Dead by Daylight

 PlayStation 4
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5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 334 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 136 out of 334
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  1. 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
  2. arashmirzai
    Dec 26, 2020
    8
    That game is good game on multiplayer games, this game have scary killers and place and effects and have fun when you play with your friend and developer always support that game and fix the bugs but this game a little have bug but is game is good enough. Play this game and try to escape because dark hunting you soon.
  3. keroxsan
    Jul 3, 2021
    8
    How does this have so many negative reviews?? In my opinion I think this game is pretty good! Especially if your teaming up with friends. The only negatives that I can think of are camping, tunneling and cheating. But I don't get killers like that often. And lately I haven't been running into a lot of "toxic" people either. I also haven't been having any gameplay issues. No frame drops andHow does this have so many negative reviews?? In my opinion I think this game is pretty good! Especially if your teaming up with friends. The only negatives that I can think of are camping, tunneling and cheating. But I don't get killers like that often. And lately I haven't been running into a lot of "toxic" people either. I also haven't been having any gameplay issues. No frame drops and no lagging. But that's probably because I'm playing on ps5.… Expand
  4. Roddy24
    Aug 10, 2021
    8
    Fun game, if you are looking for a different/challenging game and don’t care so much about graphics, more focus on enjoying the game. Then this is for you.
  5. KeyGamer28
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    I've played for a few months don't remember the exact number but I've been having more fun with friends and laughing over what happens during matches. An example being that I vaulted over a ledge so many times while being chased by the killer that they disconnected themselves from the game.
  6. Kacperov13
    Feb 8, 2022
    8
    Fajny gameplay mechanika oraz pomysl na gre gdzie 4 survivorów probuje naprawic 5 generatorow i uciec i killer musi ich powstrzymac zabijajac ich poprzez powieszenie na haku
  7. Haris_k
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    Rated at a 9 for now because I am still just a beginner and don't have enough hours in, but I can easily see myself bumping this to a 10. It's just so much fun and so thrilling.
  8. mortalvii
    Apr 20, 2022
    9
    The game is fun but definitely benefits from playing with other people. Playing as a survivor is a lot easier than playing as the killer. Once you get the hang of the maps you'll be okay but some maps can get confusing.
  9. 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.
  10. GAME-OVERcv
    Nov 1, 2022
    8
    fun to be chased and even more fun with friends. Being the killer can be fun but not when you're versing try hards
  11. drlowdon
    Nov 3, 2018
    4
    Dead by Daylight is an online multiplayer title where one player takes on the role of the “killer” and attempts to hunt down a team of four players before they are able to escape.

    The idea behind the game certainly has potential but unfortunately it has not been fully realised here. Each level is randomly generated meaning that, although there are a selection of different locations,    Dead by Daylight is an online multiplayer title where one player takes on the role of the “killer” and attempts to hunt down a team of four players before they are able to escape.

    The idea behind the game certainly has potential but unfortunately it has not been fully realised here. Each level is randomly generated meaning that, although there are a selection of different locations, they all look virtually the same. On top of this the team of four are always tasked with doing exactly the same thing to escape, namely activate five generators by sitting there holding L1 for about 2 minutes each time, and then find the exit. There is an skill tree of sorts that allows players to improve certain skills and stats but it makes little to no real difference to the way the game plays.

