![]() This adds a dash of roguelike synergy as you stack them to create powerful combos. As characters defeat enemies they level up, letting you choose from a set of randomly selected class abilities. This makes it easier for newly rolled characters to enter the game, but also adds an element of expendability as with old school renaissance tabletop RPGs. The character creation system is also appealingly simple: you either roll a random character or choose three defining hooks and a class. It’s a great little feature that complements Wildermyth’s emergent character stories, letting you hold on to your personal favourites. ![]() There are multiple ways to make a Legacy character: keep them alive until retirement, build a monument if they die, or choose them as your Legacy hero when the campaign finishes. Overall, Dredge is a super fun and unique game that gets it mostly right across the board.On top of the five set narrative campaigns in Wildermyth, you can also play randomly generated campaigns or Legacy campaigns that allow you to use your favourite heroes from those you’ve previously completed. There is some downloadable content (DLC) called Blackstone Key, however. Dredge is a stellar experience, but know the fun will be over within 8 or 9 hours, and there is very little replayability as there is no multiplayer or map editor. This is especially impressive for an indie title, where production values are often much lower than AAA games due to a lack of budget. But the graphics and music are both top-notch, so kudos to Black Salt Games for creating an immersive experience that looks and sounds - nay, feels - great. The system used to fish could have been more realistic and/or more engaging - it's like a rhythm game where you must click or button-press at the right time. ![]() It's also fun to outfit and upgrade your ship and gear with special equipment to gain access to rarer catches. If you can pardon the pun, the real hook for this fishing simulation is the dark story, deep secrets, and rich atmosphere, all tied to the characters, neighboring islands, and ominous creatures you may encounter among the 125 or so deep sea denizens within the game (and collectible artifacts, too). While not perfect, as it's a relatively short experience and the actual act of "fishing" is oddly tied to timed clicks or button presses on a disc, Dredge is a worthy, solitary adventure. Without giving away too much, the tasks you perform for the mysterious people in this village, and the tales you'll hear throughout, is what will keep you glued to this game for a few hours. However, Dredge proves an engaging story can also be told while catching and selling fish. ![]() OK, so a video game about virtual fishing may not sound too exciting - though titles like Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, and Red Dead Redemption 2 make it fun as a minigame. Note: Available for multiple platforms - PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Windows PC - Dredge looks and plays the same between them all, but with higher graphical fidelity on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. All the while, you must keep an eye on the time, and watch out for darkness and fog, which will impede your success. After all, there must bee a reason you are repeatedly warned to leave and forget this place. Throughout this single-player game, you'll take on various quests for the locals, explore new locations, face off against all kinds of fish (and more malicious sea creatures), explore the ocean for artifacts, upgrade your boat and gear, and unravel a dark mystery. If you damage the ship, such as bang into rocks and bust up the hull, you'll need to pay for repairs, too. You inquire about work and set sail in a small boat to look for fish to catch and sell. ![]() Weaving in adventure game elements, such as an inventory and characters to interact with (such as a Fishmonger, Mayor, and Shipwright), you awaken in a small fishing village after your ship is damaged. Developed by New Zealand's Black Salt Games and published by Team 17, DREDGE can best be described as a story-based fishing simulation. ![]()
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