Dead by Daylight

 PlayStation 4
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  1. xat4012
    Aug 8, 2017
    5
    This is REALLY BAD port from pc, if you have the pc version, dont play in this one, its awful, and i will explain - why?

    Firstly first, i want to tell you about my first launch of this game. I was really excited, cos i played more than 100 hours in pc version. I was shocked... 20 fps on "Blackwater swamp" map and very low sensitivity. There are a lot of fps drops in this game, doesnt    This is REALLY BAD port from pc, if you have the pc version, dont play in this one, its awful, and i will explain - why?

    Firstly first, i want to tell you about my first launch of this game. I was really excited, cos i played more than 100 hours in pc version. I was shocked...
    20 fps on "Blackwater swamp" map and very low sensitivity. There are a lot of fps drops in this game, doesnt matter who you playing with.

    The next thing is....BUGS and GLITCHES, lots of them. You rank can literally reset everyday, you can lost your item and ALL BLOODPOINTS, because of "No network connection" error getting out of nowhere.

    The last thing is servers. You can find game in 40 minutes, you can play versus a guy with 4 mb/s internet, and its normal. People dont stop downloading hundreds of gigabytes from Torrents while playing this game, and this awful.

    Also....never touch sensor panel when you are in-game.    … Expand
  2. TheQuietGamer
    Nov 5, 2018
    7
    An asymmetric multiplayer experience that let's you be the star of your very own slasher film as either the killer or a would-be survivor. It gets the basics right with some very balanced 1 v. 4 action, a solid amount of characters to choose from, and deep skill trees. However, with only one game mode and a somewhat limited amount of maps the game's longevity can rightfully be called intoAn asymmetric multiplayer experience that let's you be the star of your very own slasher film as either the killer or a would-be survivor. It gets the basics right with some very balanced 1 v. 4 action, a solid amount of characters to choose from, and deep skill trees. However, with only one game mode and a somewhat limited amount of maps the game's longevity can rightfully be called into question. Especially if you don't have any friends to help you try and survive the night with.

    Personally, I found playing as the killer to be the most fun of the two options. It's all hunting down survivors and sacrificing them to the "Entity." You're slower than they are, but much stronger. Things like audio cues will help you track them down on the map whenever they happen to make a noisy mistake. Each killer plays uniquely and managing to come out on top feels great because it means you managed to outplay four other people at once who were all working together. Which even as an invincible psychopath isn't as easy as you might think. I think the main reason I preferred to play this way though was because I wasn't forced to rely on other people.

    Playing as a survivor can be equally rewarding. Provided you have a good team. If you don't have any friends with the game then you're at the mercy of randos. I think we all know how poorly that can turn out. Communication are coordination are key to success. Your goal is to get a certain amount of generators going to open the exit. One little slip-up during the repair sequence can cost you everything as it instantly alerts the killer to your location. With no way to defend yourself it's all running, hiding, and trying to not be seen. You still have a chance to succeed by yourself, but it's so much harder. With some buddies and mics this can be a blast, but after jumping into so many random matches that ended in disaster because wanted to work together, I quickly decided to play strictly as a killer when no one I knew with the game was online.

    Dead by Daylight might not be the most content rich experience and half of it practically requires you to play with friends, but the novelty of getting to play tense games of cat-and-mouse against real people makes it worth a look for those curious. Horror fans in particular will get kick out of just how accurate a representation it is of slasher flicks. One game mode wasn't quite enough to keep me coming back for months on end even with two distinctly different methods of play, but it was fun while it lasted. And some that's going to be a long time.    … Expand
  3. getrwuegyweh
    Aug 13, 2018
    7
    Fun and entertaining for hours, very tactical game.

    Pros ~Game is really fun with friends since you need to time repairs perfectly with your team so the killer is unable to get you. ~Balances horror with tactics very well for both the survivor, and the killer. Cons ~The servers are really poor for PS4, they're down at lease 50% of the time. ~Sometimes struggle to fill a game and    Fun and entertaining for hours, very tactical game.

