Dredge - Review After 100%

[@PleaseHold-il5eq]

This game is awesome on the steam deck - you can get yourself in a comfortable armchair, wrap yourself in blankets and just sink into it.

[@elqord.1118]

You do that?

[@veraalves6874]

Hah...Sink into it

[@Henderburn2]

iOS version coming soon, too

[@PleaseHold-il5eq]

@@veraalves6874 it just hooks you in somehow...

[@crixus8183]

@@elqord.1118with no pants on

[@spacemonkeyentertainment6413]

For a meatier "boating in a vaguely lovecraftian setting" experience, i recommend Sunless Sea

[@MortalReaver]

Seconded. Morti do Sunless Sea 100%, and then Sunless Sky 100%.

[@HaldolBerries]

Love love sunless sea

[@Sevenics]

Yeah, Im a huge fan of the Fallen London universe and when I first went into Dredge I expected it have the horror dial up to 10, but as it turns out its really just a 6/10 on the horror dial. Its a really good game nevertheless and the and fear can still be very intense but it was generally not what I hoped it would be. Just imagine Sunless Sea in this engine. No sun, dark fog everywhere, somewhere at the horizon you spot a light. You may have just enough time to reach it before the Giant Eye in the dark waters beneath your boat gets to you.. And by "getting you", I mean, before you go mad and start eating your crew..

[@Amadeus2054]

I'd love to see a game that looks and plays like Dredge but with the scope, quests, combat, and writing that Sunless Sea has. I love both both games and something inbetween would really hit the spot I think.

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

The Zea calls to US!

[@nao.to.nem.venddo]

inadvertently summoned an eldritch god, 10/10 would do it again

[@joen9159]

While I enjoyed this game, I really enjoy upgrades. Dredge let me down a bit by allowing(?) me to fully upgrade myself 1/2 to 3/4 of the way through the game. I wish there were more or more impactful, somewhat progression gated upgrades. Pretty good game, especially for the deck/handhelds. Highly recommend Judero Mort. The game is full of feeling and extreme oddness. A lot of care was put into crafting the handmade world/characters/music I don't even know how I found it, but I'm happy I did.

[@NarcissistAU]

I was looking for more games from Scotland, or at least more with Scottish voice work (can't handle American accents atm). Thats how I found it, brilliant stuff. :)

[@drtymead]

This and Dave the Diver were hits for me on steam deck

[@zombiejesus7445]

"all the way back in 2023" hahah make it sound like it was 1983. Made me chuckle

[@4everhumbl36]

You see brother, for Mort 1 year is 7 years (similar to dogs 😉) that’s how he finishes so many games. So back in 2023 WAS a LONG time ago! 😂

[@MortismalGaming]

Might as well be a decade ago, my son has learned to read in the time between this games release and now.

[@maxrobe]

I do like a Tetris inventory system. It shows a need for commitment to the things being collected and the respective problems in storing such things. Other "modern" games with a line of text and same size icon don't really capture the whole "can't have it all" principle.

[@HanaNoMaude]

Glad you enjoyed this one! What I really like about it is it’s just so different (from what I usually play at least, but also just in general. It’s unique enough that you can’t just say it’s like “this game” or “this game mixed with that game”). It also just nails that atmosphere and vibe, making it overall a very memorable experience Also for anyone interested: noclip recently did a documentary on Dredge that was a fun watch!

[@jhit2026]

I appreciate your level headed, thorough, and well articulated analysis.

[@Wodan85]

“When the stars were right, They could plunge from world to world through the sky; but when the stars were wrong, They could not live.”

[@ramstab]

Another video Arrr!! ❤

[@franciscobutte]

Dredge was my personal indie GOTY of 2023

[@Aesthetic_Walrus]

Same. I got the platinum twice.

[@dabblerblue]

This ended up being my favorite game to return to last year. I'm happy it's gotten such recognition.

[@coconutologist]

Thanks for the video. I'm not sure if I agree with the hours you provided. Yes, you might be able to 100% this title in 15-20 hours, but you're also a machine, or a colony of many machines (I don't think we've figured that out yet). I kid. Onward to 400k. All glory to the algorithm.

