Forspoken: In Tanta We Trust

Critic reviews

• Hey Poor Player

  Kenny McKee · Jun 12, 2023

  7.0

  Forspoken: In Tanta We Trust is a narratively enticing piece of DLC whose tiny explorable area and lackluster magic system might scare away those looking for a follow-up with a little more oomph. It’s also worth noting that the very end of the DLC sequel baits hard. And, while I’m not sure that Frey’s second journey will ever come to fruition (I’m very aware of everything that’s been going on), In Tanta We Trust, despite its flaws, did help me to look forward to that Forspoken follow-up… if and when it happens.

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• COGconnected

  Mark Steighner · Jun 09, 2023

  7.5

  In Tanta We Trust is conceptually a bit odd. While it can be played as a stand alone game, it wouldn’t make sense to do so. On the other hand, players who have beaten Forspoken may not appreciate the pared down mechanics and small scope. There is a way to access the new content from the main game’s campaign, which probably makes the most sense, making it feel almost like a robust side mission. In any case, In Tanta We Trust is neither significantly better or worse than Forspoken, but very much of a piece with it.

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• RPGFan

  Audra Bowling · Jun 09, 2023

  8.1

  I think In Tanta We Trust’s biggest weakness is how short it is. Still, despite being only three hours or so in length, the DLC is a solid standalone adventure. It also ends by hinting at a future adventure for Frey and Cuff, which may or may not happen now due to Forspoken’s lackluster sales. It’s a shame, given how this DLC, in particular, highlights Forspoken’s inherent potential.

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• Screen Rant

  Kyle Gratton · Jun 08, 2023

  5.0

  In Tanta We Trust generally feels like a victim of circumstance. It appears that Square Enix and Luminous Productions had high hopes for Forspoken, a feeling perhaps reinforced by the stakes of the DLC's narrative and its attempt to leave open the possibility for a follow-up. In Tanta We Trust was likely planned in part before the launch of Forspoken, and seems to have been significantly scaled back after the base game's lukewarm reception, a development that was universally detrimental to the final product.

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• Gaming Bolt

  Shunal Doke · Jun 01, 2023

  8.0

  Forspoken’s In Tanta We Trust feels like an earnest attempt at addressing criticisms the game got when it was first released. Its writing is much improved, the smaller scope helps make the DLC feels like a more focused experience, and the game’s combat is improved quite a bit with the addition of new spells and abilities. The only real downside is that you’d have to play through the story of Forspoken for the DLC to make much sense.

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• Gaming Trend

  David Flynn · May 26, 2023

  8.5

  Forspoken: In Tanta We Trust presents a cool spin on an already amazing combat system. This DLC is small in scope, but as a result is well worth the time investment. The story is nothing new, but with much sharper writing it holds a lot of promise for the teased sequel.

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