EDIT 2: Despite the originally positive updates, the development of this game has gone down an uninspiring and mind-numbingly boring path. The last few DLC have been the worst this community have ever seen. The development feels lazy, and it feels like the game is going through a content drought, with nothing original and exciting having come out for the last year.

EDIT: Since my last review, this game has undergone tremendous changes in the form of a new prestige system, perk overhaul, and re-balancing. The issues with SBMM still persist at high MMR gameplay, however they are less noticeable now than they were at the time of my previous review. The game is fun and enjoyable again. I would recommend only picking up this game during a sale.

ORIGINAL: After sinking almost 700 hours into Dead by Daylight, I am unable to recommend this game to new players for a number of reasons. Once one of my favourite games, a constant cycle of negative development feedback and trail of questionable decision making has tarnished this games' reputation and trust with fans. Behaviour Interactive have consistently failed to listen to their community and provide the fixes needed to address its' plethora of issues.

Unsurprisingly like most other negative reviews, my pessimistic outlook on this game was stemmed by the introduction of the Skill Based Matchmaking System (SBMM). This system has essentially turned a casual game where you were able to try new builds and relax to a competitive, meta perk orgy. Toxic killers and bully squads have ruined any fun left in this title. The developer's arrogance to what a SBMM should include has promoted sweaty, uninspired gameplay. With roughly the same amount of time invested in killer as in survivor, I can confirm that neither feels rewarding or fun.

Besides SBMM, this game suffers from balancing issues, a toxic community and lack of any original updates. The last 4 DLCs have all felt stale, and this is most apparent in the upcoming Ringu chapter which seems to mimic aspects of other killers. Recycling content only adds to this issue.

I have uninstalled this game and will be staying away from it for now. Content creators have begun to move away from this game which has already been reflected in the dropping player count. As a community neglected by its' developers, the content creators are the main source of hype and generate interest towards the game. Sadly these creators, much like the players, have been let down by the developers who refuse to listen to constructive criticism. This game has lost its' spark and appeal. For now, watch from afar.

EDIT 2: Despite the originally positive updates, the development of this game has gone down an uninspiring and mind-numbingly boring path. The last few DLC have been the worst this community have ever seen. The development feels lazy, and it feels like the game is going through a content drought, with nothing original and exciting having come out for the last year. EDIT: Since my last review, this game has undergone tremendous changes in the form of a new prestige system, perk overhaul, and re-balancing. The issues with SBMM still persist at high MMR gameplay, however they are less noticeable now than they were at the time of my previous review. The game is fun and enjoyable again. I would recommend only picking up this game during a sale. ORIGINAL: After sinking almost 700 hours into Dead by Daylight, I am unable to recommend this game to new players for a number of reasons. Once one of my favourite games, a constant cycle of negative development feedback and trail of questionable decision making has tarnished this games' reputation and trust with fans. Behaviour Interactive have consistently failed to listen to their community and provide the fixes needed to address its' plethora of issues. Unsurprisingly like most other negative reviews, my pessimistic outlook on this game was stemmed by the introduction of the Skill Based Matchmaking System (SBMM). This system has essentially turned a casual game where you were able to try new builds and relax to a competitive, meta perk orgy. Toxic killers and bully squads have ruined any fun left in this title. The developer's arrogance to what a SBMM should include has promoted sweaty, uninspired gameplay. With roughly the same amount of time invested in killer as in survivor, I can confirm that neither feels rewarding or fun. Besides SBMM, this game suffers from balancing issues, a toxic community and lack of any original updates. The last 4 DLCs have all felt stale, and this is most apparent in the upcoming Ringu chapter which seems to mimic aspects of other killers. Recycling content only adds to this issue. I have uninstalled this game and will be staying away from it for now. Content creators have begun to move away from this game which has already been reflected in the dropping player count. As a community neglected by its' developers, the content creators are the main source of hype and generate interest towards the game. Sadly these creators, much like the players, have been let down by the developers who refuse to listen to constructive criticism. This game has lost its' spark and appeal. For now, watch from afar.