    Pros
    ~Game is really fun with friends since you need to time repairs perfectly with your team so the killer is unable to get you.
    ~Balances horror with tactics very well for both the survivor, and the killer.

    Cons
    ~The servers are really poor for PS4, they're down at lease 50% of the time.
    ~Sometimes struggle to fill a game and end up waiting for a long time.
    ~You have to keep inviting your friends after every game which its a huge inconvenience.
    ~Frames are inconsistent, sometimes it's at 60fps, then would just drop to say 20fps when in a chase.    … Expand
  4. DrummBumm
    Aug 14, 2018
    6
    This game is really fun, if..... Your teammates are decent and not trolls. I never really play as the killer, but have had good experiences with the trapper. The graphics are subpar, but the enviornment, music, and sound effects are all excellent in setting the mood. There is an in depth process in character progression, but I simply don't play it enough to use more than one character. IThis game is really fun, if..... Your teammates are decent and not trolls. I never really play as the killer, but have had good experiences with the trapper. The graphics are subpar, but the enviornment, music, and sound effects are all excellent in setting the mood. There is an in depth process in character progression, but I simply don't play it enough to use more than one character. I feel the system takes a bit too long in actually progressing to good perks, so this can be very intimidating to newer players as they are no match for vets with every perk the game offers. The gameplay is simple and straight forward. If there could be a more accurate matchmaking system I'd rate this an 8.… Expand
  5. Uneedletruth
    Sep 21, 2018
    5
    Now i have been playing Dead By Daylight for over a year now, and honestly its an alright game for CONSOLE. This is indeed a very bad port from PC and it is as well poorly optimized. It has been said that developers never make Dead by Daylight reach 60 FPS on console. So its stuck from 0 to 30 fps. Leaving for some really choppy and broken games, as doing most actions such as escapingNow i have been playing Dead By Daylight for over a year now, and honestly its an alright game for CONSOLE. This is indeed a very bad port from PC and it is as well poorly optimized. It has been said that developers never make Dead by Daylight reach 60 FPS on console. So its stuck from 0 to 30 fps. Leaving for some really choppy and broken games, as doing most actions such as escaping from the killer, dropping pallets, vaulting, etc will leave you with massive frame rate issues. Making it hard on both sides ( survivor and killer ) to do their job effectively. There are no dedicated servers and killers with consistently bad connection to the server will ruin the game for others in the lobby making it a terrible experience for survivors, since the killer creates the lobbies. Looking past all of those issues this game is fun to play. Im glad they made this game free for ps plus users last month, as buying this game full price might not be in your best interest. You can gather up to 3 other friends and have a exciting time playing against all sorts of killers. However the developers should have really thought about porting this to console....… Expand
  6. Agt_Killionaire
    Oct 7, 2022
    5
    This game is hard to swallow. I never really got good at it but most of the time the killer will kill a majority. On top of that, perks are essential to doing better at the game but most of the perks you have to grind a lot of time for are bad.
  7. Geng1s
    Jun 28, 2017
    7
    The insanity here is that DbD and F13 combined would make for the perfect game in that they make up for each others weaknesses.

    Thats probably doesnt sell you much on this game but it is at its core enjoyable and the character progression and variety makes it the stronger of the two games. Where it lacks is variety in map and gameplay. Despite there actually being more maps that are    The insanity here is that DbD and F13 combined would make for the perfect game in that they make up for each others weaknesses.

    Thats probably doesnt sell you much on this game but it is at its core enjoyable and the character progression and variety makes it the stronger of the two games. Where it lacks is variety in map and gameplay. Despite there actually being more maps that are procedurally generated to boot its never really feels like you have much to do as the core game mode is straight forward restart generators - find doors, The same for the killer, find people - put on hook - wait.

    Should they introduce updates (I stress these should be free) expanding game play modes and map types they immediately better this games final score.    … Expand
  8. TAPR
    Jan 17, 2018
    7
    I love this game but the FPS drop a lot !
    Some Assassins is so unbalanced.
    For Ps4 this game receive a bad port, bad still good to play with friends.
  9. SuperKlyph
    Jun 28, 2017
    5
    As long as you know what you're getting (multiplayer only, no real story), the game is great.

