Payday 2

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3970 Ratings

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  1. KillersApproved
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Overkill has wrecked the game with the so called Black Market update, it is an point of no return - the big gaming presses knows about their blatant lies.
  2. baguettson
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    If you love greedy devs and overprices games, why not, after all ...
    Well no, let's be honest, it used to be fun. I mean, the first 3 DLCs were good. Then we got 2 years of **** wich we all paid for because ovk had our trust.
    And what did we got ?
    Paying skins for a free event, yay
  3. Weahl
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    So after all the DLCs and after saying that they will never include microtransactions, now here they are, just trying to get all the money from the players. Too bad...
  4. brockrox09
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    It was an amazing game until they added microtransactions. Microtransactions that they promised multiple times they wouldn't add. It doesn't help that they added these microtransactions during crimefest, an event that rewards the community for in-game work with "free" DLC.
  5. ReissyBoi97
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Added a f2p case drop system to a game that costs over £150 worth of DLC. They outright lied to us saying that there will be no micro transactions. They treat this community like a cash cow, and never listen to what we actually want, instead they release a load of pointless dlc at £4 each.

    Also if you want your opinion to be heard about these new updates they will ban your ass from    Added a f2p case drop system to a game that costs over £150 worth of DLC. They outright lied to us saying that there will be no micro transactions. They treat this community like a cash cow, and never listen to what we actually want, instead they release a load of pointless dlc at £4 each.

    Also if you want your opinion to be heard about these new updates they will ban your ass from their community group and delete your post.    … Expand
  6. Irza19
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Developers are untrustworthy and the entire game is just a big money jump. The game is super expensive to play since all of the good heists are DLC and all the good weapons/mods are in the DLC as well.

    Would never recommend/10.
  7. Galleoth
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Why 0?
    Because that's the score the game deserves if you take into account the ammount of money it costs.
    100+€ DLC, limited time overpriced content that's not aquireable anymore and the fact that they've explicitly stated there would me no micro-transactions, yet they've added micro-transactions. I WAS A FANBOY, BUT THE GAME IS P2W, COSTS 150€ WITH UNLIMITED MICRO-TRANSACTIONS. DO.    Why 0?
    Because that's the score the game deserves if you take into account the ammount of money it costs.
    100+€ DLC, limited time overpriced content that's not aquireable anymore and the fact that they've explicitly stated there would me no micro-transactions, yet they've added micro-transactions.
    I WAS A FANBOY, BUT THE GAME IS P2W, COSTS 150€ WITH UNLIMITED MICRO-TRANSACTIONS.
    DO. NOT. BUY. The product is a scam.    … Expand
  8. Hazode
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    The game itself is was, good. Then Crimefest 2014 happened... and the Hype Train happened. Somewhat forgiveable... until now. Road To Crimefest event made the community grind the game to death in order to unlock things. On the very first day of Crimefest 2015, we unlocked... P2W micro-transactions. What the actual hell? Goldfarb, and even ALMIR HIMSELF have said that Payday 2 would NEVERThe game itself is was, good. Then Crimefest 2014 happened... and the Hype Train happened. Somewhat forgiveable... until now. Road To Crimefest event made the community grind the game to death in order to unlock things. On the very first day of Crimefest 2015, we unlocked... P2W micro-transactions. What the actual hell? Goldfarb, and even ALMIR HIMSELF have said that Payday 2 would NEVER have micro-transactions. Yet, here we are. And like I said, not only are they micro-transactions, they're also P2W!! This is just the last straw in a long line of straws that Overkill done to tick off the community. The "What's Next" event, safehouse customisation that took two and half years to be released (if it actually DOES come out in spring 2016), the constant lies and cookie cutter apologies. But Crimefest 2015, an event so clouded in a colossal rage-storm that so far no one official has dared to speak, was indeed the straw that broke the camel's back.

    Stay away from this game. Stay away from Overkill. And especially, never listen to a god damn word Almir says.    … Expand
  9. Xorph
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    This game was great up until they decided to add weapon skins ala CS:GO. That'd be all fine and dandy on its own, if not for the fact that said weapon skins provide stat boosts to your guns, and cost real life moneydollars to get.
  10. Sendoh
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Sadly this used to be a really good game. However with the recent course the developers have chosen this certainly is not a good game anymore. The game has gone from a fun experience with quite a lot of dlc to choose from to a game that has become pure pay2win. The microtransactions debacle has personally made me quit and uninstall this game.
  11. PhantomPsycho
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    It was once the best game, but they lied to us about microtransactions. I can not let them win. IF enough people make this a bad review on this game they WILL have to notice and undo the damage that they have done! HELP the cause and JOIN us!!
  12. ivanlonel
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    The developers have once more made it cear that they don't care about their player base. They promised there would never be microtransactions, and now they suddenly introduced them as a "free reward" for a community event. As if the monthly overpriced DLC weren't enough, this game is now Pay2Win.
  13. BigMac
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Blatant lies!!! They said no micro-transactions Overkill lied to the players! Lies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very disappointed with overkill! giving you a 0 score now.
  14. sabihita
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Terrible devs. Looks like they don't have eyes or ears to listen to the community whilst saying that they love their community. Beats my ass. Just plain horrible.
  15. Kevinovitch
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Thanks for the micro-transactions.
    It was announced that it would never exist in the game...

