Payday 2

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3970 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,313 out of 3970
  2. Mixed: 450 out of 3970
  3. Negative: 2,207 out of 3970

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  1. Spedum
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Payday 2 So Much DLC Edition

    The Game Have So Much Dlc But Every Dlc And Game İs So Good (Except Border Crossing)
    İf You Play İt Good You Will Like Payday 2
  2. mjolls1441
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    I CAN STOP WHENEVER I WANT TO *takes adderall* I JUST NEED TO MAKE ONE MORE DOGE BUILD
    don't you mean dodge-
    NO I MEAN DOGE
  3. atenplex
    Jul 6, 2023
    9
    developed by smart people, runing around and killing cops or swat team by big guns or big weapons.
  4. sansbattle1111
    May 23, 2023
    8
    Payday 2, developed by Overkill Software, is an intense cooperative first-person shooter that puts players in the shoes of professional criminals executing high-stakes heists. With its addictive gameplay, strategic depth, and a wealth of content, this game offers a thrilling and immersive experience that shines brightest when played with friends.

    The core of Payday 2 lies in its    Payday 2, developed by Overkill Software, is an intense cooperative first-person shooter that puts players in the shoes of professional criminals executing high-stakes heists. With its addictive gameplay, strategic depth, and a wealth of content, this game offers a thrilling and immersive experience that shines brightest when played with friends.

    The core of Payday 2 lies in its cooperative gameplay. Players can team up with friends or join a group of strangers to execute elaborate heists. Communication and coordination are key, as players must work together to complete objectives, manage hostages, and fend off waves of law enforcement. The sense of teamwork and camaraderie is exhilarating, and the game rewards players for effectively executing heists while minimizing collateral damage.

    The variety of heists in Payday 2 is impressive. From bank robberies and jewelry store heists to complex, multi-day operations, each mission offers a unique set of challenges and objectives. The game provides multiple approaches and strategies for completing heists, allowing players to choose between stealthy approaches or going in guns blazing. The branching skill tree and customizable loadouts offer further depth and flexibility, encouraging players to experiment with different playstyles.

    The progression system in Payday 2 is addictive and rewarding. Players earn experience points and cash from successful heists, which can be used to unlock new weapons, equipment, and skill upgrades. The constant sense of progression and the allure of unlocking new abilities and gear provide a satisfying incentive to keep playing and improving.

    The game's presentation is solid, with detailed environments and a gritty art style that suits the theme of criminal activities. The sound design is particularly impressive, with realistic weapon sounds, dynamic music that ramps up during intense moments, and the tense chatter of law enforcement on the radio. The overall audiovisual package creates an immersive atmosphere that adds to the tension and excitement of the heists.

    While Payday 2 provides a thrilling cooperative experience, it does have a few drawbacks. The AI-controlled teammates, while serviceable, may not match the level of coordination and reliability offered by human players. The game's difficulty curve can be steep, and some heists may require trial and error to master, which can lead to occasional frustration. Additionally, the game's performance and optimization can be inconsistent at times, impacting the overall experience.

    Payday 2 is an engaging and addictive cooperative shooter that truly shines when played with friends. The strategic depth, variety of heists, and rewarding progression system make it a standout title in the genre. The immersive atmosphere and satisfying gameplay mechanics create intense and memorable moments. While it has a few flaws, Payday 2 offers a thrilling heist experience that will keep players coming back for more. It earns a solid 8/10 rating for its cooperative gameplay, strategic depth, and replay value.    … Expand
  5. ZeroEquis
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Juegardo, le llevo a día de hoy 409,5 horas en steam Y mas, lo único negativo que le puedo ver es lo de los dlc's y algún que otro bug, pero los dlc's si te compras el pack de 12€ te vienen todos y no te tienes que comprar de 1 en 1. que te sale unas 10 veces mas barato. El unico problema que siempre me quejo es la IA de los bots aliados, es malisima
  6. Snjake
    Mar 18, 2023
    8
    Very fun with friends and enjoyed it for 100+ hours playing it and never got bored
  7. Wave0Cloud
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    After the disaster of adding microtransactions in 2015 which where thankfully removed in a quick pace Payday 2 has proven to become one of the best PVE Coop games with various heists, endless build possibilities and an active and fun community. Beat purchased with the Legacy Edition that adds most of the DLC.
  8. Asparz
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    It's not a good game I understand it a little bit but it's addictive as hell.

