Payday 2

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3970 Ratings

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  1. JohnDyne
    Oct 25, 2015
    10
    Payday 2 is a fantastic co-op game with new heists and equipment coming out very regularly.

    The only downside, as with many games, is a portion of the community. As of the most recent update, Payday 2 has added crates that require a tool to unlock, ala TF2's crate; this upset a very vocal minority of players. More than two years ago, prior to the launch of the game, there were rumors    Payday 2 is a fantastic co-op game with new heists and equipment coming out very regularly.

    The only downside, as with many games, is a portion of the community. As of the most recent update, Payday 2 has added crates that require a tool to unlock, ala TF2's crate; this upset a very vocal minority of players.

    More than two years ago, prior to the launch of the game, there were rumors that the game would contain microtransactions at launch. David Goldfarb, a director for the game who left over a year ago, stated that it would not have them, and that he hoped it never would.

    A community manager by the name of Almir also posted that Payday 2 would not have microtransactions at launch, and clarified on the Steam page that these rumors were at the time false.

    Two years later, a fairly long time for a game to remain profitable, the game has introduced weapon skins. Some of them do offer minor statistical stat boosts, while rarer ones will offer boosts similar to standard mod load-outs, but counter the actual usage of said mods. It has very little effect in the game, but a portion of the community feels betrayed.

    Do not let this dissuade you from playing this game! Most of the most recent reviews are from this very vocal group. The game is still very fun and they are still releasing content for it, even two years later.    … Expand
  2. hugedonut
    Oct 26, 2015
    10
    A great multiplayer co-op shooter. Personally, I don't care about the microtransactions. Pay2Win is not really applicable in co-op game. It's like complaining about other players playing on lower difficulty levels. That being said, they should add all of the current DLC into a discounted package.
  3. darky3302
    Oct 26, 2015
    10
    Well it's a great game with a pretty good community. There is some DLCs but most of them are great. But Overkill dare add microtransactions and all the idiots are crying. Don't trust the haters.
  4. Tekinette
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    People are annoyed by microtransactions but the truth is the game is still one of the best games on steam and you'll enjoy hundreds of hours on it before you get a chance to get bored.
  5. mrnikola
    Jan 10, 2016
    10
    Graphics: 9/10
    Sound effects: 10/10
    Game modes: 10/10
    Game server: 8/10

    Cons: - Too many DLCs
    - Space required to install is relatively high
    - Unnecessary microtransactions
  6. Setsuna_Agung
    Mar 13, 2016
    10
    nice teamwork game. and nice weapon not long not short, that what i think. and nice game play system :D. and i love we can plan B after fail stealth :)
  7. Dezgamer
    Jan 18, 2016
    10
    Payday 2 has been getting a really bad rep over micro-transactions. Half of these reviews shouldn't be allowed because all they say is "0/10" just for skins and not the game it's self. Payday 2 is a really good game with a feel you can only get from payday. It has one of the best soundtracks I've heard, It has some really intense moments for coop with friends. People say that Payday 2 is aPayday 2 has been getting a really bad rep over micro-transactions. Half of these reviews shouldn't be allowed because all they say is "0/10" just for skins and not the game it's self. Payday 2 is a really good game with a feel you can only get from payday. It has one of the best soundtracks I've heard, It has some really intense moments for coop with friends. People say that Payday 2 is a "Pay to Win" Game, but you don't need each and every dlc to play. You don't need heist dlcs to play that heist. If you can find someone playing you can join their lobby, you just can't start a lobby of your own with that heist, also the weapons. Even the free weapons are really good and diverse. You have lots of free stuff if you join the community group also. You get a handful of free characters to chose and Plenty of free weapons. You get 8/13 free heisters. If you own some of the games that overkill has worked with like Hotline Miami 1-2 and speedrunners you get more content from each game. The weapons. There is a lot of weapons. Some are meh but there is some really good ones out there for free that can be used. 41 base weapons you can use with 15 more weapons if you join the community for free. You also have 27 different free heists base game. Which you can choose to go stealth or loud on depending on how you feel on it. Anyway my work is done here. You can choose if you think Payday 2 is trash or not. I can't change your feelings towards it. Only you. GLHF… Expand
  8. Shadow1
    Dec 2, 2016
    10
    Payday 2 is one of the best Multiplayer Game in my opinion. Payday 2 is one of the best game of 2013. Payday 2 is the best Bank Thief Simulator. In Payday 2 normal graphics, many good characters and Masks - Dallas, Rust and other, many interesting stealth and shooter missions. I think shooter missions in Payday 2 is much better than stealth missions. Gameplay in shooter and stealthPayday 2 is one of the best Multiplayer Game in my opinion. Payday 2 is one of the best game of 2013. Payday 2 is the best Bank Thief Simulator. In Payday 2 normal graphics, many good characters and Masks - Dallas, Rust and other, many interesting stealth and shooter missions. I think shooter missions in Payday 2 is much better than stealth missions. Gameplay in shooter and stealth missions very good, but in this game there are two minus many not interesting DLC and long update. Very interesting and good game.… Expand
  9. ianpham
    May 17, 2016
    10
    it a good game to play but it always crashed or disconnected but this game is fun to play.
    -it good but u need to get the dlc to get more guns
    -keep getting crashed
    -disconnected
  10. Pyxis91
    Jun 22, 2016
    10
    muy buen juego, mucho mas si lo juegas con amigos pero tambien en partidas publicas. lo de los micropagos es mentira, no es necesario en lo absoluto comprarse todos los dlc, si te gustan uno o dos pues te lo compras a 4.99$ yo lo veo bien esto sin contar que el juego junto con los dlc se ponen en oferta en muchas ocaciones y si no pues todavia pues el juego tiene bastante contenido que semuy buen juego, mucho mas si lo juegas con amigos pero tambien en partidas publicas. lo de los micropagos es mentira, no es necesario en lo absoluto comprarse todos los dlc, si te gustan uno o dos pues te lo compras a 4.99$ yo lo veo bien esto sin contar que el juego junto con los dlc se ponen en oferta en muchas ocaciones y si no pues todavia pues el juego tiene bastante contenido que se desbloquea jugandolo y mas ahora que añadieron lo de las misiones secundarias. mi consejo si eres de PC es que te lo compres y si no te gusta pues lo devuelves pero yo en mi experiencia te digo que es un exelente juego y no te vas a arrepentir de comprarlo, mas si lo juegas con amigos… Expand
  11. ZipperokYT
    Jul 3, 2016
    10
    Really good game! I like it very much! It`s very funny and easy, so I recommend it to all. Everybody shall try to play in this game. Just buy it, it`ll be fun!
  12. Tempest_USA
    Jun 21, 2017
    10
    Tons of shortsighted and idiotic reviews here, this is not a 10/10 game i would give it an 8/10, but to counter the MANY 0/10's i am leaving a 10.

    This game has a great soundtrack that ties into the intensity of the things happening around you. The shooting aspect is solid, but not perfect. The ability to customize, the variety of jobs, enemies, characters, weapons, armors,    Tons of shortsighted and idiotic reviews here, this is not a 10/10 game i would give it an 8/10, but to counter the MANY 0/10's i am leaving a 10.

    This game has a great soundtrack that ties into the intensity of the things happening around you. The shooting aspect is solid, but not perfect. The ability to customize, the variety of jobs, enemies, characters, weapons, armors, modifications, masks makes this game one of which you can truly craft your own means of success and not use a cookie cutter build or style that another has made popular. The voice acting is good, and care was put into this games development (far more than the norm now days..) This game deserves a better rating and a more logical and loyal fan base.

    The micro transactions are a gaming sin and there are a lot of them (not needed to play the game however, and i would NOT classify this as pay to win), the AI needs work, and the game needs better anti hacking measures. Other than that, the game is solid and that in my book grants it the 8/10 i would give, and not the 0/10 so many impulsive reviewers are giving it. Make a stand for things that are frowned upon in gaming but also give credit where it is due - this is not a bad game.    … Expand
  13. LOLCRAFT56
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    I give to the game 8/10 but I am seeing that many people are giving 0/10 and they say that it is a bad game thanks by the micro-transactions (the game have 0) the game has DLC (something different) and they add new stages, difficulties, modes, weapons, and if you don't like this game, you have the ultimate edition that comes with the game and all the DLC's included (like 35 DLC) and beforeI give to the game 8/10 but I am seeing that many people are giving 0/10 and they say that it is a bad game thanks by the micro-transactions (the game have 0) the game has DLC (something different) and they add new stages, difficulties, modes, weapons, and if you don't like this game, you have the ultimate edition that comes with the game and all the DLC's included (like 35 DLC) and before the company releases this software, they had other versions, with some DLC, also they are giving free some DLC and in the last year, they give the game totally free during 2 weeks approximately… Expand
  14. 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.
  15. Mehrab4K
    Dec 12, 2019
    10
    I love this game ! Have great gameplay, graphic , music
  16. Ininite-Game
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    The Content you get for 20,16€ (The Price of the game with all DLC) is stunning! Over 70 heists, 100 waepons, 20 characters and more masks then a human could ever collect. It runs smoothly (even on weaker PCs), has a great Ping and the weapons feel awesome!
  17. Metaprime
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game very cool, I don't know why other gamers hate this game. I think payday 2 can rated more than 3.8… Expand
  18. 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.
  19. Evgen1j
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    This is my favourite game
    I from Russia
    Эта игра потрясающая, я наиграл в неё 10000 hours
  20. Lexius
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Eee i want say first game is multiplayer game look at it okay.Then game one important robbery heist game is cause good
  21. Nolbikilbi
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Good game jsjjdjdjddjdkdkekwkkddndkkdkdjdjdiidkdkdkdkdkdkidjsisidjdjdidiididifi
  22. HimuraBR
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    LENDÁRIO PAYDAY 2!
    Um jogo extremamente barato (em 2020) e com muito conteúdo.. e que agora voltou a receber suporte por parte da OVERKILL (Empresa do game)
    Recomendo 100%

