This friggin' game is awesome. Part fishing simulator, part lovecraftian nightmare -- this game is equal parts relaxing and casual and cerebral and challenging. I got so excited about the game I'm trying to 100% the achievements -- collecting all the different fish from the biomes, completing all the DLC adventures, side quests, experimenting with all the gear and artifacts, etc.

Upgrading your boat and exploring new areas is fun and exciting. Unlocking new mysteries and finding new quests is always fun and it seems there is always something to do -- I stayed up waaaay two late two nights in a row I got so engrossed.

The game has a "pokemon" aspect (gotta catch all the fish!) with abberations and exotic versions of some of them to make the hunt more exciting and engrossing. Interesting places and threats. Powers, tools and equipment to suit your playstyle -- and the calm of going on a fishing adventure always punctuated with a monstrous horror when you least expect it.

Dredge, although I did almost everything there is to do in about 40 game hours -- will likely be one of my great loves and all time favorites in gaming, and hope for more DLC in the future.

I recommend this game for anyone looking for a refreshing change from the regular grinds and distinct genres out on the steam store. Dredge is it's own thing and is does what it sets out to do elegantly and enjoyingly.

From humble squid fishing in a rickety boat to finding nightmare giant fish in a massive armored trawler, the progression and the journey was as fun as the game was in the moment. I am hard pressed to criticize it. It's just a diamond I'm glad I found.

highly recommended. It stole my heart.

Review After 100% Achievements

Very fun open world style fishing game with a little pinch of horror to it. Has a tetris inventory that hurts you if you crash. The boating controls actually feel nice so crashing only occurs if you aren't really paying attention and zooming around everywhere.
The collection of all the fish and abberation variants can be a little tedious. Certain fish only spawn in very specific areas on the map and might take forever to find them. Just look up a guide for the coordinates of the rare fish

Difficulty to 100% 2/10
Time to 100% 20hr~

Dredge was such an amazing, emotional game. I will not spoil the endings, but they're sad, and definitely pull at the heartstrings. The game is pretty straight forward, will minimal use of google. I haven't 100% the game yet, but it seems easy to if you have a lot of time on your hands. Some of the best money I've spent on a game, and definitely one of my favs. 10/10.