Dead by Daylight - The Saw® Chapter Review Summary

The Pig is fun and strong with ambush dash and stealth attacks, traps that can pressure and kill, and Saw appeal, but she needs buffs, traps feel ineffective, and perks underwhelm.

The Pig is fun and strong: Players widely agree that The Pig is enjoyable to play as and against, with good perks and a nearly unstoppable playstyle in skilled hands. Her stealth and ambush potential make her a strong killer.

Reverse Bear Traps add pressure: The Pig's Reverse Bear Traps force survivors to spend time removing them, delaying generator progress and providing the killer with more hunting time. They can also prevent escapes through gates.

Detective Tapp has good perks: Detective Tapp's perks are considered solid, especially for generator rush builds and slugging, with Tenacity being a notable favorite. He is a fun survivor to play as.

Crouching grants stealth: Crouching removes the terror radius, allowing The Pig to sneak up on survivors and launch surprise attacks. This stealth ability is a core part of her kit.

DLC is highly praised: The Saw DLC is regarded as one of the best in Dead by Daylight, with captivating content and well-balanced characters. Both the killer and survivor are well-received.

The Pig needs buffs: Multiple clusters indicate that the Pig is considered a weak killer who requires significant buffs to remain viable. Players specifically mention that her traps need improvement and that she is not strong in the current meta.

Reverse Bear Traps ineffective: The Reverse Bear Traps are widely criticized as pointless, luck-based, and rarely useful. Survivors can see boxes with keys, further reducing the traps' effectiveness.

Survivor perks underwhelming: The survivor perks included in the DLC are generally considered average to useless, with only 'Tenacity' being mentioned as useful. This contributes to disappointment with the survivor side of the chapter.

Killer perks mediocre: Most killer perks are weak and situational, with 'Make Your Choice' being the only standout. The Pig's unique perks are also seen as lackluster and rarely used.

Sound bug with generators: A sound bug causes breaking pallets to play when damaging a generator, similar to a known issue with Freddy. This audio glitch affects gameplay feedback.

The Pig uses Reverse Bear Traps: The Pig, a killer, can place Reverse Bear Traps on survivors' heads. These traps activate after a generator is completed and have a timer that kills the survivor if not removed.

The Pig has an ambush dash attack: While crouched, The Pig can perform a dash attack to ambush survivors. The dash requires a short charge time and is used for mind games.

The Pig has stealth abilities: The Pig can crouch to reduce her terror radius to zero, allowing for stealthy movement and surprise attacks. Crouching also reduces her vision and movement speed.

Detective Tapp is a survivor: Detective Tapp is a playable survivor with perks such as Tenacity, Stake Out, and Detective's Hunch. These perks are favored by some survivors for generator rush or other strategies.

Traps are removed at Jigsaw boxes: Survivors must search Jigsaw boxes to find the correct key to remove a Reverse Bear Trap. Only one box contains the correct key, and the search process diverts attention from objectives.

Dedicated server issues: Players report that dedicated servers are either unavailable or not responding, leading to connectivity problems. This is a recurring issue across multiple feedback clusters.

Frequent disconnections: Connection interruptions and EAC-related errors cause players to be disconnected from matches. These issues significantly impact gameplay experience.

Matchmaking lag problems: Matchmaking often places players into laggy rooms with high ping, resulting in poor online experiences. This is a specific but less frequent complaint.

Bugs and optimization: Many players report numerous bugs and poor optimization, affecting overall game performance. This is a common but somewhat vague complaint.

Recommended for Saw franchise fans: Many reviewers agree the DLC is a must-buy for fans of the SAW movies, with some considering it worthwhile even for non-fans. The theming and characters strongly appeal to franchise enthusiasts.

DLC generally worth buying: A large number of reviews recommend the DLC as a good purchase, describing it as excellent and well done. Positive sentiment dominates across multiple clusters.

Fun and satisfying purchase: A number of reviews highlight the fun factor, with some calling it one of their best purchases and rating it 10/10 for enjoyment. The head traps and character interactions add to the fun.

Mixed value for killer players: Opinions differ on whether the DLC is worth it for those who mainly play killer; some find the killer decent, while others feel it lacks direct chase strength. The survivor model is sometimes seen as the only addition.

Pig is a great killer: Several reviews praise the Pig as a great killer that can be bought blindly and is recommended for those who can play her. She is described as interesting despite being difficult.

Saw License Immersion Fan: Thematic map exploration and playing Amanda as a licensed horror icon. Motivation: Relive the Saw films through an authentic map and killer. Stance: buy.

Stealth Ambush Fun Seeker: Approach survivors stealthily, ambush, and use reverse bear traps for objective pressure. Motivation: Enjoy stealthy killer gameplay and trap-based fun. Stance: buy.

Competitive Meta and DLC Value Critic: Evaluate killer tier, perks, and meta viability while playing at higher ranks. Motivation: Protect the community from weak DLC purchases and push for competitive balance. Stance: no buy.

Monetization: The provided reviews focus on DLC characters, perks, map quality, and the one-time DLC price. The only real-money cost mentioned is the standard DLC purchase and its discount. There is no direct evidence of in-game purchases, real-money gacha, loot boxes, pay-to-win items, battle passes, or currency obfuscation. Perk viability and DLC price/sale complaints are traditional expansion and subjective quality issues, so the final score remains in the Fair/Pure range.

Saw DLC Content Overview: The DLC includes survivor Detective Tapp, killer The Pig, and the Gideon Meat Plant map, along with new perks for both characters. It is a paid expansion based on the SAW franchise.

Comparisons to Other Killers: The Pig is frequently compared to Michael Myers for scare effect, the Nurse for perk synergy, and Freddy for late-game viability. Some note she combines aspects of Michael and Legion.

Pig Killer Strength Debate: Many players consider The Pig too weak and in need of a buff, while others defend her based on experience. She is often compared unfavorably to killers like Freddy and Hillbilly.

DLC Based on Saw Franchise: The DLC is based on the SAW franchise, specifically the first movie. It features content from the horror series.

Map and Lore Accuracy: The Gideon Meat Plant map is based on the SAW movies and is playable without owning the DLC. The developer paid attention to lore with accurate character designs and iconic traps.