Dead by Daylight

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  1. Joe614
    Jun 21, 2017
    10
    Is Dead by Daylight perfect? By all means, no. Is it fun? F*** YES!

    This game isn't going to be for everyone. Odds are you will be a helpless survivor. Yes, you will be helpless. The killer cannot die. Once again, the killer cannot die. When you first start playing, you will die more than you will survivor. Survivors are suppose to be helpless against a Killer. As a survivor you don't    Is Dead by Daylight perfect? By all means, no. Is it fun? F*** YES!

    This game isn't going to be for everyone. Odds are you will be a helpless survivor. Yes, you will be helpless. The killer cannot die. Once again, the killer cannot die. When you first start playing, you will die more than you will survivor. Survivors are suppose to be helpless against a Killer. As a survivor you don't play to win games, you play to survive them. As the Killer you have one objective. That objective is to kill. That's the game. if you don't like the concept, than Dead by Daylight is not for you. Once you become good enough and an high enough level with good perks, as a survivor you eventually will learn how to out smart the killer. Then your odds of surviving will continue to increase. I like to compare this game to a slasher flick. One killer vs Four survivors. Can you out smart the killer and escape?

    Now the game is not perfect. There are some bugs. Ex: Messy movement when the killer attempts to pick up a survivor. (nothing game breaking). All Killers are not the same. Some are stronger than others. (Balancing). Games have no timers. Meaning, games can last forever. I have lasted in a match for 42 minutes. Games typically last 12-15 minutes :). Lastly, if you choose to play as the killer, you will be hosting the game. To fill up your game it can take upwards of 10-15 minutes. The reason for this is because everyone wants to be the killer. Plus side, if you decide to be the survivor you will never have an issue finding a game.

    The game is truly a good time. For $25 I recommend picking it up.    … Expand
  2. DrugsAreGood4U
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    This game is addictive!

    I've played this and Friday the 13th and this game blows Friday the 13th out of the park. I had this game as soon as it came out because of how fun it looked when watching a twitch streamer. Friday the 13th was the first game that came to consoles that was like this, so I gave in a bought it. Although I did enjoy Friday the 13th, I've already traded it in    This game is addictive!

    I've played this and Friday the 13th and this game blows Friday the 13th out of the park.

    I had this game as soon as it came out because of how fun it looked when watching a twitch streamer. Friday the 13th was the first game that came to consoles that was like this, so I gave in a bought it. Although I did enjoy Friday the 13th, I've already traded it in because of this game since I won't be going back to it.

    With all of the updates and DLC that come out for this, it makes the game even better. The dev team also puts out some regular QoL patches too, which is a very nice touch. Shows that they care very much about this game.

    The new additions of Killers and Survivors are also really fun. All of the new abilities to learn and prestige to get has me hooked. I've prestiged every character and ever killer so far at least once.

    This game is a steal at the price. I have well over 300 hours playing it and I definitely plan on putting in more.    … Expand
  3. Noodle69ish
    Oct 25, 2017
    10
    Dead by Daylight is an online game of cat and mice, except with a slasher theme, and the addition of a couple of well known slashers from horror films. I did not expect to have this much fun with an online slasher game, but wow!!! This game is quite the surprise of fresh fun. Definitely a must own on whichever console you have.
  4. Damiencage
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    I love this game. I'm usually the killer, unless my brother and I are playing.
  5. Marcos_Viana
    May 21, 2018
    10
    O jogo pode não ter os gráficos da última geração, mas a diversão que ele proporciona vale a pena. Você terá horas garantidas de muita diversão seja jogando como um dos 4 sobreviventes ou como o assassino.
    The game may not have the latest generation graphics, but the fun it delivers is worth it. You'll have guaranteed hours of lots of fun whether playing as one of the 4 survivors or as    O jogo pode não ter os gráficos da última geração, mas a diversão que ele proporciona vale a pena. Você terá horas garantidas de muita diversão seja jogando como um dos 4 sobreviventes ou como o assassino.
    The game may not have the latest generation graphics, but the fun it delivers is worth it. You'll have guaranteed hours of lots of fun whether playing as one of the 4 survivors or as the killer.    … Expand
  6. SebisDios
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Esta muy bueno el juego , en realidad solo estoy escribiendo esto para llegar a los 75 caracteres y ponerle un 10 a este hermoso juego , jueguenlo .

