Dredge: The Pale Reach

Dredge: The Pale Reach

November 16, 2023

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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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Alexandre Galvão GameBlast Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

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 …"

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Ben Morgan Qualbert.com Nov 2023
80.0 /100

"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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Brady Ruiters Invision Community Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

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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Christiaan Ribbens Evilgamerz Nov 2023
92.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

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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Danilo Di Gennaro 4News.it Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

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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Drew Sherratt VGamingNews Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

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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Eduardo Rebouças Entertainium Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

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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Fingal Belmont Niche Gamer Nov 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

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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Francisco Maia PSX Brasil Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

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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Franco Borgogna La Orden del Pixel Nov 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

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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Jackson Lustberg GamingTrend Nov 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

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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James Luff LadiesGamers.com Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"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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Jordan Biordi CGMagazine Nov 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

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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Joseph Pugh GideonsGaming Nov 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

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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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"Another opportunity to explore, uncover secrets, and generally get creeped out in the world of DREDGE"

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Nov 2023
80.0 /100

"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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Krist Duro Duuro Magazine Nov 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

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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Lee Mehr VGChartz Nov 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

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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Nirav Gandhi GameLuster Nov 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

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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Tom Bardwell VideoGamer Nov 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

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 …"

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Vladimír Rusnák SomGeek Nov 2023
80.0 /100

"The Pale Reach is a nice, yet brief addition to the world of The Dredge featuring a beautiful frozen area."

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