Dead by Daylight - The Saw® Chapter Review Summary

Pig's stealth and traps: The Pig is praised for her stealth abilities, including hiding her terror radius and ambushing survivors, as well as her unique reverse bear traps that add pressure and slow down generator repairs.

Detective Tapp's useful perks: Detective Tapp is noted for having very useful and interesting perks that are good for various builds, including slugging and generator repair strategies.

General fun gameplay: Players enjoy the overall gameplay, finding it fun and engaging, with various killers and mechanics that add to the enjoyment.

The Game map dynamics: The new map 'The Game' adds interesting and unique dynamics to gameplay, significantly changing up the gameplay experience.

Gideon Meat Plant map: The Gideon Meat Plant map is well-designed and provides a decent challenge, making it a favorite among players for its atmosphere and layout.

Traps are ineffective: Traps are frequently mentioned as useless and easily countered by survivors. They can be quickly removed and are often rendered ineffective.

Pig's weaknesses and nerfs: Pig is considered a weak killer with lackluster perks and abilities. Players also note that Pig has been subtly or heavily nerfed over time.

Map design flaws: The map is criticized for having too many pallets, making it unsafe and unbalanced. This design issue affects gameplay negatively.

Developer balancing issues: Players criticize the developers for poor balancing and a lack of understanding of their own game. This leads to frustration and a sense of incompetence.

Bloodpoints and bugs: The killer earns fewer bloodpoints compared to other killers. Additionally, there are several bugs introduced with the DLC, affecting gameplay.

Reverse bear traps mechanics: The Pig can place reverse bear traps on survivors, which activate after generators are powered. These traps slow down generator repairs and add an additional challenge, forcing survivors to spend time removing them.

Stealth mechanics and visibility issues: The killer's stealth mechanics, including the lack of red light and heartbeat when in stealth mode, can create visibility issues. This affects gameplay and can make the ambush ability less effective.

Character balance and abilities: The review discusses character balance and abilities, including the unique powers and mechanics of different killers and survivors. This affects the overall gameplay and strategy.

Generator-based gameplay: The gameplay revolves around generators, with perks and mechanics that affect generator repairs and progress. This includes the impact of traps and other abilities on generator-based objectives.

Bugs and performance issues: The DLC introduced several bugs and performance issues, leading to a poor gaming experience. Players have reported various bugs affecting gameplay.

Matchmaking system problems: Players are experiencing issues with the matchmaking system, which affects their ability to find and join games smoothly.

New killer ability sound bug: There is a specific bug related to the sound of the new killer's ability, which has been noted by players as disruptive or not functioning correctly.

DLC widely recommended: Many reviewers recommend purchasing the DLC for its creative and exciting additions, even for those who are not fans of the Saw franchise. Some suggest buying it on sale or only if you are a fan of the original work.

Balancing and buffing needed: Several reviews mention that the killer needs specific changes to balance its traps and ambush abilities. Some reviewers suggest increasing the number of reverse bear traps and buffing the killer overall.

Good for stealth and strategy: The DLC is recommended for players who enjoy stealth, tension, and strategic gameplay. It is also noted for providing a decent killer and survivor.

Mixed recommendations on purchase: Some reviewers consider purchasing the DLC but are not entirely sure about its value. Others mention it is worth the full price or recommend it only for playing with friends.