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** The good ending gets even worse if you decided to keep the Stray Dog, since he’ll still be on the boat when it’s devoured by the Leviathan. You’ve unintentionally doomed an innocent pup to an undeserved death!
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** The good ending gets even worse if you decided to keep the Stray Dog, since he’ll still be on the boat when it’s devoured by the Leviathan. You’ve unintentionally doomed an innocent pup to an undeserved death!death!
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I'm pretty sure that's anti-GMO hysteria and farmed fish don't actually look like that.
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* The Aberrant Fish themselves are quite sad as well once you get past the NightmareFuel of their appearance. They have been so altered by exposure to an outside force that outside of basic shape they can hardly be identified as the original fish anymore, and are likely in horrible pain all the while. It can invoke many realistic images of GMO farm fish, or animals exposed to toxic waste and radiation.
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* The Aberrant Fish themselves are quite sad as well once you get past the NightmareFuel of their appearance. They have been so altered by exposure to an outside force that outside of basic shape they can hardly be identified as the original fish anymore, and are likely in horrible pain all the while. It can invoke many realistic images of GMO farm fish, or animals exposed to toxic waste and radiation.
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* Speaking of the Researcher, it’s hard not to feel sorry for her. Since this game is set in the 1940s, it’s in a time when [[StayInTheKitchen women were not taken seriously in fields such as hers]]. Not only was she the only woman at her alma mater, but her being assigned to a research post alone in Stellar Basin is hard not to see as a case of ReassignedToAntarctica. Even the [[WhatTheHellHero Fisherman]] doesn't seem to have a lot of confidence in her, as his opinion of A Plan For The Future (the book she wrote that she gives you after you complete her quest) is “I don’t think it’ll catch on”.
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* Speaking of the Researcher, it’s hard not to feel sorry for her. Since this game is set in the 1940s, it’s in a time when [[StayInTheKitchen women were not taken seriously in fields such as hers]]. Not only was she the only woman at her alma mater, but her being assigned to a research post alone in Stellar Basin is hard not to see as a case of ReassignedToAntarctica. Even the [[WhatTheHellHero Fisherman]] doesn't seem to have a lot of confidence in her, as his opinion of A Plan For The Future (the book thesis she wrote that she gives you after you complete her quest) about ecological responsibility in the fishing industry) is “I don’t think it’ll catch on”.
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* Speaking of the Researcher, it’s hard not to feel sorry for her. Since this game is set in the 1940s, it’s in a time when [[StayInTheKitchen women were not taken seriously in fields such as hers]]. Not only was she the only woman at her alma mater, but her being assigned to a research post alone in Stellar Basin is hard not to see as a case of ReassignedToAntarctica.
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* Speaking of the Researcher, it’s hard not to feel sorry for her. Since this game is set in the 1940s, it’s in a time when [[StayInTheKitchen women were not taken seriously in fields such as hers]]. Not only was she the only woman at her alma mater, but her being assigned to a research post alone in Stellar Basin is hard not to see as a case of ReassignedToAntarctica. Even the [[WhatTheHellHero Fisherman]] doesn't seem to have a lot of confidence in her, as his opinion of A Plan For The Future (the book she wrote that she gives you after you complete her quest) is “I don’t think it’ll catch on”.
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* Speaking of the Researcher, it’s hard not to feel sorry for her. Since this game is set in the 1940s, it’s in a time when [[StayInTheKitchen women were not taken seriously in fields such as hers]]. Not only was she the only woman at her alma mater, but her being assigned to a research post alone in Stellar Basin is hard not to see as a case of ReassignedToAntarctica.
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** The good ending gets even worse if you decided to keep the stray dog, Stray Dog, since he’ll still be on the boat when it’s devoured by the Leviathan. You’ve unintentionally doomed an innocent pup to an undeserved death!
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* The fact that, from the moment you wake up at the start of the game, you're doomed to fail. Either you follow the Collector and end up directly causing the end of the world and all life in the Isles, or you are to throw away your one chance at restoring your own personal happiness, being devoured by the Leviathan in the process. Regardless of the Fisherman's own hand in the current state of the world, it's little wonder that many players just wish they could [[TheWoobie give him a hug!]]
