Info about Dead by Daylight - Resident Evil Chapter: Official game description: _**Resident Evil**_ is a new Chapter for Dead by Daylight. It includes a Killer, Nemesis; two Survivors, Leon S. Kennedy and Jill Valentine; and a new map: the Raccoon City Police Station. Purchasing the add-on unlocks the new Killer, both Survivors, and an exclusive universal Charm. NEMESIS ------- Take control of Umbrella’s bloodthirsty bio-organic weapon and hunt your targets without mercy. **Nemesis’ Power: T-Virus** A virus that causes extreme mutations and can be transferred to others. Heightens aggression and strength within The Nemesis. SPECIAL ATTACK: TENTACLE STRIKE Press and hold the Power button to charge an attack. Once charged, tap the Attack button. Hitting a Survivor with Tentacle Strike afflicts them with the Contaminated status effect and increases your Mutation Rate. If a Survivor is already Contaminated, Tentacle Strike damages their health and increases Mutation Rate. Vaccine found in Supply Cases cures Contamination. Their availability is limited. After using a Vaccine, the Survivor’s location is revealed by Killer Instinct. MUTATION RATE Your power expands as your Mutation Rate grows. At Mutation Rate 2, Tentacle Strike can destroy pallets and breakable walls. At Mutation Rate 3, Tentacle Strike’s range increases. The T-Virus icon displays the current Mutation Rate. SPECIAL ENEMY: ZOMBIES If a zombie hits a Survivor, they inflict them with the Contaminated effect. If already Contaminated, their health will be damaged. Zombies can be destroyed by a Tentacle Strike to increase your Mutation Rate, and Survivors can destroy them with pallets. Destroyed zombies eventually respawn. Nemesis comes with **3 new perks.** Lethal Pursuer -------------- At the start of each trial the aura of every Survivor will be revealed to you for a brief duration. Hysteria -------- Whenever you put a Survivor into the injured state, all injured Survivors will suffer from the Oblivious status effect for a short time. Activating Hysteria incurs a cooldown. Eruption -------- After damaging a generator its aura will be highlighted in yellow. Put any Survivor into the Dying State and all affected generators will explode, regressing their progress, and afflicting the Incapacitated status effect on anyone repairing them. LEON S. KENNEDY --------------- Unflinching in his mission to expose Umbrella, Leon has proven himself a true survivor since his first day with the RPD. Leon comes with **3 new perks.** Bite the Bullet --------------- Mask all noise including grunts of pain when healing. Failing a healing skill-check will not trigger a noise notification and the amount by which healing is regressed will be reduced. Flashbang --------- After completing a percentage of overall generator repair, enter a locker while empty-handed and press the Ability button to create a Flashbang Grenade used to blind or distract the Killer. Rookie Spirit ------------- Complete a certain number of good or great skills checks while repairing generators to activate Rookie Spirit and reveal the auras of all regressing generators on the map. JILL VALENTINE -------------- Jill is a brilliant S.T.A.R.S. agent, one of the only surviving members of her unit, and a hard target for even the most unrelenting adversary. Jill comes with **3 new perks.** Counterforce ------------ Cleanse totems faster. After cleansing a totem, the aura of the furthest totem from you will be revealed for a short time and you gain an additional speed bonus on cleansing for the remainder of the trial. Resurgence ---------- Instantly gain a sizable percentage of healing progress after being unhooked or unhooking yourself. Blast Mine ---------- After completing a percentage of overall generator repair, Blast Mine activates. Use the Ability button to install traps on generators, revealing their auras to all Survivors, and creating an explosion that stuns Killers if they are damaged. NEW MAP: RACCOON CITY POLICE STATION\* -------------------------------------- Once home to the RPD’s elite S.T.A.R.S. unit, the labyrinthine hallways of this converted art museum are now overrun by the undead and host to a relentless evil. \*This map is free for all players. THE UMBRELLA CORPORATION CHARM ------------------------------ The Resident Evil chapter includes an exclusive universal Charm: Umbrella Corporation, only available as part of the DLC. Please note that this item cannot be purchased separately. From the ravaged streets of Raccoon City to the black Fog of the Entity’s Realm. The hunt is on. \---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IN-GAME STORE CONTENT --------------------- Additional content sold via the in-game store: the Resident Evil Collection gives you other options to customize your character. It includes the following Legendary Sets\* for Leon and Jill. Legendary Survivor: Chris Redfield ---------------------------------- Previously a gifted pilot in the Air Force, Chris Redfield joined the S.T.A.R.S.'s Alpha Team as a point man and found new challenges to overcome. Chris Redfield is available as a Legendary Set for Leon S. Kennedy. Legendary Survivor: Claire Redfield ----------------------------------- Caught unexpectedly in Raccoon City, Claire used the skills her brother taught her to survive the biohazard. Claire Redfield is available as a Legendary Set for Jill Valentine. _\* Legendary Sets are the rarest cosmectic sets. They allow you to transform a character into