    The worst is to release it as a reward for the community.
  16. Dr_AbOoOd
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    If you are planning to buy this game, you might wanna know that you are going to pay much MUCH more than the actual game price !
    Just take a look at the game price, all the DLCs, and now all the in-game purchases or the micro-transactions !!
    Despite all the Heist farming, this game was one of my fav. I wouldn't even think of un-installing this game, but I'm seriously considering that now    If you are planning to buy this game, you might wanna know that you are going to pay much MUCH more than the actual game price !
    Just take a look at the game price, all the DLCs, and now all the in-game purchases or the micro-transactions !!
    Despite all the Heist farming, this game was one of my fav. I wouldn't even think of un-installing this game, but I'm seriously considering that now ! Overkill has gone way too far .. time to say goodbye to PayPay 2 !!    … Expand
  17. Pepperooney
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    This game used to be good. However, developers seems not to core about community at all nowadays. Do you like microtransactions in pay to play games? If not, you'd better not play this game.
  18. Massdit
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Two years ago "Nah, we'll never introduce micro transaction guys !!! Who do you think we are ?!?,??"
    Today " We are excited to introduce micro transactions. all weapons stats you got from paid DLC will be **** up and useless. Have a nice day."
  19. Tarry_Paloma
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    This game was a great premise, ruined only by a few bugs, some of which went unfixed for years, there was a lot of paid DLC, a *lot* but it was, despite its flaws, an excellent game and great fun to play with friends, until the developers recanted on their promise to never introduce microtransactions, nerfing every weapon and introducing pay to win stat boosting add-ons only available forThis game was a great premise, ruined only by a few bugs, some of which went unfixed for years, there was a lot of paid DLC, a *lot* but it was, despite its flaws, an excellent game and great fun to play with friends, until the developers recanted on their promise to never introduce microtransactions, nerfing every weapon and introducing pay to win stat boosting add-ons only available for *real* money and this supposedly is to thank their beloved community who only the day before the update they said were, and I quote "the best!".
    The score is nosediving on steam, the score is nosediving on metacritic, the forums are in meltdown and the cheery announcements of new features come out with no hint of recognition of the community's concerns.    … Expand
  20. front2battle
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    NOverkill got the brilliant idea of fusing CS:GO with Payday 2, except the CS:GO skins has stats.
    long story short:
    You BUY the game, You BUY the DLCs, You complete heists, You have a chance to get a "safe"(safe), You then BUY the "key"(drill) for 2.5$ or so, open the safe, and have a chance to get a skin, but not only a skin, it also gives better stats in some cases. ONTOP OF THAT! a    NOverkill got the brilliant idea of fusing CS:GO with Payday 2, except the CS:GO skins has stats.
    long story short:
    You BUY the game, You BUY the DLCs, You complete heists, You have a chance to get a "safe"(safe), You then BUY the "key"(drill) for 2.5$ or so, open the safe, and have a chance to get a skin, but not only a skin, it also gives better stats in some cases.
    ONTOP OF THAT! a couple of years ago the developers told us "there will be no microtransactions in payday 2" and that we should be ASHAMED if we thought otherwise, well guess what, they are here, and they dont want to remove them.    … Expand
  21. FriberZ
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Overkill started out with noble intentions to bring a new video game genre but quickly succumbed to the dark side of game development. They got a lot of flak for their dlcs and I understood where they came from but now they have gone too far. With the introduction of microtransactions as a "free" reward for the community especially after they claimed they wouldn't is outrageous. OverkillOverkill started out with noble intentions to bring a new video game genre but quickly succumbed to the dark side of game development. They got a lot of flak for their dlcs and I understood where they came from but now they have gone too far. With the introduction of microtransactions as a "free" reward for the community especially after they claimed they wouldn't is outrageous. Overkill needs to reconsider their actions otherwise they will lose all their fans.… Expand
  22. Anark
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Adding microtransactions as a reward for the 4th anniversary after 17 days of goals reached by the community.
    Overkill cupidity got no limits.
    I paid the game 40€, I paid each of the more than twenty DLCs, and now I should pay for weapons skins which provides ingame bonus ? I say no, RIP this game, it was fun but Overkill'cupidity kills it.
    I'll never bought another Overkill game.
  23. Limb_Legion
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Was once a good game but with updates and balances that continue to ignore player feedback along with many promises made to the community as a whole in regards to updates and released features that have not and in no way been meet or talked about by developers. One such instance was the promise of safehouse customization which while in itself isn't much of a big deal the fact it was statedWas once a good game but with updates and balances that continue to ignore player feedback along with many promises made to the community as a whole in regards to updates and released features that have not and in no way been meet or talked about by developers. One such instance was the promise of safehouse customization which while in itself isn't much of a big deal the fact it was stated to be in the game and would be finished with the full release of the game which is now years ago has yet to be implemented. Now this is only one instance to display the disregard for promises and statements made by their own development crew in OFFICIAL statements. Along with the disappearance of a quarter of a million in prizes for last years paydaycon which the community still has no clue where it went. I loved payday and on release despite the heists lacked the same intense driven feel as the original I still loved payday 2 but after a while not only did the quality of updates in general go down but the avalanche of DLC content was carrying the same level of disappointing effort and no real quality to justify their price point. All in all as the game stands and the continued disregard for player input in favor of a more profit driven dlc fest has created a sadly broken game.… Expand
  24. MnFors
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    (copy-pasted from my Steam review)
    I bought this game during the last Summer Sale, and have absolutely loved it. It was a very innovative game and while the crazy amount of DLC's was annoying, they didn't really change the game balance too much. Since then, I have played nearly 200 hours and do not at all regret it. However the dev obviously only cares about money, so I will no longer be    (copy-pasted from my Steam review)
    I bought this game during the last Summer Sale, and have absolutely loved it. It was a very innovative game and while the crazy amount of DLC's was annoying, they didn't really change the game balance too much. Since then, I have played nearly 200 hours and do not at all regret it. However the dev obviously only cares about money, so I will no longer be playing. The new update completely messed up any sort of balance there was before (weak pistol+skin now better than most powerful rifle). I just hope the mods will one day come to their senses and kill PD:GO.

