Tales of Maj'Eyal - Forbidden Cults Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-09-14
- Deep class complexity and uniqueness
- Expansion is phenomenal and solid
- Unique encounters and enemies
- Frequent errors and bugs
- Troublesome horror enemies
- Location loading progression blocks
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 64%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 36%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 86%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 14%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 66
- Negative points
- 24
- Gameplay points
- 68
- Perf. points
- 6
- Rec. points
- 21
- Misc points
- 34
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Deep class complexity and uniqueness
| Reviewers highlight that the new classes are incredibly unique and complex, with praise for the creator's ability to make such intricate classes alone. One class combines summoning, AoE, and melee power, with interesting interactions. | 62% |
New classes praised as fun
| Multiple reviewers highlight that the new classes are fun to play and remain unique. The classes are described as very fun and the content stays engaging. | 48% |
Expansion is phenomenal and solid
| Players consistently describe the expansion as phenomenal, very cool, and a very solid expansion pack. This positive sentiment is repeated across several reviews. | 38% |
Unique encounters and enemies
| The DLC features unique encounters like a giant worm that can swallow you in town, creating a dangerous encounter. Stomach acid boosts resistances of monsters inside the worm, and a stranger asks you to defeat the worm but dies madly. | 34% |
DLC adds more than classes
| The DLC is noted to add much more than just new classes, and it provides additional content that is never too much. This suggests a substantial expansion of the game's offerings. | 26% |
TOME offers immense depth
| A reviewer notes that TOME has more depth and content in a single class than most games have in their entirety. The expansion adds more of everything to an already overwhelming experience. | 26% |
Base game remains excellent
| Reviewers express love for the base game and call it excellent, indicating a strong foundation that the DLC builds upon. | 25% |
Notable new items and dungeons
| The DLC adds items in addition to new swords that allow access to dungeons. These items can be found randomly in 'embers of rage'. | 22% |
Post-release content updates boost confidence
| The DLC has received content updates after release, which increases confidence in recommending it. | 15% |
Artifact classes and features interesting
| The addition of artifact classes and other new features is described as interesting, sparking curiosity among players. | 14% |
Lovecraftian theme adds variety
| The Lovecraftian theme gives good variety and fits in well with the game, as mentioned by a reviewer. | 14% |
New dungeons well themed
| The new dungeons are really well themed and provide a nice mix-up from the usual dungeons, according to one review. | 14% |
New locations and items
| The DLC introduces new locations and items, expanding the game world. | 14% |
Improved tiles and art
| The tiles and other art for this DLC are much improved over the base game, according to one review. | 13% |
DLC is funny and humorous
| The DLC is described as funny, indicating that it includes humorous elements that players enjoy. | 13% |
Play as horror creature
| The DLC allows players to play as a horror creature, adding a unique and frightening option. | 13% |
Reviewer's favorite DLC
| One reviewer states that this is their favorite DLC, indicating strong personal preference. | 13% |
Adds story of Forgotten Cult
| The DLC expands the story with the Forgotten Cult, adding narrative depth. | 13% |