Dead by Daylight - Tomb Raider Chapter
Last updated: 2026-02-15
- Finesse Perk highly praised by players.
- High-quality skins and character designs.
- Lara Croft's character strengths and abilities.
- Perks are poorly designed and implemented.
- Gameplay and balance issues reported.
- Game filled with bugs and broken generators.
Emotions
Players are thrilled about Lara Croft's addition to the game, appreciating her unique abilities, detailed visual design, and the overall experience of playing as her. The Tomb Raider DLC is highly recommended for its positive aspects and cool crossover elements.
Players feel let down by the character design, which lacks new content and does not fit the horror theme. Additionally, the change in focus and the outfit not resembling Classic Lara contribute to this sentiment.
Players are satisfied with the character model and voice acting, finding Lara Croft's perks useful. The collaboration and skins are also appreciated, making it feel great to play as a legendary character.
Players admire Lara Croft's perks and skins, as well as her strength, intelligence, and complexity. Her character traits and abilities are highly regarded.
Players are frustrated with the anti-cheat system, gameplay limitations such as the inability to climb gates, and the difficulty of playing with one hand.
Verdict
Mixed
Summary
Positive 71% · Negative 29%. Score: 29 / 100
Verdict
Predatory
Summary
The game exhibits several predatory monetization practices, including pay-to-win elements, aggressive FOMO tactics, and potentially gacha-like mechanics. Players are frustrated with the need to spend real money on alternate skins and the grind-heavy nature of obtaining items. The limited-time availability of certain outfits and skins creates a fear of missing out, pressuring players into spending money. Overall, the monetization model is seen as exploitative and designed to maximize player spending. Score: 90 / 100
Top points
- Predatory Monetization - High
- Aggressive FOMO - High
- Paid Gacha / Lootboxes - Medium
Positives:
- The Finesse perk is highly praised for being useful, fun, and effective in chases. It is considered one of the best perks in the game.
- The skins for Lara Croft are generally well-received, with players appreciating their quality and appearance.
- Players appreciate Lara Croft's strength, intelligence, determination, and complexity as a character. She is seen as pleasant to play and visually appealing with smooth movements.
- The voice acting and voice lines for Lara Croft are appreciated for adding life and humor to the character.
- Lara Croft's perks and unique abilities are well-received, fitting well with the game's style and adding entertainment value. Her perks are seen as a great representation of the Tomb Raider games.
Negatives:
- Many players have expressed dissatisfaction with the perks, stating that they are not well-designed, situational, or simply not useful. Some perks are considered average or bugged, and many players find them to be not interesting or strong enough.
- Players have criticized the character design, stating that it does not resemble the classic Lara Croft and that the outfit designed to restore her classic look fails to do so. Additionally, some players find Lara's appearance unpleasant and her hair terrible.
- Players have reported various gameplay issues, including balance problems, stagnant mechanics, and frequent weakening of commonly used skills. Some players find the survivor mode too easy and the killer mode impossible.
- Many players feel that the game does not bring significant new content or gameplay. Some players have expressed that the game feels unnecessary and that it was added primarily for monetary reasons.
- Some players have reported issues with character mechanics, such as the character getting stuck, being unable to climb gates, and having a focused approach on hooks. Additionally, the stealth approach is reported to fail.
Gameplay:
- The character has specific perks such as Finesse, Hardened, and Specialist. These perks offer unique abilities and advantages in gameplay.
- Lara Croft is introduced as a survivor with unique abilities, voice lines, and multiple skins, adding a thematic connection to Horror and Lovecraftian elements.
- Finesse allows for faster vaulting and helps in looping the killer, making it a solid perk for avoiding hits and enhancing survivability.
- The Specialist perk reduces generator repair time and can be combined with tools for faster repairs, utilizing tokens from chests.
- Hardened suppresses screams and reveals the killer's aura, useful in specific situations against scream-based killers.
Performance:
- Players report that the game is heavily bugged, affecting overall gameplay experience.
- There are specific issues with the generators in the game, which seem to be a common problem among players.
Recommendations:
- The game and its DLC are highly recommended by players. It is seen as a worthwhile purchase, especially on sale.
- This game chapter is highly recommended for fans of the Tomb Raider series. It is considered a must-have for enthusiasts.
- The chapter is worth getting for those who want to add a cute and iconic character to their collection.
Miscellaneous:
- Players mentioned the historical context and past controversies related to the Tomb Raider series.
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