    OBS: O jogo não tem Microtransações faz anos.. não acreditem nessa cambada de lixo que nem se quer jogaram o jogo e estão falando que tem.
  23. RAZORNARKOZONE1
    Feb 4, 2021
    10
    pay day 2 best game overkill softwaree thank you çok başarılı bir yapım gerçektende
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. tuannikolo12
    Jun 7, 2022
    10
    Game so good njgioy8f7keouwqfhdoeawarewgawhogwauerahyiowf8ygha8iouewgfohaewgh
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. angelrubio
    Sep 16, 2013
    9
    Pew, Pew! Get on the f*cking ground!! Cops start comming, music starts building up, and money and blood start flowing until you win. Pumps me the f*ck up. Specially with good companions. AI sucks for now.
  33. TomSEA
    Jun 11, 2014
    9
    Hella fun, especially in co-op mode. The variations on the different scenarios is frankly mind-boggling. All the different things that can go right (or wrong) depending on your actions is remarkable. Really have to give props to the developers for coming up with such a variety.

    Really like the skill trees too, and the fact that you can reset them at any time. Makes building a    Hella fun, especially in co-op mode. The variations on the different scenarios is frankly mind-boggling. All the different things that can go right (or wrong) depending on your actions is remarkable. Really have to give props to the developers for coming up with such a variety.

    Really like the skill trees too, and the fact that you can reset them at any time. Makes building a character easy.

    Yeah, there are some graphical glitches, and the AI (both friend and foe) can be inconsistent, but not to the point of overly detracting from the game. This is a pretty complex game, so I can forgive the occasional burps, especially at the price.

    Highly recommended, especially if you can get a group together to play all four characters.    … Expand
  34. MakoSucks
    Jun 4, 2014
    9
    If Left4Dead, Heat, and the Dark Knight Bank robbery had a baby, it would totally be this game. What makes this game shine is probably how you can customize your skills, rpg style, and join up with 3 of your friends to make the perfect team of masked bank robbers. You can customize a huge number of masks, just for looks, a large selection of guns, and attachments that you buy, and just setIf Left4Dead, Heat, and the Dark Knight Bank robbery had a baby, it would totally be this game. What makes this game shine is probably how you can customize your skills, rpg style, and join up with 3 of your friends to make the perfect team of masked bank robbers. You can customize a huge number of masks, just for looks, a large selection of guns, and attachments that you buy, and just set loose on cops and feel like a complete badass. There's even some heists you can do without tripping an alarm and having hell break loose. The core gameplay though is definitely shooting waves of cops as they try to take you down and take back hostages, until you die or you escape with cash, jewlery, drugs, guns, etc. Teamwork is key, especially for the higher difficulties, and that's what makes Payday 2 so much fun.

    The DLC is for the most part optional, but adds a lot to the games, Like sniper rifles, and LMG's, but the heists are free, as long as you can find them or have a friend who bought it. They keep adding new content to it, a lot of which is free. They just announced 4 new heists, with Giancarlo Esposito, from Breaking Bad, as your handler, which is going to be awesome! Hopefully they'll do another web series,like they did for the pre release.

    Payday2 is almost perfect, minus a few glitches and bugs, like cops spawning inside the bank in front of you, but they're few and far between. There also seems to be not enough heists, but they get randomized everytime you play them so it adds to the re playability, but It's still not enough for me. Besides that This game would be perfect.    … Expand
  35. Yammo
    Aug 29, 2013
    9
    I've played Payday: The Heist and have about 150 hours of Payday 2 (inclusive beta)...

    In short, you're playing Left 4 Dead but with cops instead of Zombies, the safe-house is a get-away van and your character gets to level up skills to specialize in sneaking, healing, shooting or blowing up safes. On top of that, there is some variation to the levels which raises replayability by an    I've played Payday: The Heist and have about 150 hours of Payday 2 (inclusive beta)...

    In short, you're playing Left 4 Dead but with cops instead of Zombies, the safe-house is a get-away van and your character gets to level up skills to specialize in sneaking, healing, shooting or blowing up safes. On top of that, there is some variation to the levels which raises replayability by an order of magnitude.

    A co-op FPS is what you're getting, nothing more, nothing less. While nowhere near the polish of what Valve would produce (do remember that very few studios have the backing to support Valve-level of polish), it is much better than Overkill's first try at this genre. (Which was not a bad start by any standard)

    Most importantly though, (in my opinion) Overkill Studios have as of the date of writing this kept updating this lovely game on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Thus, most game-breaking bugs have been addressed as of now. More fixes and DLC have been announced which I am confident will address any concern some might have with limited amount of Heists.

    It is not the game of a century, but if you like FPS-shooters, it is definitely worth getting...    … Expand
  36. bobreviews
    Oct 21, 2013
    9
    Absolute magnificence. Payday 2 walks the fine line between stealth gaming and shooting without compromising either. Skill trees that allow flexibility, while still limiting players from covering every role. They've even got the player feedback for stealth gameplay right. All I would like is more, more missions.
  37. StrikerFIN
    Sep 24, 2013
    9
    Strictly co-op. Friendly AI is useless, they can shoot but that is not much of help when there is 8 money bags to be carried and SWAT is all over you. If you are looking for SP experience, forget it.

    As a co-op game it shines. Learning curve is pretty high, since there is no tutorial and the game is pretty complicated. You will have to learn the hard way, or with a helpful and    Strictly co-op. Friendly AI is useless, they can shoot but that is not much of help when there is 8 money bags to be carried and SWAT is all over you. If you are looking for SP experience, forget it.

    As a co-op game it shines. Learning curve is pretty high, since there is no tutorial and the game is pretty complicated. You will have to learn the hard way, or with a helpful and experienced teammate who bothers to tell you how you play. But usually players who can't play get kicked.

    Also been noticing that some people use certain missions to grind for levels, since some heists are easier than others and provide more rapid leveling up. That's too bad, since there is almost 30 missions.

    It's not a full game in a sense. It's just a moderately sized co-op game with a lot of replay value. Gun play is better than in Payday 1, graphics better, missions more complicated and this time actually you can go all-stealth. I recommend this one, but only online.    … Expand
  38. Cstriker01
    Oct 3, 2013
    9
    First, fantastic game with HIGH replayability. The implementation of stronger RPG elements compared to PAYDAY: THE HEIST was fantastic and I actually feel my toon is more unique this time around (granted there are optimal builds right now, I believe Overkill will get this balanced as they genuinely listen to the fan base and make changes). The four classes are unique and varied and thereFirst, fantastic game with HIGH replayability. The implementation of stronger RPG elements compared to PAYDAY: THE HEIST was fantastic and I actually feel my toon is more unique this time around (granted there are optimal builds right now, I believe Overkill will get this balanced as they genuinely listen to the fan base and make changes). The four classes are unique and varied and there are not enough skill points to take everything from every tree meaning you have to plan things out. The weapons this time around are more varied with TONS of attachments and modifcations between them all. The graphics are not Titanfall/Skyrim/The Last of Us pretty, but they are fantastic with good lighting and are not a burden on the GPU, memory, or processor making it easier to play for aging systems! HUZZAH! Character customization comes in the form of changing and tweaking your masks for the crimes (otherwise you play the 4 heisters from the webseries and that doesn't change) and it is a fantastic system that is easy to understand. THe missions are varied, unique, and fun that most can be either stealthed (which adds a GREAT ammount of challenge) or run n' gun'ed (which is still fun). The shooting mechanics IMO are some of the best in any video game out today. The recoil on weapons feels realistic and weighty which is matched by supurb sound effects that makes the weapons feel and sound real. Furthermore on weapons, this is one of the FEW games that actually made the weapons cycle, reload, lock bolts, and use bolt releases correctly MAJOR points for that! Great coop of course as that is the focus. Overkill actively supports the game, community, and listens to us grip and praise them. They shower the game with updates and changes and have promised a TON of DLC and further support so more longevity.

    The bad, not a lot. Bad single player AI, just terrible, so stay online and you are good. Mission geometry randomization to me was not as varied as advertised and could be better adding further replay value. No tutorial for missions, you are going to have to learn on the fly so be ready and pay attention to the experianced players (as generally they are helpful, only met one player who was rude and called people F***ing retards).

