaign in 2018.[6]

Reception

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. 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 14 July 2018 . Dev News #1 . 14 February 2024 . Polymorph Games.
  2. Web site: 31 January 2020 . Celebrating one year of Early Access! . 14 February 2024 . Polymorph Games.
  3. Web site: Horti . Samuel . 10 February 2019 . Medieval city builder Foundation now in Early Access, already has game-changing mods . 14 February 2024 . . Future plc.
  4. Web site: Campbell . Colin . 8 August 2019 . Medieval city-builder Foundation is a welcome escape from reality . 14 February 2024 . . Vox Media.
  5. Web site: Presskit . 25 February 2024 . Polymorph Games.
  6. News: Dietrich . Martin . 2018-02-19 . Foundation - Städtebau-Simulator im Mittelalter auf Kickstarter . 2024-02-20 . GameStar . de-DE.
  7. Web site: Meer . Alec . 8 February 2019 . Foundation is a delightfully indulgent new city-builder . 14 February 2024 . . Gamer Network.
  8. Web site: Boudreau . Ian . 11 February 2021 . Foundation is a city builder that finally understands roads . 14 February 2024 . . Network N.
  9. Web site: Trouserman . Flash . 22 April 2023 . Foundation Preview . 14 February 2024 . The Strategy Informer.
  10. Web site: Leduc . Gilbert . 2019-11-05 . L'exploit de Polymorph Games . 2024-02-20 . . fr.

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