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Control: The Foundation
Reviewed: 03 May 2026
Xbox One · PC · PlayStation 4
Remedy Entertainment · 2020
Ludograph rating
B
Good
63 /100
Control: The Foundation is an action-adventure game that builds critical thinking and problem-solving, suited for older teens due to mature themes.
Growth (BDS)
46
Risk (RIS)
1
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.60 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.20 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.50 | |
Control: The Foundation offers a challenging action-adventure experience that encourages players to think critically and adapt their strategies. The game's complex narrative and environmental puzzles can enhance problem-solving skills and spatial awareness. The unique abilities and combat mechanics provide engaging challenges that require focus and memory.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.06 | |
The game contains mature themes, including moderate violence and some strong language, consistent with its M ESRB rating. The atmosphere can be intense and frightening, which may be unsuitable for younger or more sensitive players. While there are no monetization risks or social interaction risks, the intense combat and puzzle-solving can be demanding.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.33 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.67 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.