Info about Dead by Daylight - Alien Chapter Pack: Official game description: The suffocating silence of outer space pushes resolve beyond its limits. Dead by Daylight’s Alien Chapter brings two iconic characters into The Fog: **new Killer the Xenomorph** and **new Survivor Ellen Ripley**. A new Map, **Nostromo Wreckage**, is available for all players. This Chapter Pack unlocks the **Motion Tracker Charm**, as well as the **Very Rare Back in Action Outfit** for Ellen Ripley. THE XENOMORPH ------------- The Killer is the Xenomorph. A perfect organism, born of violence, designed to kill, the Xenomorph is a relentless and cunning specimen. It stalks prey through subterranean tunnels, emerging without hesitation, striking with its razor-sharp tail, and eliminating prey one by one. **The Xenomorph's Power: Hidden Pursuit** The Xenomorph can navigate a subterranean network of tunnels, allowing for rapid traversal across the Map and detecting nearby Survivor movement. Once inside, the Xenomorph can emerge at one of several Control Stations, covering great distances in a matter of seconds. If a Survivor is near a Control Station when the Xenomorph exits, their presence will be revealed through Killer Instinct. **Special Ability: Crawler Mode** The Xenomorph can move on all fours, significantly reducing its Terror Radius and allowing for stealthier mobility. While in this state, the Xenomorph can strike Survivors with a Tail Attack that can hit through Windows, over dropped Pallets, and more. **Special Item: Remote Flame Turret** When playing as the Xenomorph, Survivors will gain the ability to interact with Turrets. Turrets can be found at Control Stations and picked up and moved by Survivors. They can use Turrets to warn when you are nearby and place them at locations of their choosing. If you approach one, it will fire at you and temporarily disable your Power. Attack a Turret to destroy it. The Xenomorph comes with **3 new perks.** Ultimate Weapon --------------- When you search a Locker, all Survivors entering your vicinity will scream, reveal their Aura, and gain Blindness for a brief duration. Rapid Brutality --------------- You can no longer gain Bloodlust. Instead, gain a temporary boost of speed every time you hit a Survivor with a Basic Attack. Alien Instinct -------------- When you Hook a Survivor, the Aura of the furthest Survivor will be revealed to you for a brief duration. While their Aura is revealed, that Survivor receives the Oblivious Status Effect. ELLEN RIPLEY ------------ Capable, pragmatic, and adept with advanced tech, Ellen Ripley’s experience on the Nostromo has proven uniquely effective in The Fog. No matter the odds, her survival instincts remain unparalleled, the result of a fateful encounter she won’t soon forget... Ellen Ripley comes with **3 new perks.** Lucky Star ---------- After hiding in a Locker, you leave no pools of blood or make no sounds for a brief duration. Upon exiting the locker, you’ll briefly see the Aura of all teammates and the closest Generator. Chemical Trap ------------- After Repairing a Generator for a duration, gain the ability to install a temporary Trap on a dropped Pallet. If the Killer breaks the trapped Pallet, the Trap explodes and momentarily slows them down. Light-Footed ------------ When you’re healthy, your running footsteps are silent. The Perk enters a brief cooldown period after a Rushed Action. This Perk cannot be used while Exhausted. NEW MAP: NOSTROMO WRECKAGE\* ---------------------------- A brutal, industrial interstellar cargo ship, where human life takes a back seat to cruel efficiency. From the well of Ripley’s memories a grim and hopeless realm manifests into a terrifying nightmare. \*This map is free for all players. EXCLUSIVE CHAPTER ITEM: MOTION TRACKER -------------------------------------- Always be aware of your surroundings. The Alien Chapter Pack includes an exclusive item, the **Motion Tracker Charm**, only available as part of the DLC. Please note that this item cannot be purchased separately. INCLUDED: ELLEN RIPLEY’S BACK IN ACTION OUTFIT ---------------------------------------------- After nearly 60 years in stasis, she awoke to a new nightmare. The Alien Chapter Pack also includes a **Very Rare Outfit for Ellen Ripley: Back in Action**. In space, no one can hear you scream. But this is not space. Release date: Aug 29, 2023 Categories: Asymmetrical Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Stealth Gameplay, Character