a different one, inspired by legends of horror._ Release date: Jun 15, 2021 Categories: Asymmetrical Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Character Progression, Cooperative Multiplayer, Horror, Action, Multiplayer Feature scans: - MTX: score 85; verdict: Predatory Monetization; summary: The analysis of user reviews reveals significant concerns regarding the monetization practices of the game. Key issues include the release of unfinished and bug-ridden DLC, monetary exploitation through numerous paid DLCs, skins, and a battle pass, pay-to-win elements with powerful perks locked behind paid DLC, high costs for cosmetics, and overpriced DLCs. These practices suggest a focus on maximizing revenue at the expense of player satisfaction and fair gameplay. - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: No data - Playtime Metrics: No data - Time-to-fun: No data - Player Archetypes: No data Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - Nemesis's strength and fun (weight 0.97): Nemesis is highlighted as a powerful and fun killer with unique abilities, including tentacles and zombies. His strength and enjoyable gameplay make him a favorite among players. - Perks are useful (weight 0.48): The perks for both survivors and killers are generally considered good, useful, and fun. They add new dimensions to the game while maintaining balance. - Raccoon City map praised (weight 0.4): The Raccoon City Police Station map is praised for its large size, atmospheric design, and detailed recreation. Players appreciate its tight corridors and visual appeal. - DLC worth buying (weight 0.37): The DLC is considered worth buying for its new characters, killer, and useful perks. Despite some bugs, it is highly recommended. - Flashbangs are fun (weight 0.35): Leon's flashbang ability is noted as a fun and effective new item. Players enjoy using flashbangs to blind killers and escape. - Chapter is content-rich (weight 0.19): The chapter is described as content-rich, polished, and overall great. Players feel it adds significant value to the game. Common complaints: - Nemesis design and power issues (weight 0.41): Nemesis is criticized for being poorly designed, weak, and not as powerful as in his source material. His whip is also noted for having a small hitbox and short range, making it ineffective. - Zombies poorly designed and buggy (weight 0.38): Players frequently report that zombies are poorly made, buggy, and often get stuck or glitchy. They are also considered weak, ineffective, and slow, making them useless in most situations. - Leon and Jill's perks are underwhelming (weight 0.3): Players find the perks for Leon and Jill to be average at best, with many considering them useless or not very useful. Jill has one decent perk, but the rest are considered bad. - Killer's abilities and perks ineffective (weight 0.19): The killer's abilities and perks are considered not very effective or useful, requiring mainly basic attacks. - Claire Redfield's character model issues (weight 0.15): Claire Redfield's face is noted to look horrible and deformed, standing out as an exception to the otherwise fantastic character models. - Jill's character model proportions (weight 0.11): Jill's chest is reported to appear sagging, and her body proportions are considered off. - Cosmetic sets linked together (weight 0.1): Players note that cosmetics are linked into sets, which can be seen as a negative aspect. Gameplay feedback: - Nemesis' tentacle abilities (weight 0.74): Nemesis has a unique tentacle ability that allows him to attack survivors from a short distance, infect them with the T-Virus, and destroy pallets. This power evolves with tiers, increasing range and functionality. - Zombies as AI-controlled enemies (weight 0.61): Nemesis can spawn AI-controlled zombies that roam the map, creating pressure and distractions for survivors. These zombies can also help locate and infect survivors. - Nemesis' fun and dynamic gameplay (weight 0.45): Nemesis is considered a fun and strong killer with unique gameplay mechanics. Players find him interesting and enjoyable to play, making him one of the most favored killers. - Leon's flashbang perk (weight 0.44): Leon has a useful perk called Flashbang, which allows survivors to stun the killer. This ability is fun to use and adds a new strategic element to the gameplay. - Inclusion of iconic characters (weight 0.29): The chapter includes iconic characters from Resident Evil, such as Nemesis, Jill, Leon, and Ada Wong. It also features skins for Chris and Claire Redfield. - Jill's unique perks (weight 0.28): Jill has special perks like Counterforce and Blast Mine, which reflect her character from the original games. These perks add unique abilities and strategies for survivors. - Detailed and well-designed map (weight 0.25): The map is designed to resemble the Raccoon City Police Station from Resident Evil 2 Remake. It is large, complex, and detailed, with strong windows and loops. - Character perks and abilities (weight 0.24): Jill and Leon have unique perks and abilities that reflect their personalities from the original games. These perks add depth and variety to the gameplay. - Vaccines as gameplay items (weight 0.22): Vaccines are equippable items that survivors can use to cure themselves of the T-Virus infection caused by Nemesis. They provide a secondary objective and slowdown mechanics for the killer. Performance notes: - New map disabled due to crashes (weight 0.24): The