Dredge

Dredge is a fishing adventure set in a remote archipelago called The Marrows with a dark past. You explore the surrounding waters to fish for all manner of different sea creatures and other resources. It stands out for the clever rhythm-based fishing mechanics and the sinister story told by the locals you meet.

CONTENT RATING

Bad Language

PLATFORMS

Xbox One

PC

Xbox Series X|S

Nintendo Switch

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 5

Mac

iOS

POSITIVE GAMEPLAY

Comprehension

Exploration

Geography

Interpretation

Patience

Puzzle Solving

Perseverance

Society

PLAY STYLE

Team Up With Game World

Player vs Game World

Player vs Enemies

You start from your new home and explore the land and sea to complete quests and visit neighbouring islands – each with unique opportunities, inhabitants, and secrets. Get back home to sell your catch, and upgrade your boat to dredge deeper for long-buried secrets.

As you progress, you upgrade your fishing gear to be able to catch a wider range of sea creature. Storing them in your hold efficiently requires a Tetris-like puzzle. Care is needed as you push further from sure, as danger is everywhere in the form of sharp rocks, shallow reefs and threats that lurk in the fog at night.

The result is a game that combines a mystery narrative with more-ish fishing and upgrading. Everyone you meet has their own story and each new creature you discover offers unique benefits. It's a dark and lovely combination that draws you in to take ever more questionable risks with each voyage.

GAMEPLAY TRAILER

Good to know

Insights to ensure your child's gaming experience remains safe and enjoyable

Consider time investment

Adventure games often take a long time to finish. Encourage regular breaks to get moving, rest their eyes and balance their time with other activities.

Nurture key skills

Many adventure games incorporate problem solving and critical thinking, important skills for school, work and more offline. Talk to them about their game to see how it supports them and their goals.

Build resilience

Encourage children to take risks with their characters in-game to safely learn potential consequences. Talk about what might happen outside of the game and why it's important to keep those risks in-game only. While playing, encourage them to think about innovative risks their character can take.

Skill level

Suggested by Family Gaming Database

Younger players need to be willing to persevere and learn the fishing mechanics. Understanding the narrative is important for developing relationships. Navigating the world and its seas is also important to find the best catches.

Content rating

Rated PEGI 12 for Bad Language. This game features use of bad language, including 'b*!%$y'. The game also features some scary scenes and situations, including red eyes appearing in fog at night. Scary sea creatures may also attack the player's boat. When the boat is hit, cargo is lost. If the boat is hit too many times, it sinks and the game ends.

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