Note: A lot of people say the community for this game is very toxic, and there is some truth to that ... but it's actually quite tame in comparison to League of Legends, which is a cesspool of toxicity. With that said, I do not feel this game should be put down a peg because of the community, so I will be judging it based on how well it holds up as a game.

• Gameplay is quite enjoyable for both survivors and hunters, doesn't ever seem to get old.
  
• While mechanics are simple, the learning curve and skill cap is intimate if not challenging.
  
• You can't brute force anything, making every choice you do count with the time ticking.
  
• Survivors can play risky, or play stealthy, and can either be selfless or selfish.
  
• You will likely get nervous or scared often, even if you're used to the game eventually.
  
• Despite the goals for both parties are simple, there is a lot of mind-games and strategy involved.
  
• Each survivor is actually pretty unique, having their own quirk and playstyle.
  
• Grinding isn't too bad for bloodgems, and you get decent / nice rewards pretty often after a game.
  
• Much variety in each killer and how they play, making them vastly different from one another.
  
• Plenty of perks to counter killers, but nothing too strong to ruin the fun for killers.
  
• Game can be very intense for survivors, the music and sound is definitely solid in this.
  
• You can play this game without having to buy things, since nothing feels pay-to-win.
  
• While it does take time to get good items and perks, the payoff does feel satisfying.

• No mic or communication system implemented during a match, so you have to use outside apps like Discord.
  
• Some killers will have an advantage on certain maps, making it harder to outplay them.
  
• Starting at level 1, you have no perks or anything, so the grind can be harsh until you hit level 5 and onward.
  
• You have to level up each character individually, they do not share level up experience.
  
• Survivors can get certain perks that outright make certain killers have a miserable time due to being countered.
  
• A killer can go for one survivor and camp them, making their time a crappy experience for certain.
  
• While it's not a huge deal, some great content and characters are locked behind a pay wall for license purposes.
  
• Sometimes the hitboxes aren't exactly correct, making you feel cheated.
  
• There really aren't any other game modes besides the default one, kind of a shame really.
  
• Certain things do feel a little unbalanced, which is what I feel generates all the toxicity from people.
  
• Survivors have an easier time than the killer, so killers have to work harder to win the match.

Thanks to a good friend of mine for gifting me this game, I got to have a blast with it, and plan on continuing to get better at this game. While it isn't hard to learn, it's is difficult to master from being a survivor, and mastering a certain killer. It does kind of suck having to grind for certain perks and items to have a better chance in game, but you honestly don't need it to win. Most matches will rely on your skill, patience, timing, and choices to determine if you win or not. Hardly did I ever feel the game had balance issues, apart from a few nit picks about something being a bit strong, but nothing serious. Dead by Daylight is especially fun if you play with friends, so do give it a go!


Even after all this time in late 2023, game is still receiving love and it is incredible. It isn't perfect and has some issues, but overall it has come a long way. Deserves the Labor of Love Award,

[b]Note:[/b] A lot of people say the community for this game is very toxic, and there is some truth to that ... but it's actually quite tame in comparison to League of Legends, which is a cesspool of toxicity. With that said, I do not feel this game should be put down a peg because of the community, so I will be judging it based on how well it holds up as a game. [h1][b][u]Pros:[/u][/b][/h1] [list] [*] Gameplay is quite enjoyable for both survivors and hunters, doesn't ever seem to get old. [*] While mechanics are simple, the learning curve and skill cap is intimate if not challenging. [*] You can't brute force anything, making every choice you do count with the time ticking. [*] Survivors can play risky, or play stealthy, and can either be selfless or selfish. [*] You will likely get nervous or scared often, even if you're used to the game eventually. [*] Despite the goals for both parties are simple, there is a lot of mind-games and strategy involved. [*] Each survivor is actually pretty unique, having their own quirk and playstyle. [*] Grinding isn't too bad for bloodgems, and you get decent / nice rewards pretty often after a game. [*] Much variety in each killer and how they play, making them vastly different from one another. [*] Plenty of perks to counter killers, but nothing too strong to ruin the fun for killers. [*] Game can be very intense for survivors, the music and sound is definitely solid in this. [*] You can play this game without having to buy things, since nothing feels pay-to-win. [*] While it does take time to get good items and perks, the payoff does feel satisfying. [/list] [h1][b][u]Cons:[/u][/b][/h1] [list] [*] No mic or communication system implemented during a match, so you have to use outside apps like Discord. [*] Some killers will have an advantage on certain maps, making it harder to outplay them. [*] Starting at level 1, you have no perks or anything, so the grind can be harsh until you hit level 5 and onward. [*] You have to level up each character individually, they do not share level up experience. [*] Survivors can get certain perks that outright make certain killers have a miserable time due to being countered. [*] A killer can go for one survivor and camp them, making their time a crappy experience for certain. [*] While it's not a huge deal, some great content and characters are locked behind a pay wall for license purposes. [*] Sometimes the hitboxes aren't exactly correct, making you feel cheated. [*] There really aren't any other game modes besides the default one, kind of a shame really. [*] Certain things do feel a little unbalanced, which is what I feel generates all the toxicity from people. [*] Survivors have an easier time than the killer, so killers have to work harder to win the match. [/list] [h1][b][u]Conclusion:[/u][/b][/h1] Thanks to a good friend of mine for gifting me this game, I got to have a blast with it, and plan on continuing to get better at this game. While it isn't hard to learn, it's is difficult to master from being a survivor, and mastering a certain killer. It does kind of suck having to grind for certain perks and items to have a better chance in game, but you honestly don't need it to win. Most matches will rely on your skill, patience, timing, and choices to determine if you win or not. Hardly did I ever feel the game had balance issues, apart from a few nit picks about something being a bit strong, but nothing serious. Dead by Daylight is especially fun if you play with friends, so do give it a go! [h1][b][u]Update:[/u][/b][/h1] Even after all this time in late 2023, game is still receiving love and it is incredible. It isn't perfect and has some issues, but overall it has come a long way. Deserves the Labor of Love Award,