    That begin said, STAY AWAY from the console version until the a patch. The frame rate drops, especially as the killer, are awful.
  10. OraNGEMiST
    Feb 1, 2018
    7
    This game has the potential to be great but instead it is plagued with bugs, glitches and game mechanics which are easy to abuse, the survivors can abuse badly placed windows and pallets long enough that the other three survivors can complete the majority of the generators and survive. The killers can abuse the hook mechanics to farm bloodpoints from the survivor who can't do very muchThis game has the potential to be great but instead it is plagued with bugs, glitches and game mechanics which are easy to abuse, the survivors can abuse badly placed windows and pallets long enough that the other three survivors can complete the majority of the generators and survive. The killers can abuse the hook mechanics to farm bloodpoints from the survivor who can't do very much about it. The killer also has 'bloodlust' which increases their speed when they are unable to catch the survivor, this mechanic is good in theory and is necessary in the current state of the game, but is a cheap way to get a hit on a survivor. These are just a few of the flaws in the game that can be abused. Most of the killers in Dead by Daylight can be outplayed by survivors and vice versa, the wide range of items, offerings and perks at your disposal create a variety of different ways to play the game.
    In my opinion, playing killer is not fun, it is often frustrating and honestly quite boring, whereas playing survivor is entertaining, you are filled with fear and the heartbeat noise when the killer approaches is a terrifying sensation that people generally look for when purchasing a horror game. When a game goes well, this game is absolutely fantastic, when the four survivors and the killer have good attitudes towards the game and try not to abuse the mechanics that make the match significantly less fun for each other, Dead by Daylight is a fantastic experience. These games are uncommon and Dead by Daylight's ranking system has reduced the chances of this happening, but when you get one of these games, you feel satisfied. Because of the potential this game has to be a unique experience that is both fun and instils a sense of fear when playing survivor, the sense of accomplishment you get when killing a survivor as the killer, the fantastic menu music that warps into a menacing, metal theme when you select the killer, or a sombre, acoustic theme when you select survivor and the fact that the game is constantly being updated with improvements, i decided to give this game a 7/10.    … Expand
  11. SKSK
    Aug 8, 2018
    7
    yet to come -----------------------------------------------------------------
  12. JustinJ1214
    Jul 18, 2019
    7
    Fun game, wish some more lore was thrown in, but otherwise it's a solid play through
  13. Pedro006
    Sep 2, 2019
    5
    Jogo fraco... Não tem muito o que fazer, só ficar segurando o analógico pra frente e correr de um monstro que te persegue que você consegue “vencer” .
  14. bigheadmk
    Jun 25, 2020
    7
    It's a really fun game. it had a lot of problems at launch, but the game today is very good. My friends and I have a great experience, we had a lot of fun.
  15. LateGamer100
    Dec 21, 2020
    7
    So... I played this game for 4 years now and I have a lot to say...
    The first thing, this game is fun like even if is ripetitive it makes me wanna play it, but so
    me things are making this game bad. Like i want to rank but the points are not fair, because i save two players and i repair two generators and it doeasn't make me rank up... like how it is possible. The the Killers are far more    So... I played this game for 4 years now and I have a lot to say...
    The first thing, this game is fun like even if is ripetitive it makes me wanna play it, but so