    Not a lot of bad, GREAT pro's for the game. Drop the cash and support Overkill, they made a true gem with this title and fullfilled the dream of every man on the planet, to commit a Heist!    … Expand
  39. Davil
    Aug 25, 2013
    9
    This game is awesome and well worth the cheap price tag. The developers kind of market it as a "Crime" simulator and that's really what it feels like most of the time. It's pretty fun by yourself, and a blast with a couple friends. From the tense moments of trying to sneak through a mission hoping you that guard doesn't spot you or that the pager operator will be fooled, to the high stakesThis game is awesome and well worth the cheap price tag. The developers kind of market it as a "Crime" simulator and that's really what it feels like most of the time. It's pretty fun by yourself, and a blast with a couple friends. From the tense moments of trying to sneak through a mission hoping you that guard doesn't spot you or that the pager operator will be fooled, to the high stakes of running across the street to get one more bag of loot out of the bank vault. This game is glorious. The only problem is the current lack of content that is hinted at in tutorials but not yet implemented.… Expand
  40. The_Man_With_No
    Aug 15, 2013
    9
    Great game. Better than the first one. More missions, more customization, more masks, and harder content. I've had no problem playing the game whatsoever as well and so far no glitches. The only complaint is that the Safehouse is useless even after launch.
  41. Nataraja
    Aug 16, 2013
    9
    I honestly wish Overkill had stuck to their original plans to make Payday 2 coop only. The introduction of solo play with the AI has made this game confusing to people. To put it simply this game is built for coop and is a coop rough edged master piece. To try to play with AI is infuriating and you are better off Lone Wolfing it. Therefore my review ignores the partner AI as its notI honestly wish Overkill had stuck to their original plans to make Payday 2 coop only. The introduction of solo play with the AI has made this game confusing to people. To put it simply this game is built for coop and is a coop rough edged master piece. To try to play with AI is infuriating and you are better off Lone Wolfing it. Therefore my review ignores the partner AI as its not really relevant to the game.

    Negative: I could only give it a 9 due to some pretty bad clipping errors in places and some of the issues with line of sight and mob behavior (getting shot through cover is irritating but happens rarely).

    Graphics: 9

    Sound:10

    Soundtrack: 11 (Its Simon Viklund and his work is amazing so as in true Spinal Tap tradition but this one goes to 11) its the first soundtrack from a game that I have actually really wanted.

    Game Mechanics: 9 (very solid FPS platform with RPG elements and the heist factor just so addictive my only issue is how they count what is a "heist" which got over stated but still, having 12 heists at launch is fantastic. Stealth is also hard as hell but so much fun.)

    Replay value: 10 (You constantly replay heists but the dynamic layouts and the variability in difficulty, etc. make this game so very much worth replaying)

    This is are really well done game by a small studio and one of the best FPS coop game purchases I have made since Left 4 Dead 2 or Counter Strike Global Offensive.    … Expand
  42. daniellegraham
    Oct 6, 2013
    9
    I found that the score is 7.9. This is really break my heart. So I decided to user my own review. I play PC version. Overall, as a 29.99 USD game, this game is a greatest game at this price. 4 men team play is crucial to win. And the background music is essential to the game atmosphere. Enemy AI is excellent. And the perk system make that you won't have the same experience every time youI found that the score is 7.9. This is really break my heart. So I decided to user my own review. I play PC version. Overall, as a 29.99 USD game, this game is a greatest game at this price. 4 men team play is crucial to win. And the background music is essential to the game atmosphere. Enemy AI is excellent. And the perk system make that you won't have the same experience every time you played the same stage. It is much better than L4D.… Expand
  43. elaintahra
    Feb 2, 2015
    9
    Really good. So far I've clocked in 140-150 hours and few more DLCs to buy and I have not completed all missions. Fun to try to get stealth on solo deathwish difficulty and try to get faster times. Enjoyable co-op as well. Missions change on each run, good replayability.

    Cons: - sometimes some idiots kick in the end of the mission - solution: host yourself or play with friends -    Really good. So far I've clocked in 140-150 hours and few more DLCs to buy and I have not completed all missions. Fun to try to get stealth on solo deathwish difficulty and try to get faster times. Enjoyable co-op as well. Missions change on each run, good replayability.

    Cons:
    - sometimes some idiots kick in the end of the mission - solution: host yourself or play with friends
    - deathwish difficulty too easy, guards can't spot you from 10 m if you're stealth enough, should have "real" difficulty (you see them, they see you)
    - guards and civs are deaf, you can run behind people
    - some bugs
    * civs screaming (!) behind wall you can't reach (GO Bank both sides of the map)
    - favors not explained at all
    - going loud on missions is a bit boring though, the cops fall on 1-3 shots but protagonists just keep going, even on deathwish (need REAL difficulty!)
    - Crime.net sucks, waiting for right job is not fun (you can buy any mission with offshore money though)
    - sometimes ECM don't seem to work (rare)? civs can call cops anyway (such as Bank heist, put 2 ECMs on both sides of bank and still someone managed to call)    … Expand
  44. Jonex
    Oct 21, 2013
    9
    I couldn't ask for more out of a co-op game. Overkill have taken Payday 1 and given it steroids. That means more heists, more guns, more customization, more enemies, more things to do.

    Absolutely amazing.
  45. 1anasazi1
    Oct 17, 2013
    9
    I really do like this game. I do wish they would add a bit more variety, and I do agree that the AI in single player mode should actually be able to do things. However, overall I really like this game. Great Lan game. The guns feel incredibly satisfying. Its worth the price.
  46. FruitCakeHD
    Aug 28, 2013
    9
    This game receives a big thumbs up of worth-it certification.

    Game developers are amazing, it is also nice to have David Goldfarb as one the game designer for Overkill. Of course, it started with Payday: The Heist, and though i have not played it before, i can say that PD2 is even better. The gameplay is pretty self-explanatory, you go into banks, nightclubs, harbors and etc. And rob    This game receives a big thumbs up of worth-it certification.

    Game developers are amazing, it is also nice to have David Goldfarb as one the game designer for Overkill. Of course, it started with Payday: The Heist, and though i have not played it before, i can say that PD2 is even better.

    The gameplay is pretty self-explanatory, you go into banks, nightclubs, harbors and etc. And rob the daylight out of them. This game can be pretty funny with some bugs that's been yet to be fixed.

    The controls in this game is average, i would say it lacks the options for the video settings. And the vsync is this game adds in immense amount of input lag. (Use a 3rd party software like MSI AB to limit your FPS to 58/59).

    The guns in this game, for now, lacks variety and it kind of gets really boring in higher reputation levels. If the upcoming DLCs would add in more weapons, there would definitely be awesome.

    Some weapon modifications like the laser sight might be a bit too hard to acquire as they seem to never drop.

    Masks are just plain cosmetics with really unique & nice customization options.

    Now onto the A.I, different mobs have different roles and they would fight their way to get you. I won't say that the A.I is 10/10 but would give it a 7/10. It is not that bad that it sucks or neither horrible, but also, not as good and intelligent that it could really give it a real challenge.

    To close it up here, this is a honest review unlike those some critics that just gives off some 'paid' opinions. For 29.99, this game out-beats most modern games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 for an example (****ty one, yes).    … Expand
  47. TheArtikC
    Aug 15, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What can I say that hasn't been said by many others. Payday 2 is a must buy for those that love tense co-op fps with exciting gameplay and strategy. The problem with The: Heist was that is was a bit too similar to Left 4 Dead, and it was maybe too safe with its design. Now the game is a lot more serious and a lot more tense.

    Stealth is nail biting strategy for most heist's, and never an guarantee even when you are almost done with it. And when stealth is not an option or it failed, you better have an answer for the upcoming assault that really is trying to stop you in your tracks. The semi-random layout changes per mission really keeps this game becoming even close to repetitive. The rank up system has changed for the better, as well do the weapons. Now when you level up you receive a skill point and every 10 levels an extra. The points can be spent in 4 classes (Mastermind Enforcer Technician and Ghost) with the ability to 'ace' them and receive another bonus skill.

    Weapons have been doubled and more. With over 10 primaries and secondaries to unlock and customize with add-on's. However, the game now only has 2 weapon slots instead of 3, probably to ad more challenge to the game, but more likely due to console release and a controller in mind.

    The heist's are now in greater variety too. Ranging to your classic bank heist (with multiple vault containment's), to a coke securing mission towards cooking meth, trading it in for information, stealing it back, and rob the gang lord you traded with form his bus full of money. Some mission's require an arsenal of weapons instead of stealth, while others recommend stealth, because if you do not, then you're dead. Some heist's require multiple levels and day's, which will get you more experience and more spendable cash.

    Should you successfully complete a heist at 'payday', aside from the money and the exp, every player receives a choice of 3 faced down cards. There are 3 types: A Mask, which can include a new mask, material, pattern or color. A weapon, which gives you a random weapon mod to use on weapons you can buy. Or a small stack of cash, which gives a bit more spendable cash. Speaking about spendable cash; Every dollar you get 'paid' with doing heist, around 90-95% goes to an offshore account which you can't access, and leaves the rest to you to spent on new masks, skill upgrades, new weapons or heist assets.