    Gracias por leer mi super-reseña
    Hasta la proximaaaa
  7. Ellie1974
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Ottimo gioco di atmosfera horror, inquietante al punto giusto! Ti appassiona e ti tiene incollato, le mappe sono allucinanti come si deve!!!
  8. Lord_Fall
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Without any doubt, DBD is a great gaming experience. Every match is as crazy as different, considering you are always playing with or against real gamers. Simple gameplay, great formula, ever growing IP. Love the work they do in community management via Discord.
  9. 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.
  10. Addleapple
    Aug 14, 2019
    9
    For this type of game I have to give it a 9, because I thoroughly enjoy and come back to it. There's not that many horror online multiplayer games that make me do that. And yes, the fame does have its glitches and so on but even with those I can't help myself but enjoy it, it's very addictive.
  11. bent_toe
    Aug 13, 2017
    9
    Want an awesome co-op experience? Want this years best stealth/sneaking game? Want a game that makes you say "just one more"?
    This game is it.
    I main the Trapper and absolutly love it.. so much fun chasing people around, trying to outsmart them with traps. BUT where the game truly shines is in its co-op mode, a.k.a survivors. You and 3 friends can face off against a killer (you never    Want an awesome co-op experience? Want this years best stealth/sneaking game? Want a game that makes you say "just one more"?
    This game is it.

    I main the Trapper and absolutly love it.. so much fun chasing people around, trying to outsmart them with traps.
    BUT where the game truly shines is in its co-op mode, a.k.a survivors.
    You and 3 friends can face off against a killer (you never know who until the match start) and try and escape.
    Pricetag and the pure enjoyment/stress you get out of this game makes it a must own 2017 game.
    Late august we will be getting 2 new killers, 2 new maps and 2 new survivors and also a lot of new customizing.
    Halloween chapter (the king of slashers) and lullaby chapter (axe throwing bunny mask wearing woman).

    TLDR: Buy it, its that good.    … Expand
  12. kirbstomper
    Mar 4, 2018
    9
    The good:

    This game offers two perspectives: The hunter and the hunted. Your experience will depend entirely on how you choose to play the game. The fact you are able to choose is a great feature; you are not limited to minimal choices, even as you begin the game. The survivors, unlike the killer, do not seem to possess any special abilities. Your entire goal is to get out alive, and    The good:

    This game offers two perspectives: The hunter and the hunted. Your experience will depend entirely on how you choose to play the game. The fact you are able to choose is a great feature; you are not limited to minimal choices, even as you begin the game. The survivors, unlike the killer, do not seem to possess any special abilities. Your entire goal is to get out alive, and there is not much sugarcoating it. If you are the hunter, you will have a specific ability, depending on your character choice. Servers have been working well, and I have never waited any longer than 30 seconds to join a lobby. Plenty of active players here. There is a decent mix up of hunters to choose from. The boards are spacious, leaving room for hunter or hunted to explore without being targeted too quickly.

    The bad:

    Some of the positives have negatives. For instance, the size of the boards are generous. They have more generators than needed, so the advice of being near a generator to find survivors should be taken as lightly as possible. You will have to get creative in your approach (literal approach), because there are plenty of hiding places. The game favors the survivors; they simply have more methods of escape than you have of hunting, if you're a hunter. Survivors are offered third-person view, increasing their knowledge of their surroundings. Hunters have to rely on first-person, and the challenges pile up with the design of the boards. Navigating can be challenging. There was a point when I had to pause the game because I felt I was having a sensory overload. You can only see a survivor if they're in your line of sight. Red scratches are used to indicate their footprints, but this can be confusing (which I assume was the point). Survivors are awarded the ability to hear their own heartbeat speed up, in addition to third-person. It can feel somewhat lopsided. The chance of escape for survivors is high, and teammates can aid their escape. Be watchful of this, because the second you think you have a kill, it can be stripped from you. It will take some practice, but the game is quite fun once you begin to nail down some of the mechanics.