    me things are making this game bad. Like i want to rank but the points are not fair, because i save two players and i repair two generators and it doeasn't make me rank up... like how it is possible. The the Killers are far more powerful, they shouldn't have perks that wallhack the survivers... because this game should be as an hide and seek. Last thing the hitbox is very bad... like i am a kilometer away and he gets me even if i vaulted an object.
    Hope but don't think so that they will improve this things in the future.    … Expand
  16. BloodNButter
    Dec 20, 2020
    7
    Very fun addicting game, with unique gameplay, many variations in killers and survivors and abilities, also many different ways to play the game thanks to many variations in add ons and perks. Continuous content added regularly, the best asymetrical multiplayer game you can play also if your a fan of horror and horror franchises this game is for you many different licenced killers. ConsVery fun addicting game, with unique gameplay, many variations in killers and survivors and abilities, also many different ways to play the game thanks to many variations in add ons and perks. Continuous content added regularly, the best asymetrical multiplayer game you can play also if your a fan of horror and horror franchises this game is for you many different licenced killers. Cons are that the graphics are meh, but recently have been updating the graphics in various maps that are alot better, also recent years seems as if they have his some good content behind a pay wall ie licenced killers and perks, also cosmetics, the game suffers from balancing issues and occasional glitches with certain updates, the matchmaking system is the biggest flaw though and could scare off new players. But if you have patience and can learn the high skill tree it is a very fun game that can get your adrenaline going like no other, the pros outweigh the cons though if you are a competitive person. can also pick up regularly for very cheap like $10 but be prepared to rage quit when you get bad matchmaking.… Expand
  17. Nindo_1
    May 1, 2022
    7
    It’s a good game but the developers have no clue what they’re doing and don’t listen to feedback from the community. Some killers are really OP and other killers are really bad so you usually run into the same 5 killers. It’s still really fun to play with friends though.
  18. lordchaos394
    Jul 17, 2020
    6
    bom jogo para jogar com um grupo de 5 amigos, jogar sozinho pode ser um pouco chato pq o vilões podem ser apelativos
  19. Caputalis
    Aug 29, 2018
    5
    I picked this up while it was free with PS+, and the first game I hopped into I was lucky enough to enjoy lagging every couple steps. My internet is fine in every other game, so I was surprised when it again began lagging in the second match I played right after. The graphics look terrible - everything seems to be some shade of the same colour over and over. Grey, brown, red, grey, brown,I picked this up while it was free with PS+, and the first game I hopped into I was lucky enough to enjoy lagging every couple steps. My internet is fine in every other game, so I was surprised when it again began lagging in the second match I played right after. The graphics look terrible - everything seems to be some shade of the same colour over and over. Grey, brown, red, grey, brown, red, rinse, repeat, apply to basically every single texture. I get that it's supposed to be a horror game, but you can do horror and still have people want to look at it. I can barely tell what things are on the screen half the time. The text itself seems very low quality and difficult to read vs crisp and clear, and that kind of translates to the rest of the game. Not sure if this is just an awful port, but definitely far from great on PS4 in my opinion.… Expand
  20. CubaLibrePlease
    May 7, 2020
    6
    If you read the description of the game you will be fooled. It suggests that the objective is to kill as killer and to survive as survivor, but that's not true. I'd you invest enough time into it you will realise that the point is mainly to fool around with the enemy. If you focus on killing fast you lose points and ranking an if you play to survivor happens the same.

