Dead by Daylight Reviews

Dead by Daylight is ranked in the 44th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
PLAY Zine
Bojan Petrovic
7.5 / 10.0
Sep 9, 2016

The game has its flaws and problems and it could have done with much more variety to it. But the core is amazing. The idea is great. This is really something new and fresh in the horror genre.

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82 / 100
Jun 14, 2016
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8.4 / 10.0
Jun 26, 2017

Horror has never been creepier, This game keeps it tense and fun.

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6.2 / 10.0
Jun 23, 2017

I did have fun playing Dead by Daylight as it does have some great moments, but there are so many issues making it hard to reach those.

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8 / 10.0
Jun 25, 2017

Dead By Daylight is the latest asymmetric horror survival game out on the market. This one having been developed by Behaviour Interactive and published by Starbreeze Studios. With such a simplistic four versus one method the game takes on the hunter versus hunted gameplay head on.

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7.5 / 10.0
Jun 23, 2017

Great game to play with friends or in the dark if you enjoy a thrill.

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7.7 / 10.0
Jul 3, 2017

Dead by Daylight is not a game that had big budgets to back it up, so not being perfect is understandable, however we do not see any excuse on not fixing the mistakes they faced on PC before the release of the console version. But to be fair, the game is highly entertaining specially if all your friends are in the same lobby playing both factions. We have hopes for the future of the game as we can see the developers are already working on new content.

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Geeks Under Grace
Andrew Feistner
8 / 10.0
Nov 15, 2018

Dead by Daylight is asymmetrical multiplayer done right. There are few games like this out there, and this is one of them at the top. If you can handle the high tension atmosphere and dark themes, check it out with some friends.

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8 / 10
Oct 10, 2017
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7.5 / 10.0
Jul 5, 2017

Dead by Daylight is a multiplayer game you'd love. The game concept is just amazing despite the small issues, but I am really excited to see how they will improve this game. It's a game you'd want to play over and over again for a few hours.

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9 / 10
Oct 7, 2019

If you are new to the game or don’t own any other consoles, I feel this should be a must-own and a vital component to your collection. Dead By Daylight has a solid community, and it really shows. I rarely had a long wait for a game, as either killer or survivor.

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6.6 / 10.0
Oct 23, 2019

Overall, there are better ways to play Dead By Daylight (it's free with Xbox Game Pass) but, it plays really well on Switch and if you don't have any other platform, it's a great game that is a worthy addition to your Switch collection.

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7.3 / 10.0
Sep 24, 2019

Conceptually I'm a big fan of asymmetric multiplayer, and am always eager to see how another team has tried to tackle this tricky formula...

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GameSkinny
Top Critic
Jun 13, 2016

Scramble to survive the night or relentlessly hunt down your prey: Dead By Daylight lets you play either side!

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Gamers Heroes
Johnny Hurricane
Top Critic
7 / 10
Jun 29, 2017

Dead by Daylight is a good game for playing solo or with friends. If you prefer a multiplayer game where you have to think as opposed to just shooting someone in the face, check it out.

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Digiato
Top Critic
50 / 100
Apr 22, 2018

In terms of a good concept and interesting idea, Dead by Daylight has it all. However unfortunately in practice it doesn't work and you would probably regret playing it after a while.

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GameSpew
Top Critic
4 / 10.0
Oct 2, 2019

I’m sad to admit it, but Dead by Daylight on Nintendo Switch is a huge let-down. I love the game, and while I was excited to get to play it on a handheld format, its lagginess, framerate issues and massive graphical downgrade mean that I just can’t recommend it on Switch

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6 / 10
Oct 21, 2019

i]Dead by Daylight[/i] has the groundwork for a great game but stumbles in its execution. It could be so much more with just a little more polish. Hopefully, it will inspire better products of this variety, because the concept contains a bundle of promise. Horror fans will find a lot to love - as long as they keep their expectations low. Nevertheless, for all its sins it is still quite addictive and undeniably fun, at least in the right conditions. It's easy to see how it has amassed a fanbase and warranted a port to the Switch.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 12, 2020

Ultimately Dead by Daylight is the best at what it does. It’s a competitive hide-and-seek game with a gruesome polish on it. Not even Behaviour Interactive themselves can outdo Dead by Daylight, their own game Deathgarden closed down its servers earlier this year.

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GameSpace
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Jun 23, 2017

If you love co-op or horror or both, I highly recommend checking out Dead by Daylight. It offers a refreshing take on so many different game mechanics. This title really does bring something unique to the table. Aside from a couple of minor issues the console release really live up to the legacy that Dead by Daylight has already fostered since its initial release. If you’re in the market for a great co-op gaming experience in a unique setting this game will deliver.

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