DREDGE

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Eurogamer
    Mar 23, 2023
    Blending fishing with Gothic horror and Lovecraft is a fine hook, but Dredge is too defined by simple loot-and-upgrade rhythms to reel you in.

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. AmazeHobbes
    Aug 14, 2023
    8
    I felt the pacing of Dredge was done really well. At the start of the game, the ocean feels vast and unforgiving. Each new island feels likeI felt the pacing of Dredge was done really well. At the start of the game, the ocean feels vast and unforgiving. Each new island feels like it’s on the other side of the planet but as you progress you unlock travel options that make those journeys much shorter. You go from only being able to carry a few small fish to being able to fish the size of sharks. As you near the end game, fishing and money mostly become irrelevant unless certain fish are needed to progress.

    My only criticism was a quality of life one. About halfway through Dredge, you’re able to buy an item that allows you to create shortcuts. This should be incredibly handy but the issue I had was that this item could only be bought one at a time. Only after enough time had passed could you purchase another. While not a huge deal, it made traversal and backtracking in several spots a bit more tedious than it needed to be. I am unsure why this item had a restriction put on it as it was very cheap compared to other items and only had one use meaning it was very difficult to run out or waste.

    Outside of this issue I had a great time with Dredge and did not expect a spooky fishing game to be both addicting and fun while also having a great narrative.    … Full Review »
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