Emerging from the ocean depths like a carved soapstone statue of Stygian, antediluvian horror, Black Salt Games' Dredge has finally made its way to mobile devices. After a brief delay, this unique blend of eldritch horror and fishing simulator is now available on both iOS and Android platforms. Infused with the chilling essence of Lovecraftian terror, Dredge offers players an immersive experience filled with exploration and engaging fishing minigames, making it a must-watch nautical horror game.
In Dredge, you step into the shoes of a lone amnesiac fisherman navigating the waters around Greater Marrow, a small island chain. Your primary task is straightforward: catch fish and sell them to the local fishermen. However, the simplicity ends there. The game throws you into a world filled with deranged locals, mutated fish, eerie artifacts, and terrifying sea monsters, making your job far from routine and outshining even the intensity of shows like Deadliest Catch.
If you're familiar with games like Sunless Sea, Dredge can be seen as its fully 3D spiritual successor. As the fisherman, you'll explore diverse island chains, upgrade your ship, and reel in increasingly larger and more dangerous catches, along with salvaging other items. But beware—as the fog rolls in at night, the threats you face go beyond mere sanity, with strange beings lurking just out of sight.
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Dredge quickly became a fan favorite, and it's easy to see why. The genre of nautical horror encapsulates a wide range of exciting and terrifying themes, while the serene act of navigating the waterways in your plucky fishing boat offers a relaxing counterpoint to the game's more stressful elements. Visually, Dredge balances between stylized and surreal aesthetics, and with potential future DLC, there's a wealth of content to anticipate.
If you're still on the fence about trying Dredge, consider Stephen's glowing review. He awarded it a certified gold rating, praising its atmospheric depth, smooth performance, and the seamless way Black Salt Games has adapted a variety of mechanics and user interfaces for mobile devices.