    If you can get four or five friends together its possible there is some short term fun to be had but in the end the core gameplay is too simplistic and repetitive to hold players interest for very long.    … Expand
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Kamarr
    May 31, 2021
    1
    A game that's fun on paper that's destroyed by a p2w element in unlocking other characters. Seriously a console game that has a business model of a mobile game.
    You should be able to unlock characters. Through progression when you have more DLC characters than og characters that's a huge red flag. Very disappointing I wish I could email them personally just to have give them my 2cents on    A game that's fun on paper that's destroyed by a p2w element in unlocking other characters. Seriously a console game that has a business model of a mobile game.
    You should be able to unlock characters. Through progression when you have more DLC characters than og characters that's a huge red flag. Very disappointing I wish I could email them personally just to have give them my 2cents on there terrible game.    … Expand
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. OrcBEOR
    Oct 27, 2021
    0
    На 27.10.21 игра еле работает. Постоянные вылеты и даже критическое выключение консоли. Подбор матча дико долгий, бесконечные загрузки и до сих пор нет подбора игроков по скилу. Но... Но затягивает. =)) Правда игре которой уже пять лет, непростительно выглядеть, как бетаНа 27.10.21 игра еле работает. Постоянные вылеты и даже критическое выключение консоли. Подбор матча дико долгий, бесконечные загрузки и до сих пор нет подбора игроков по скилу. Но... Но затягивает. =)) Правда игре которой уже пять лет, непростительно выглядеть, как бета
  19. Maroka
    Sep 22, 2019
    5
    This game its just bad, the PS4 version is even worst. Really bad developers.
  20. TheAct10onGame
    Nov 9, 2018
    7
    Слава английскому языку и 25 FPS! С серверами часто проблемы, осоьенно когда была раздача в PS+.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. Lonitx
    Jun 24, 2020
    4
    ok so you can't play with friends AND be the killer wich is pretty lame, its 4v1 and online only but the servers arnt too busy, I wish the added a vs AI mode where you can invite friends and chose who the killer is, could be a fun game if they did
  26. 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
  27. Miklo_flax_
    Apr 29, 2020
    3
    First of I will start with Dead By Daylight has the potential to become a great game and I would have given it a much better rating. The new 3.7.0 patch will absolutely make the game by far harder than it has ever been to survive. Limiting the areas you can evade the killer with having to still do 5 generators which can take up to 1min 30 seconds for a singer player. Which is a lot of timeFirst of I will start with Dead By Daylight has the potential to become a great game and I would have given it a much better rating. The new 3.7.0 patch will absolutely make the game by far harder than it has ever been to survive. Limiting the areas you can evade the killer with having to still do 5 generators which can take up to 1min 30 seconds for a singer player. Which is a lot of time for the killer to find you since he/she is allowed to see all locations of generators with a red aura and great speed. Further more about speed, I personally feel the killer is already fast enough which is great! I play killer too. I just do not understand why there is a one hit down for the killer(s). I can kill everyone without the one hit wonder or ranged weapons. I’ve played many survivor games even with great skilled players. I’m currently Rank 3 and when in contact with a one hit killer, dont forget to take into consideration their fast agility, guns/tomahawks, abundant amount of hooks you cannot wiggle out of before finding yourself on one, it makes the game frustrating and then consider taking your time elsewhere at a more suitable and fun game. Do not get me wrong the game is fun, you just get over the it when the past five killers you come across one hitters and a Mori(dying by the hand of the killer without having to be hooked 3x). I get it being hooked 3x is a lot but as mentioned I have no problem being the killer. Theres are Killers that tunnel(focus on one person till their death hook) or camp and wait till the person dies. Once again the game has the potential to be amazing and its fun at times, I know its not meant for survivors to escape but I just feel the killer is too over powered and the survivors are not well equipped in this situation. They dont need weapons yet they are already outran by the killer.… Expand
  28. 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
  29. Elite_Soldier
    Mar 7, 2021
    4
    I'm just writing at least 150 characters because I wanted to save this review in a more convenient way to look back at scores that I had given stuff as a user
  30. sanityinformer
    Sep 11, 2020
    4
    A brilliant concept, but executed very poorly. It eventually felt really boring and repetitive after a while. The wait time to join a match for me was usually around 10 - 20 minutes, and sometimes the match would conclude in 5. This led to even more frustration, and at one point, I just had to stop playing for a while. It doesn't help that a lot of the "Perks" in this game are incrediblyA brilliant concept, but executed very poorly. It eventually felt really boring and repetitive after a while. The wait time to join a match for me was usually around 10 - 20 minutes, and sometimes the match would conclude in 5. This led to even more frustration, and at one point, I just had to stop playing for a while. It doesn't help that a lot of the "Perks" in this game are incredibly situational, and in a lot of cases, downright useless depending on the match, at least on the survivor end of the spectrum.

    I would like to give this game props for it's writing, and overall story. It's very interesting, and each survivor and killer have a very unique lore behind them. Each time a new chapter is announced, I'm interested to see how it plays into the game. But the enjoyable writing, and unique characters in this game simply can't make up for all the previous problems mentioned. It's extremely frustrating to play as a new killer and end up being looped and t-bagged the entire game. It honestly takes away from the experience I imagine the developers were trying to create. I understand that the game can't handicap either side, but I also can't help but feel like something can be changed to help it feel more authentic.

    To conclude, I would recommend Dead by Daylight, but only if you can overlook its many flaws, and, be it the competition or selection of characters, find something in it that you think you'll enjoy.    … Expand
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Metascore
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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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