DREDGE

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  • Summary: Dredge is a fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your vessel and dredge the depths for long-buried relics. Explore the stories of the strange locals and discover why some things are best left forgotten.
    Someone wants very badly to retrieve relics lost    Dredge is a fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your vessel and dredge the depths for long-buried relics. Explore the stories of the strange locals and discover why some things are best left forgotten.
    Someone wants very badly to retrieve relics lost to the ocean floor. The work is lucrative, but can you trust them? What will they use the relics for? And will they ever be satisfied?

    It's not just the sharp rocks and shallow reefs you need to watch out for - keep your eyes on the depths below and the sky above. The biggest threat to your safety might come from within.    … Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. PlayStation Universe
    Mar 23, 2023
    90
    Dredge is a dreadfully enticing horror experience draped in the skin of a fishing game. The way Black Salt Games executes its terrors of the deep should be respected because the developer has created a slow-burn dread that utilizes the best aspects of Lovecraft’s cosmic horror.
  2. GamingBolt
    Mar 28, 2023
    90
    With its masterful mixing of cozy fishing gameplay and horror elements, Dredge is pretty much a slam dunk of a debut for Black Salt Games. The style in its presentation and gameplay shows competence and confidence, and I hope they follow Dredge up with something great very soon.
  3. Gamer.no
    Apr 16, 2023
    90
    Dredge is a simple, yet incredibly atmospheric game, whose fluid gameplay, hand drawn art style and meaningful musical interludes makes for a very compelling experience.
  4. Player 2
    Mar 23, 2023
    83
    While the story is confusing, the moment-to-moment gameplay made Dredge a game that kept me wanting more.
  5. IGN
    Apr 21, 2023
    80
    Dredge erupted out of the left field as 2023’s most unforgettably creepy fishing simulator. Without spoiling anything, its slow dive into Lovecraftian horror intermingles with subtle elements of seabound thrillers like Jaws and Moby Dick, and yet despite its twists, its fishing and sailing mechanics are simple enough to be relaxing – just as long as you don’t stay out past dark. Its colorful graphics, intelligent story, and seafaring sound design are alluring, but calling it a management sim betrays how simple and approachable it is. Though it still may not excite anyone in search of abyssal depths, its world map, upgrade tree, and story offer more than enough interesting decisions of their own to make a 12-hour fishing expedition feel concise. At the same time, a lack of combat and meaningful customization give little weight to its excessive grinding, and these are clear opportunities for improvement on the next voyage.
  6. PLAY
    Apr 5, 2023
    80
    Dredge sets out with a firm goal, and absolutely nails the delivery. It takes on water, but doesn’t sink, in its final act, remaining a genuine must-play indie. [Issue#26, p.86]
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  7. Edge Magazine
    Mar 30, 2023
    60
    Part fishing simulator and part Lovecraftian adventure but while the two concepts work together surprisingly well, they both feel disappointingly undercooked.

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  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Smacklab
    Apr 1, 2023
    10
    This is my first time ever reviewing a game, but I felt compelled to after playing this for about 4 hours today. It’s such a unique andThis is my first time ever reviewing a game, but I felt compelled to after playing this for about 4 hours today. It’s such a unique and interesting premise and so well executed that I had trouble putting it down. I mean, Lovecraftian horror fishing and exploration?! It sounded so strange on the tin that I had to try it especially for less than $30. I’m hooked.… Expand
  2. Daniel0809
    Apr 5, 2023
    10
    For an indie game dredge is right up there with Dead cells, Hades & Stray in my opinion. I love the peaceful & calm music and game play but atFor an indie game dredge is right up there with Dead cells, Hades & Stray in my opinion. I love the peaceful & calm music and game play but at times , especially night, it will make you jump when something lurking under the water hits you. The massive fish selection & boat customization is great. There is no dialog but the writing is very minimal and just enough to tell the story. Great game and Im so happy I found it. Im about 45 hrs in and on day 171 and dont want it to end. Only complaint I have is sometimes when your close to some rocks in a tight space the camra will jolt around which isn't a big deal but its noticeable.… Expand
  4. korku
    Apr 1, 2023
    10
    The best indie game I've played in a long time. I'm never bored while playing. Horror theme, hunting and storyline are very nice.
  5. Badger2012
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Such a relaxing and beautiful game. Not to difficult or to easy. Here there are, stories, exploration, puzzles, mysteries and let's not forgetSuch a relaxing and beautiful game. Not to difficult or to easy. Here there are, stories, exploration, puzzles, mysteries and let's not forget fishing. You can fish with many different methods for many different types fish, eels, crabs, sharks and more marine creatures. You can upgrade the equipment, your boat, engines and other things. I really love this game. The music and sounds of the sea and wildlife are very relaxing. Loads to do in this game and well worth the money.… Expand
  6. kegwin
    Apr 16, 2023
    9
    Fantastic game. My largest complaint is that the controls seemed more complex than they needed to be and that they could have simplified theFantastic game. My largest complaint is that the controls seemed more complex than they needed to be and that they could have simplified the dock experience.… Expand
  7. Jt0429
    May 23, 2023
    9
    Good-
    Beautiful presentation; Addicting fishing gameplay; Fantastically spooky nighttime gameplay.
    Bad- The boat is very slow at the    Good-
    Beautiful presentation; Addicting fishing gameplay; Fantastically spooky nighttime gameplay.

    Bad-
    The boat is very slow at the start; Precious inventory space is taken up by equipment you need.

    Thoughts-
    Finally, when you aren’t fishing, collecting, or dodging nightmares to maintain your sanity, you’re probably talking to the many characters who live on different islands around The Marrows. They are all represented by character portraits, but the quality and style of each of those pieces of art convey the personalities and demeanors of the characters. Each character you meet also seems to indirectly deliver a piece of information that further fleshes out the situation in The Marrows as well as the overall story. Mysterious shipwrecks, a mayor gone mad, a person trying to get away from everything and start a new life on another island, a son lost to the sea. Each character has a unique story, and one that is worth seeing to its conclusion.    … Expand
  8. oktano_
    Apr 3, 2023
    8
    Great Lovecraftian atmosphere and overall idea of the game is very pleasing.
    It lives to the hype.

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