Dead by Daylight - Stranger Things Chapter Review Summary

The praised DLC and unique, fun Demogorgon gameplay shine despite his strong killer yet weak state, but Steve's voice changed drastically and license removal made cosmetics unavailable.

Demogorgon is a strong killer: Players widely agree that the Demogorgon is a powerful, balanced killer with a strong lunge attack and long-distance leap. It is considered one of the best and most fun killers, with mechanics that reward skill.

Nancy and Steve have good perks: Both survivors offer strong and interesting perks, particularly Nancy's Inner Strength and Fixated, which encourage new playstyles. Their perks are often highlighted as a major positive of the chapter.

DLC is highly praised: The Stranger Things DLC is consistently described as excellent, with many calling it the best DLC in the game. Players appreciate the well-made content and consider it a fantastic addition.

Demogorgon gameplay is unique and fun: Playing as the Demogorgon is described as varied, interesting, and enjoyable once mastered. Its unique mechanics fit different playstyles and provide a fresh experience.

Steve and Nancy are likeable survivors: Steve Harrington and Nancy Wheeler are well-received as additions, with players finding them fun to play and faithful to their TV show counterparts. Their inclusion is a positive for many reviewers.

Steve's voice changed drastically: Multiple reviewers complain that Steve's voice was replaced and now sounds like a Minion. The change removed his iconic scream and old voice lines, upsetting many players.

Demogorgon considered weak: Players find Demogorgon to be a weak killer with mediocre perks, only Surge being somewhat useful. It feels outdated and lacks strong options.

Survivor perks underwhelming: Survivor perks are considered weak and don't significantly impact gameplay. Nancy's perks like Better Together and Fixated are specifically called out as weak or ambiguous.

Cosmetics unavailable after license removal: Netflix terminated the collaboration when it wasn't profitable, making cosmetics and the DLC unavailable for purchase. Hawkins National Laboratory was also removed.

Nancy's model changed negatively: Reviewers note that Nancy's face model was altered and no longer looks like the character, with some calling the in-game model ugly. The store model also differs from in-game appearance.

Demogorgon uses portals and lunge: The Demogorgon killer has a portal ability that allows teleportation and map traversal, plus a lunge or shred attack. Portals can be sealed by survivors and provide pressure and information.

DLC adds two survivors and killer: The Stranger Things DLC includes one new killer, the Demogorgon, and two new survivors, Nancy Wheeler and Steve Harrington. This is frequently mentioned in the feedback.

Nancy has Inner Strength and Fixated: Nancy's Inner Strength allows self-healing after cleansing a totem and hiding in a locker. Fixated shows her own scratch marks and increases walking speed by 20% when uninjured.

Nancy and Steve have team perks: Nancy and Steve have perks designed for team play and generator repair. These include Better Together, which reveals generator auras to nearby survivors, and Camaraderie, which pauses the hook timer when another survivor is near.

Demogorgon perks Surge and Cruel Limits: Demogorgon's Surge perk causes generators within 32 meters to explode and regress when a survivor is downed with a basic attack. Cruel Limits blocks windows and pallets within 32 meters for 30 seconds after a generator is completed.

Strong DLC purchase recommendation: Many reviewers strongly advise buying the Stranger Things DLC as soon as possible, with some suggesting it is worth full price or at least a discounted purchase. The consensus is that it is a solid addition to Dead by Daylight.

Purchase on sale advised: Several reviewers suggest buying the DLC on sale if possible, especially to keep it after removal. Some note you won't miss much if you wait for a discount.

Chapter removal urgency: Reviewers warn that the Stranger Things Chapter will be removed from sale in November, urging players to buy it before it disappears. They note that purchased characters remain playable after removal.

Essential for Stranger Things fans: Fans of the Netflix series are told this DLC is a must-have and that they will not regret the purchase. The chapter is particularly recommended for those who enjoy the franchise.

Demogorgon gameplay recommendations: The Demogorgon is recommended for players who want a balanced killer that rewards skill and for those who enjoy its design and playstyle. Specific perks like Surge, Save the Best for Last, Pop Goes The Weasel!, and Claustrophobia are highlighted as useful.

Community fair range: $10.00 - $20.00.

The only relevant experiential report says Demogorgon as a first killer remained disastrous and boring across six matches, with no enjoyable turning point. Perk notes and unrelated comments do not establish any later fun state.

Friction: Disastrous first killer experience; Zero kills in the first six matches; Boring gameplay.

Stranger Things Roleplayer: Picks Steve, Nancy, or Demogorgon for character identity, roleplays, and joins matches mainly for license-themed fun. Motivation: Play as beloved Stranger Things characters and express franchise fandom through roleplay and memes. Stance: buy.

Demogorgon Killer Specialist: Killer main who places portals, charges dashes, breaks pallets, and uses regression perks like Surge. Motivation: Optimize Demogorgon's portal and dash kit for aggressive chases and generator pressure. Stance: buy.

Solo Survivor Support Perk Main: Solo survivor who heals, unhooks, and builds around Nancy's support perks. Motivation: Use strong survivor perks to survive solo and keep hooked teammates alive. Stance: buy.

Monetization: All provided reviews concern the Dead by Daylight - Stranger Things Chapter, a traditional paid DLC expansion. Feedback focuses on the DLC's price-to-content ratio, licensing-related availability and cosmetic removals, and the fact that its perks remain obtainable in-game without purchase. There is no evidence of a real-money shop, gacha, loot boxes, battle passes, paid power, or paid convenience within this game. The complaints are base-price/value issues about a one-time DLC purchase, which per the scoring criteria cannot push the score above 20. Accordingly, the monetization profile is assessed as fair.

DLC Removal on November 17: The DLC is being removed from sale on November 17, after which it will no longer be purchasable. This deadline drives players to buy it before it's gone.

DLC Returned After Removal: Players note that the Stranger Things DLC was previously removed from sale but has since returned to the store. This return is a notable event for the community.

Removed Due to Netflix License: The chapter was removed from sale because Netflix retracted the license. This licensing issue led to the delisting of the content.

Characters Remain Playable After Delisting: Players who purchased the DLC can still play the characters even after the DLC is delisted. The content remains accessible for owners.

Hawkins Map Removed After November: The Hawkins National Laboratory map will be removed from the game after November 17. It will no longer be playable after that date.