    I recommend it, and give it a couple of days before deciding on how you feel.    … Expand
  13. SirKrusty
    Mar 7, 2018
    9
    This is by far the best multiplayer horror game. The matchmaking is great, and the ranking system provides a challenge, while not being impossible to rank up. The fact that you lose your hard earned Items after death gives you a reason to survive, as Items are hard to come by in the bloodweb. Also reading the backstory of the killers is a really fun experience. I would suggest buying someThis is by far the best multiplayer horror game. The matchmaking is great, and the ranking system provides a challenge, while not being impossible to rank up. The fact that you lose your hard earned Items after death gives you a reason to survive, as Items are hard to come by in the bloodweb. Also reading the backstory of the killers is a really fun experience. I would suggest buying some DLCs and the soundtrack. I have this for the PC
    Full List of recommended DLCs:
    Halloween DLC (Michael Myers, Laurie Strode)
    SAW DLC (Pig/Amanda Young, The Detective Guy)
    Headcase DLC
    Bloodstained Sack DLC
    Dead By Daylight Soundtrack
    80's Clothing Pack
    Charity Case
    Nightmare on Elm Street DLC (Freddy Krueger, Quentin Smith)
    Spark of Madness (Doctor, Feng Min)
    ENJOY!    … Expand
  14. Samurai_Fuego
    Oct 21, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a fun game that can be better sometimes has some bugs and stuff that can be fixed easily… Expand
  15. JesterTRT
    Aug 23, 2019
    9
    I've been really enjoying this game and love that they keep adding new content. As I'm writing this Stranger things characters will be added into the game in a week or two!
    I love having all of these killers I grew up with in horror movies, like Michael Myers and Freddy. I really enjoyed playing this when it first came out. But with them constantly added new killers to switch it up is    I've been really enjoying this game and love that they keep adding new content. As I'm writing this Stranger things characters will be added into the game in a week or two!
    I love having all of these killers I grew up with in horror movies, like Michael Myers and Freddy. I really enjoyed playing this when it first came out. But with them constantly added new killers to switch it up is what keeps bringing me back to the game.

