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Warning: This game is region-locked and cannot be activated in Belarus or Russia.

Foundation is a medieval city-builder simulation game for PC, developed by Polymorph Games, a Quebec-based studio founded by industry veterans Philippe Dion and Leo Carnaut-Delord. Dion, known for his work as a designer on Far Cry: New Dawn and the Watch_Dogs series, and Carnaut-Delord, a programmer on Divinity: Original Sin II and Chariot, established the studio in 2016 with a focus on creating quality city-building experiences for PC and consoles. In Foundation, players are tasked with creating and managing their own sprawling city, constructing everything from housing and workplaces to impressive monuments that grant various perks.

Create Your Own City

The core gameplay of Foundation centers around city creation, where players must fill a wide map with their growing city. Initially, only a portion of the map is accessible, and players can unlock more areas by purchasing and settling new land.

Constructions for Beginners

Starting with their chosen location, players will build their city by placing various types of structures. The game features a complex building system involving the expansion of the player’s “area of influence” and careful placement of buildings within designated zones. Each building has its own “extent borders,” which impact the placement of other structures around it.

From Huts to Seven Wonders of the World

Buildings in Foundation are categorized into several types:

• General Buildings: These provide housing, jobs, and resources. Examples include bakeries, sawmills, and weaponsmiths.
• Monuments: Special constructions like churches, lord manors, and monasteries that enhance traits such as piety and splendor.
• Decoration Buildings: Enhance the aesthetic appeal of the city with elements like trees, bushes, and fountains.

Quests and Scenarios

The game features a variety of quests that begin with establishing a village center. Progressing through these quests helps in city development and introduces players to various events and scenarios.

Mod Support

Foundation offers full mod support, allowing players to create and share custom characters, buildings, maps, and quests. The game’s modification tool also enables the incorporation of real-world topography, so players can recreate familiar locales in the game.

Reception

Foundation has received generally positive reviews from critics and players, particularly those who tested the alpha build on Steam. Critics have drawn favorable comparisons to other city-building games like Europa Universalis and Crusader Kings. The game’s “gridless” mechanic has been highlighted as a unique selling point. While some have noted that the gameplay features are relatively modest, they agree that this does not detract from the game’s overall quality and enjoyment.

Key Features:

• Build Your Own City! Choose and settle land, raising buildings and monuments to serve your people.
• Jobs for Everyone! Ensure every citizen has a role by constructing bakeries, factories, and workshops to provide resources and employment.
• Create Magnificent Constructions! Transform your settlement from a simple village into a grand medieval metropolis with diverse buildings and monuments offering various perks.
• The World in the Palm of Your Hand! Utilize the gridless mechanic to place structures freely and creatively.
• Going on an Adventure! Complete quests, events, and scenarios to further develop your city.