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* The fact that, from the moment you wake up at the start of the game, you're doomed to fail. Either you follow the Collector and end up directly causing the end of the world and all life in the Isles, or you are to throw away your one chance at restoring your own personal happiness, being devoured by the Leviathan in the process. Regardless of the Fisherman's own hand in the current state of the world, it's little wonder that many players just wish they could [[TheWoobie give him a hug!]]hug!]]
** The good ending gets even worse if you decided to keep the stray dog, since he’ll still be on the boat when it’s devoured by the Leviathan. You’ve unintentionally doomed an innocent pup to an undeserved death!
** The good ending gets even worse if you decided to keep the stray dog, since he’ll still be on the boat when it’s devoured by the Leviathan. You’ve unintentionally doomed an innocent pup to an undeserved death!
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* The Grieving Father who [[OutlivingOnesOffspring lost his son out at sea]] [[AdultFear and can barely speak of it without suffering grief-fulled tremors.]] Though this can become [[VideoGameCaringPotential heartwarming if you go out of your way to bring him his son's belt buckle and some closure as well.]]
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* The Grieving Father who [[OutlivingOnesOffspring lost his son out at sea]] [[AdultFear sea and can barely speak of it without suffering grief-fulled tremors.]] Though this can become [[VideoGameCaringPotential heartwarming if you go out of your way to bring him his son's belt buckle and some closure as well.]]
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* The Stray Dog's appearance can invoke this for dog lovers. You have the option of feeding him fish and bringing him alongside you or leave him with the Researcher at the old fort.
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* The Stray Dog's appearance can invoke this for dog lovers. [[VideoGameCaringPotential You have the option of feeding him fish and bringing him alongside you or leave leaving him with the lonely Researcher at the old fort.]]
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* The Grieving Father who lost his son out at sea and can barely speak of it without suffering grief-fulled tremors. Though this can become [[VideoGameCaringPotential heartwarming if you go out of your way to bring him his son's belt buckle and some closure as well.]]
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* The Grieving Father who [[OutlivingOnesOffspring lost his son out at sea sea]] [[AdultFear and can barely speak of it without suffering grief-fulled tremors. tremors.]] Though this can become [[VideoGameCaringPotential heartwarming if you go out of your way to bring him his son's belt buckle and some closure as well.]]
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* The fact that, from the moment you wake up at the start of the game, you're doomed to fail. Either you follow the Collector and end up directly causing the end of the world and all life in the Isles, or you are to throw away your one chance at restoring your own personal happiness, being devoured by the Leviathan in the process. Regardless of the Fisherman's own hand in the current state of the world, it's little wonder that many players just wish they could give him a hug!
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* The fact that, from the moment you wake up at the start of the game, you're doomed to fail. Either you follow the Collector and end up directly causing the end of the world and all life in the Isles, or you are to throw away your one chance at restoring your own personal happiness, being devoured by the Leviathan in the process. Regardless of the Fisherman's own hand in the current state of the world, it's little wonder that many players just wish they could [[TheWoobie give him a hug!hug!]]
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* The Grieving Father who lost his son out at sea. Though this can become [[VideoGameCaringPotential heartwarming if you go out of your way to bring him his son's belt buckle and some closure as well.]]
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* The Grieving Father who lost his son out at sea.sea and can barely speak of it without suffering grief-fulled tremors. Though this can become [[VideoGameCaringPotential heartwarming if you go out of your way to bring him his son's belt buckle and some closure as well.]]
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The dog is actually invincible - it can never be lost overboard - so this is false.
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* The Stray Dog's appearance can invoke this for dog lovers. You have the option of feeding him fish and bringing him alongside you, but if you are attacked by a monster, you can lose him overboard, leading to quite the PlayerPunch. The only way to make sure he is safe is to leave him with the Researcher at the old fort.
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* The Stray Dog's appearance can invoke this for dog lovers. You have the option of feeding him fish and bringing him alongside you, but if you are attacked by a monster, you can lose him overboard, leading to quite the PlayerPunch. The only way to make sure he is safe is to or leave him with the Researcher at the old fort.
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From multiple characters who have found themselves stuck in the DeathWorld of the islands by either sheer dumb luck or something more sinister to the heartbreaking backstory of its central characters, ''Dredge'' is not a game for the feint of heart. For all of its NightmareFuel moments, the game has just as many that may have you wondering if that's sea spray or tears falling down your cheeks.