    Now that said, there are some flaws, like the major one, no dedicated server? And playing multiplayer is a pain. When you survive with friends, after each game we constantly need to rejoin one anothers group for a new game. This could be fixed.
    But otherwise, gameplay wise, I enjoy it!    … Expand
  16. Gamer4life1508
    Jan 2, 2020
    9
    Deadby daylight ist zwar nicht perfekt man kann über die fehler auch hinaus schauen und es hat viele licencen und macht viel Spaß
  17. dogboss
    Mar 19, 2020
    9
    Best coop game, big fun but.. lot of strange mechanics that newbies cant understand and cant read before game (for example perks). sometimes hella long matchmaking - idk this game has so many players, i think there is problem with developers who made so much money from this so they have to work on it + they should add more mods like another way to escape
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. UltimateMagick
    Jun 5, 2023
    9
    Great asymmetrical horror game with tons of new content consistently added, deep customization and gameplay options, and lots of jump scares depending on who the killer is. Play as survivor or killer looking to escape a trial. The perks, add-ons and offerings mean that each match can be unique and catered to your play style. Draw the killer's attention and loop, unhook and heal, be a genGreat asymmetrical horror game with tons of new content consistently added, deep customization and gameplay options, and lots of jump scares depending on who the killer is. Play as survivor or killer looking to escape a trial. The perks, add-ons and offerings mean that each match can be unique and catered to your play style. Draw the killer's attention and loop, unhook and heal, be a gen jockey, or all of the above. Play aggressively, or choose to be stealthy. Sometimes, players can be toxic, such as killers who camp and tunnel, but this is true of any multiplayer game. Overall, a great game.… Expand
  21. Markolius
    Aug 22, 2018
    8
    It’s a fun unique online multiplayer first person horror game to play from time to time. My real score would be a 7 but leaving an 8 to offset so many unfairly low reviews. I’ve been playing some for a few days now and rarely wait longer than a couple minutes for a lobby to fill. This was a great ps+ freebie. It’s just cheap fun. Both modes are enjoyable. Progression feels nice. GoodIt’s a fun unique online multiplayer first person horror game to play from time to time. My real score would be a 7 but leaving an 8 to offset so many unfairly low reviews. I’ve been playing some for a few days now and rarely wait longer than a couple minutes for a lobby to fill. This was a great ps+ freebie. It’s just cheap fun. Both modes are enjoyable. Progression feels nice. Good gameplay loop. Best of all, there are just some really exciting multiplayer moments to be enjoyed! I’m sure it won’t take long to get old but whatever I’m glad it’s in my hard drive and I imagine I’ll get several more good hours from it… Expand
  22. strangefruit
    Jul 14, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game that deserves better scores than it's been getting for console.
    This is 4 survivors vs 1 killer.
    To survive you must activate 5 generators which will power the controls to an escape door. The killer must hunt down and sacrifice as many of the survivors as they can and prevent their escape.
    This is an Independent Game. It's not from an established studio. But it's still excellent.
    - You choose if you play as a Survivor or Killer.
    - Matchmaking is very good right now. If you pick Survivor or Killer you will get a game quickly.
    - If the Killer quits because he's doing poorly, the Survivors all get an XP reward.
    - If you get killed as a Survivor you can quit the match, get your XP and nobody is penalised. The match carries on for everyone else and you are free to start a new one.
    - The game rewards cooperation and this encourages survivors to help each other so most of the time they do.
    - You're going to suck as a level 1 Survivor and probably struggle as a level 1 Killer. Manage your expectations. Learn to play. It doesn't take too long to get the hang of it and once you realise this then the game is more fun and you can be encouraged by progression.
    - There are many Audio Cues to things that are happening in game. A decent Gaming Headset will really compliment this game.
    Graphically the game is fine. Some games look better and that's because they've got the same budget as a Hollywood Blockbuster. The graphics do the job fine for this game.
    Audio for this game is exceptional. Audio cues make a Gaming Headset a huge advantage.
    Gameplay seems very simple at first but as you continue you realise it's much more complex. The first few times you get a "Skill Check" while you're completing an action like fixing a Generator or Healing a colleague you'll fail and think it's ridiculous. But eventaully you'll recognise the Audio Cue for the Skill Check and because you're prepared you'll usually hit it easily.
    Expect to get murdered early on and have fun with abandon. As you become more experienced with the game you'll find success with both Survivors and Killers alike.
    Great game. There are very few other games out there like it.    … Expand
  23. SnakeEyesX80
    Jun 22, 2017
    8
    I'm late to the party when it comes to Dead By Daylight (DBD). I know it's been on PC of over a year and there's already a cult following, of sorts, for the game. That said, I had no idea that DBD was releasing this week on consoles. I was pleasantly surprised when I found out that not only did my local Best Buy have the game in stock, but it was only $29.99 (picked it up for $23.99). AtI'm late to the party when it comes to Dead By Daylight (DBD). I know it's been on PC of over a year and there's already a cult following, of sorts, for the game. That said, I had no idea that DBD was releasing this week on consoles. I was pleasantly surprised when I found out that not only did my local Best Buy have the game in stock, but it was only $29.99 (picked it up for $23.99). At either price the game is a steal.

    Let's talk about the game. Now bear in mind that I only picked this game up yesterday afternoon and spent a total of 3-4 hours playing, most time spent as the Killer. This game is a little off putting at first I will admit. You'll no doubt feel a sense of "wasted money" dread come over you as you play your first match. Fight through this feeling, you'll be glad you did because you will find a surprisingly fun and relatively deep game beneath. There is no interactive tutorial to speak of, most info on how to play is in the FAQ, so expect to do some light reading to learn if you're not coming with prior knowledge. You can also check the Reddit sub for DBD, it has a lot of great info to get a "newbie" up to speed.

