Dead by Daylight

About Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight is a survival action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Behaviour Digital Inc. and was released on June 14, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics.

Dead by Daylight is an upcoming multiplayer (4vs1) horror game where one player takes on the role of the savage Killer, and the other four players play as Survivors, trying to escape the Killer and avoid being caught, tortured and killed. Survivors play in third-person and have the advantage of better situational awareness. The Killer plays in first-person and is more focused on their prey. Th…

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graphics3 negative mentions

Genuinely tense and nerve-wracking gameplay that keeps players engaged.
Great variety of killers and survivors, offering diverse playstyles and strategies.
Addictive multiplayer experience that can be fun solo or with friends.

Significant graphical downgrade and laggy menus detract from the overall experience.
Many previously released DLCs are missing, which feels disappointing given the price.
Gameplay can become repetitive over time, and connection issues may disrupt matches.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
Gameplay in the asymmetrical multiplayer genre is often criticized for its mechanical flaws and awkward controls, which can detract from the experience. However, titles like "Dead by Daylight: Special Edition" manage to deliver addictive and enjoyable gameplay despite their simplicity and dated graphics, offering a thrilling experience for players.
- “Still a bloody scary time, with addictive gameplay and lots of players online.”
- “Just because Dead by Daylight: Special Edition is light on mechanics does not mean it is light on fun.”
- “The asymmetrical multiplayer genre seems to be a real tough nut to crack, with each heavy hitter coming out swinging, only to be plagued by nuances that trip up the experience and expose debilitating cracks in the mechanics.”
- “The dated graphics, tedious base gameplay, and awkward controls make for a frustrating experience.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received significant criticism, with many users noting a noticeable downgrade that detracts from the overall experience. Complaints also highlight dated visuals, laggy menus, and clunky controls, compounded by the absence of several DLCs despite the game's premium price. Overall, the graphical presentation feels underwhelming and lacks the polish expected from a modern title.
- “Dated graphics, tedious base gameplay, awkward controls.”
- “However, it has also always been a pretty clunky affair, a fact which is amplified further here by the noticeable graphical downgrade, laggy menus, and the exclusion of a bunch of DLC that we really feel should have been included for the steep asking price.”
- “A lot of previously released DLC is missing despite the premium price. Graphics have taken a big hit in order to make the game playable, menus are laggy, controls can feel clunky, and there's some microstutter here and there.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, -33% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The optimization of Dead by Daylight on the Switch is mixed; while some players find it runs smoothly with solid netcode, others report performance issues that detract from the overall experience, making the price seem unjustifiable.
- “The Switch version runs smoothly and has solid netcode, making for a tense and absorbing affair with the right group of people.”
- “Dead by Daylight for the Switch does the bare minimum you'd expect from a competent Switch port, but performance issues make the asking price hard to swallow.”
- “The optimization is so poor that it feels like I'm playing a different game entirely, with constant frame drops and lag.”
- “I was really disappointed with the optimization; it often stutters and crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be unappealing due to dated graphics, tedious base gameplay, and awkward controls, which collectively contribute to a frustrating experience.
- “The dated graphics and tedious base gameplay make grinding feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
- “Grinding is made worse by the awkward controls, which only add to the frustration of repetitive tasks.”
- “The combination of outdated visuals and monotonous gameplay turns grinding into a tedious slog.”