    To make things clear, the game is still very good, but the directions that it has been taking lately is unacceptable. Overkill now treats it as a money printer, and it is time for the community to step up and say enough. These skins aren't even like CS:GO, they massively effect gun usability.

    TL;DR: Game is now trash. TF;GO, but much worse. No balance. Dev is a money-grubbing dick.    … Expand
  25. DanielCharles
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    A fantastic game, but the developers now ignore and lie to the community, and released micro-transactions as a cash grab. A real shame that they ruined it in just one day.
  26. Johnlantern
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    The greed of this company has ruined the game from what it once was. As of recent, not only have they made a terrible weapon rebalancing, but they've also added micro transactions into their game as a part of a "free update" REWARD.
  27. Prepo
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Worst game company ever,betraying over their fan bas over and over again. They promised they will never add microtransactions to the game back in 2013 .2 years later after we bought ton of dlcs they betray us by implementing microtransactions to the game in an event that should give us free content as reward.As i said worst company ever.… Expand
  28. Khuldaghr
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Up until Oct. 15, 2015, this was my favorite co-op multiplayer experience of all time. I have purchased all but the latest DLC, much at full price and including packs of weapons I have never used, in support of the developers and the product that has brought me more hours of enjoyment than any item in my library. I have enthusiastically recommended this game countless times to friendsUp until Oct. 15, 2015, this was my favorite co-op multiplayer experience of all time. I have purchased all but the latest DLC, much at full price and including packs of weapons I have never used, in support of the developers and the product that has brought me more hours of enjoyment than any item in my library. I have enthusiastically recommended this game countless times to friends and acquaintances, inspiring more than a few purchases. In my professional career, I have pointed to the lack of microtransaction content as a functional business model that respects its audience while providing a constant stream of new gameplay options.

    As of Oct. 15, 2015, I can no longer recommend Payday 2. In the weeks leading up to that date, the developers of the game hosted a series of challenges that, when completed, would unlock new updates that would be free to all owners of the product. On that date, the first of a ten day "Crimefest", the feature revealed to have been unlocked was... microtransactions.

    After completing a mission in the game, the player has always been awarded with a virtual card that is flipped over to reveal a new modification for a weapon, a cosmetic mask, and other unlocks. With the new "free" update, this reward can be replaced with a "safe" object. The safe contains a weapon skin of varying rarity as well as the possibility of unique weapon modifications. Very rarely, these weapon skins can add a statistics boost to the weapon when applied. These safes can be opened with a special "drill" object. The catch is the drill can ONLY be obtained by payment of $2.50 (and up) on the Steam Marketplace. There is NO method of opening a safe outside of this financial transaction.