Progression, Horde Combat, Atmospheric Horror, Sci-fi, Licensed Content Feature scans: - MTX: score 85; verdict: Predatory Monetization; summary: The analysis of user reviews reveals significant dissatisfaction with the monetization practices surrounding the DLC. Key issues include the bundling of unwanted cosmetics to inflate prices, overpriced DLC, predatory monetization tactics, and anti-consumer practices. These practices are seen as exploitative and have a negative impact on the user experience. - 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: - Xenomorph's detailed and realistic design (weight 0.95): The Xenomorph's design is highly detailed and realistic, with great animations, sounds, and skins that are true to the movie. Players find it terrifying and visually impressive. - Xenomorph's powerful and unique abilities (weight 0.78): The Xenomorph is praised for its powerful and unique abilities, including stealth mechanics, tunnels, crawling mode, and tail attacks. Players appreciate its mobility and the dual modes it offers, making it a fun and well-implemented killer. - Positive feedback on perks (weight 0.64): The game receives positive feedback for its perks, which are described as good, useful, and unique. Both killer and survivor perks are appreciated by the players. - Ellen Ripley's useful perks (weight 0.5): Ellen Ripley is noted for her useful perks that aid in traps, stealth, and survival. Players find her perks to be very good and well-made, contributing to her popularity. - Enjoyable gameplay experience (weight 0.5): Players report having a fun and enjoyable gameplay experience, particularly when playing as the killer or the Xenomorph. The game is described as a blast to play. - Nostromo Wreckage map features (weight 0.4): The Nostromo Wreckage map is highlighted for its large size, sci-fi atmosphere, and moody, claustrophobic setting. Players also enjoy the Easter eggs and hidden features that add depth to the map. - Iconic and detailed skins (weight 0.25): The skins in the game are praised for being iconic, highly detailed, and appealing. Players appreciate the visual fidelity and the inclusion of specific outfits like Ripley's costume from Aliens. Common complaints: - DLC pricing and content criticized (weight 0.43): The DLC is considered overpriced, especially since it includes an underwhelming Ripley skin without an accompanying Alien skin, and requires purchasing the entire DLC for exclusive content. - Ripley's portrayal criticized (weight 0.39): Players are dissatisfied with Ellen Ripley's character model and voice, stating it does not resemble or capture the essence of Sigourney Weaver's portrayal. - Turrets are overpowered and unfun (weight 0.32): Players express frustration with flame turrets, describing them as overpowered and not fun to play against. - Alien gameplay poorly executed (weight 0.28): The gameplay experience of playing as the Alien is criticized for being poorly executed, not enjoyable, and disappointing due to lack of active gameplay. - Predatory microtransaction system (weight 0.28): The DLC and microtransaction system is viewed as predatory and insanely expensive, with high pricing for chapters and locked skins requiring extra payment. - Game balance issues (weight 0.16): Players report unbalanced mechanics and poor balancing in the game, affecting overall enjoyment. - Player disappointment and betrayal (weight 0.16): Players feel a sense of disappointment and betrayal, particularly with immediate nerfs after purchase and overall game management. - Matchmaking issues (weight 0.16): There are complaints about matchmaking, where new players are matched with highly experienced players, leading to an unfair and frustrating experience. - Xenomorph animations clunky (weight 0.14): The animations for the Xenomorph, particularly regarding getting out of turrets and carrying survivors, are described as clunky and awkward. Gameplay feedback: - Xenomorph's tunneling movement system (weight 0.95): The Xenomorph can use a network of tunnels for high-speed movement and stealth. This underground movement mechanic allows for unique mobility and tracking capabilities. - Xenomorph's tail attack mechanics (weight 0.92): The Xenomorph has a tail attack ability that can be used to attack through obstacles. This ability can be countered by turrets, which are a significant counterplay mechanic. - Xenomorph's stealth and crouching mechanics (weight 0.66): The Xenomorph