    If you pick survivor    If you read the description of the game you will be fooled. It suggests that the objective is to kill as killer and to survive as survivor, but that's not true. I'd you invest enough time into it you will realise that the point is mainly to fool around with the enemy. If you focus on killing fast you lose points and ranking an if you play to survivor happens the same.

    If you pick survivor and play solo, you are dammed. Find a good team and trash the killer. Still it is a lot easier to play as survivor because the system rewards your actions more, just keep trying to play as a team and you will rise.

    As killer you need to be way better and to have luck. Against a good survivor team you have no chance and you can start playing versus red teams ridiculously soon, like level 15. Also the map influences the game a lot. So it is pretty much a matter of luck in matchmaking, even if you do your part.

    Another big problem of matchmaking is the time it takes as a survivor to find a match. Normally 10 minutes. Sometimes more than 20.
    This happens because there aren't enough killers, it is a way less rewarding role.

    Apart from this difficulties, it can be fun as a team or if you just do 2-3 games as a killer.
    If you want to play hardcore, well, I would suggest to go as survivor, at least first.    … Expand
  21. IamEndru
    Nov 21, 2018
    6
    Это была бы крутая онлайн игра с намеком на киберспортивность если бы не довольно большое количество всяких "но", превышающих критическую массу. Некоторые из них:

    - FPS. Это главная проблема. Люто проседают кадры. Особенно при игре за маньяка, попасть очень трудно, если выживший умеет мансить. Иногда до фризов доходит. Вроде бы можно поднять кадры, понизив разрешение в настройках    Это была бы крутая онлайн игра с намеком на киберспортивность если бы не довольно большое количество всяких "но", превышающих критическую массу. Некоторые из них:

    - FPS. Это главная проблема. Люто проседают кадры. Особенно при игре за маньяка, попасть очень трудно, если выживший умеет мансить. Иногда до фризов доходит. Вроде бы можно поднять кадры, понизив разрешение в настройках консоли, но это такой себе метод. Игра и без этого страшненькая.

    - Управление. Специфика игры за выживших подразумевает постоянное вращение камерой, необходимо постоянно очень быстро оглядываться. Максимальной сенсы, выставленной в настройках игры, катастрофически не хватает. Зачем такое ограничение непонятно.

    - Матчмейкинг. Ищет довольно долго. Если все таки игру находит, то с вероятностью 50/50 тебя кинуло к маньяку из какого-нибудь задрищенска или из Испании, например. В результате имеем пинг >300. Приходится ливать, искать заново. И так раз по 5 приходится выходить из лобби - нормальная ситуация.

    - Лаги, баги. Очень много. Сколько уже патчей вышло, а воз и ныне там.

    - Дисбаланс. Некоторые маньяки настолько сильные , что в более менее умелых руках у выжившых почти нет шанса выйти с карты. (Нюрса, Рин). И наоборот. Против стака из 4 выжившых, играющих в пати и имеющих связь между собой, маньяку практически нечего делать.

    - Еще о дисбалансе. Убитые маньяком выжившие теряют предметы и аддоны обязательно. Маньяк не теряет ничего, даже если выжившим удалось сбежать.

    - Комьюнити. Тупорылые школотроны, токсичные. Начинают написывать в личку на всех языках, утверждают что имели близость с моей мамой. Происходит это при любом раскладе. При игре за мана, например: если ты если выиграл, значит ты кемпер, туннелер, нуб, мудак; если проиграл - тоже нуб, мудак, иди играй в майнкрафт. В личку написывают почти после каждой игры.    … Expand
  22. zGoldenOG
    Nov 9, 2019
    5
    Esse jogo me fez quebrar um controle,de raiva,não recomendo para quem não curte gente te humilhando,enchendo seu saco nas mensagens e afins.
  23. Maroka
    Sep 22, 2019
    5
    This game its just bad, the PS4 version is even worst. Really bad developers.
  24. TheAct10onGame
    Nov 9, 2018
    7
    Слава английскому языку и 25 FPS! С серверами часто проблемы, осоьенно когда была раздача в PS+.
  25. kentishman30
    May 19, 2019
    7
    Dead By Daylight is a very hard game to review. There are many pros as there are cons.

    Overall the game is good fun, its definitely one of the more unique experiences out there in terms of multiplayer games, and the consistent new updates and content keep the game feeling fresh. The character designs are also pretty unique, so its easy to find a character that fits everyone. However    Dead By Daylight is a very hard game to review. There are many pros as there are cons.

    Overall the game is good fun, its definitely one of the more unique experiences out there in terms of multiplayer games, and the consistent new updates and content keep the game feeling fresh. The character designs are also pretty unique, so its easy to find a character that fits everyone.

    However on the down side, the game suffers from a distinct lack of care when addressing bugs and fixes for all platforms ( ps4 is always problematic ) And the developers desire to create new twists and ideas, can sometimes overarch into a creating concept that simply does blend in well with the rest of the game. But the biggest issue of all is the lack of moderation when it comes players behaviour and play styles in game ( hard camping is allowed ! ) which has created a slightly toxic atmosphere within the ps4 dbd community. Trust me playing with friends is very much advised.