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From multiple characters who have found themselves stuck in the DeathWorld of the islands by either sheer dumb luck or something more sinister to the heartbreaking backstory of its central characters, ''Dredge'' is not a game for the feint of heart. For all of its NightmareFuel moments, the game has just as many that may have you wondering if that's sea spray or tears falling down your cheeks.
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From multiple characters who have found themselves stuck in the DeathWorld of the islands by either sheer dumb luck or something more sinister to the heartbreaking backstory of its central characters, ''Dredge'' is not a game for the feint of heart. For all of its NightmareFuel moments, the game has just as many that may have you wondering if that's sea spray or tears falling down your
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* Evil as he is, the Collector is still only motivated by getting his dead wife back. Say what you will, but he had no way of knowing the Tome inside the coffin they found would cause the Leviathan to act so violently and cause him to lose the one person in his life he cared about. Its no wonder that he spends the game actively trying to bring her back, EndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt be damned. [[spoiler: As he is your EnemyWithin, this is your backstory as well.]]
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* Evil as he is, the Collector is still only motivated by getting his dead wife back. Say what you will, but he had no way of knowing the Tome inside the coffin they found would cause the Leviathan to act so violently and cause him to lose the one person in his life he cared about. Its no wonder that he spends the game actively trying to bring her back, EndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt be damned. [[spoiler: As he is your EnemyWithin, this is your backstory as well.]]
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* The fact that, from the moment you wake up at the start of the game, you're doomed to fail. Either you follow the Collector and end up directly causing the end of the world and all life in the Isles or you are to throw away your one chance at restoring your own personal happiness, being devoured by the Leviathan in the process. Regardless of the Fisherman's own hand in the current state of the world, its little wonder that many players just wish they could give him a hug!
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* The fact that, from the moment you wake up at the start of the game, you're doomed to fail. Either you follow the Collector and end up directly causing the end of the world and all life in the Isles Isles, or you are to throw away your one chance at restoring your own personal happiness, being devoured by the Leviathan in the process. Regardless of the Fisherman's own hand in the current state of the world, its it's little wonder that many players just wish they could give him a hug!
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''Dredge,'' for all of its NightmareFuel moments, has just as many that may have you wondering if that's sea spray or tears falling down your cheeks.
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From multiple characters who have found themselves stuck in the DeathWorld of the islands by either sheer dumb luck or something more sinister to the heartbreaking backstory of its central characters, ''Dredge'' is not a game for the feint of heart. For all of its NightmareFuel moments, the game has just as many that may have you wondering if that's sea spray or tears falling down your cheeks.
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* The fate of the Dockworker after his sidequest completes. While we don't know too much about what has happened to him or what he's learned, it is evident to the naked eye that he is quite afraid. To know that you are inadvertently responsible for AFateWorseThanDeath for an NPC is quite troubling, to say the least.
* The Aberrant Fish themselves are quite sad as well once you get past the NightmareFuel of their appearance. They have been so altered by exposure to an outside force that outside of basic shape they can hardly be identified as the original fish anymore, and are likely in horrible pain all the while. It can invoke many realistic images of GMO farm fish, or animals exposed to toxic waste andradiation.radiation.
* The state of the Devil's Spine. While a toxic hellhole in the present, its clear from the many structures littered nearby that it was once home to a glorious ancient civilization that now lies in ruins thanks to forces outside of its citizens' control.
* The fact that, from the moment you wake up at the start of the game, you're doomed to fail. Either you follow the Collector and end up directly causing the end of the world and all life in the Isles or you are to throw away your one chance at restoring your own personal happiness, being devoured by the Leviathan in the process. Regardless of the Fisherman's own hand in the current state of the world, its little wonder that many players just wish they could give him a hug!
* The Aberrant Fish themselves are quite sad as well once you get past the NightmareFuel of their appearance. They have been so altered by exposure to an outside force that outside of basic shape they can hardly be identified as the original fish anymore, and are likely in horrible pain all the while. It can invoke many realistic images of GMO farm fish, or animals exposed to toxic waste and
* The state of the Devil's Spine. While a toxic hellhole in the present, its clear from the many structures littered nearby that it was once home to a glorious ancient civilization that now lies in ruins thanks to forces outside of its citizens' control.
