This is going to be quite long so here’s the long story short:
I highly recommend this game, especially when played with friends. Be prepared to be frustrated occasionally and find your way to cope with it, and be patient with the developers. Then you should be set.


More Detailed Version:
This is one of my favourite games. I play on PC, have been playing since late 2019 and am at 1200 hours playtime currently.
DbD is in general very entertaining and fun. The about 20 killers and plethora of different maps ensure diversity throughout matches and offer something for pretty much everyone to enjoy. There’s also plenty to learn for both Killer and Survivor. BHVR is regularly adding new content to keep the game fresh as well and is updating older content.
As to be expected in an asymmetrical multiplayer game, there are times where the fun on either side can be cut short due to the behaviour, playstyles or different skill level of other players, but the overall experience is very positive, especially when playing with a friend or two.
There’s a lot of satisfaction coming from genuinely outplaying an opponent of a similar skill level and from experience I can say you don’t have to win or be toxic to have fun playing this game either.
BUT: Be prepared to face toxicity in this game. It is almost impossible to avoid people who enjoy annoying others, actively causing them misery or going out of their way to display their domination. There’s also the habit of cursing other people out in post-game, often for no reason.

As the developers are constantly adding new content and trying to improve on old ones, there are of course many ups and downs periodically in terms of bugs, errors and gameplay changes, but especially with the latest updates (significant improvements on graphics, maps, individual perk changes and killer buffs) the game seems on a good path of improvement. Expect and be prepared for strange bugs though, and don’t take them to heart too much.

However, I still have the following criticism to bring forth:
1.)
Unfortunately, while many of the recent changes were positive (i.e. DS change, Wraith Buff, Clown Rework, Map Reworks) the developers tend to take their time addressing issues in urgent need of attention which can sometimes be very frustrating. (i.e. The community has urged for DS/Object of Obsession changes and the addition of Colourblind Modes since before I’ve started playing, but only now, one and a half years later, have we actually gotten respective changes.)

2.)
The reasons behind specific decisions and priorities the developers make are often also kept unclear and the process isn't very transparent. That can lead to unprompted changes in Meta Perks the reasons for which are never explained, or in one case even to a sudden unneeded rework of a previously popular killer that lowers their popularity significantly (specifically The Hillbilly). Because of this, the impression is created that the developers in general are on some levels out of touch with their own game or don’t care for it at all, which yet again can create frustration easily because it can feel as though the developers don’t give a cent on the opinions/experiences of their player base either.

In terms of the community, it unfortunately is never satisfied and often has a tendency of being very aggressive and unnecessarily hate/spiteful towards the developers and especially each other. Because apparently, peace or constructive criticism is overrated. If you want to keep your sanity I would advise against getting too deeply involved with the community.

Overall a great game with great potential and hard-working developers, but with an exhausting community. The developers have their flaws, but I’m willing to give them the benefit of the doubt that they’re trying their best and I see that validated in the last few updates. We will see what the future holds, but I believe DbD to be in a good and enjoyable place as of the time I’m writing this.

One last note for all the people reading this who already have played a lot of DbD:
The devs are humans too and need the financial support DLCs and Cosmetics give them to uphold both this whole shebang for nearly 5 years now and not to mention themselves. That is why I don’t mind their focus on creating new DLCs and Cosmetics. While they have their flaws (and not few of them) we also need to recognize the time and effort that is now and has been going into this game, and that’s what I’m trying to do, because they deserve credit for what they’ve achieved here. They don’t deserve the amount of flaming, insults and anger they receive.

This is going to be quite long so here’s the long story short: I highly recommend this game, especially when played with friends. Be prepared to be frustrated occasionally and find your way to cope with it, and be patient with the developers. Then you should be set. More Detailed Version: This is one of my favourite games. I play on PC, have been playing since late 2019 and am at 1200 hours playtime currently. DbD is in general very entertaining and fun. The about 20 killers and plethora of different maps ensure diversity throughout matches and offer something for pretty much everyone to enjoy. There’s also plenty to learn for both Killer and Survivor. BHVR is regularly adding new content to keep the game fresh as well and is updating older content. As to be expected in an asymmetrical multiplayer game, there are times where the fun on either side can be cut short due to the behaviour, playstyles or different skill level of other players, but the overall experience is very positive, especially when playing with a friend or two. There’s a lot of satisfaction coming from genuinely outplaying an opponent of a similar skill level and from experience I can say you don’t have to win or be toxic to have fun playing this game either. BUT: Be prepared to face toxicity in this game. It is almost impossible to avoid people who enjoy annoying others, actively causing them misery or going out of their way to display their domination. There’s also the habit of cursing other people out in post-game, often for no reason. As the developers are constantly adding new content and trying to improve on old ones, there are of course many ups and downs periodically in terms of bugs, errors and gameplay changes, but especially with the latest updates (significant improvements on graphics, maps, individual perk changes and killer buffs) the game seems on a good path of improvement. Expect and be prepared for strange bugs though, and don’t take them to heart too much. However, I still have the following criticism to bring forth: 1.) Unfortunately, while many of the recent changes were positive (i.e. DS change, Wraith Buff, Clown Rework, Map Reworks) the developers tend to take their time addressing issues in urgent need of attention which can sometimes be very frustrating. (i.e. The community has urged for DS/Object of Obsession changes and the addition of Colourblind Modes since before I’ve started playing, but only now, one and a half years later, have we actually gotten respective changes.) 2.) The reasons behind specific decisions and priorities the developers make are often also kept unclear and the process isn't very transparent. That can lead to unprompted changes in Meta Perks the reasons for which are never explained, or in one case even to a sudden unneeded rework of a previously popular killer that lowers their popularity significantly (specifically The Hillbilly). Because of this, the impression is created that the developers in general are on some levels out of touch with their own game or don’t care for it at all, which yet again can create frustration easily because it can feel as though the developers don’t give a cent on the opinions/experiences of their player base either. In terms of the community, it unfortunately is never satisfied and often has a tendency of being very aggressive and unnecessarily hate/spiteful towards the developers and especially each other. Because apparently, peace or constructive criticism is overrated. If you want to keep your sanity I would advise against getting too deeply involved with the community. Overall a great game with great potential and hard-working developers, but with an exhausting community. The developers have their flaws, but I’m willing to give them the benefit of the doubt that they’re trying their best and I see that validated in the last few updates. We will see what the future holds, but I believe DbD to be in a good and enjoyable place as of the time I’m writing this. One last note for all the people reading this who already have played a lot of DbD: The devs are humans too and need the financial support DLCs and Cosmetics give them to uphold both this whole shebang for nearly 5 years now and not to mention themselves. That is why I don’t mind their focus on creating new DLCs and Cosmetics. While they have their flaws (and not few of them) we also need to recognize the time and effort that is now and has been going into this game, and that’s what I’m trying to do, because they deserve credit for what they’ve achieved here. They don’t deserve the amount of flaming, insults and anger they receive.