    Are there problems with it, yes it is, but nothing that major like in the prequel. The AI-controlled players have not seen an upgrade at all, which makes me sad. It would have been nice to order them to open a deposit box, or go and fix a jammed drill, or even carry a bag back to the escape van. Enemies have the occasion to hide in the corner of rooms which makes it really frustrating when you lose a quarter of your health and more.

    The game also features crime.net instead of the 'boring' lists of heists that are available for you to join, although it really works well to join games that are spread across the map, it does not work that well to set one up. The list should have been still here for that purpose. This might also have been done to prevent a limited form of card boosting, but it is annoying to wait until the exact heist with the exact difficulty to play, and not needed.

    Verdict: 9/10 Why: Well not every game is perfect and this has some bugbears and nitpicks, but it never steals it away from the core and fun experience. Payday 2 is a must buy for 30,- for hours and hours of fun and big money making with friends    … Expand
  48. jake38
    Aug 25, 2013
    9
    This game reminds me a lot of savages and i say that in a very positive way. You and your friends need to get this game. if you don't have friends find some, you will not regret it.
  49. CroReviews
    Jan 3, 2014
    9
    This game is a boredom killer. You have friends but you have nothing to do? Play Payday 2. The flaws in this game can be easily ignored.

    In short, if you don't wanna rob a bank, play this. It's legal and playable.
  50. simt33
    Aug 15, 2013
    9
    This is a fantastic game which has soaked up hours of my time (hours which I already struggle to find!). Ignore the whining and the trolls, and let me tell you why.

    As someone who somewhat enjoyed the first game (although not overly so), I wasn't originally convinced completely by Payday 2. Nevertheless, the trailers and game-play videos eventually won me over and I put down for the    This is a fantastic game which has soaked up hours of my time (hours which I already struggle to find!). Ignore the whining and the trolls, and let me tell you why.

    As someone who somewhat enjoyed the first game (although not overly so), I wasn't originally convinced completely by Payday 2. Nevertheless, the trailers and game-play videos eventually won me over and I put down for the Beta. I can honestly say I have not been so addicted to a game for a good many years and that was just the Beta! Having now played the full game, this is even better easily worth the £30 asking price.

    First of all, the game-play is some of the best co-op gaming I've played in years. As a long time fan of co-op and stealth gaming, games like Splinter Cell and Hitman are some of my favourite games of all time. The stealth in this is fantastic, if only because of the amount of communication, thought, patience and observation it takes to pull off the perfect stealth heist. The tension in these moments is palpable, and with a good team, this can be some of the most rewarding co-op stealth to be found on the pc.

    Obviously, someone will at some point trip the alarm, and this is where the second half of the game is revealed a heavy-feeling and very engaging shooter. The goals and deadlines keep the pressure up whilst the music is outstanding at adding atmosphere and urgency to the situation. In fact, the music in this game is one of my absolute favourite things about it a pumping mix of grungy synthy dubstep and fast-paced electro madness which suits the tone of the game perfectly, and which rises and falls in time with the pressure you are intended to feel.

    Another element which represents a huge improvement over the original is the sense of progression in the game. The money you earn in each mission is partially determined by the risks you take, the teamwork you show, and the skills you have. It is a system which rewards playing as a team, and where a 'lone ranger' style of play la 'Call of Duty' will only frustrate your team and lose you money. The skill trees offered are very varied, and you will find evangelists who argue that each one is the best choice, but a huge part of the fun of this game is making money so that you can work up each tree and start to feel more valuable as a component of a team. Personally I chose Ghost (thanks to my stealthy roots), and I love being the one to type 'ECM jammer going down', and watching my team benefit from me being on the team and having the skills I have specialised in as they sneak past a troublesome security camera. Later in the game, another member of my team might pull out a saw, which will save all of us time, and ultimately help us to make more money. I value that person, and I am glad to be on their team.

    The heists themselves are a mixed bunch some are genius, such as the gallery level (which is my stealthy favourite) and the awesome 'ukranian job'. However, Overkill loses points for sometimes repeating the levels in different heists. The only other criticism of the game I might agree with is the slightly enigmatic server lobby menu, which doesn't let you specify the level or difficulty you want to play, but rather forces you to wait for the heist you really want to pop up, ensuing in a mad scramble to be in the lobby before it fills up.

    These two minor flaws drop the mark to an outstanding 9. The online community is generally very pleasant, the graphics are good, the game-play is outstanding, and the co-operative elements are well thought-out and executed. If you loved games like Swat 4, Monaco, Hitman or even Counter-Strike, I think you'll have a fantastic time with this one.

    ...and remember, cash is king.    … Expand
  51. dmcimo
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    no idea why those people the 29 out of... I dunno, thousands of other players who have no problem with the game, when it was in beta there was some bugs but they fix nearly all of them, the connection ones were the 1st ones they did. For them to come here and rate it with 0 and bad remarks when its in a beta.. its called beta for a reason, then after release a couple mild iffy consideredno idea why those people the 29 out of... I dunno, thousands of other players who have no problem with the game, when it was in beta there was some bugs but they fix nearly all of them, the connection ones were the 1st ones they did. For them to come here and rate it with 0 and bad remarks when its in a beta.. its called beta for a reason, then after release a couple mild iffy considered bugs and they fixing one after another, I am having no problems and enjoying the content and can't wait for them to add tons more like safehouse custmes and more. See ya then.… Expand
  52. GameInterpreter
    Aug 16, 2013
    9
    An extremely fun high paced cooperative action game based on some of the best bank heist films to date. Payday 2 offers an improved aspect of everything that we loved from the first including graphics, gameplay, and even content!

    9 out of 10
  53. GameFan365
    Aug 14, 2013
    9
    You and your crew slowly creep down the back alley that leads behind the jewelry store. You whisper to the team to stop as you peer around the corner scanning for any rent-a-cops that might be suspicious of your activity. "Pop!" One bullet from your partners silenced pistol and the security guard is down, now all that stands before you and thousand of dollars in gold and silver is a thinYou and your crew slowly creep down the back alley that leads behind the jewelry store. You whisper to the team to stop as you peer around the corner scanning for any rent-a-cops that might be suspicious of your activity. "Pop!" One bullet from your partners silenced pistol and the security guard is down, now all that stands before you and thousand of dollars in gold and silver is a thin sheet of glass. "Do I break it and risk being heard?" You think to yourself, knowing that at the flip of a coin everything could go south. "Smash!" The window shatters as the butt of your gun hits it. "AHHH!" Screams a pedestrian, your heart races, then the alarm goes off! "Masks on guys!", it's time to go to work. Welcome to Payday 2, the heist in on!

    Visit www.GameFan365.com for the full review    … Expand
  54. Lestal
    Dec 26, 2013
    9
    Grandisimo juego con multi-cooperativo gran variedad de misiones donde cada puede elegir el grado de dificultad a la que desea acceder. Muy divertido, para jugarlo acompañado de amigos, se pasa el tiempo volando
  55. WookieChestHair
    Aug 31, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely incredible game. Payday: The Heist seemed like a game that would be hard to usurp but OVERKILL went leaps and bounds over their initial expectations. Dynamic maps, mask and gun customization, a heist where your objective is literally to f**k sh*t up, there are very few things that you can take away from this game. Even when I get bored of it, I find myself coming back to it in a few hours or so. The only thing that's keeping this game from a 10/10 are a plethora of game-breaking bugs and glitches, which I'm sure will fixed in the coming weeks, thanks to the dedicated people at OVERKILL who release updates every weeks or so.… Expand
  56. koolbriiz
    Aug 20, 2013
    9
    This game is a must have. PAYDAY 2 is possibly the best CO-OP game since Left 4 Dead 2. It never gets old. It never gets boring. The amount of customization in the game is through the roof. Each level is a whole new experience, each time you play it, something always changes. The only reason it is not a 10 is because after a while, the levels get a tiny bit repetitive but with the hugeThis game is a must have. PAYDAY 2 is possibly the best CO-OP game since Left 4 Dead 2. It never gets old. It never gets boring. The amount of customization in the game is through the roof. Each level is a whole new experience, each time you play it, something always changes. The only reason it is not a 10 is because after a while, the levels get a tiny bit repetitive but with the huge amount of future DLC coming out that won't be a problem.… Expand
  57. Nimrod42
    Nov 7, 2013
    9
    Eines der besten Spiele seit langem, durch die zufälligen Gegebenheiten im Game wird eine Mission nie langweilig. Eine Herausforderung jagt die nächste: wie viele Wachleute? Wo ist der Sicherheitsraum? Geht man getarnt oder ungetarnt hinein? Welche Türen sind offen welche nicht? Alles kann sich ändern wird man währender der Flucht einen Unfall bauen? Muss man sich 3 Minuten gegen jedeEines der besten Spiele seit langem, durch die zufälligen Gegebenheiten im Game wird eine Mission nie langweilig. Eine Herausforderung jagt die nächste: wie viele Wachleute? Wo ist der Sicherheitsraum? Geht man getarnt oder ungetarnt hinein? Welche Türen sind offen welche nicht? Alles kann sich ändern wird man währender der Flucht einen Unfall bauen? Muss man sich 3 Minuten gegen jede Menge Polizisten durchsetzen? Wie weit ist das Fluchtfahrzeug entfernt?

