VGChartz's Lee Mehr: "DREDGE: The Pale Reach is emblematic of the phrase "she ain’t much, but she’ll get you where you need to go." Perhaps that's not the best hook for a general audience, but I think it earns respect for the modest asking price. By sanding down some rough edges, it leaves a better aftertaste than the original's final location; and yet, the new design gimmick flounders its true potential, making an otherwise-atmospheric new place a bit too predictable. What that leaves is an engaging jaunt where the Lovecraftian horrors are still enticing and the fish are still biting."
Review - DREDGE: The Pale Reach is a contender for best region of the game, and it’s cutting no corners, with new fish and umpteen secrets.
A short but sweet expansion for indie hit Dredge which brings a new island to fish around and new monsters in the deep.
Dredge: The Pale Reach is a glacial expansion to the cozy fishing horror game Dredge set in a frosty environment full of corrupted Narwhals, frozen monsters, and an ancient mystery cloaked in ice. Though the Pale Reach boasts several new mechanics and rewards, like an Icebreaker for smashing through icy obstacles, a persistent monster that chases players down, and even a reusable teleporter, its disappointingly short length lets down the experience for players looking for more from the frozen DLC. Though there is a charm and challenge to Dredge's new biome, the relatively short content makes it far from a standalone piece of content.