    As a long time supporter, this is a betrayal too harsh to bear. The game has been uninstalled and I will not be playing, purchasing, or recommending products by OVERKILL or Starbreeze Studios from this date forward. They have lost this once loyal customer and many others with the addition of this "feature".

    TL;DR - Pay-for product contains microtransactions for potentially non-cosmetic rewards - 0/10    … Expand
  29. texashokies
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Power crawl, microtransactions, aggressive DLC practices, lying to customers, breaking promises, all of these things summarize how overkill treats their game and community. They have no respect for the community as shown by the closing of payday 2 stats a community website that tracked the stats of your character, with the edition of FBI files which was to replace pay day 2 stats and to bePower crawl, microtransactions, aggressive DLC practices, lying to customers, breaking promises, all of these things summarize how overkill treats their game and community. They have no respect for the community as shown by the closing of payday 2 stats a community website that tracked the stats of your character, with the edition of FBI files which was to replace pay day 2 stats and to be created by the maker of pay day 2 stats however this doesn't seem to be the case.… Expand
  30. Pr0pper
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    They promised no microtransactions and added them "for the great community". Don't help milking this cash cow! The game was fun, but these paid stat-boosting skins ruined the whole game!
  31. revan25
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    -balance problem since day one
    -devs dont listen and dont answer to the community on problems,bugs,broken content and content there community dont want(even things that are there from the release of the game just fix minor things)
    -now they added microtransaction and make the game pay2win -devs make promises they dont keep(like safehousecustomisation that should be in there since beta)    -balance problem since day one
    -devs dont listen and dont answer to the community on problems,bugs,broken content and content there community dont want(even things that are there from the release of the game just fix minor things)
    -now they added microtransaction and make the game pay2win
    -devs make promises they dont keep(like safehousecustomisation that should be in there since beta)
    -dlc got less content at the same price as older ones
    and they lie the community in the face and give them the middlefingers
    the list goes on and on    … Expand
  32. HappyNugget
    Oct 17, 2015
    1
    They sold us a game, we bough it, amazing game, with some flaws (some even game breaking) but we waited patiently for a fix, that never came (Civilians running behind a wall you cant reach and call the cops... a bug that appeared in the beta, 4 years later still there.)
    They sold us DLC with stuff that should have been in the game to begin with (Snipers... Shotguns... grenades...)
    We    They sold us a game, we bough it, amazing game, with some flaws (some even game breaking) but we waited patiently for a fix, that never came (Civilians running behind a wall you cant reach and call the cops... a bug that appeared in the beta, 4 years later still there.)
    They sold us DLC with stuff that should have been in the game to begin with (Snipers... Shotguns... grenades...)
    We bough them too, we wanted to show them we like them, we always wanted their approval.
    But now they have crossed the line, made us worked hard for a FREE update that gave us micro transactions.... you have betrayed us all over kill, you betrayed us all.    … Expand
  33. eangelini
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Bought the game, bought a lot of DLC to support the developers (don't really care for DLC). Then they betrayed us and added microtransactions... Just NO
  34. fanchiuho
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Knew it, I just knew it.

    I was 650 hrs into this game. Last DLC pack I bought was the butcher CAR/AK mod pack. Pretty much the last pack I think was worth. Skipped Yakuza, diamond, alesso, golden grin, completely overkill and overkill pack, and the bomb. Ever since Diamond was first out I smelled something. Packs were getting less value for money, and tend to be less earnest. More    Knew it, I just knew it.

    I was 650 hrs into this game. Last DLC pack I bought was the butcher CAR/AK mod pack. Pretty much the last pack I think was worth. Skipped Yakuza, diamond, alesso, golden grin, completely overkill and overkill pack, and the bomb.

    Ever since Diamond was first out I smelled something. Packs were getting less value for money, and tend to be less earnest. More quantity less quality. The Yakuza Pack was the first that only even comes with a character and 2 weapons with no heists at all. I was thinking Overkill was at an all time low there, but since they've said they have more than 20 months to support I thought they'll pick it up.

    How mistaken I was.

    The only thing good about the black market update was it was there first ever attempt to overhaul a majority of weapons in this game, DLC and non-DLC included. But that's about it. Weapons went horribly overpowered, but that's just the tip of the iceberg.

    The weapon skins, resembling that of the CSGO system unsettlingly, is hidden inside safes that you get from card drops. And the drill that takes to open the safes you got costs money. Real money. Worst of all, skins modifies weapon stats. So yes, this game is P2W now. And to think that the base game cost money too? This screams cash grab for any new player.

