Dead by Daylight Mobile
Multiplayer horror and action
Reviews
- The game is a fun adaptation of the original Dead by Daylight, providing a similar experience on mobile.
- Graphics are decent for a mobile game, and the gameplay is engaging and thrilling.
- The progression system allows players to earn characters and perks without needing to spend money.
- The controls are clunky and difficult to manage, especially for killers, making gameplay frustrating.
- There are frequent lag issues and connection problems, leading to disconnections and lost progress.
- The matchmaking times for killers are excessively long, often taking several minutes to find a match.
- graphics1,348 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews from players. While some appreciate the visuals as decent for a mobile game, many express disappointment, citing issues such as pixelation, lag, and poor optimization, especially on lower-end devices. Players have requested improvements in graphical fidelity and smoother performance, particularly during gameplay, as well as the addition of customizable graphics settings to enhance the overall experience.
“I think Dead by Daylight is my most favorite video game because the graphics are so amazing and the backstories are pure and sound so real. The maps look like real places in life, and that is so awesome.”
“The graphics are top-notch for a cellphone game, and I liked the way they tried to keep the game as close to the original as possible while also changing some things to make it easier for mobile players.”
“The graphics are incredible! The game is really well made and well balanced, high graphics at 60fps with no stutters, just one thing bothers me, I got Legion, and the pallets glitch out when you're in your frenzy from time to time.”
“The graphics are not what I expected.”
“The graphics, especially the models, look very pixelated, even on the highest settings.”
“The graphics are beyond bad and even with my gamma up all the way it's still too dark.”
- stability597 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The stability of "Dead by Daylight Mobile" has been widely criticized, with players reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and long loading times that significantly hinder gameplay. Many users experience issues such as freezing on the loading screen, unresponsive controls, and game-breaking bugs that can lead to disconnections or loss of progress. While some players acknowledge the game's potential and enjoy the core experience, the overwhelming presence of technical problems has led to frustration and disappointment among the community.
“The devs have done a great job launching the game relatively bug-free, and I highly recommend you try this game.”
“This game runs great; I never experience lag. It's so much fun and plays smoothly on my Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus.”
“Great Xbox game 🎮; it's the same game but mobile. It's fun, I love it, and all the characters are in the game. I think it's great—no bugs, no glitches.”
“I love the game, but the loading screen won't let me start and it freezes. Please fix that.”
“I was so excited to hear DBD was going mobile; unfortunately, it has the same problems as all mobile transitions, extremely buggy in both ends, especially when it crashes the moment the game ends, making me lose all the bloodpoints, XP, and perks I could've gotten from the match. Please fix this; probably the most hindering part of ever playing.”
“9 times out of 10 the game just freezes on the 'tap to continue' screen, and beyond that, it takes tens of minutes to get in a match. This game is somehow even less functional than the console version. Hopefully, these problems are resolved because the game itself is unique and fun on occasion, but as of now, it is literally unplayable.”
- gameplay583 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the mobile version of Dead by Daylight is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its faithful adaptation from the PC version, including enjoyable mechanics and graphics. However, numerous reviews highlight significant issues such as long loading times, lag, unresponsive controls, and matchmaking problems, which detract from the overall experience. While the game offers fun and competitive gameplay, players express a desire for improvements in optimization, control customization, and the addition of features like voice chat to enhance cooperation during matches.
“The gameplay is excellent rather than a bit of lag, and it's fun competing to see who can prestige first with my friends.”
“The gameplay is recreated from the original game 100%, with some nice new additions to make the mobile experience better.”
“The game itself is fun, and exciting, good gameplay paired with interesting mechanics of both killers and survivors and with graphics and UI to fully captivate the player, enough reasons for me to call it good.”
“The gameplay feels very laggy and glitchy; you get stuck on anything, and the controls are the worst I've seen so far in a game.”
“The strange turning mechanic when touching the sides of the screen causes you to do random 180s if you accidentally touch it, which in my experience is often.”