    Ein wirklich gelungenes Game, aber hier kommt mein aber:
    Offline zu spielen kann sehr sehr frustrierend sein da die KI Helfer einfach nichts taugen. Sie ballern wild in der Gegend herum, scheuchen Zivilisten auf und tragen keine Taschen, das einzige was sie wirklich sehr gut können, ist einem aufzuhelfen, egal wie viele Polizisten gerade herumstehen. Außerdem braucht Mann ein festes Team, zumindest habe ich die Erfahrung gemacht das man eines benötigt um die richtig dicken Fische an Land zu ziehen. Aber wer mit Freunden ein ausgewogenes Team zusammen führt kann hier sehr viel Spaß haben und dank stetiger Veränderung im Spiel wird das selbst auf Dauer nicht langweilig    … Expand
  58. Joostk
    Aug 13, 2013
    9
    You are probably reading this to find out if you should buy this game or not. For the people who don't like to read, let me give you a quick answer: YES, you should buy it, unless you don't have internet acces.

    Now let me explain you why I highly recommend this game: - Very well crafted, very ambitious, lots of content. - Cheap (30 euro), this game could easely go for the full    You are probably reading this to find out if you should buy this game or not. For the people who don't like to read, let me give you a quick answer: YES, you should buy it, unless you don't have internet acces.

    Now let me explain you why I highly recommend this game:

    - Very well crafted, very ambitious, lots of content.
    - Cheap (30 euro), this game could easely go for the full price.
    - A studio who actually listens to the community, which noticeably improved the game compared to Payday: the heist.
    - Incredibly rewarding. It just feels really good getting rewarded for doing something bad (stealing). Lots to unlock and customize.
    - Highly replayable. Randomized levels and situations.
    - Great potential for DLC packs in the future. Which they already announced to release in the future.
    - EVERYTHING has improved compared the first Payday title.

    Buy it, and support this title, I feel the studio deserved it.    … Expand
  59. FailedOne
    Aug 13, 2013
    9
    It may be a bit sloppy and unrefined but its infinite replayability and design is more than enough to give this game a recommendation for me. Good in all aspects, this multiplayer game is one worth investing into.
  60. Arhood
    Aug 13, 2013
    9
    Best multiplayer game I have ever played, so much team-play and amazing, unique heists that you'll never get bored of because every heist you do again is set differently than the last. Extremely improved over the last Payday by a huge amount. Stealth, gameplay, and gun combat are all improved. It also has sick RPG elements. There are still a few flaws that need to be fixed though whichBest multiplayer game I have ever played, so much team-play and amazing, unique heists that you'll never get bored of because every heist you do again is set differently than the last. Extremely improved over the last Payday by a huge amount. Stealth, gameplay, and gun combat are all improved. It also has sick RPG elements. There are still a few flaws that need to be fixed though which include the questionable team AI and a few bugs(Like the people on benches sometimes just sit there like nothing is going on).… Expand
  61. Gnk
    Aug 13, 2013
    9
    Playing this game with full team of friends on voice comm is really fun experience. I can say never had a better co-op experience so far. Recommended!
  62. N8theGR81115
    Aug 13, 2013
    9
    Great co-op game with tons of customization. Solo is a little lacking with the teammate A.I but is still playable. Overall a great buy with only $30 on steam.
  63. ieatvag
    Nov 4, 2013
    9
    I have purchased this game before release and invested 128 hours into playing this game since release.It is a completely unique game that is in a class of its own (The only game where you pull of criminal odd jobs) and in addition is a significant improvement since the first payday the heist.The best part about the game is it is constantly being updated and improved with heists and freeI have purchased this game before release and invested 128 hours into playing this game since release.It is a completely unique game that is in a class of its own (The only game where you pull of criminal odd jobs) and in addition is a significant improvement since the first payday the heist.The best part about the game is it is constantly being updated and improved with heists and free content, its goes to show how dedicated and awesome the developers are.Out of all the games I have purchased, I have to say that this game is probably has the most bang for my buck concerning new release games.… Expand
  64. TwiXSK
    Aug 14, 2013
    9
    Huge fun, when you play it with friends you may be amazed what you can do, what I love on this game the most is the play system, you can do anything as you want, sneaky or just come there and shoot everyone as rambo.
  65. Khancer
    Aug 14, 2013
    9
    I am loving this game! However, if you do not like coop first person shooters, this is not the game from you. The studio developing this game has made vast improvements over the first Pay Day. The ability to "stealth" missions without setting off alarms or alerting guards is a great challenge. But when you just want to smash and grab, the option is also available. Unfortunately, theI am loving this game! However, if you do not like coop first person shooters, this is not the game from you. The studio developing this game has made vast improvements over the first Pay Day. The ability to "stealth" missions without setting off alarms or alerting guards is a great challenge. But when you just want to smash and grab, the option is also available. Unfortunately, the release was a little buggy with random crashes, but the team at Overkill quickly put out a patch to fix the issue and I haven't experienced any issues since. Overall, the community of players have been great and are willing to work with each other to complete heists. The lower price allows entry into the game without straining the wallet. A definite for those that enjoy the Borderlands series but want more of a tactical/COD/Splinter Cell feel.… Expand
  66. jbonez21
    Aug 14, 2013
    9
    Great Multiplayer Co-op shooter! This is an excellent game and much improved over the first (which was great to being with) Enhanced graphics & gunplay. Lots of primary and secondary weapons to unlock along with modifications for them. You get your own safehouse. Missions are more advanced as they can span multiple days and are very dynamic. Highly recommended!
  67. VileBlade
    Aug 14, 2013
    9
    This game is AMAZING, and i have been playing it for 25 hours since it came out. The mask part is really good and makes me want to do quick missions just trying to get better masks. but some minor glitches is what i take away from it. keep up the great work Overkill
  68. EXtothePERT
    Aug 15, 2013
    9
    This game is fantastic and needs to be played by everyone who loves first person shooter coop games, and also likes to bring out their "criminal side" every once and a while! I am a huge fan of the Payday: The Heist and an even BIGGER fan of Payday 2! Overkill added many new features like the safe house, smarter AI, more weapons, and more! Unfortunately I did come across one major problemThis game is fantastic and needs to be played by everyone who loves first person shooter coop games, and also likes to bring out their "criminal side" every once and a while! I am a huge fan of the Payday: The Heist and an even BIGGER fan of Payday 2! Overkill added many new features like the safe house, smarter AI, more weapons, and more! Unfortunately I did come across one major problem and I experience one minor problem. The major problem was that the video card I use doesn't support Payday 2, so my card needed to be hacked/modded to play the game (My game was not modded though). The minor problem is that my keyboard and mouse have a very short delay when playing the game, but I never really notice it until there is nothing to run away from. I played Payday: The Heist on PS3 so playing Payday 2 on a computer is a lot different, but I'm getting used to it! Overall, I give this game a 9! Even though that my video card needed to be modded, that did give me some frustration, but I think it was an honest mistake by Overkill that they didn't know some video cards don't work... but I did get the game working. If Overkill changes those two errors, I will upgrade my vote to a 10! Everyone needs to at least try this game, if a friend has it, or maybe just watch videos and read reviews, then if you like it, get it! It's worth the price!… Expand
  69. Danzillat
    Sep 11, 2013
    9
    As someone who didn't really like the first Payday, I was really surprised that I liked the sequel so much. A great game for mulitplayer, whether you have friends that play it or not. The community is generally good, while there are some players that can be pretty high horse and not play with someone more than 2 levels bellow them, most people that are on are fun to play a few heists with.As someone who didn't really like the first Payday, I was really surprised that I liked the sequel so much. A great game for mulitplayer, whether you have friends that play it or not. The community is generally good, while there are some players that can be pretty high horse and not play with someone more than 2 levels bellow them, most people that are on are fun to play a few heists with. While a lot of people have complained about performance, I've only come across one or two crashes in my 60 hours playing. If you have a bad internet connection, or a slow computer, this may not play that well for you, but if you can play other multiplayer games on Steam, it should be fine. There are also not that many different heists that you can play, and all of them are unlocked at level 30, but the different ways to play them with different people keep each heist exciting enough to play a few times in a row. The only things more I'd ask of this game is more heists, customisable safe house (which Overkill talked about a lot leading up to the release), and host migration. Other than that, there isn't much more to ask for. I'd definitely recommenced this to anyone who has a good internet connection and $30.… Expand
  70. ploedman
    Aug 15, 2013
    9
    Played the first one of the game Payday: The Heist, it was not much fun like the new one Payday 2
    Much more Missions then the first one, more Weapons, more Mask's and much more modifications.
    A great Co-Op game. I'm love to play the Game. The only thing that I don't like is the Crime.net Map. And the Host Connection System is crappy, they should make it like Mass Effect 3, then the    Played the first one of the game Payday: The Heist, it was not much fun like the new one Payday 2
    Much more Missions then the first one, more Weapons, more Mask's and much more modifications.

