Journey to Foundation

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Journey to Foundation is a single player role playing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Archiact Interactive Ltd. and was released on June 7, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

Journey to Foundation is a story-driven sci-fi adventure set in Isaac Asimov’s Foundation universe where you play Agent Ward, a galactic spy navigating a complex conflict between factions. Your choices shape alliances and determine the fate of humanity, using stealth, combat, puzzles, and unique Mentalic abilities to influence or fight enemies. Will you support the dying Empire or help rebuild through the Foundation?

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Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

story10 positive mentions

graphics5 negative mentions

The game features a compelling story and strong voice acting, making it engaging for fans of narrative-driven experiences.
There are moments of beautiful environmental design and interesting puzzle solutions, adding some depth to the gameplay.
The game successfully integrates mental powers into the narrative, allowing for unique interactions and choices that impact the story.

The graphics are subpar, reminiscent of older games, which detracts from immersion and overall enjoyment.
Gameplay is excessively linear and lacks meaningful exploration or challenge, making it feel more like an interactive movie than a game.
Many VR interactions are clunky and poorly executed, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences and immersion-breaking moments.

story
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a central highlight, featuring a well-developed narrative with memorable characters and meaningful choices, despite the overall linearity and some gameplay drawbacks. While the graphics and technical aspects are criticized as subpar, many players appreciate the engaging storytelling and the integration of VR mechanics that enhance the experience. Overall, it stands out as a rare example of a story-driven game in VR, appealing to those who prioritize narrative over visual fidelity.
- “The story is top notch.”
- “A great story-driven game that feels polished.”
- “If you like a well-developed storyline, just get this game.”
- “This thing screams a shelved Quest 2 title that they pulled off the shelf, started development on, and reached first draft pass / 'minimum viable product' stage to publish before their studio went bankrupt and closed.”
- “Let's call it the force, because the writers of this game abuse it in the same way Lucasfilm uses the force to make the plot go in directions it couldn't logically go otherwise.”
- “Climbing and interactions are poor too, so whether or not you like this game comes down to how much you appreciate the story.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
58%
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users comparing them to outdated Wii or PS2-era visuals, characterized by poor texture work, simplistic geometry, and low-resolution assets. While some players found moments of visual appeal, such as well-animated characters, the overall consensus is that the graphics detract significantly from the immersion and enjoyment of the gameplay experience. Despite being playable on higher-end systems, the lack of graphical options and refinement has left many feeling disappointed.
- “Nevertheless, the graphics were pretty enough for me to make this game immersive.”
- “The graphics are great with the right headset.”
- “The graphics may not be PC VR level top notch, but it's equitable to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge on the Quest 2, and honestly, perfectly serviceable.”
- “The graphics and gameplay in the game are otherwise reminiscent of a Wii game.”
- “What really kept ruining immersion and enjoyment for this game is the subpar texture work, simple level geometry, sci-fi stylized textures and geometry/architecture, next to cartoony graphics humans, and the godforsaken low-res static 2D billboards used every chance they get for exterior environment LODs/backgrounds.”
- “Unfortunately, the graphics are indeed pretty terrible - which wouldn't be too bad if it had some kind of interesting artistic style, but it's just old-looking jank graphics.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being linear and lacking depth, with many players finding it reminiscent of outdated titles and devoid of engaging mechanics. While some mechanics show potential, the overall experience is marred by inconsequential choices and a lack of fun, leading to disappointment among players. The integration of psionic mechanics into the narrative is noted as a positive aspect, but it does not compensate for the game's shortcomings.
- “Psionic mechanics are simple, but they are organically integrated into the plot and NPC interactions.”
- “However, the key gameplay element is the choice-making.”
- “The graphics and gameplay in the game are otherwise reminiscent of a Wii game.”
- “The stealth gameplay is non-existent.”
- “It has all of the drawbacks of this subgenre like inconsequential choices and bland gameplay, and none of the strengths, like compelling story or characters.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy in "Journey to Foundation" is praised for its transparency, aligning closely with the game's advertised features and offerings.
- “If Journey to Foundation nails anything, then it would be truth in advertising.”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative, pushing players to spend more than they should to enjoy the game.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to fully experience the game without spending extra money.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally praised for its performance and support for supersampling, but the environmental graphics are criticized for resembling early 2000s 3D games, indicating a mixed reception regarding visual quality.
- “The environment may resemble early 2000s 3D games at times, but the optimization is impressive, allowing for extensive use of supersampling.”
- “The game's optimization is top-notch, providing a smooth experience even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it runs seamlessly without sacrificing visual quality.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the emotional depth of the game, highlighting the protagonist's unique mental abilities that enable them to sense and manipulate the emotions of others. This mechanic not only enhances gameplay by allowing strategic interactions, such as intimidating guards or aiding in interrogations, but also adds a layer of psychological engagement that enriches the overall narrative experience.
- “Your character has special mental abilities (mental) which allow you to sense the emotional state of your target or even manipulate their actions.”
- “For example, you can make a guard frightened, and they'll walk away from their post, allowing you to sneak by, or you can use the information about their emotional state to assist you in your interrogations.”