    if payday 3 disappoints me i'm going to cause genocide please don't **** it up. ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤ ㅤ
  9. SomethingIMade
    Jan 12, 2023
    8
    One of the best FPS games I have played in a long time. This game puts fun over skill, unlike other FPSs I've played. While it is not perfect, it definitely is fun.
  10. Tempeldempel
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    i love this game. Wa na rob a bank then play this game. A lot of dlc and still to this day activ suport.
  11. Soullex
    Nov 30, 2022
    8
    Her ne kadar basit bir konsept gibi gözükse de, bir yeri soymanın onlarca farklı yolu var.
  12. Alenites
    Sep 27, 2022
    9
    developed by smart people, runing around and killing cops or swat team by big guns or big weapons.
  13. VictorHugo1482
    Aug 30, 2022
    8
    They see me rollin'
    They hatin'
    Patrollin' and tryna catch me ridin' dirty
  14. Delirium_21
    Jul 1, 2022
    9
    Great game that they fixed up used to be bad and got review bombed but good now
  15. Franchesco_75
    Jun 17, 2022
    8
    Is a nice game, the only thing is that it hasn't got a story mode were you can do the heist in a chronological order
  16. tuannikolo12
    Jun 7, 2022
    10
    Game so good njgioy8f7keouwqfhdoeawarewgawhogwauerahyiowf8ygha8iouewgfohaewgh
  17. JamesJennings
    Jun 1, 2022
    10
    Never had so much fun before ong, I don't know why it gets such negative reviews. Maybe look at the DLC before making the purchase? DLC is worth it anyway.
  18. TTVHeadshot56
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This is such a good game, the heists are fun and fast paced, the community is quite active for such an old game, and the replay ability is there. The game gets regular updates even during 2022. I would recommend everyone buy this game.
  19. MrAnime
    Jan 23, 2022
    10
    This game is really fun to play, but some of the stuff don't I really like... The game is obviously very fun to play with others and some stuff can be annoying as well.

    Thanks to some of the new updates for the game, I haven't really... liked it as I used to when I played it before it got... worse. EDIT: After maybe years of waiting... I can say this might be my favorite stealth    This game is really fun to play, but some of the stuff don't I really like... The game is obviously very fun to play with others and some stuff can be annoying as well.

    Thanks to some of the new updates for the game, I haven't really... liked it as I used to when I played it before it got... worse.

    EDIT:

    After maybe years of waiting... I can say this might be my favorite stealth game ever. The stealth feels great, the music is pretty awesome and it is worth it now more than ever    … Expand
  20. Semyon_McDale
    Jan 6, 2022
    8
    Очень понравилась эта игра. В ней весело проводить время с друзьями. Красивый и приятный дизайн меню и саунд треки. Игра заставляет подумать об действиях. Единственный недостаток - физика стрельбы, которая не совсем реалистичная. Графика на высоте.Очень понравилась эта игра. В ней весело проводить время с друзьями. Красивый и приятный дизайн меню и саунд треки. Игра заставляет подумать об действиях. Единственный недостаток - физика стрельбы, которая не совсем реалистичная. Графика на высоте.
  21. t3rminator_
    Dec 24, 2021
    10
    a bit old but it s fun to play with friends.(in my case with my friend). i bought it on steam sale
  22. Xeculiar
    Dec 23, 2021
    9
    i had fun with this game i don't care if people call it bad i enjoy it and that's all that matters
  23. LokaKie
    Nov 27, 2021
    9
    This game is a **** banger. Like despite the reviews that was a 2015 issue and everyone came to review bomb and it was **** Now the game is just actually amazing and a really fun experience. Amazing devs and the community is really nice. Good game would reccomend.
  24. ItsDigi
    Nov 24, 2021
    8
    First of all, a nice game, plagued on MetaCritic by bots who sh*t on the game for something the publisher did back in 2015, (505 Games, who else could it be) since then, the developer bought everything from them and is the sole proprietor of the game.
    So, on to the review:
    After 7.5 years with this game, I can confidently say, I've lost no enthusiasm neither towards the gameplay nor    First of all, a nice game, plagued on MetaCritic by bots who sh*t on the game for something the publisher did back in 2015, (505 Games, who else could it be) since then, the developer bought everything from them and is the sole proprietor of the game.
    So, on to the review:
    After 7.5 years with this game, I can confidently say, I've lost no enthusiasm neither towards the gameplay nor towards the amazing music. It's a co-op game that just keeps you and your friends coming back for more.
    The developer always came through with new ideas throughout the years, to keep the community entertained and playing, even after that mentioned incident, kudos to them.
    Really a labor of love, and the maximum effort one can make out of an old racing game engine.