has a unique crouching mode for stealth and mobility. This reduces its terror radius, making it harder for survivors to detect. - Xenomorph's perks and abilities (weight 0.38): The Xenomorph has unique perks and abilities that add a fresh layer to the base game. These include stalking, grabbing, and trapping survivors. - Survivor perks and counterplay (weight 0.26): Survivors have perks and can use flame turrets as counterplay against the Xenomorph. This adds a layer of strategy for survivors. - Character balance and design (weight 0.19): The Xenomorph's character model design and balance are notable aspects. This includes its movement and overall design. Performance notes: - Graphics update to 120FPS (weight 0.1): A notable update to the game's graphics allows it to run at 120 frames per second, enhancing the visual experience for players. - Alien power underutilized (weight 0.1): Players report that the Alien's power is not fully realized due to issues with the game code, leading to a less impactful experience. - V-Sync limits FPS on high refresh monitors (weight 0.1): Enabling V-Sync on a 244 Hz monitor caps the FPS at 100, which is not ideal for high refresh rate displays. Recommendations: - Worth buying on sale (weight 0.44): Many players suggest purchasing this DLC during a sale to get the best value. It is often considered worth the investment when discounted. - Recommended for Alien fans (weight 0.23): This pack is highly recommended for those who are fans of the Alien series. It offers content that is particularly appealing to franchise enthusiasts. - Positive DLC purchase experience (weight 0.16): Players express satisfaction with buying the DLC and recommend it to others. They feel it was a worthwhile purchase. - Recommends the killer character (weight 0.16): The killer character included in this DLC is highly recommended. Players find this character enjoyable and worth the investment. - Negative recommendations (weight 0.16): Several players do not recommend this DLC, citing various reasons such as dissatisfaction with the content or value. - Not recommended due to changes (weight 0.15): Some players do not recommend buying this DLC due to upcoming changes that may affect its value or usefulness. - Familiarize with maps first (weight 0.08): It is recommended to get used to the maps before purchasing the DLC to fully enjoy and utilize the new content. - Good for beginners (weight 0.08): The Xenomorph character is recommended for beginners, suggesting that the DLC content is accessible and enjoyable for new players. Other player notes: - Complaints about microtransactions (weight 0.1): Players are unhappy about having to pay additional money for skins in the game. Emotions: - Disappointment (weight 0.33): Players are disappointed due to several issues with the Xenomorph character, including its weak abilities, poor implementation, and upcoming negative changes. Additionally, the lack of effort in Ripley's design and the inclusion of non-free outfits have contributed to this sentiment. The DLC pricing and content, as well as the perceived underutilization of the Alien license, have also led to disappointment. - Frustration (weight 0.25): Frustration stems from gameplay mechanics and balance issues, particularly with the Xenomorph's abilities being countered by turrets and hitbox problems. Players are also frustrated with the pricing model, including the cost of skins and the perceived predatory nature of the DLC and microtransaction system. - Excitement (weight 0.18): Players are excited about the addition of the Xenomorph character, praising its unique mechanics, stealth abilities, and the immersive horror experience it brings. The detailed and appealing skins, as well as the fun gameplay as the killer, have also contributed to this excitement. - Satisfaction (weight 0.07): Satisfaction comes from the value of the purchase and the Xenomorph's mechanics and abilities. Players appreciate the unique and useful perks, as well as the detailed gameplay mechanics and the fun Easter eggs on the map. - Anger (weight 0.05): Anger is primarily caused by the DLC pricing strategy, including the increase in price and the inclusion of paywalled content. Players are also angry about the immediate nerf to the killer after purchase and the overall perception of missed opportunities. - Disappointment (weight 0.02): La decepción surge debido a las mecánicas del Alien, que lo hacen débil y poco útil en el juego.}