    This is not healthy for the community. What we'll be seeing is overpriced +stats skins selling on Steam trade and scams everywhere in no time. Veteran players who saw the better of this game *will* leave and that drains the playerbase out of quality.

    This game was good. Back when Overkill called themselves indie, they deserved it. They were engaging, ambitious, focused, and caring. Now, half of the contents is behind a paywall and if it wasn't enough you got P2W elements to even further the disparity. I will not be playing this game anymore until they attempt to remedy this situation. That is, to eliminate P2W in any way, shape or form. Almir would need to be explicit about this and not go around in circles again. This is serious.

    I will be withdrawing my subscription from the steam community, and be posting the same review over there. Just so more of you know what's up. Until then, wish you luck Overkill.    … Expand
  35. Bearzin
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Ok, so i played this game for a while, really loved it, till Overkill decided to turn its back on to customers, not only putting microtransactions on a paid game with almost 30 paid DLCS (Probably more to come in the future), those damned skins cannot be unlocked through normal play, you need to throw your wallet at the pc to unlock them. Those skins gives stats, which impact ontoOk, so i played this game for a while, really loved it, till Overkill decided to turn its back on to customers, not only putting microtransactions on a paid game with almost 30 paid DLCS (Probably more to come in the future), those damned skins cannot be unlocked through normal play, you need to throw your wallet at the pc to unlock them. Those skins gives stats, which impact onto gameplay, so they are not just cosmetics. Well played OVK! TAKE MY 0!… Expand
  36. LunaMooner
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    so they lied to us and gave us weapon skins and removed the ability to mod because we are able to get skins using that way, im writing this review today hope you will get it
  37. Backtoat
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Played this game over 500 hours. Paid over 110 Euros for it. AND NOW THEY WANT US TO BUY SKINS FOR WEAPONS WE ALREADY BOUGHT FFS. Seriously Overkill you **** up hard.
  38. Xopo
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    The developers promised no micro transactions. Micro transactions were introduced in bad faith. This is not what people paid for. Also the game host 28 DLC's from 3-7$.....
  39. Mauled
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    The "rebalance" is **** and the microtransactions are terrible. I was such a fan of this game before the crimefest update.

    Devs get your act together, I've never seen such a great game die this fast.
  40. DasChillum
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Game has Implemented a micro-transaction system similar to CS:GO EXCEPT the Weapon Skins actually modify the stats of the game. This change is recent and changes all my past stipulations about this game. There are over $150 worth of DLC. Don't Buy.
  41. Ichigeki
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Payday 2 was a good game. Unique gameplay, sometimes you need to shoot like hell, sometimes you go steath.

    So Crimefest 2015 went, and Overkill mobs put MICROTRANSACTIONS. And Almir Listo said that they wouldn't. Bunch os liars. Worse, some skins can give advantage over other players. Well, run far away for this game, the devs are just big greedy liars. Put your money on other games,    Payday 2 was a good game. Unique gameplay, sometimes you need to shoot like hell, sometimes you go steath.

    So Crimefest 2015 went, and Overkill mobs put MICROTRANSACTIONS. And Almir Listo said that they wouldn't. Bunch os liars. Worse, some skins can give advantage over other players.

    Well, run far away for this game, the devs are just big greedy liars. Put your money on other games, where people doesn't betray their community.    … Expand
  42. Bloxxy
    Oct 17, 2015
    1
    As most know, Payday 2 is a sequel to Payday The heist. That game was a good one. Optimized really good compared to Payday 2. Graphics are pretty much the same. Game play is some what different but still the same.

    Payday 2 has a skill tree. You only get 120 points. Payday: The Heist you get all the trees. You just have to complete objectives and stuff just to get reputation up.    As most know, Payday 2 is a sequel to Payday The heist. That game was a good one. Optimized really good compared to Payday 2. Graphics are pretty much the same. Game play is some what different but still the same.

    Payday 2 has a skill tree. You only get 120 points.
    Payday: The Heist you get all the trees. You just have to complete objectives and stuff just to get reputation up.

    Payday 2 you can buy the weapons and modify them to hell. Making them like home brew toys.
    Payday:The Heist you actually use guns that robbers would use. If they added a different sight for each gun like a red dot then it would be perfect in that category.

    Payday 2 has more customization.
    Payday: The Heist you are more focused on the game than customization.