    The premise is pretty simple, 1 Killer & 4 Survivors. Simple. There's more depth to it once you get into the bloodweb and other RPG-lite elements like add-ons, perks, buffs, etc. Rounds will last as long as the players allow. If the Killer is efficient then you're looking at 10-15 min or if the survivors know what their doing. If either are new to the game, then it could last 30-45 min. Lot's of hide-n-seek, cat and mouse.

    Most people already know what the game is about, so I'll skip most, but it translate really well to consoles and to controllers. The game also runs really well on consoles, for the most part. If you're looking for something to compliment Friday the 13th, this is your game.

    Thanks for reading and I hope to see you in The Fog.    … Expand
  24. SerimusNero606
    Dec 13, 2018
    8
    Great multiplayer game. Don't know why it has such a low user score, probably noob players.
  25. apropos
    May 26, 2019
    8
    A very fun game whether playing as the survivor or the killer; truly terrifying as a survivor until you understand how to more skillfully navigate the game. Unfortunately, the game tends to be balanced towards survivors, and over time has become very polarized in difficulty between the two. Killer has become unreasonably challenging due to the many ways they allow survivors to escape.A very fun game whether playing as the survivor or the killer; truly terrifying as a survivor until you understand how to more skillfully navigate the game. Unfortunately, the game tends to be balanced towards survivors, and over time has become very polarized in difficulty between the two. Killer has become unreasonably challenging due to the many ways they allow survivors to escape.

    Like any game it has it's technical issues here and there. For instance, screens with menus tend to make your system sound like it's going to fly away, but settles down once a match starts.

    The developer definitely commit's player's money toward improving the game, but it doesn't help the perception the game's developer generates with certain costs it imposes for things like cosmetics. Some cosmetics can only be purchased with a purchasable currency in the game, which isn't so bad. What's bad is that the currency is advertised as being in discounted packs, like one pack provides 1100 currency, for 9.99, suggesting you are getting 10% free. However, the outfits you purchase with the currency are marked up accordingly; a full outfit, on the page you buy it is also marked as being discounted by roughly 10%, but in all it costs you all of the currency you buy. So, there's not really any discount on the currency or the outfit.

    It's easy to overlook these things when you realize that you don't have to buy anything to play the game; some characters require you to purchase them with real money, but most can be bought with a currency earned by just playing the game. But, there are shady aspects of the purchased characters, too. Characters that have strong perks that can be taught to other characters in the game will often be changed a month or two after release leaving you regretting buying the character for the perk alone.

    If you can overlook the costs of buying new content, or don't care about playing the game without the paid content, you can manage to have a lot of fun - provided you can tolerate the community, too.    … Expand
  26. Gamedude051
    Feb 18, 2020
    8
    Jogo muito divertido ele é difícil para novos jogadores médio para jogadores casuais e desafiador para jogadores hardcore.
  27. meeshmt
    May 5, 2020
    8
    My one and only favorite online game. I’m a huge fan of horror in general and I truly recommend this game for horror fans around the world. Thank you 505 games!
  28. ZzjimbozZ
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    Gameplay 8/10
    Graphics 7/10

    This game is great it’s a fun online multiplayer first person horror game and the roster of killer it has is fantastic
  29. Fastbros
    Jul 6, 2020
    8
    I first need to point out I'm reviewing this game over 3 years from its original release, that cannot be understated.

    This game is a lot of fun especially when playing with friends. My group of friends and I will typically end up on this game at some point in the night after getting annoyed with GTA V, Rainbow Six Siege, Destiny 2, etc. The game is far from perfect, its pretty buggy,    I first need to point out I'm reviewing this game over 3 years from its original release, that cannot be understated.

    This game is a lot of fun especially when playing with friends. My group of friends and I will typically end up on this game at some point in the night after getting annoyed with GTA V, Rainbow Six Siege, Destiny 2, etc.

    The game is far from perfect, its pretty buggy, the graphics are not anything special, many of the killers are extremely over powered (looking at you Pyramid Head), and the matchmaking sometimes takes several minutes.

    But at the end of the day, video games should be fun. This game is FUN.    … Expand
  30. alank8704
    Apr 27, 2021
    8
    put over a 100 hours and it has been fun the whole time playing with friends
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

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  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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