As someone who loves horror stuff, Dead by Daylight was always something I was slightly aware of due to its popularity and the countless crossovers it has done and continues to do. I’d always been apprehensive about playing it due to hearing that the community is a cesspool or how the devs “don’t care about the game.” After finally deciding to jump in, I have to say that those do not ring true. Obviously, DBD is doing something right where similar games have failed to keep a consistent player base. While running into a few bad apples (most communities have those), almost everyone I have played with or against has been friendly and Behaviour seems to listen to the louder voices in the community. They are constantly updating, balancing, and adding content to the game. Dead By Daylight is a genuinely fun experience across the board. It is a weird mix of being welcoming to new players and having a huge learning curve simultaneously. Survivor and killer play differently from their counterpart, where the killer must stop the survivors from completing their objective and escaping. DBD is a perfect blend of cat and mouse where the balance can tip in either sides favor at any point. The game's ever-growing lore is consistently engaging. Each killer is not only distinct visually but in gameplay as well. The use of perks consistently changes up gameplay and keeps everyone guessing. While having challenges and daily rituals, prestiging characters for their unique perks gives another reason to keep playing and trying varied builds. The game also has a fair "battle pass-esk" system with unique rewards and opting for the premium path gives a return on investment. Overall, Dead by Daylight is a unique experience that acts as a love letter to the horror genre.

As someone who loves horror stuff, Dead by Daylight was always something I was slightly aware of due to its popularity and the countless crossovers it has done and continues to do. I’d always been apprehensive about playing it due to hearing that the community is a cesspool or how the devs “don’t care about the game.” After finally deciding to jump in, I have to say that those do not ring true. Obviously, DBD is doing something right where similar games have failed to keep a consistent player base. While running into a few bad apples (most communities have those), almost everyone I have played with or against has been friendly and Behaviour seems to listen to the louder voices in the community. They are constantly updating, balancing, and adding content to the game. Dead By Daylight is a genuinely fun experience across the board. It is a weird mix of being welcoming to new players and having a huge learning curve simultaneously. Survivor and killer play differently from their counterpart, where the killer must stop the survivors from completing their objective and escaping. DBD is a perfect blend of cat and mouse where the balance can tip in either sides favor at any point. The game's ever-growing lore is consistently engaging. Each killer is not only distinct visually but in gameplay as well. The use of perks consistently changes up gameplay and keeps everyone guessing. While having challenges and daily rituals, prestiging characters for their unique perks gives another reason to keep playing and trying varied builds. The game also has a fair "battle pass-esk" system with unique rewards and opting for the premium path gives a return on investment. Overall, Dead by Daylight is a unique experience that acts as a love letter to the horror genre.