“The mobile version is a shame, and the gameplay is absolutely disgusting; it's like the developers or programmers don't know how the math of physics works.”
- optimization356 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 28 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received widespread criticism, with many players reporting significant lag, frame drops, and performance issues even on high-end devices. While some users have noted improvements after updates, the overall consensus is that the game still requires substantial optimization to enhance gameplay experience, particularly in terms of controls and stability during intense moments like chases. Many players express frustration over the game's inability to run smoothly across various devices, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
“The game runs smoothly on my phone and the graphics are decent for the most part.”
“With a little more optimization for different devices, it would be perfect.”
“I love this game to pieces and have several days played on console; the mobile adaptation is overall pretty good, the game runs smoothly, it's free, the graphics are decreased a little from normal and is just overall a good adaptation.”
“The performance is terrible, major lag spikes and inconsistent frames per second.”
“The game is poorly optimized even on capable devices.”
“The optimization is terrible, before the update I could play at 50fps but now I can't even move, the sensitivity even if you have it at 0 is super high and it is impossible to play with so much lag.”
- monetization79 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and the option to watch ads for rewards, while others criticize the reliance on in-app purchases and the perceived grindiness of progression. Many users feel that the game leans towards a cash grab model, with some expressing frustration over bugs related to ad functionality and the high cost of in-game items. Overall, while the game is free to play and offers a decent experience, concerns about monetization practices and technical issues persist.
“The gameplay is smooth and the upgrades so far are okay for free-to-play, although there are extra in-app purchases to rank up faster.”
“Really addictive game, it's not pay-to-win and no ads.”
“This game is the best... it isn't identical to the PC or console version but it's good enough... not only is it free to play but there are no ads... that changes a lot and yeah... just play it... it's worth downloading.”
“Less game, more ads and monetization.”
“I love Dead by Daylight, but this is just a lazy money grab that forces you to watch ads to progress your characters.”
“This cash grab is an insult to the original game.”
- story77 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story aspect of "Dead by Daylight" is generally well-received, with players appreciating the compelling backstories of characters and the immersive graphics that enhance the narrative experience. However, many users express frustration over bugs that prevent them from completing quests, which detracts from the overall storytelling experience. While the game has potential for deeper narrative elements, players are calling for improvements, including a dedicated story mode and better quest tracking.
“I think Dead by Daylight is my favorite video game because the graphics are amazing and the backstories are pure and sound so real. The Hag's backstory is so sad; I could see it in my head. The maps look like real places in life, and that's so awesome. That's why I love D.B.”
“The game concept and storyline are quite good.”
“Good story narration at the beginning when they explained the backstory, and it's fun and scary!”
“The in-game story isn't that good, and the controls are fair.”
“Very confusing, and the graphics are average. The gameplay is very indirect rather than simple. The story mode is pathetic; after training, you just get lost not knowing what to do and how to play. This game is not worthy of being over 3 GB.”
“But gameplay and story were weak.”
- humor37 mentions
- 97 % positive mentions
- -5 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is frequently highlighted as a major draw, with players enjoying the comedic moments that arise from glitches, clunky controls, and the absurdity of gameplay scenarios, such as poorly executed killer attempts. Many reviews emphasize the fun of playing with friends, where laughter and shared experiences enhance the overall enjoyment, despite some frustrations with bugs and lag. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with its horror elements, making it a memorable experience for players.
“Really funny game, much adrenaline rising, it's nice that you have to cooperate with others so that you can win.”
“It's hilarious how bad I am at it.”
“This game is funny and scary at the same time, I love the concept of it and it is fun to play it with friends a lot!”
“The humor in the game falls flat, often relying on outdated jokes that just don't land.”
“I expected a lot more laughs, but the attempts at humor felt forced and unoriginal.”
“The comedic elements are so poorly executed that they detract from the overall experience.”
