''Foundation'' is a city-building video game developed and published by Polymorph Games for

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. It entered open alpha in 2018 and was released in

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on February 1, 2019. The developers initially planned a one-year early access period.

Gameplay

Players are tasked with constructing a

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town with the ability to place buildings organically, without a grid system.

Development

Developer Polymorph Games is based in

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. The game's development was crowdfunded through a

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campaign in 2018.

Reception

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'' described the game as "a comfortable experience." ''

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'' noted the game's "annoying user interface quirks," while also mentioning its relaxing world where challenge is present but not overwhelming. ''

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'' commented positively on the game's road system. ''The Strategy Informer'' highlighted "Foundation" for its uniqueness and aesthetic appeal. By 2019, the game had sold 200,000 copies.

References

External links

*{{official, https://www.polymorph.games/en/ Upcoming video games City-building games Early access video games Indie games Single-player video games Video games developed in Canada Video games set in the Middle Ages Windows games Windows-only games Kickstarter-funded video games