[@ryandavid1277]

Lol the least reliable part of his reviews.

[@fr3lance91]

As a more casual player, it took me around 20 hours to 100% Dredge.

[@javiernovoa8756]

This and Dave the Diver were really my 2023 must haves. Such enjoyable games!

[@insaneguy1813]

Here cuz epic gave it for free

[@Aesthetic_Walrus]

The only thing I would add about your assessment of the first DLC (which I agree with, by the way) is that the devs made it as a response to the success of the game. They never planned to develop more content for it, but when they saw the response players had upon release, they cranked that first DLC out by the end of the same year, not 9 months later. Is that an excuse for it being shallow? No. But it might very well be the reason it feels the way it did.

[@Theorak]

Completed it just a few weeks back, it is great. If you like a well oiled gameplay loop and want to lazily collect fish and achievements, certainly worth it.

[@HASH280689]

I'm surprised at how much this game drew me in. I absolutely loved playing this one with my daughter as well. I played it after the first expansion came out so need to replay it with the latest one

[@magecraft2]

Thanks for info, completed it when it came out and completely missed the DLC :) now bought! Only point on dlc is Iron Rig is basically twice the cost of the Ice one so may well be a case of you get what you pay for :) Loved this game and weirdly for a Lovecraftian game found it quiet zen (while definitely not lacking in atmosphere).

[@RobVespa]

Thanks for this great review, good sir. I recently picked up this project and look forward to playing it. I'm a sucker for good Lovecraftian projects. All the best.

[@happyman6102]

You do such a great job! Thanks!

[@SuperLocrian]

Thanks! Been on the fence about this one - still am😉

[@sinclairo3349]

Maybe for such indie titles you can provide information about keybinding in the technical segment of your review. Does anyone know if you can rebing to arrow keys and num pad?

[@TheBlueDeath123]

fun game for sure. good mix of creepy and fun gameplay loop

[@thorstenbeckershaus7926]

I started playing Dredge on PS5 last week before Halloween. And I really love the game.

[@JellyJman]

I was looking forward to playing it. Seems like a chill game

[@Nota_saint]

I really wish we had more interaction with that leviathan near the research base, it was really a shame to have a creature that dangerous just have one interaction with the player, and it's not even an interaction because it becomes passive with the researcher's quest.

[@junk3996]

Dredge is now 40% off on steam until Nov 4th

[@justablokepostingfunvids7137]

Getting ready to play this for the first time cant wait 😊

[@jweare333]

Super fun title and worth every penny. Also, I’ve only ever played it on my Steam Deck.

[@xs10shul]

Thanks for the detailed review as always. I haven't finished Dredge--as you say, it does slow down in the later hours. However, unlike you, I did find some parts challenging. Or rather, I got into some tight spots and died a few times. Also, there are some not-really-puzzles-but-things-to-find areas that annoyed me. Without spoilers, I did get a little frustrated with how some mechanics weren't explained. Exploration games need a lot of mysteries, lovecraftian ones especially, but that's how I felt.

[@AyarARJ]

I think "mechanics" should not be part of "a lot of mysteries" in almost any game.

[@koa555kovacsandras5]

First time player, put 4 hours into the main game so far and I'm loving it. What order would you suggest I play the content (meaning main story and dlc's)?

[@MortismalGaming]

Pale reach is pretty much its own self-contained thing so it doesnt matter much, Iron rig can either be played during or after the main game

[@ThePMMpc]

I had this game in my eye for a while. But after this review I am hundred percent sure I will buy it next year. Great video as always

[@clifcorcoran9917]

Cosmic Horror Fishing KZbin Jazz 🎶

[@SkullCrushingVideos]

One of the best review channels definitely!

[@felony211662]

I am working on completing catching all trophy size fish

[@me36391]

I absolutely love the art direction in this game, easily 10/10.