* The fact that, from the moment you wake up at the start of the game, you're doomed to fail. Either you follow the Collector and end up directly causing the end of the world and all life in the Isles or you are to throw away your one chance at restoring your own personal happiness, being devoured by the Leviathan in the process. Regardless of the Fisherman's own hand in the current state of the world, its little wonder that many players just wish they could give him a hug!
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''Dredge,'' for all of its NightmareFuel moments, has just as many that may have you wondering if that's sea spray or tears falling down your cheeks.
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* Greater Marrow at the start of the game is greatly struggling to feed all of its citizens, which can explain the Mayor's desparate attempt to get you to stay by ensnaring you in debt.
* The Grieving Father who lost his son out at sea. Though this can become [[VideoGameCaringPotential heartwarming if you go out of your way to bring him his son's belt buckle and some closure as well.]]
* The enstrangement of the two brothers in the Gale Cliffs, who haven't seen each other in years and clearly miss each other, even if they are too prideful to admit it. They are clearly the sole family the other has in this world. You can even assist in reuniting them throughout the Gale Cliffs questline.
* The Stray Dog's appearance can invoke this for dog lovers. You have the option of feeding him fish and bringing him alongside you, but if you are attacked by a monster, you can lose him overboard, leading to quite the PlayerPunch. The only way to make sure he is safe is to leave him with the Researcher at the old fort.
* The Airman's mourning for his fallen brothers becomes even more evident if you continue with the dogtags questline. Even though he can get revenge on the monsters that drove his men to madness and cost him his arm, he still can't bring himself to leave his brothers' remains and opts to stay in the Twisted Strand.
* In [[CryForTheDevil a strange way,]] the death of any of the Hooded Figures, which has led to many a player vowing to take the quests their comrades give out much more seriously.
* Evil as he is, the Collector is still only motivated by getting his dead wife back. Say what you will, but he had no way of knowing the Tome inside the coffin they found would cause the Leviathan to act so violently and cause him to lose the one person in his life he cared about. Its no wonder that he spends the game actively trying to bring her back, EndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt be damned. [[spoiler: As he is your EnemyWithin, this is your backstory as well.]]
* The Aberrant Fish themselves are quite sad as well once you get past the NightmareFuel of their appearance. They have been so altered by exposure to an outside force that outside of basic shape they can hardly be identified as the original fish anymore, and are likely in horrible pain all the while. It can invoke many realistic images of GMO farm fish, or animals exposed to toxic waste and radiation.
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* Greater Marrow at the start of the game is greatly struggling to feed all of its citizens, which can explain the Mayor's desparate attempt to get you to stay by ensnaring you in debt.
* The Grieving Father who lost his son out at sea. Though this can become [[VideoGameCaringPotential heartwarming if you go out of your way to bring him his son's belt buckle and some closure as well.]]
* The enstrangement of the two brothers in the Gale Cliffs, who haven't seen each other in years and clearly miss each other, even if they are too prideful to admit it. They are clearly the sole family the other has in this world. You can even assist in reuniting them throughout the Gale Cliffs questline.
* The Stray Dog's appearance can invoke this for dog lovers. You have the option of feeding him fish and bringing him alongside you, but if you are attacked by a monster, you can lose him overboard, leading to quite the PlayerPunch. The only way to make sure he is safe is to leave him with the Researcher at the old fort.
* The Airman's mourning for his fallen brothers becomes even more evident if you continue with the dogtags questline. Even though he can get revenge on the monsters that drove his men to madness and cost him his arm, he still can't bring himself to leave his brothers' remains and opts to stay in the Twisted Strand.
* In [[CryForTheDevil a strange way,]] the death of any of the Hooded Figures, which has led to many a player vowing to take the quests their comrades give out much more seriously.
* Evil as he is, the Collector is still only motivated by getting his dead wife back. Say what you will, but he had no way of knowing the Tome inside the coffin they found would cause the Leviathan to act so violently and cause him to lose the one person in his life he cared about. Its no wonder that he spends the game actively trying to bring her back, EndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt be damned. [[spoiler: As he is your EnemyWithin, this is your backstory as well.]]
* The Aberrant Fish themselves are quite sad as well once you get past the NightmareFuel of their appearance. They have been so altered by exposure to an outside force that outside of basic shape they can hardly be identified as the original fish anymore, and are likely in horrible pain all the while. It can invoke many realistic images of GMO farm fish, or animals exposed to toxic waste and radiation.
