DREDGE
Captain a fishing trawler between remote islands, pack your catch into its hold and sell it to improve your boat, while night voyages bring dangers in the fog.
- AI score · out of 10
- 8.4 / 10
About this game
DREDGE turns a fishing trip into an expedition around remote islands. Catch sea creatures, arrange them in your cargo hold and sell them to finance boat improvements. Researching equipment opens access to rarer fish and deep-sea valuables, while upgrading the vessel lets you reach more secluded places. Dredging and fishing feed the same cycle of discovery and preparation. The islands also have residents with quests and local stories to uncover. Completing quests can grant unusual abilities, adding another reason to investigate beyond your next catch. Time matters on the water: darkness brings hazards in the fog. Your excursions therefore involve deciding where to explore and how far to extend a voyage before the sea becomes more threatening.
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AI review
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Best aligned with players who like practical progression accompanied by mounting uncertainty.
Selling catches to improve access gives fishing a concrete exploratory purpose. Night hazards can complicate the temptation to keep searching, making the design more appealing to players who welcome unease alongside collection.
Strengths
- Boat and equipment improvements tie earning money to reaching new fishing grounds.
- Cargo packing adds a practical consideration to collecting your catch.
Weaknesses
- Players seeking an entirely tranquil fishing routine may find the night hazards at odds with that preference.
Who it is for: Players who enjoy collecting, upgrading equipment and uncovering local mysteries with an element of risk.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Equipment progression and island quests offer different reasons to leave familiar waters, without requiring every outing to serve the same goal. | Reviewed | 7.9 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Catching, packing and selling form a purposeful loop for players who enjoy turning small gains into new exploration options. | Reviewed | 8.6 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Fog-bound night dangers can recast the fishing setting as something uncertain, which should appeal to those who enjoy unsettling maritime fiction. | Reviewed | 8.9 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Handheld, tabletop and TV support make it easier to choose a convenient setting for a solo voyage. | Reviewed | 7.8 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Black Salt Games
- Publisher
- Team17
- Release date
- Mar 30, 2023
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Adventure · Primary genre
- Tags
- 3D GraphicsFast-pacedReal-time CombatMain Story Under 10 HoursDodgePlatformingLinear LevelsReplayableThird PersonSolo-friendly
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Top-down
Release editions
- PlayStation 5WorldwideMar 30, 2023
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwideMar 30, 2023
Game gallery
Sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
- www.nintendo.com