    A great Co-Op game. I'm love to play the Game. The only thing that I don't like is the Crime.net Map.
    And the Host Connection System is crappy, they should make it like Mass Effect 3, then the Host leaves the game, a new one will chosen randomly without to kick the hole players out of the progressed game.    … Expand
  71. andy3471
    Aug 15, 2013
    9
    If you like games like Left 4 Dead but wish there was more depth to it all, and more incentive to replay heists then this is for you! Contains so many improvements to the original that make a far greater game.

    Team AI still ruins solo play as they can't pick up bags, leading to you having to run backwards and forwards, and some of the stealth elements can be near impossible solo, so I'd    If you like games like Left 4 Dead but wish there was more depth to it all, and more incentive to replay heists then this is for you! Contains so many improvements to the original that make a far greater game.

    Team AI still ruins solo play as they can't pick up bags, leading to you having to run backwards and forwards, and some of the stealth elements can be near impossible solo, so I'd only recommend this if you actually have people to play with.    … Expand
  72. Superbeast
    Aug 15, 2013
    9
    Payday 2 is definitely the most entertaining FPS i've played yet considering i'm not a shooter person. The whole process of scouting you targets and figuring out how to make it through is thrilling and addicting. If they manage to fix the network issues, i would 10 it!
  73. Jorma6
    Aug 15, 2013
    9
    Very fun game with hours and hours of gameplay but there is one things that needs to be improved and it's Friendly AI..
    but great game and can't wait for more robbery places to come and to furnice my own safe house
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    GOOD JOB!
  74. Pleasecarry
    Aug 17, 2013
    9
    Lets start with the basic's, is it worth the money? Payday 2 seems to have fixed many of the joy killers from their first game, adding a mixture of fast paced missions and stealth team work that leaves you always having fun with others. Payday 2 also has a strong and friendly community, in fact being a LoL player I have to say it damn near crazy how nice and willing to work together peopleLets start with the basic's, is it worth the money? Payday 2 seems to have fixed many of the joy killers from their first game, adding a mixture of fast paced missions and stealth team work that leaves you always having fun with others. Payday 2 also has a strong and friendly community, in fact being a LoL player I have to say it damn near crazy how nice and willing to work together people are in this game.… Expand
  75. Andreicv
    Aug 20, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first moment I found out of Payday 2,I thought it isnt such a big deal,and I bought it with skepticism,sincerely,just to have something to play till the release of "other" games. I began with the safe room mission,and I was pleased that the movement and the gun shooting were realistic and in a way fun,and that it is "interactive" like opening a door isnt made through a pointless cinematic,but through your will. Now I have over 40 hours on this game,and I love it. I just do,because the sense of progress is immense! You always have a way to spend your money,and you always have to raise the stakes in order to get what you want,and what you want might be a weapon,as specific mod,a mask,or even a skill to buy. Some skills need 1 million worth of spending cash in order to unlock them,and to do that,I went on an OVERKILL pro job,needless to say I was very tense as we all pulled out the bag of money from that cartel into our chopper with SWAT team's and riot control units showering us with led.
    This game is on the "hard" side of shooters and that might turn some people off. To do a perfect heist,you need to spend over 15 minutes in the mission just waiting for the guards to come into the perfect position to be killed,and because they're patroll routes are random,you never know wheter he is coming behind or he is just around the corner,unless you are being helped by a friend controlling the camera. Another strong point besides the sense of progression is it's replay value. I think I robbed the same bank 30 times but I still can't get bored when cops come dropping down from SWAT helicopters on the roof of the bank. This game knows how to make something that looks repetitive into something new,random. The tech tree is a good incentive to keep playing,and if you are like me,you're going to want to try every class. For example I started off with the Technician,and once I got the C4 I thought why not change into another class? I transfered all the points from that class into the Enforcer witch has a huge saw as his primary weapon that can cut certain safes/door's/bars/atm's and even cops. The mask customization is a bit weird,because the mask's all feel kind of small,and it is easy to miss the badass red and blue skull while you rush the gold to your getaway van,but it feels right to have a sexy look while you rob banks. The mission's are somewhat varied, with only the bank heist mission having 5 different types,you go from stealing paintings for a well known politician to cooking meth for a cartel and then stealing it after they give you something. This game is fun with a friend,and the feeling of pulling off a dangerous 3 day heist and just see that cash roll is absolutely something I've never ever felt before. Some kind of reward for those 2 hours spend in front of the computer. All in all,it is a very good game and I encourage everyone to buy it. We are swimming in a sea of generic modern battlefield ops honour 7 shooter's in this age of today's gaming industry,but these type's of games that are somewhat "original" and at least try to bring in something new need to be supported.    … Expand
  76. SexyPCbuilder69
    Aug 28, 2013
    9
    This game has everything a game should have.
    -Replay Value
    -Good Gameplay
    -Interesting Characters (not given information directly)
    -Random Generated Parts of the Maps (Not to be Confused with Random Generated Maps)
    -Pretty Graphics, though not Top-of-the-Line
    -Good Sound
    -More Replay Value
  77. henry1232123
    Aug 21, 2013
    9
    Everything was better than payday 1, but the one thing was, that the AI was stupider than 9gag.

    + Large amount of content
    + Dynamic levels
    + Lots of fun
    + Relatively cheap

    - Dumb as 9gag AI
    - Slightly grubby AI.
  78. jetsetwilly007
    Sep 2, 2013
    9
    i love this game 40 hour clocked up so far ,its a great co-op shooter loads of fun to be had with all your mates.I really cant see why this game deserves negative feedback
  79. JJD2013
    Sep 14, 2013
    9
    Payday 2 is a very addictive co-op crime simulator. Te=he game is fun right from the get go when you are shown your underground safehouse. The heists in this game vary from jewlery Store Robberies to Delivering Cocaine shipments. This game is best played with human players since the A.I. can't do any objectives. This game also has realistic gun control where you have to fire yourPayday 2 is a very addictive co-op crime simulator. Te=he game is fun right from the get go when you are shown your underground safehouse. The heists in this game vary from jewlery Store Robberies to Delivering Cocaine shipments. This game is best played with human players since the A.I. can't do any objectives. This game also has realistic gun control where you have to fire your weapon in short bursts for it to be accurate. Payday 2 also has a skill tree system with four trees Mastermind, Enforcer, Ghost, and Technician. Payday 2 features four Robbers Dallas, Wolf, Chains, and Hoxton each with their own personalities. This game is so much fun and a complete blast to play with a group of friends. The A.I. is a little clunky but hey you shouldn't be playing this game solo anyway.… Expand
  80. Naxos
    Sep 4, 2013
    9
    To all the people that talk about bugs and connection problems you should really check the game again. It's very fun to play with your friends, and even if it's a little repetitive the game is really good and my first 100 hours was nearly perfect, a system of exchange of items, and a black market to unlock items even at a big price would be very useful. There's a lot of patches thatTo all the people that talk about bugs and connection problems you should really check the game again. It's very fun to play with your friends, and even if it's a little repetitive the game is really good and my first 100 hours was nearly perfect, a system of exchange of items, and a black market to unlock items even at a big price would be very useful. There's a lot of patches that correct bugs and improve the game in lot of ways. After all there's still some bugs but nothing that really make the game unplayable. For a 30 game it's awesome… Expand
  81. Apojuice
    Sep 10, 2013
    9
    This game is great. 30 quid for a fully fleshed out Co-op shooter with infinite replay value sounds too good to be true right Well in this case it isn't. They really did deliver on their promises and fixed much of what I didn't enjoy about the first game. With the introduction of randomisation in some of the levels geometry, scenarios and the introduction of character, skill and weaponThis game is great. 30 quid for a fully fleshed out Co-op shooter with infinite replay value sounds too good to be true right Well in this case it isn't. They really did deliver on their promises and fixed much of what I didn't enjoy about the first game. With the introduction of randomisation in some of the levels geometry, scenarios and the introduction of character, skill and weapon customisation this game took a massive leap in the right direction. Also the ability to completely stealth a mission is a great addition. Jumping in with 4 randomers or 4 friends is a really fun experience especially when everything goes wrong and you get tested to your limit on the hardest difficulties. I really do love this game and the overall experience so I tend to look past some of the bugs that are still part of the game but with active devs constantly rolling out new fixes and updates for free I'm sure that this will be a thing of the past in no time. This game is worth every penny in my opinion.… Expand
  82. Jessimation
    Sep 10, 2013
    9
    This game is simply incredible, The atmosphere, the customization, The Feeling you get when you walk into a bank with a badass mask on, this game succeeds in all of these things. I have played the hell out of this game and have had a blast the whole way through, There are PLENTY of missions that you can do, some may only be small one day missions, while other may take up to 3 days, eachThis game is simply incredible, The atmosphere, the customization, The Feeling you get when you walk into a bank with a badass mask on, this game succeeds in all of these things. I have played the hell out of this game and have had a blast the whole way through, There are PLENTY of missions that you can do, some may only be small one day missions, while other may take up to 3 days, each heist has its own uniqueness in both the layout of the map and the techniques you must use to successfully finish a mission. This game makes me want to go out with a group of friends and actually rob a bank, just because in this game the feeling is like no other, And the soundtrack, one of the best soundtracks I've heard in a game for the past 2 years. I would recommend this game to pretty much anyone, you cannot go wrong, especially at only $30… Expand
  83. Sensless
    Jun 28, 2014
    9
    The best Co-op game to date.
    In left 4 dead you can run off and still survive, yes. but here, you have 0 chance. you must stick with your group and follow the plan.
    Leave someone behind and you'll regret it later.
    Pick your weapons carefully and fire at the targets who are most needed of a bullet in their head.
    Its amazing.
  84. zeluszero
    Sep 26, 2013
    9
    A game that cashes in on the concept of co-operative first person shooter game play, Payday 2 is a sequel to Payday the Heist and can be compared to its predecessor in terms of quality in game play and visuals.
    Payday 2 offers a wide variety of missions, all with occasionally the same kind of objectives, but usually varying in the mission's execution. Missions can quickly go sour and turn    A game that cashes in on the concept of co-operative first person shooter game play, Payday 2 is a sequel to Payday the Heist and can be compared to its predecessor in terms of quality in game play and visuals.
    Payday 2 offers a wide variety of missions, all with occasionally the same kind of objectives, but usually varying in the mission's execution. Missions can quickly go sour and turn into a large scale arms war if the team does not work together. It gives the sense that the team has to work as one, instead of a single person doing all the work and makes it a game that truly makes use of co-op game play.    … Expand
  85. Xicronic
    Sep 28, 2013
    9
    Payday 2 is a great improvement over the original Payday. All the game mechanics have been fleshed out, with more class specialization and abilities to use throughout missions. The graphics are solid and the soundtrack is just as amazing as the original's. Additionally, Payday 2 has a slick new interface that is visually appealing and easy to navigate. The maps are smaller this timePayday 2 is a great improvement over the original Payday. All the game mechanics have been fleshed out, with more class specialization and abilities to use throughout missions. The graphics are solid and the soundtrack is just as amazing as the original's. Additionally, Payday 2 has a slick new interface that is visually appealing and easy to navigate. The maps are smaller this time around, but this is balanced by the map randomizing feature, which has a lot more power in Payday 2 and can completely change how you will go about doing a mission. However, I don't like the new randomized missions because you can't immediately select the mission and difficulty bundle you want. Payday 2 is well polished and worth your time.… Expand
  86. Molle
    Sep 28, 2013
    9
    I've logged 117 hours in this game and made some friends along the way. One of the best Coop experiences out there and it gets regularly updated (on PC). The game play vary between heists, you can do the stealthy approach or the all out guns blazing, both work well, and add to the insane replay value.

