Dredge: The Pale Reach
November 16, 2023
The Pale Reach is the first official expansion for DREDGE - a cosmic horror fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. This content adds a brand new, ice-themed biome that can be experienced at any stage in your playthrough. In The Pale Reach, you’ll navigate the treacherous ice fields to discover …
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35.0
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75.0
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60.0
"The Pale Reach doesn&s;t break the bank, but it does offer a pleasant addition for those who wish to re-immerse themselves in the dark and intriguing waters of DREDGE, adding complementary value to the already captivating experience of the main …"
Read original review"Sailing through the cold southern area of The Pale Reach was an icy blast even though it was short-lived. Leaving you wanting more is generally a good sign that the developers have done their job right and this is definitely …"
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30.0
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40.0
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35.0
"Dredge The Pale Reach is a nice little add-on to the original game and its runtime, while short, feels close to the amount of time I may have spent in a biome in the base game. As mentioned before, it’s …"
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75.0
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92.0
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80.0
"Dredge itself is a great game that will give you at least ten hours of delicious H.P. Lovecraft gives horror. The life of a sailor and the dangers at sea in your small fishing boat fit perfectly with a horror …"
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85.0
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80.0
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75.0
"The Pale Reach is one more chance to spend some time among the perilous waters of DREDGE. The expansion offers a new biome, a mysterious predator, equipment to exploit and mysteries to solve... In short, everything we loved the Black …"
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75.0
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68.0
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78.0
"The Pale Reach DLC adds another solid level to an already excellent game, bulking up the playtime of Dredge by another couple of hours and offering some great new equipment options for captains exploring the Eldritch seas. The content loses …"
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70.0
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85.0
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65.0
"The new biome fits in well with the rest of the world of Dredge, and if you have yet to get started in the game, it’s a location that you’ll naturally explore over the course of your adventure. For people …"
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75.0
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80.0
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90.0
"Even with minor nitpicks, Dredge and its The Pale Reach add-on turned out to be one of the most enthralling experiences I’ve had in 2024 so far. It’s exciting, tense, full of mystery and wonder, and there is no other …"
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75.0
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90.0
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85.0
"The Pale Reach is an addition that makes the game even more special for first-time sailors, who will now be able to enjoy a more varied experience. The additional content brings exciting news and is recommended for veterans as well, …"
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80.0
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85.0
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95.0
"The Pale Reach adds few new features to the gameplay proposal, but it is still an excellent excuse to sail again through the turbulent waters of one of the best games of 2023. It&s;s not a DLC that makes Dredge …"
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65.0
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70.0
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75.0
"If you&s;re a fan of Dredge, then I would recommend The Pale Reach without hesitation, it&s;s a good piece of new content to sate your appetite until Ironhaven releases. However, keep in mind that this DLC won&s;t change your experience …"
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75.0
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"DREDGE The Pale Reach DLC doesn’t add much new to an already solid formula. There are new fish to discover, new rods to collect and a cool new tool for your ship. It’s about an extra two hours of gameplay …"
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85.0
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80.0
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95.0
"Dredge remains an incredibly playable and captivating game in a uniquely eerie package and while The Pale Reach DLC is a decent enough addition, it doesn’t offer enough to justify being paid content."
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85.0
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78.0
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82.0
"For better or worse The Pale Reach is quintessentially more Dredge. It doesn’t improve upon or expand any given gameplay mechanic or feature. Nor does it address any of the problems I had with the base game. At the same …"
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75.0
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"Another opportunity to explore, uncover secrets, and generally get creeped out in the world of DREDGE"
Read original review"It’s simple: if you enjoyed Dredge, you’ll enjoy The Pale Reach. While this DLC doesn’t reinvent the wheel, it offers a solid reason to return to one of this year’s best indie games. It’s a fairly small expansion, but for …"
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70.0
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80.0
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60.0
"While The Pale Reach delivers more of what makes Dredge such a unique experience, there simply isn&s;t enough here to justify the cost of admission for all but the series&s; most dedicated fans."
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72.0
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68.0
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70.0
"As a modestly-priced expansion, The Pale Reach&s;s frozen wasteland introduces just enough new visual, narrative, &a; design baubles to keep one&s;s enthusiasm continually burning."
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75.0
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80.0
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65.0
"The Pale Reach is as good a reason as any to dip back into one of the best indie games of the year, but it falters in a lack of content, interesting narrative, and scares."
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65.0
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72.0
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81.0
"Dredge: The Pale Reach is a rewarding, albeit bite-sized slice expansion that taps into what made the base game one of this year&s;s most compelling indie efforts. For those after more of that unique, unsettling coziness, The Pale Reach should …"
Read original review"The Pale Reach is a nice, yet brief addition to the world of The Dredge featuring a beautiful frozen area."
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