newly released RPD map was disabled shortly after launch due to technical issues and crashes. This map has been a significant point of frustration as it was highly anticipated and has faced prolonged periods of being broken. - DLC released with numerous bugs (weight 0.07): The latest DLC was released with a variety of problems and bugs, contributing to the overall instability and poor performance of the game. - Internet issues limited playability (weight 0.06): Turbulent internet connections have limited the playability of the Public Test Build (PTB), adding to the frustrations of players trying to access new content. - General bug reports (weight 0.05): There are reports of various bugs affecting the game, though these reports are less specific and detailed compared to other issues. Recommendations: - Recommended for Resident Evil fans (weight 0.38): This chapter is highly recommended for fans of the Resident Evil franchise. Reviewers suggest it is a must-buy for those who enjoy the series and its perks. - Worth the purchase (weight 0.27): Many reviewers consider this chapter worth the full price and recommend buying it for its overall experience and perks. - Tips against Nemesis (weight 0.19): Reviewers provide specific tips on how to counter Nemesis, such as avoiding his tentacle attacks early on to prevent him from gaining infection points. - Buy during promotion (weight 0.18): Some reviewers suggest waiting for a sale or promotion to purchase the chapter, indicating that it might be more worthwhile at a reduced price. - One of the best DLCs (weight 0.11): Several reviews highlight this chapter as one of the best DLCs in the game, praising its content and value. - Good survivors and perks (weight 0.09): The chapter is praised for its survivors and useful perks, making it a good addition to the game. - Strong anti-loop killer (weight 0.06): The chapter is recommended for those looking for a killer with strong anti-loop capabilities, adding a strategic element to the gameplay. - Worth for character skins (weight 0.06): Reviewers mention that the chapter is worth buying for the character skins it offers, adding cosmetic value to the game. - Not for casual players (weight 0.05): The chapter is not recommended for casual players, suggesting it might be more suited for dedicated or experienced players. Other player notes: No miscpoints Emotions: - Frustration (weight 0.33): Players are frustrated with various aspects of Nemesis, including poor design, ineffective whip mechanics, and mobility issues. The map design and initial bugs, such as crashing issues and the lack of audio features, also contribute to this frustration. Additionally, players are unhappy with the character models and the perceived greedy monetary practices of the developers. - Excitement (weight 0.27): Players are excited about the new characters, particularly Nemesis, and the unique perks and abilities they bring. The addition of favorite characters from Resident Evil and the detailed map design contribute to this excitement. The fun gameplay dynamics and well-designed survivors with great perks also enhance the overall experience. - Disappointment (weight 0.16): Players express disappointment with the gameplay mechanics, performance issues, and the overall handling of the chapter. The lack of quality control, stability issues, and the disabled new map contribute to this sentiment. Additionally, the design and gameplay mechanics of Nemesis, as well as the lack of cosmetics and the perceived pay-to-win concerns, add to the disappointment. - Joy (weight 0.1): Players find joy in playing as Nemesis and appreciate the high-quality content and integration of the franchise. The new characters and perks are well-received, contributing to a positive and enjoyable experience. - Satisfaction (weight 0.08): Players are satisfied with the useful perks for Leon and Jill, as well as Nemesis' uniquely interesting killer power. The well-developed characters and abilities, along with the well-designed map, contribute to this satisfaction. - Excited (weight 0.08): Players are excited about Nemesis' interesting abilities and the overall fun gameplay experience. The unique aspects of Nemesis, such as his tentacles and stomp sound, add to the excitement. - Satisfied (weight 0.06): Players are satisfied with the striking impact and enjoyable gameplay mechanics of Nemesis. The unique aspects of Nemesis, such as his stomp sound, contribute to this satisfaction. - Enthusiasm (weight 0.04): Players are enthusiastic about the new killer, survivor perks, and map, and highly recommend the DLC. The chapter renews their energy in the game and is particularly recommended for fans of the saga. - Nostalgia (weight 0.04): Players feel nostalgic about the old big map and the abilities that reflect the personalities of Jill and Leon from the original games. Personal experiences with horror content and games also contribute to this nostalgia. - Enjoyment (weight 0.04): Players enjoy playing as Nemesis and using the survivor perks, particularly Leon's flashbang ability. The overall gameplay experience with Nemesis is fun and engaging. - Disappointed (weight 0.02): Players are disappointed that Nemesis cannot shoot from the rocket launcher, which was a notable feature from the original games. - Anger (weight 0.02): Players are angry about the high cost of skins for characters like Chris Redfield and Claire, as well as issues with the game and the actions of the developers.}