    Year after year I invite new friends to the game, and they always take a liking to it, sooner or later.
    DLCs are getting better and better, and the whole game just ages like fine wine.    … Expand
  25. tjcrochet
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    This is an amazing game and it's a shame that it's user score is so low because of one mistake that overkill made years ago that was fixed fairly quickly. I seriously recommend this game, I have spent many hours into the game and enjoyed almost every single one. Story and secret ending are fantastic too, although I won't spoil anything here.
  26. Bruninho1997
    Oct 14, 2021
    8
    Muito divertido e cheio de conteúdo. É muito maior que seu antecessor e possui uma gama gigantesca de possibilidades e variações em cada missão, seu maior ponto negativo é referente ao excesso ridículo de DLCs e o quão cru se torna o jogo base.
  27. defenz
    Aug 8, 2021
    8
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  28. penguin_sheriff
    May 24, 2021
    9
    Payday 2 first have bugs that make you realy mad but for me its normal if you have little bit money you can buy it and make some free heist with no dlc but if you realy love this game you should buy some dlc packs [not h3h3 pack it trash] buy legacy edition it get some dlcs and if you buy all dlc your self its take more money so buy legacy and have some good lcs with good game for thePayday 2 first have bugs that make you realy mad but for me its normal if you have little bit money you can buy it and make some free heist with no dlc but if you realy love this game you should buy some dlc packs [not h3h3 pack it trash] buy legacy edition it get some dlcs and if you buy all dlc your self its take more money so buy legacy and have some good lcs with good game for the bugs some times guards will walk thro the wals that a pain in a** and trust me if you trying to study lore DON'T lore is to big and dont be stupid buy payday 2 dont payday the heist that game trash… Expand
  29. Gorbunov2004
    Mar 25, 2021
    8
    В игре хорошая стрельба крутые ограбления но в неё долго играть не интересно.
  30. MrPajamas
    Mar 12, 2021
    8
    PAYDAY 2 ... what wonderful memories. I only played number one for a few hours, but number two for a few hundred hours. The game is much better than the previous one. Better missions, of which there are more. Great music also applies here. But where the game has made the most progress is the customization of weapons. At number one, after a while I started to feel like I had nothing to doPAYDAY 2 ... what wonderful memories. I only played number one for a few hours, but number two for a few hundred hours. The game is much better than the previous one. Better missions, of which there are more. Great music also applies here. But where the game has made the most progress is the customization of weapons. At number one, after a while I started to feel like I had nothing to do with my money. This will not happen to you here, because even after reaching level 100, you have the opportunity to enter the infam, which is ingenious. There are 25 infams in the game and it will take some time to get. The graphics are better than number one, but again nothing breathtaking. But it looks good, except for some blurred objects in the distance. As I mentioned in my review of Left 4 Dead 2, this also applies to graphics here. Better worse, but with the fact that it will also reduce HW requirements and the game can be played by more people. You have a choice of masks, armor, weapons and especially those weapons where the biggest stumbling block is. There are several DLCs in the game, which will not allow you to take the delicious minigun right in front of your eyes, with which you can mow one poem. So if you want to taste this delicacy, you have to reach into your wallet. Although not deep, such a minigun was just an example and in the game the DLCs together are really a hill, so if you want all the content, you will unfortunately have to pay extra. I'm really sorry. Don't worry, the game is one of the best multiplayer games I've ever played, although it still is, so what the game crashes are DLC. Maps have also undergone a change for the better. There are a lot of memorable missions, but again they are not part of the game. The only luck is that if your friend already owns the DLC maps and will be kind and invite you, then you can join in and not own the DLC. Despite the DLC, it's a great game for me and one of the best multiplayers I've ever experienced. I don't know if the game is still being played at this time, what I'm writing a review, but if you have a friend or best friends and create your own crew in the form of four players, you have a long way to level and fight for who will be the best thief of all dob. But I probably wouldn't start playing myself today.… Expand
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#67 Best PC Game of 2013
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#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
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#6 Most Shared PC Game of 2013

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 51 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 51
  3. Negative: 0 out of 51
  1. GRYOnline.pl
    Oct 9, 2013
    80
    PayDay 2 is one of the nicest surprises of the year. Overkill Software understands the atmosphere of gangster movies and wisely improves these pieces of gameplay, that might have been disappointing in the first game. The sequel is better in almost every way - you can play a thief and enjoy good character development and shooting systems. I really hope, that PayDay 3 will be even better.
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 5, 2013
    86
    Payday 2 is an excellent co-op shooter - a vast improvement over the first one. [Sept 2013]
  3. Hyper Magazine
    Oct 3, 2013
    80
    A unique and captivating multiplayer experience that rewards team work over personal glory. But make sure you bring friends for the true experience. [Nov 2013, p.62]
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