DreadOut Remastered Collection

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DreadOut Remastered Collection is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Digital Happiness and was released on May 14, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

The DreadOut Remastered Collection includes the original cult-favourite DreadOut, and DreadOut: Keepers of the Dark.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The remastered collection enhances the original atmosphere with improved lighting, textures, and performance, making it more comfortable for long play sessions.
The unique incorporation of Indonesian folklore into the horror elements provides a distinctive identity that sets the game apart from mainstream horror titles.
The collection offers meaningful value by bundling both games together, allowing players to experience the evolution of the DreadOut series.

Many technical issues persist, including bugs, awkward camera handling, and unclear progression, which can frustrate players used to modern horror games.
The remaster does not significantly improve upon the original, with some textures remaining unchanged and new visual filters that detract from the experience.
Gameplay mechanics, such as slow camera zoom and unresponsive dialogue options, hinder the overall experience and may lead to missed achievements.

atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The collection of remastered DreadOut games excels in creating a deeply immersive atmosphere rooted in Indonesian folklore, enhancing the unsettling mood and psychological tension that define the series. By preserving the original's eerie essence while incorporating quality-of-life improvements, it offers players a memorable journey that feels both personal and authentically unsettling. The deliberate focus on atmosphere over modern trends ensures a unique experience for those who appreciate mood and myth in horror gaming.
- “The collection’s strongest asset is its atmosphere, deeply shaped by Indonesian folklore.”
- “For players who value mood, myth, and psychological tension—and who are willing to accept some old-school friction—the collection offers a memorable and deeply atmospheric journey into a horror universe that feels personal, unfamiliar, and genuinely unsettling.”
- “Bringing together remastered versions of DreadOut and DreadOut: Keepers of the Dark, the collection offers a complete snapshot of the franchise’s early vision—one rooted in atmosphere, cultural folklore, and a deliberate embrace of vulnerability over empowerment.”
- “It does not chase modern trends or smooth over every rough edge, instead preserving the unsettling atmosphere and folkloric roots that define the series.”
- “What really stands out is how it preserves the original atmosphere while making quality-of-life improvements that modern players (and returning fans) will appreciate.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is deeply rooted in classic survival horror, emphasizing psychological tension and the necessity to confront fears rather than escape them. While some puzzles can be opaque and progression may feel unclear, the overall experience is enhanced by improved mechanics and a strong atmospheric presence, prioritizing mood and cultural elements over technical polish.
- “This mechanic forces players to face their fear rather than flee from it, creating tension that feels psychological as much as mechanical.”
- “Everything just feels smoother and sharper, while the gameplay we know and love remains intact.”
- “Puzzles can be opaque, progression is sometimes unclear, and mechanical jank persists in places despite technical improvements.”
- “It becomes clear that DreadOut’s strength lies not in mechanical polish, but in mood, cultural specificity, and its willingness to let fear linger.”
- “Gameplay remains firmly rooted in classic survival horror sensibilities.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have seen some enhancements that improve comfort and immersion, particularly for newcomers, though they still fall short of modern standards and are marred by visual issues like blurriness and bugs. While the visuals are better than the original version, there is a desire for further improvements in texture quality.
- “These enhancements don’t transform the games into modern graphical showcases, but they do make long play sessions more comfortable and immersive, especially for players encountering the series for the first time.”
- “Talk about the graphics, it looks better than the original version, but I wish they would improve the texture quality even more.”
- “The visuals look like they were smeared with Vaseline.”
- “Plus, of course, there are many graphic bugs and glitches.”
- “I wish they would improve the texture quality even more.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the remastered games focuses on enhancing their presentation and performance without losing the unique, rough-edged charm that originally defined them.
- “Rather than reinventing these games for a modern audience, the remaster refines their presentation and performance while preserving the uneasy, rough-edged personality that made them stand out in the first place.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite its potential, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- “The optimization feels rushed, resulting in long loading times and inconsistent performance across different platforms.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game is generally enjoyable, users report numerous graphic bugs and glitches that affect stability. Despite these issues, many still recommend the game.
- “There are numerous graphic bugs and glitches that severely impact the gameplay experience.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to progress.”
- “I encountered several stability issues that detracted from my overall enjoyment.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story allows for some flexibility, enabling players to progress without focusing on certain elements; however, this can hinder the completion of specific achievements tied to those sequences.
- “Though you can safely look away from the game to continue the story, it makes it impossible to achieve a specific accomplishment in that sequence.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character motivations are poorly developed, leaving the plot feeling shallow and uninteresting.”