    Play Payday: The Heist. I could go on forever. Like Payday 2 is a money grabbing game from OVK and just is horribly optimized.    … Expand
  43. raytsou
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    0/10 for lying to the community, scamming everyone's money with false promises, and just pulling another EA. This is absolutely intolerable, especially the new update they nerfed the current weapons to promote the DLC weapons. Say no to payday2. We will not tolerate this.
  44. Wumbo
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    PAYDAY 2 was a game with LOADS of potential at launch. However, the developers slowly pulled one of the worst business practices ever, worse than most of EA's stuff, instead of going the good guy route. The game could've been fantastic, but instead, the developers (OVERKILL) decided to release countless DLCs for the game. This was okay at first, because the paid DLCs were mixed in with aPAYDAY 2 was a game with LOADS of potential at launch. However, the developers slowly pulled one of the worst business practices ever, worse than most of EA's stuff, instead of going the good guy route. The game could've been fantastic, but instead, the developers (OVERKILL) decided to release countless DLCs for the game. This was okay at first, because the paid DLCs were mixed in with a bunch of free ones. But then, OVERKILL decided they should be greedy, and stopped releasing free DLCs for the most part. Then, there was a celebration to PAYDAY's success, called "Crimefest". Crimefest was a time where the community reached goals (users playing at one time etc.) in exchange for rewards in-game when Crimefest launched. OVERKILL stated on multiple occasions that everything in Crimefest was going to be free. However, on the first day of Crimefest (Oct. 15, 2015) the game came out with two new features. The first one was a huge weapon re-balance that really messed up the game, and made it way MORE un-balanced. But, the second thing was MICRO-TRANSACTIONS. After the developers said it was going to be free. So, the micro-transactions themselves make the game Pay To Win, because the things themselves are skins that offer weapon stat boosts. This ruins any trust the community had with OVERKILL, and is downright False Advertising, which is illegal in most places (except America of course). So no, don't get this game unless you want to be openly lied to, and get no response when almost the whole community including you confront the devs for lying.

    Thank you OVERKILL, you just gave me 21 GB of storage on my SSD back.    … Expand
  45. dantrr
    Oct 17, 2015
    9
    The developers are quite literally are copying CS:GO in an awful way. They've added cases, and keys, and skins. This isn't to bad in itself, but then you realize they cost money, on a full priced game, with over 100 US Dollars in DLC, when they promised no microtransactions in any form. Another big difference is CSGO skins are purely cosmetic, while they have stat boosts here, while thisThe developers are quite literally are copying CS:GO in an awful way. They've added cases, and keys, and skins. This isn't to bad in itself, but then you realize they cost money, on a full priced game, with over 100 US Dollars in DLC, when they promised no microtransactions in any form. Another big difference is CSGO skins are purely cosmetic, while they have stat boosts here, while this normally is a good thing, but they also nerfed every single gun except LMGs(which are DLC) so if you want to have a better chance at winning, you NEED these skins.… Expand
  46. Pospec
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    I didn´t like all those not really cheap DLC´s, but I have always supported Overkill. This microtransactions move was a huge misstep which I am not going to tolerate. They lied to all of us.
  47. Trooper1981
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Been gaming since the 1970s, never seen something as atrocious as what Overkill pulled. CRIMEFEST are series of community challenges allowing players to get content for free. However what overkill did this time is the opposite. It wasn't free and created an micro economy full of traders.
    My son does indeed hate this update.
  48. BrainTripper
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Blatant lies, combination of DLCs costing an leg and an arm. However overkill thought of an new idea:Extent this madness by introducing MICROTRANSACTIONS!
  49. lozmastermm
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Unoriginal, unoptimized, half the game is hidden behind over 150$+ worth of DLC, and now Micro transactions. Company refuses to communicate and are waiting for everyone to quit contesting quality and truth as to make more money.
  50. 33ro0
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    This game was awesome as a concept and in the beginning, before we all realized what it was to become. A desperate attempt to cunningly suck every last penny from us. Some of us realized this after the DLCs started to arrive very quickly and in great numbers. Even at that point I still thought it was ok.

    But then, on the 15th day of October (This is only 2 days later!) they released a    This game was awesome as a concept and in the beginning, before we all realized what it was to become. A desperate attempt to cunningly suck every last penny from us. Some of us realized this after the DLCs started to arrive very quickly and in great numbers. Even at that point I still thought it was ok.

    But then, on the 15th day of October (This is only 2 days later!) they released a reward for us. We didn't expect it, so it hit hard. Micro-transactions. Yes, you read right. Micro-transactions in a game that already has a price to begin with AND NOT TO MENTION WITH A LOT OF DLCS.

    I suggest not to buy the game or even download it during the free-weekend, it is that bad. Everyone is furious about this and that is how things should be. Overkill screwed up and they are going to pay for what they have done. Almir, you betrayed us all.    … Expand
  51. popoboyCN
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    this is the bad update 太糟了 so bad very many skins have +稳定 is very bad no good so no buy overkill games my friend tell me so can you no buy overkill games of payday 2 thank you
  52. Whydothat
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    '' The developer promised NO MICROTRANSACTIONS
    What they do? micros for content that gives you stats and turning it in a pay to win game. And this was released during an event that was suppose to release free stuff.
    I'm done with it.''