    Overall I would still recommend this, and once you see past the flaws there is a very unique experience to be had.    … Expand
  26. Luvs2sploog
    Feb 6, 2021
    5
    The game that in my opinion, defines the asymmetrical horror survival genre hits all the good spooky points, but becomes a grindy mess the longer you play and enjoy the game. When starting with a new character, you are fairly weak and need more perks, but once you level up far enough, you are given the option to prestige and start over again for several prestiges. But the amount you needThe game that in my opinion, defines the asymmetrical horror survival genre hits all the good spooky points, but becomes a grindy mess the longer you play and enjoy the game. When starting with a new character, you are fairly weak and need more perks, but once you level up far enough, you are given the option to prestige and start over again for several prestiges. But the amount you need to advance and the time it takes becomes extremely grindy. You want to do better, so you'll play until you can get the perks you want, but then hit a point where you'd be looking to play as different killers and then you're hit with the microtransactions. There are some paid characters that are so much more powerful or sneaky that you feel you should purchase them, but are then disappointed by the learning curve associated with playing them.
    Additionally, the game is very addictive, but such a time sink. Occasionally the developers will make changes to the balance of play that will favor either the survivors or killers, and it is a constant battle to optimize the characters you play to maximize your chances of playing. They just can't seem to get true balance achieved.

    Pros:
    Fun gameplay
    Hits all the spooky feelings (especially if playing in the dark with headphones)
    Good replayability

    Cons:
    Poor balance and always shifting depending on the developers updates
    Pay to win microtransactions
    Very grindy    … Expand
  27. UhOh
    Sep 22, 2018
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the game but don't bother getting it on console. Not until they decide to fix the flawed system that the rage quitting killers love to exploit. Good game but very toxic and almost unplayable on the PS4.

    Pros: Great co-op experience,
    modes where you can only pay with friends,
    tense atmosphere,
    interesting killers and survivors.

    Cons: Killers always leave when the survivors are about to win,
    killers camp so survivors can't be saved,
    microtransactions,
    you lose all your equipped items and don't get bloodpoints if the killer disconnects.
    After every single game you have to invite your friends again because even if you're in a group because the whole thing disbands after the game.

    Had 5 games in a row where when my friends and I got the gates open to escape and the killer disconnected so we got nothing. I believe they should make it to where the killer or even survivor who disconnects is the only one to lose everything and gain nothing so the rest of us are not being punished for the antics of childish players.    … Expand
  28. mikemormai
    May 6, 2019
    7
    jogo bacana, ele traz aquele desespero pra se manter vivo, se vc for o assasino e mais legal ainda kkk
  29. Menni
    Apr 27, 2020
    7
    Giocato approfittando del periodo gratuito, nulla di epico ma comunque molto interessante. Ha saputo regalarmi momenti di puro divertimento e strategia insieme agli amici
  30. GarbageMunch
    Sep 7, 2020
    5
    Positives: Iconic characters keep the game visually appealing. The game can be very tense at times. Some killers are perfectly balanced, such as Michael Myers, Freddie Kruger, the Spirit, and the huntress.

    Negatives: Survivors having party chat puts the killer at an extreme disadvantage. It seems that the killer is playing catch up with the survivors instead of the survivors trying to    Positives: Iconic characters keep the game visually appealing. The game can be very tense at times. Some killers are perfectly balanced, such as Michael Myers, Freddie Kruger, the Spirit, and the huntress.

    Negatives: Survivors having party chat puts the killer at an extreme disadvantage. It seems that the killer is playing catch up with the survivors instead of the survivors trying to make it out alive. Many survivor perks virtually halt everything the killer can do. On the opposite end, one killer is overpowered, the nurse. The game in general is not balanced correctly. Matchmaking is a nightmare, the wait times are long and you will be put in a game with different ranks. New players better beware because you will be put in matches with high ranks, especially if you are a killer. It is not uncommon to have at least have on 5 rank or up while you are still in the double digit ranks each match. There are small glitches that can hurt the experience.    … Expand
  31. Prink34320
    May 13, 2022
    6
    Dead By Daylight is an asymmetrical horror game that allows you to either play as one of four survivors working to repair generators to escape a place of nightmares, or as the killer hunting down those survivors.