[@bara8928]

Chorus: Come up, come up, oh sweet thresher-shark. One of us today will die. One will go down the other one's throat Beneath the pitiless sky. The earth is thick with the numbers of man, The poisoned soil turns cold; So out we go to the ancient sea To feed as we did of old. (Chorus) The gods made man like any other beast, For all that his pride denies. We must take our turn at the kill, And all of the rest is lies. (Chorus) You who raise tame beasts on the land, That you march to the slaughterhouse door, May point no safe fat finger at us Who risk a little bit more. (Chorus) You who buy your meat in the stores Can rise no howl of shame; For you pay for the food-beast's death, You eat, and you share the blame. (Chorus) You who feed on nothing but plants, Don't hold your pride so high; For plants are living, and just might feel, And they take so long to die. (Chorus) So come to the battle of jaws and gaff, At the border of sea and air. We'll duel for food while the old gods laugh -- By the gods, this fight is fair! (Chorus) Fisher´s Chant - Leslie Fish

[@ManiacArtist83]

I really enjoyed this game. It's simple, fun, and creepy.

[@joshuasmith147]

Folks who enjoy this game should REALLY check out the podcast series 'The Silt Verses' for your soggy Lovecraftian fiction fix. First couple of episodes are a bit disorienting but when you get into it it's a cracking story.

[@neodav00001]

I never played the DLC, but yeah, challenge definitely seemed to be an issue as the game progressed. The atmosphere was nice and spooky in the starting bay, crossing the open ocean was properly scary (at least in the same way Subnautica had those big empty seabeds), but by the time you got to the last couple islands, the landscape was weird enough that it didn't feel real enough to be scary, and the "horrors" were mostly just kind of annoying inconveniences. You wished they'd go away because they're keeping you from doing what you need to do, but it became clear they weren't really a meaningful threat, and it made the earlier parts of the game retroactively feel less scary too. I liked the game, but it definitely fell off in the mid/late-game.

[@noty0urs3npai]

is mort working with omnisiah

[@Zero_Zone.]

I would say very neat cozy game if not for the eerie Lovecraftian atmosphere. Still looks like a fun game.

[@lek1223]

i believe Dredge is all part of the playstation plus subscription if you have that as a option instead of buying it

[@jR78Gaming]

Awesome game, awesome video. Thank you.

[@AyarARJ]

"As you can from just looking at this game..." Oh, that reminds me. Yes, the gameplay samples in Mort vids are great complements to the reviews [impressions, check outs] for sure. Mandatory component for any value of, course. What's missing for me in all Mort's vids is some audio sample. I'd really appreciate the similarly complementary (a) gameplay audio snippet(s), (b) dialog snippet(s) if relevant. I suspect some people might like a music snippet; whereas I could care less; but for those people, (c). Nothing long, but the matching bit to the visuals. Not a big deal and it probably changes the formula too much. If anywhere, only integratable into the Review. Anyway, meant as constructive observation. Thanks for the review on Dredge, very helpful as I mentioned in the Impressions comment!

[@MortismalGaming]

I get that, but the reason I don't is because I'd have to have the rights for every bit of that audio or risk copyright strikes. Dialogue is doable, but anything musical is a problem waiting to happen.

[@AyarARJ]

@@MortismalGaming By coincidence, that works for me, hah. Music vol 0%, short dialog sample + bit of combat audio or walla or whatever you think illustrative. For music, and risks thereof, current approach of reporting would have to stand. But again, I think it's pretty disruptive to the format. Just low key saying I feel it would a valuable add.

[@davemeech]

When Mortismal says a game isn't difficult, the way I like to interpret that is "There is a likely possibility that this game may still be quite challenging"

[@AleksiJoensuu]

I dunno if you tried but this really was quite easy. I'm no supergamer and I didn't have to reload a single time through an entire playthrough. Can't remember when that last happened.

[@havocgr1976]

I really liked the original, might buiy the dlcs and replay it.

[@227hush]

I don't understand why your channel keeps asking me to join it after I am already subscribed

[@MortismalGaming]

That's just youtube pushing the channel's memberships, don't worry about it

[@erikskoog8415]

Good show sir

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Women fear me, Fish love (to eat) me: The Game.