    The reason I give a 9/10 is due to the mission selection, you either have to spend    I've logged 117 hours in this game and made some friends along the way. One of the best Coop experiences out there and it gets regularly updated (on PC). The game play vary between heists, you can do the stealthy approach or the all out guns blazing, both work well, and add to the insane replay value.

    The reason I give a 9/10 is due to the mission selection, you either have to spend in-game cash (No cash shop whatsoever) or wait for up to 30 mins to get exactly the heist on the difficulty you want. Another reason is, that the classes aren't balanced in such a way an enforcer class might be useful in a stealth mission and visa versa with a ghost class (They are trying to fix this tho).    … Expand
  87. Uncouth
    Sep 30, 2013
    9
    An excellent first person shooter to enjoy playing with friends. The levels are varied and dynamic. The personal customization system is also pretty neat.
  88. doefa
    Oct 20, 2013
    9
    This game is a lot of fun in co-op, so make sure u have a few friends to play this with as your ally A.I. isn't very good. It looks good, the controls are good, the game play is smooth. There are a few connection issues now and again, but it's nothing i can't deal with. i haven't run into many bugs and you can overlook the ones you find since the game play is so fun.
  89. FR3D99
    Dec 25, 2013
    9
    Well, where to start.
    Before you buy this game, make sure friends are getting this game too because this is where the game really shines.
    Want to play single-player with bots? Feel free, although the AI will never be as helpful as other players. Playing with randoms is still very fun and all but if you have some friends that would all get together and play, this game makes what I think    Well, where to start.
    Before you buy this game, make sure friends are getting this game too because this is where the game really shines.
    Want to play single-player with bots? Feel free, although the AI will never be as helpful as other players.
    Playing with randoms is still very fun and all but if you have some friends that would all get together and play, this game makes what I think is one of the greatest CO-OP games out there. Each player can customize accordingly to how you want to tackle the mission, loud and easy or stealthy, but tricky. Being able to stealth a full mission really does feel like an accomplishment and something to be proud of, if you can pull it off. But if you go loud, be sure to bring friends that differ in skill. A technician can easily blast open doors and most safes and can quickly get you inside, and an enforcer can use there Portable saw to quickly break open deposit boxes to grab the loot and run. A ghost can much easier stealth missions, obviously, and a mastermind is just a great thing to be. My decision: Grab some friends you can play with, buy this game.    … Expand
  90. eialici
    Sep 12, 2015
    9
    My favorite game of all time. On-line Coóp is very fun and on the overkill and death wish difficulties you really need teamwork and skill in order to complete heists.
  91. wegie125
    Jan 14, 2015
    9
    I have spent a lot of time in this game up to this point and I will admit that the dumb attempt to connecting to servers does suck. Once you get in a server though that problem doesn't really matter because if you have friends to play with you there is a lot to experiment with. Also i stabbed someone with an american flag which is pretty awesome
  92. sandemonium
    Jan 18, 2014
    9
    I score this game as follows, from 0 to 10 with explanations below.

    Menu/UI - 5 Singleplayer - 6 Multiplayer - 7 to 10 Overall Gameplay - 9 After reading reviews, I was very hesitant to buy Payday 2, because of numerous reports of crashing and a several reviews stating that it was just a disappointment. When it went on sale, I picked it up and gave it a shot. My first impression    I score this game as follows, from 0 to 10 with explanations below.

    Menu/UI - 5
    Singleplayer - 6
    Multiplayer - 7 to 10
    Overall Gameplay - 9

    After reading reviews, I was very hesitant to buy Payday 2, because of numerous reports of crashing and a several reviews stating that it was just a disappointment. When it went on sale, I picked it up and gave it a shot. My first impression was that the game was okay, but nothing special. It remained that way until I gained a few levels and improved my gear, but it was mostly due to my beginning multiplayer.

    Singleplayer is definitely lacking. Although you can play with bots, the AI is terrible and the bots are virtually useless except for occasionally helping to kill or helping you up after you've been downed. Aside from that, they make okay mean shields. Multiplayer is where this game shines... kind of.

    I really enjoy co-op games, and Payday is the epitome of co-op. There's much to be done, and without teamwork, you won't get far. Hostages need to be controlled and tied up, safes, vaults, ATMs, registers, and cabinets need to be emptied, and cops need to be killed before you're all busted - assuming someone calls the cops. Although difficult, many levels can be finished without the cops ever being involved, depending on how well you can stealth around and avoid detection and/or control hostages. The Payday 2 community is surprisingly friendly. First person shooters tend to draw kids and immature adults. You will likely encounter a few of those, but despite the lack of moderation (no dedicated servers), I've played with complete strangers for a week without a single person having sex with my mom or beating me up IRL, but as with any game there is no shortage of bad players and the occasional mic-spammer (that you CAN mute). Overall, the multi-player mode is incredibly fun if you enjoy co-op FPS games and the idea of pulling off movie-like heists is appealing but you don't wan to get killed or spend your life in prison.

    Leveling, just like other games, starts out very quick so you don't get bored, but then slows down, capping out at level 100. Also like many other games, each level awards you skill points that you use to improve your character, allowing you to choose a skill tree that fits your style of play and makes you valuable to the team. These trees are:

    Mastermind - A group leader of sorts, providing health packs, hostage intimidation, enemy intimidation (allows you to convert hostages AND cops to fight on your side), extra stamina for you and your team, and many other skills that directly benefit your team.

    Enforcer - This is your warrior tree, giving you access to the highest level of body armor, ammo packs for the team, increased health, etc. This is your best bet if you're a guns-blazing type of player.

    Technician - The technician tree gives you access to cool gadgets like a placeable automatic sentry that will pretty well destroy any enemies within range, trip mines, and improvements to your (and therefore your team's) ability to get into safes, vaults, ATMs, etc. The technician's tools aren't always quiet, but are effective.

    Ghost - This tree doesn't need much explanation, he has tools to render cameras useless and break into ATMs without making noise, he can silently kill guards and hide bodies to avoid detection, move faster, fall further, pick locks quickly, and other abilities necessary to stealth through a heist.