- music23 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for enhancing the atmosphere, with specific mentions of effective chase and heartbeat tracks that heighten tension. However, players have reported issues with music not playing during loading screens and matches, as well as a desire for more variety in the soundtrack and sound effects. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the experience, technical problems have detracted from its impact.
“I think that her chase music and nearby music is perfect for the game.”
“Great sounds and music.”
“This game is really exciting; graphics, music, and fear are just amazing.”
“And the game music also gets stuck and jams on that black screen.”
“The sound disappears, not just the sound in the game, but also the music and YouTube; I can't hear anything.”
“The music stops, and I can't continue.”
- grinding22 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly regarding the leveling system and the unlocking of characters and perks, which often requires excessive time investment or monetary spending. Many reviews highlight the imbalance between the effort required to earn in-game currency and the rewards received, leading to a sense of stagnation and dissatisfaction. While some players still enjoy the game overall, they express a strong desire for improvements to make progression less grind-heavy.
“Not to mention, all the bugs... however, the game finally broke too much for me; I installed the newest update, to which I literally lost everything... so many long days and nights of grinding just down the drain.”
“There is also a sense of not being able to really progress without grinding for a long time or paying money.”
“I love the game, but I have this annoying issue: only half of the characters can be easily unlocked with shards while the other half need auric cells, which you gain like 5 per mission and you need 500 to buy one character without shards. That is a lot of grinding and it is a very big issue as it is the only way to get teachables.”
- emotional15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by players' mixed feelings, ranging from frustration with gameplay mechanics and controls to a sense of warmth and connection with the game's characters and themes. Many users express a desire for improved controls to enhance their experience, while others find the game's narrative, particularly the backstories of characters like the Legion, to be relatable and touching. Overall, the game evokes a blend of emotional responses, from annoyance to heartfelt appreciation.
“So to finally have a mobile version that I can play and to have it not stuck, is literally so heartwarming haha.”
“Bugs the hands need more texture and the trapper's settings bear trap animation need some work other than that the game is good. All who love hunting/survival games, this game is for you. The background of the killer is heart touching; most touching and most relatable is the Legion.”
“This game is so wholesome, I can not kid you not. I let my five-year-old son play it; he enjoyed it. It's so cute, but the controls also need fixing, especially the fox level; it's so hard.”
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its intense and creepy ambiance, effectively immersing players in a dark and suspenseful environment. While some players feel that recent changes to map lighting have detracted from the overall mood, many appreciate the game's ability to evoke tension, especially for survivors. The diverse character designs and thematic elements further enhance the atmospheric experience, making it a significant draw for players.
“The atmosphere is intense as a survivor; you really feel the tension when someone misses the skill checks.”
“It's a really great game, and I love the atmospheres of each map.”
“This game is crazy cool with a very dark and scary atmospheric arena and so many characters, both victims and killers, that are quite familiar in a variety of fiction media.”
“There are a few changes that were made to some maps' lighting and ground to brighten it up since I started playing that I felt took away from the atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is intense as a survivor; you really feel the tension when someone fails the skill checks.”
“Creepy atmosphere.”
- replayability7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, players express a desire for improved replayability through enhanced graphical settings and game balance, noting that recent updates have made the game more enjoyable. However, concerns about lag and the necessity of purchasing additional characters detract from the experience. Many believe that further adjustments could significantly enhance the game's playability and replay value.
“I really love it; since last year, the game has become more playable and enjoyable now.”
“At 60, it's a lot more playable.”
“I have always loved playing this game on PC for a very long time and enjoyed playing on mobile.”
“If they added these capabilities, it would be a much better and more replayable game.”
“To be honest, the fact you have to spend money to get more playable characters is pretty stupid.”
“Maybe once they change the controls completely and make the game more balanced, then it will be more replayable.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the character designs are generally well-received, there are concerns regarding the doctor character's development, particularly his appearance, which some players feel lacks refinement and could benefit from an upgrade.