[@jdlman123]

You always time these perfectly for my drive home from work. Love this game!

[@MwelwaOnCos]

Morrttiiiiss That was Faaaasstt!!

[@SageofStars]

I ended up not liking this one myself. It IS better fleshed out than most of Team17's published games, which have a tendency to be 'great...then the money runs out so we rush to fill stuff in' sort of affairs. See also Genesis Alpha One and King of Seas. This however, is mostly feature complete, with the DLCs even adding content, and good stuff too, comparable to the main game. Sadly they ARE still just more numbers stapled on, new fish and gear variants FOR those new fish, with maybe 3 pieces in each DLC to really enhance your vessel. Still looking forward to what comes next from this team, as I can see design ethos behind a lot of their decisions in making this one allowing them to make, not a sequel given how this one ends, but another game in the same vein in the future, and making it just freaking amazing.

[@HaldolBerries]

I loved this one

[@zoehltsen83]

This game sounds good, unfortunately I don't think I'll get it cuz I'm not a fan of horror games in general

[@AttonTheLightbringer]

This is one of those games that seemed really interesting to me at first but turned out to be extremely boring after just a few hours of playing. I don't know, maybe I played this one in the wrong way but it just didn't really catch me. Sadly at the time I realized that, it was already to late for a refund - now it rots away in my Steam Library, never to be played again. Sad.

[@jakehopgood7446]

Maybe for $15, my wiser self after playing game.

[@whosaidthat84]

It was a fun game but I didn't finish it. Wish it was just a bit shorter

[@rusrockt10]

Shorter?! It's only like 10 hours to finish the srory.

[@whosaidthat84]

@rusrockt10 yeah by that time I wasn't feeling it as much

[@TheGronkus]

Gronk!

[@SgtWilko1979]

Well you took your time with this... clearly distracted by other games :D

[@martinmp19]

This game bored me to tears

[@tuinhoofd1923]

I enjoyed this game quite a lot when I started, but then I don't feel like it ever really built up to be anything more than that, felt like the first few hours were the best the game had to offer. After those first few hours it honestly mostly just made me want to go play sunless sea instead, that might not be fair, but it's what happened

[@alexparker2432]

This game was fun until i beat it and realized the story was non-existent

[@dudeweedlmao8519]

Dredge is so annoying for me because individual parts are so good but it just doesn't come together to a coherent engaging experience

[@alexgabriel5877]

price is crazy for such an indie game, but does look nice

[@rydoggsc2]

This game real didn't hook me...pun intended. Very meh

[@killeraapie]

I was really looking forward to this one after finding Dave the Diver to be absolutely amazing. I was really disappointed sadly. Were Dave felt as an adventure, this one felt like work straight away. I refunded it within 2 hours. The gameplay mechanics where just to boring and felt gamey, to keep you back arbitrarely.

[@wowgasp8670]

Sup morty

[@XanYT]

Wtf is with all the dislikes so quickly... someone bot disliking you? (edit) weird, they are gone now, maybe youtube deleted them.

[@Zkdub4]

Only Mort can see the actual dislikes, plugins claiming to show you dislikes are lying. The plugins just show you numbers they estimate based on how many users of the plugin dislike a video, they aren't accurate.

[@MortismalGaming]

Only has about 50 dislikes atm, pretty normal amount

[@XanYT]

@@MortismalGaming Well 15 minutes after you posted the video it was like 250 likes/200 dislikes. However what Zkdub4 said might hold merit with the extension not being accurate. I didn't/don't really know how extensions do the dislikes. It shows 48 for me atm. Keep up with the great reviews!

[@onatgz]

free comment

[@ihatenuggets]

This game is an absolute gem, my wife and I have both 100% this game and has earned a physical representation in our basement video game shrine.

[@goddessahri2838]

This is the review I wanted to hear so this game isn't hard? Then I am glad I didn't buy it I was hoping this game had a hard mode but I can just skip it.