《小鎮驚魂 Remastered 合輯》（DreadOut Remastered Collection）是由印尼開發團隊Digital Happiness 製作、Soft Source Publishing發行的第三人稱超自然恐怖遊戲合集，預定於2025年1月16日在PlayStation 5與Nintendo Switch平台推出，Steam 版本則將於2025年5月14日上架。將2014年問世的《小鎮驚魂》（DreadOut）與2016年推出的《小鎮驚魂：黑暗守護者》（DreadOut: Keepers of The Dark）完整收錄於同一個版本中，並針對次世代主機與PC進行全面重製與優化。需要注意的是，本合輯並不包含2020年的《小鎮驚魂2》。

《小鎮驚魂》講述一群高中生在校外旅行途中迷失方向，誤入一座早已被遺忘的荒廢小鎮。這座小鎮外表寂靜祥和，卻隱藏著無數怨靈與古老詛咒。主角琳達（Linda）是其中一名學生，當同伴們陸續失蹤、異象頻生時，她發現自己體內蘊藏著一股未知的靈力。手持一支智慧型手機與單眼相機，她必須透過拍攝、記錄與解謎的方式，揭開這座小鎮被封印的真相，並在恐怖的靈異事件中努力求生。

《黑暗守護者》則是《小鎮驚魂》的獨立延伸篇，時間線發生在本傳事件之後。琳達被神秘的「紅衣女子」引入名為鏡之領域（Mirror Realm）的異空間，這裡連結著八個詭異的靈界領域，超過13種兇靈在暗處伺機而動。必須在這個迷宮般的次元中，面對恐懼、解鎖線索，並透過選擇開啟的門來決定琳達的命運。

整個遊戲世界融合印尼本地的民間信仰與都市傳說，例如怨靈「Pocong」、詭異女鬼「Kuntilanak」等皆以現代化視覺重現，使遊戲散發出濃厚的東南亞恐怖氛圍。以第三人稱視角操控琳達，核心玩法結合靈異攝影與探索解謎。智慧型手機與單眼相機是她的主要武器與偵查工具，能拍攝隱形的靈體，或以閃光擊退邪靈。透過觀察周圍聲音、光影與震動的細微變化，玩家能察覺附近的超自然現象。

重製版採用最新的Unity引擎，全面升級光影系統、材質解析度與著色效果。過場動畫皆以高畫質重新輸出，操作手感與相機視角更為流暢，同時針對主機手把的震動與反饋效果進行調整，營造更具臨場感的驚悚體驗。解謎部分仍保留原作的靈性互動元素，玩家需透過探索校舍、墓園、神殿等區域來收集關鍵物件與符號，逐步拼湊出詛咒的真相。戰鬥節奏緊張而克制，面對強大的怨靈時，往往需要冷靜觀察弱點，而非單純依靠攻擊。

重製版的畫面表現有明顯進化，透過改良後的光影與後製系統，整體氛圍更具層次。老舊建築、潮濕走廊與滿布塵埃的教室在昏暗光線下更顯壓迫感。靈異事件多以細微的聲響與動態呈現，如手機電磁干擾、鏡面閃爍、遠方的腳步聲等，成功營造心理層面的恐懼。角色設計與幽靈造型保留印尼民俗風格，同時結合現代恐怖語彙，形成既陌生又熟悉的詭異感。

自2014年首作問世以來，《小鎮驚魂》系列憑藉其獨特的「東南亞恐怖」風格獲得國際矚目，被視為印尼遊戲產業的里程碑。許多玩家將其與日本的《零》（Fatal Frame）系列並列比較，稱其為「印尼版的零」。

在Steam社群中，原作累積良好的口碑，特別受到喜愛靈異題材與亞洲文化背景的玩家支持。此次合輯重製版推出後，玩家普遍對畫質提升與操作優化表示肯定，認為遊戲在保留原汁原味的同時，成功改善早期版本的技術問題。媒體預期這款合集將成為2025年初恐怖遊戲市場的話題之一，特別是在主機平台首次完整登場，對系列粉絲而言更具收藏價值。

