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0.0 hrs last two weeks / 710.0 hrs on record (169.4 hrs at review time)
Posted: 7 Aug, 2016 @ 1:34am

I have 163 hours of gameplay, and I can definitely say I recommend this game to anyone who wants an asymmetrical horror game.

This game perfectly captures the horror genre for survivors and killers. There's genuine tension when playing as a survivor, even before the killer actually shows up, and as a killer, you're almost compelled to sacrifice people any way you can.
The in-depth lore is definitely a big plus. For an asymmetrical horror game, the lore is surprisingly well written. It also ties into many game mechanics.

Despite what many salty players may say, the game is largely balanced. Win ratio for survivors and killers is roughly 50%, you can compensate for many perks and add-ons simply by being skillful, and the statistics the developers have presented show an equal percentage of sacrifices for almost every rank.

There are some bugs still present in the game, which is normal for any game this close to the release, but the developers are always working to fix them. They give us weekly updates on Twitch where they also answer our questions, five patches so far that addressed the biggest problems at the time, and even new content. Despite being a small team, they've proven their dedication to this game and its community.

The vocal community is largely unpleasant, to say the least, but the moderator team and many players are extremely helpful and willing to assist any way they can. As with any game, there are complaints from players who lost just because they lost, people who use bugs and exploits to their advantage, selfish players and so on. However, despite all this, I still recommend the game. These players don't stick around for long, and the developers are working on removing bugs and exploits anyhow, which will make for a more pleasant experience for everyone who does stick around.

All in all, taking into account the bugs, I'd give this game a 7/10, maybe even 8/10.
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