    I agree, they ruined the game.
  53. biggrenbeast
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    now that i think about it, this game is exactly my ex-girlfriend. they lied to me, they cheated me, they took all of my money, they wasted a year and a half of my life, they gave me **** promises and when they are broken, they never apologies, their birthdays are in October, like holy crap when i see the name payday2 the words change to alyssa, i broke up with her, time to brake up with payday2
  54. enut_butter
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Trash game.

    Tried to bait and switch their customers by stating explicitly that they would never have microtransactions, then throwing in not just microtransactions, but PAY-TO-WIN microtransactions.

    That, along with the constant trash DLC's they always put out, and the complete disdain that Overkill has for their customers = NEVER BUY PayDay 2 or anything by Overcharge.
  55. GavoKP
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    This game costs $20 + $150 Worth on DLCs + Now newly introduced MICROTRANSACTIONs same as CS:GO and TF2.
    The game itself lacks of content and replay value without the DLCs so they are not avoidable.
    DON'T BUY UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE MONEY-MILKED BY OVERKILL!
  56. RavioliMan
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Ravioli Ravioli, whats in the Pocketoli? Oh, micro-transaction skins, some that give stat bonuses on the first day of Crimefest that is all about celebrating the series and celebrating the fans for supporting the developers.

    This was our first reward, not only did we have to complete challenges, but this was our first "FREE" reward for being such loyal consumers, costumers, fans and    Ravioli Ravioli, whats in the Pocketoli? Oh, micro-transaction skins, some that give stat bonuses on the first day of Crimefest that is all about celebrating the series and celebrating the fans for supporting the developers.

    This was our first reward, not only did we have to complete challenges, but this was our first "FREE" reward for being such loyal consumers, costumers, fans and affectionately known as "heisters".

    This was incredibly insulting.    … Expand
  57. TheMaskedSmurf
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    they ruined the game by adding weapon skins and pay2win stats. no wonder many people wrote bad reviews to the game!! signed up just to write what i think btw
  58. Niobium
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    it should be fairly obvious why i've decided to leave a negative review. just go read the other negative reviews and see for yourself how crappy this game has become.
  59. Ico83
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    It used to be a great game, then it went from Payday 2 to Pay2Win. Sadness. Microtransactions just show the greediness of the devs, over 20 DLc weren't enough for them. GG Overkill, you destroyed your imagine in less than a day.
  60. MyGamingPC
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Extremely disappointed with the new update!
    I spent around 80$ on the DLCs, but now they add trading. That is too much!
    Very disappointed! Do not buy this game!
  61. dingledell
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    A broken promise of adding microtransactions into a game that was purchased at full price along with all their DLC. Microtransactions added as FREE CONTENT (part of crimefest) worse than other games, paying for random (RNG) chance for cheesy gun skins with statistical enhancements all that WITH the original weapons being "rebalanced" for the worse.

    If you wanted to do this crap, make a    A broken promise of adding microtransactions into a game that was purchased at full price along with all their DLC. Microtransactions added as FREE CONTENT (part of crimefest) worse than other games, paying for random (RNG) chance for cheesy gun skins with statistical enhancements all that WITH the original weapons being "rebalanced" for the worse.

    If you wanted to do this crap, make a new game with it in from the start, don't change your business model half way through the lifespan of the product people bought into.

    NOBODY asked for this and everybody knows just how lucrative this business model is thats why you're adding it. I'd never have bought your game from the start if I knew this was going to happen.

