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Why DREDGE a cosmic horror fishing game is reeling people in

Joel, Alex and Mikey from Black Salt Games share the design of their hit spooky fishing game

April 7, 2023 8:09 AM

There is something not quite right below the waves and in DREDGE you're pulling it all back up to the surface. This lovecraftian fishing game is simple and addictive, with plenty of creeping terror bubbling below the surface.

Programmer, designer and narrative lead Joel Mason , 3D Artist Mikey Bastiaens and 2D Artist Alex Ridge from New Zealand's Black Salt Games join us to share how they designed the different systems within the game that will see you lose yourself to the sea.

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Dredge
Black Salt Games
Some good ninja stuff, good samurai stuff, it took them a long time to get here but boy I'm glad they did.
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Pros:
  • Naoe feels like the old assassins from previous games
  • Yasuke definitely doesn't, which is very welcome change
  • Absolutely stunning world that feels busy and lived in
Cons:
  • Maybe the world actually might be too big?
  • It's an evolution not a revolution, if you've bounced off Assassin's Creed in the past this doesn't break the mold.
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Dredge

PC
PlayStation 5
XBOX SERIES X|S
SWITCH
Developer:
Black Salt Games
Publisher:
Team17
Release Date:
March 30, 2023
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