    The game overall is very enjoyable when playing as both a survivor and a killer. There are a good variety of unique characters, especially when it comes to killers, and just as    Dead By Daylight is an asymmetrical horror game that allows you to either play as one of four survivors working to repair generators to escape a place of nightmares, or as the killer hunting down those survivors.

    The game overall is very enjoyable when playing as both a survivor and a killer. There are a good variety of unique characters, especially when it comes to killers, and just as much variety when it comes to locations and perks each character can use.

    However, the game is not very new player friendly. The matchmaking system, like with most PvPs, has its flaws and can lead new players to face off against experienced players, and this is where the game's main problems shine. As a new player, each survivor starts off only able to use a very limited number of perks at their weakest state, the same goes for killers, making it especially more difficult for new players to be on the same play field as veteran players. On top of that, progression is extremely slow, and much of the game's content is stuck behind pay-walls - most survivors and killers, and thus their perks are locked unless you purchase them individually, this also applies to cosmetics for all characters.

    Perhaps the least enjoyable part of the game is its repetitive nature. Every game is the same, the killer hunting down four survivors and the four survivors working together to get generators completed so they can escape. There is little variation in the gameplay which can quickly bore players.

    The best part of the game is how well it recreates the atmosphere of the Horror genre. The locations, killers, and use of sound and lighting, help create a spine-chilling atmosphere that makes you feel like you're apart of a Horror film. The game has also been working more to create intriguing lore for each of their characters, but this is more of an optional experience that requires a lot of effort from the player's end to be able to discover. And on the other side, playing as a killer is really fun, at least until the toxic playerbase comes to play.

    Unfortunately, like most PvPs, people simply can't enjoy this game without sending you mockery and threats, especially if you're a minority.    … Expand
  32. Gold42
    Jun 23, 2022
    6
    I like the idea of ​​the game, the setting and the assassins draw a lot of attention but it is undeniable that this game, for older and more experienced players, is torturous to play as an assassin. Either you take a fun killer, not too strong and fall with 4 players on call and get too angry, or you take a strong killer, you don't appreciate the gameplay, and you get too angry anyway! TheI like the idea of ​​the game, the setting and the assassins draw a lot of attention but it is undeniable that this game, for older and more experienced players, is torturous to play as an assassin. Either you take a fun killer, not too strong and fall with 4 players on call and get too angry, or you take a strong killer, you don't appreciate the gameplay, and you get too angry anyway! The matchmaking is still very bad, the game has a lot of bugs and if you play it for more than 1 year without friends or being main assassin, you will be very disappointed. Buy it if you have friends and want to have fun together. Alone? You will probably and eventually get frustrated a lot.… Expand
  33. JH_Money
    Apr 23, 2023
    5
    This game used to easily be a 9 in my opinion as it had very fun gameplay with somewhat fair and basic perks ect. Now the game has a broken mmr system, boring new killers, complex and unbalanced perks. This game is also not scary after your first 10 games. I would only recommend if you play it with friends. it really fell off.
  34. M1ssingCow
    Sep 5, 2023
    7
    this game is a lot more fun if you're laying with friends, but still the art is amazing, almost all of the characters a great, survivor and killers, and the license stuff is what carries this game to the success that it is. DBD wouldn't be here if Halloween wasn't chapter 2 of Dead by Daylight. Overall give it a try if you haven't played it.

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#35 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017

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Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jun 3, 2018
    75
    Dead by Daylight pays tribute to horror movies from the 80s. The asymmetric gameplay is just as fun no matter if we're playing the killer or trying to escape him.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Aug 24, 2017
    50
    Sadly, unless it manages to pick itself up pretty sharpish, Dead by Daylight may well be dead on arrival. [Sept 2017, p.91]
  3. Eurogamer Italy
    Jul 31, 2017
    80
    Quotation forthcoming.
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