    Now that I've covered what I like about the game, here's the annoying stuff. First, the servers are all player-hosted, and some of the heists are multi-day and the pay out is always on the last day, and if the host leaves, you get experience for day 1, but no money because all of the pay is given after you finish the last day of the contract. Ideally, if the host leaves, another player should become the new host. People don't mind waiting for a minute for the game to move to a new host if it means they can finish the contract and didn't just waste 10-45 minutes because the host left before the payout.

    Next, the menu system isn't always intuitive. It's not unusable by any means, and most can certainly figure it out, but it's not great and could use a redesign or at least some polish.

    You can't shoot through ANYTHING. It's irritating to see an enemy and be unable to shoot them until you shoot the glass out, or to see the helmet of an enemy sticking up just slightly from behind a thin obstacle like a plastic newspaper dispenser and they can't be shot because you keep clipping the corner of the obstacle. I'm not expecting to blast through plate steel, but an assault rifle or high-powered pistol should shoot through at least sheetrock or glass, etc.

    Hackers - they're on your team and not too prevalent, but they do exist and can be annoying if you can't play the game because they noclip through it all in 2 minutes.

    Overall, the game is very fun and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys co-op shooters.    … Expand
  93. gamr1991
    Jan 26, 2014
    9
    Payday 2 took a lot of hours out of my day but i don't get why gta V got news reports on how kids want to rob banks but yet this game gets nothing said about it. anyhow this game I'm gonna give it a 9. but there were some parts that reminded of the show breaking bad the part where u cook meth so I'm gonna give a 9 for presentation & wide love this game got from youtubers like thePayday 2 took a lot of hours out of my day but i don't get why gta V got news reports on how kids want to rob banks but yet this game gets nothing said about it. anyhow this game I'm gonna give it a 9. but there were some parts that reminded of the show breaking bad the part where u cook meth so I'm gonna give a 9 for presentation & wide love this game got from youtubers like the creatures, uberhaxornova, kootra, slyfoxhound(i call him eddie sometimes),seamus, and sp00n… Expand
  94. JazzyJamboree
    Feb 27, 2014
    9
    People complaining about AI do not understand that solo is for stealthing, and only if you have the perks. Great fast paced gunplay that challenges you even many hours in. Weapon customization is awesome, letting you pimp out pretty much any gun with whatever you could want. RPG elements keep the game fresh, trying out different builds is easy and fun. The wide array of cosmetic items makePeople complaining about AI do not understand that solo is for stealthing, and only if you have the perks. Great fast paced gunplay that challenges you even many hours in. Weapon customization is awesome, letting you pimp out pretty much any gun with whatever you could want. RPG elements keep the game fresh, trying out different builds is easy and fun. The wide array of cosmetic items make designing your mask fun, and lets you be unique. Content is continually updated. With partially randomized missions and a great difficulty curve, this game will keep you interested longer than most, and for less money. Now for the bad... the game suffers from connection issues and has a bad habit of giving you a nondescript error message "failed to join game". Has never prevented me from playing, but can be a serious annoyance. Some things come off as a little amateurish, in that there are a few spelling errors here and there and Bain's voice acting is annoying as hell. But seriously, this is one of the best shooters to come out in a long time and for the price it's being offered at it's a steal.… Expand
  95. Civer
    Mar 13, 2014
    9
    I love the adrenaline rush you get when the action sets in doing a heist! The graphics could be a bit better but you don't really think about that when playing because you get so engulfed in the action and co-op. I also love the deep skill system and upgrades of weapons and armor, the music also fits very well in the game.
  96. FutureTrooper
    Mar 23, 2014
    9
    I bought Payday 2 on the release date and I will agree with the majority that at that time the game was a little lackluster. However, I recently picked it back up with a couple of friends and man can I say that I haven't had this much coop fun since Left 4 Dead. They really did bring that game to the potential it should have been from the get-go.
  97. JJthis
    Apr 22, 2016
    9
    What I rated 9 before now gets a 1 thanks to developers that lie and alienate their loyal fans.
    This is a big game, with LOTS of DLCs...to add microtransactions to it as well is just being money hungry. Overkill ruined one of the best games of it's time and I won't support them again because of this.
  98. GUKAlex
    Jun 7, 2014
    9
    Payday 2 for those who don't know is a game in which you play 1 of 4 criminals who are on an epic robbery quest of Washington DC. This game is one of, if not best co-operative games I have every played. Overkill software did an amazing job on Payday the Heist (Their previous title for those who don't know) and is also one of my favorite games. Part of what makes this game stand out inPayday 2 for those who don't know is a game in which you play 1 of 4 criminals who are on an epic robbery quest of Washington DC. This game is one of, if not best co-operative games I have every played. Overkill software did an amazing job on Payday the Heist (Their previous title for those who don't know) and is also one of my favorite games. Part of what makes this game stand out in co-operative games is that the developers didn't just add multiplayer in and slap the word co-op on it, which games like Sniper Elite Nazi Zombies have done: Just shooting zombies and nothing else is not co-op, its multiplayer, playing with other individuals, but they dont NEED to be there. In Payday 2, you need other players there because of the new skill system in which certain items can only be unlocked through a certain tree with a certain skill, like the saw or C4 charges which cannot all be handled by a single person. In payday the Heist, after enough gameplay, you would unlock every single thing, and preparing would just feel the same for pretty much all your missions. The payday 2 skill point system allows the player to customize their play style and place points into any of the four skill trees: Mastermind, Enforcer, Technician and Ghost. You can "Ace" points to unlock more skills with more points as well. This means you actually feel like the character you are creating means something, and is not just 1 big 100% completionist run of all the trees like the first game.

    The weapon customization system is now much more improved, allowing you to put attachments of choice onto guns to increase combat stats for all-guns-blazing or more easily concealed attachments for stealth missions, another aspect the first game lacked. The stealth has been very well improved, now with the detection meter during stealth, and actually being able to disable guards rather than have all 12 in the Diamond Heist (A mission from the first game) walking around and instantly being detected if one saw you. Overall, Payday 2's stealth is excellent and a huge improvement to the series.

    The missions in this game are well designed, but just not as over-the-top fun as the first game. The first game's bank heist was a huge bank set in NYC called "First World Bank" with a huge vault behind many doors: a well designed and fun heist that took around 15-20 minutes to complete, even if the drill was just pathetic.

    Payday 2's bank heist is a small bank in Washington DC named "Harvest & Trustee" with the vault in the open, about a 10th of the size of FWB, but the outside more detailed and civilians walking around. It can be completed LITERALLY in 7 minutes You see where i'm going with this one? The heists in this game aren't as good as the first games huge, OTT, blowing bridges up, robbing hospitals and beating up Matt heists (Play heat street in the first game and you'll get it) but Payday 2 does have a lot of fun heists and this doesn't take away from the experience as much as you may think from this description.

    Last thing to talk about, the AI, oh god i guess i couldn't avoid this section, well here we go; The AI in this game is honestly some of the worst I've played with in games, not the worst, but its still up there. First of all, if your getting someone up, the AI will not realize that you are already doing so and just join in, possibly getting all the team members shot up. They also run into the open and sometimes ignore the SWAT and just stand there getting filled with bullets until they are downed, all taken into custody, mission over, start from the beginning, which is even worse when you need help getting up. This is the main thing I think overkill needs to improve on and I hope they do so in the future.

    So to conclude, Payday 2 is a real stand-out game which has a few minor problems, but are easy to look past, and you'll find an experience fulfilled by no other game, a solid 9/10 from me, If you like action games, Just buy it.    … Expand
  99. SHOTINATOR1243
    Jul 29, 2014
    9
    Payday 2 is an excellent game that is better then the first but isn't too different that some would say it is a whole new game. It brings back the clever co-op from the first game and makes it more deep and interacting. There are many new features added such as the new weapons, armour and mask customization which makes it a more interesting game because it brings in elements of thePayday 2 is an excellent game that is better then the first but isn't too different that some would say it is a whole new game. It brings back the clever co-op from the first game and makes it more deep and interacting. There are many new features added such as the new weapons, armour and mask customization which makes it a more interesting game because it brings in elements of the community as people design their player the way they want. And there is a wide variety of heists to choose from but a lot of them are from download able game content. This is a great game and I would recommend it to new players in the co-op genre and to skilled players from games such as Left 4 Dead/2… Expand
  100. Niss
    Aug 13, 2014
    9
    super fun game (especially with friends). Very long lasting, one year in I am still unlocking stuff and leveling. New DLCs are constantly added with new missions and weapons. DLCs are not expensive compared to other game DLC.

    The graphics might be a tad out of date, but that just means the game runs smooth even on my 5yr old computer (first gen i7). The only negative I can say is the    super fun game (especially with friends). Very long lasting, one year in I am still unlocking stuff and leveling. New DLCs are constantly added with new missions and weapons. DLCs are not expensive compared to other game DLC.

    The graphics might be a tad out of date, but that just means the game runs smooth even on my 5yr old computer (first gen i7).

    The only negative I can say is the game seems very fragile against bad internet connections. One lost package and the game de-syncs, which in a stealth game can have terrible consequences.    … Expand
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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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