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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