《小鎮驚魂 Remastered 合輯》不僅是技術層面的升級，更像是對亞洲恐怖文化的一次再現。將熟悉的民俗恐懼與現代遊戲設計結合，讓玩家再次體驗那種「看得見卻無法逃避」的陰森氛圍。對於喜愛靈異、解謎與心理恐怖的玩家而言，這部作品無疑是一場不容錯過的回歸。

DreadOut Remastered Collection is a third-person supernatural horror game collection developed by Digital Happiness (Indonesia) and published by Soft Source Publishing. It is scheduled to release on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on January 16, 2025, with a Steam version launching later on May 14, 2025.
This compilation includes two cult-favorite Indonesian horror titles — DreadOut (2014) and DreadOut: Keepers of The Dark (2016) — fully remastered with enhanced graphics, controls, and performance for modern platforms.(Note: This collection does not include DreadOut 2.)

Story and Setting

In DreadOut, a group of high school students loses their way during a field trip and stumbles upon an ancient, deserted Indonesian town frozen in time. What appears to be a peaceful, forgotten place soon turns into a nightmare as the group discovers malevolent spirits and cursed entities haunting its streets.

You play as Linda, a brave yet terrified student who realizes she possesses mysterious spiritual powers that awaken as the horrors unfold. Armed only with her smartphone and SLR camera, Linda must uncover the town’s dark secrets, fight off restless ghosts, and try to save herself and her missing friends.

In DreadOut: Keepers of The Dark, Linda finds herself transported into the Mirror Realm by a mysterious woman in red. This new standalone chapter takes place after the main game, where Linda must face eight haunted domains, each ruled by terrifying spirits drawn from Indonesian folklore. Over thirteen types of ghosts await her, and every door she opens may lead to salvation—or doom.

Both games are deeply inspired by traditional Southeast Asian myths and ghost stories, including spirits like the Pocong and Kuntilanak, combining folklore with modern survival horror presentation.

Gameplay and Mechanics

DreadOut Remastered Collection features third-person survival horror gameplay focused on photographic combat and exploration. Using her smartphone and camera, Linda can reveal and exorcise spirits that are invisible to the naked eye. Taking photos not only damages ghosts but also helps uncover hidden clues and solve puzzles.

Players must rely on environmental cues such as flickering lights, ambient noises, and electromagnetic interference to detect supernatural presence. The gameplay encourages observation and tension over direct confrontation.

Both titles are rebuilt in the latest Unity engine, with improved lighting, higher-resolution textures, updated shaders, and upscaled cinematics. Camera controls are smoother, character movement is refined, and the console versions feature enhanced haptic feedback to heighten immersion.

Puzzle-solving remains a major focus — players will explore haunted schools, temples, graveyards, and abandoned neighborhoods to gather artifacts, interpret symbols, and slowly uncover the curse that binds the town. Combat is minimal but intense, requiring timing, courage, and resourcefulness.

Visuals and Atmosphere

The remastered visuals elevate the eerie tone of the original games. The environments are denser and more atmospheric, filled with moody lighting, dusty interiors, and chilling sound design. Every flicker of a light or distant echo builds dread, evoking a strong sense of isolation and unease.

Character and ghost designs preserve their authentic Indonesian roots while adopting more realistic textures and animations, creating a haunting mix of folklore and modern horror aesthetics.

Reception and Legacy

Since its first release in 2014, the DreadOut series has achieved cult status worldwide, praised for its authentic Southeast Asian horror and for representing the rise of the Indonesian game industry. Many critics and fans have referred to it as “the Indonesian version of Fatal Frame,” yet it retains a unique identity shaped by local mythology and cultural symbolism.

The original games earned positive community feedback on Steam for their creativity, atmosphere, and cultural depth despite some technical limitations. The remastered collection has already drawn excitement among fans for modernizing the visuals and gameplay while preserving the original’s heart-pounding tension and folklore charm.

Media outlets anticipate that this release will mark one of early 2025’s major horror titles, especially as it brings the full classic experience to consoles for the first time.

Overall Impression

DreadOut Remastered Collection is more than a simple technical upgrade — it’s a revival of Southeast Asian horror at its finest. With its deep cultural roots, haunting folklore, and immersive fear design, it stands as a bridge between myth and modernity.
For horror fans who crave atmosphere, mystery, and a taste of the supernatural beyond the Western genre, this is a must-play resurrection of an Asian classic.