One of my biggest complaints about the main campaign was the amount of unnecessary space that had you exploring for hours with nothing of interest or value to find.Įverything in the DLC feels like it has a purpose and there are no unnecessary areas to explore.

Without the break shards being everywhere, the map was easier to explore and the color was more vibrant. A condensed map and story Image via Square EnixĮventually, you get the chance to explore an open part of Visoria. The introduction of a companion helped make the combat feel more interactive and gave an extra layer to it without going overboard. Cinta aids you in combat by casting spells of her own and will perform combos when you freeze one of your foes. This keeps everything focused and takes the needless complexity of the combat away.Īlong with your spells, you are now accompanied by Tanta Cinta. As you progress, you get more spells but they never pile up to the point of feeling overwhelming, and you’re never forced to switch spell trees. Outside of the standard attacks, you also have support spells that can freeze enemies for a short period of time. At the start of the DLC, Frey loses her magic and it is replaced by a new form of yellow magic which streamlines her moveset to a ranged and melee attack. The DLC kept what I enjoyed most from the base game, like the magic parkour system and high-speed combat, while smartly doing away with the overwhelming number of spells and a large map. The better side of magic Image via Square Enix Not only is the story smaller and more comprehensive but there are additional gameplay mechanics that expand on what the campaign introduced. The new story takes place 25 years before the events of the campaign and ends on a fantastic setup for future stories in this world. Forspoken has received its first DLC titled In Tanta We Trust and it takes some of the best parts of the game, crams them into a tight box, and gives you a few hours of fun.

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