Dead by Daylight - The Halloween® Chapter Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-09-14
Review summary
  • Michael Myers is iconic and fun
  • Evil Within stalking power unique
  • Laurie Strode well represented
  • Memorable characters and perks
  • Myers rework made him generic
  • Halloween DLC being delisted
Dead by Daylight - The Halloween® Chapter header

Categories

Asymmetrical MultiplayerSurvival HorrorStealth GameplayCharacter ProgressionHorrorMultiplayer

Emotions

Archetypes

Snapshot History

Positive
Negative
113
53%
47%
298
47%
53%
Sample precision
Helpful reviews
69%
Unhelpful reviews
31%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
428
Negative points
361
Gameplay points
425
Perf. points
2
Rec. points
117
Misc points
276
Point
Michael Myers is iconic and fun
Description
Michael Myers is one of the most iconic horror characters and is very fun to play as and against. His walking animation and unique terror are praised.
Importance
47%
DLC praised as high quality
Description
The DLC is widely praised as good, decent, high quality, and the best and most fun. Reviewers fondly remember when it first came out.
Importance
26%
Laurie Strode well represented
Description
Laurie Strode is playable and satisfying, with her iconic outfit well represented. Her perks, especially Decisive Strike, are excellent and top-tier.
Importance
25%
Memorable characters and perks
Description
Characters are memorable and well-received. Perks in the DLC are pleasant, cool, great, and balanced.
Importance
20%
Myers is the best killer
Description
Many consider Michael Myers the best and fairest killer in the game. He is the most enjoyable killer they have played.
Importance
19%
Myers scares survivors effectively
Description
Michael Myers is considered one of the best killers for spooking survivors and making them tremble. He makes the game scary again.
Importance
17%
Myers add-ons enhance strength
Description
The Shape can be made considerably stronger with add-ons. Play With Your Food gives movement speed bonus.
Importance
16%
Killer role is fun
Description
Playing the killer role is generally very fun and enjoyable. This applies broadly to the role, not just Myers.
Importance
15%
Decisive Strike is strong
Description
Decisive Strike is a strong and enjoyable perk. It is considered one of the best survivor perks, worth buying the game for.
Importance
12%
Chapter overall great
Description
The chapter is good and great, with reviewers liking it overall. It adds valuable content.
Importance
12%
New Myers better than old
Description
The reworked Myers is considered stronger, more versatile, and more fun than the old version. Players enjoy playing new Myers more.
Importance
7%
Haddonfield is favorite map
Description
Haddonfield is one of the favorite maps in the game for several reviewers. It is well-liked.
Importance
7%
Myers unique staring mechanic
Description
Michael Myers doesn't lose his power when survivors stare at him unlike Ghostface. He can also make multiple survivors exposed.
Importance
7%
Enjoyable for fun gameplay
Description
The game encourages playing for fun rather than victory. It provides a fun and satisfying experience.
Importance
6%