    Where's your ethics?    … Expand
  62. DonCarrot
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Game used to be great. Devs were always bad. Tons of DLC's with one good weapon. Lies. And now they "REWARD" us (Crimefest) with CS GO style skins that boost your stats.
    No thanks
  63. MurdockSF
    Oct 17, 2015
    1
    I have played this game for quite a while, in fact, i pre-ordered it, and now, after two years of playing, buying DLC and putting up with all the bad decisions they had, the devs have the gall to put MICROTRANSACTIONS on a PAID GAME with almost 30 DLC, and those microtransactions, they boost certain stats, but not all of them, only the rare and expensive ones do. After this update, i canI have played this game for quite a while, in fact, i pre-ordered it, and now, after two years of playing, buying DLC and putting up with all the bad decisions they had, the devs have the gall to put MICROTRANSACTIONS on a PAID GAME with almost 30 DLC, and those microtransactions, they boost certain stats, but not all of them, only the rare and expensive ones do. After this update, i can only say that i hope that Overkill rolls it back and issues an apology, or that payday 2 just dies, no buts or ifs, if a develolper does what Overkill did, they should be ridiculed for such an idiotic decision.
    This was a good game, had meh developers, now it is a p2w game, with bad developers.
    Goodbye Payday, it was good to play you, now it is time do end you.    … Expand
  64. Oagoz
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Releases paid DLC every month, and it's now charging us to get random skins that gives you an advantage. Terrible company.
    They even at one point promised no micro-transactions.
  65. GuyGamer
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Micro-transaction BS was added. The game is Payday 2 GO. DO NOT BUY THE GAME. DO NOT BUY DRILLS TO OPEN SAFES. DO NOT BUY DLC FROM OVERKILL. If you see this add another negative user review.
  66. MrFlawless
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    More microtransactions, broken promises.
    We the community never asked for microtransactions. They gave us microtransactions as a part of the CRIMEFEST "free" reward.
    Do not show your support for the game.
    Trolls like SomeStupidIdiot (the name fits)shows the unreasonable fanboyism of their game, probably paid Overkill employees.
  67. ApG_Industry
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Overkill engaño a los usuarios e incumplio promesas para sacar mas pasta. Verguenza con este timo colega.Overkill engaño a los usuarios e incumplio promesas para sacar mas pasta. Verguenza con este timo colega.
  68. GrnMdz
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    The first game used to be a lot of fun and their DLC policy simple, they released only one the Wolf DLC with a few new weapons and levels that you could play without owning the DLC. However, the second part fell really short on release, things that were in the first game were missing throughout the first few years of this game and only added later, but the amount of paid DLC in this secondThe first game used to be a lot of fun and their DLC policy simple, they released only one the Wolf DLC with a few new weapons and levels that you could play without owning the DLC. However, the second part fell really short on release, things that were in the first game were missing throughout the first few years of this game and only added later, but the amount of paid DLC in this second version is exceptional, the game is literally a cashcow for Overkill. Now they also introduced a microtransaction system that they said they never would. For someone who loved the first game this is a big disgrace as I was really looking forward to Payday 2 and was so let down by the game that I stopped playing in 2013.… Expand
  69. andrei1015
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Dear Overkill, please remember it's not a good idea to screw with the biggest community on steam. We made you what you are today, and we can undo it. After 20+ paid DLC, microtransatcions are a very bad idea. Start listening to your users or you will lose everything!
  70. theking9957
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Microtransactions are the worst thing that Overkill could have added. Not that they are bad in principle, but when they offer STAT BOOSTS?!? That is where I draw the line. I will not play the game again until they are only cosmetic or removed entirely
  71. JCrowns
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
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  72. Dooshbaggle
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    The developers are greedy liars. We forgave them the fact that they are drowning us with DLCs, but we aren't forgiving this. They promised several times that the game will include NO micro-transactions. Guess what? They bloody lied. A recent event called "Crimefest", which we worked hard for, supposedly would only give us free stuff. Nope, micro-transactions on the first day. They stoleThe developers are greedy liars. We forgave them the fact that they are drowning us with DLCs, but we aren't forgiving this. They promised several times that the game will include NO micro-transactions. Guess what? They bloody lied. A recent event called "Crimefest", which we worked hard for, supposedly would only give us free stuff. Nope, micro-transactions on the first day. They stole the skins idea from Counter Strike: Global Offensive and made it a hundred times worse by making them actually improve your guns. Other than that, the game is SUPER fun and amazing, but the developer's greed is killing it.… Expand
  73. Carrot123
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Devs added skins that carry stats and can only be purchased with real money. It also already has a ton of dlc so there really is no need for microtransactions. When did this turn into a mobile game?
  74. howaboutno
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    We've made it clear that PAYDAY 2 will have no micro-transactions whatsoever (shame on you if you thought otherwise!)

    " OVERKILL_Almir [developer] 23 May, 2013 @ 7:51pm
    Originally posted by
  75. sirfragger
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    The game was very good until the developers completely betrayed the community and lied to our faces. They promised no micro transactions then put them in. They also destroyed balance of the game, refuses to even attempt to fix the issue.
  76. mhoxsey
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    New skin system is a complete copy paste of CS:GO's.
    Usually crappy $5 DLC's every month.
    While games like GTA has new content updates FOR FREE every few months.
    Devs don't respond to user negative feedback.
    No mods work anymore.
  77. iphodeme
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    I loved this game... I got it cheap but still bought 40$ in DLCs... I never spent so much money in the game.. Eventually.. The game being repetitive.. Broken.. And pretty much annoying. The solution? Add over 200$ in sub-par DLC... And now micro-transactions after they promised not too. Congratulations Overkill. You ruined the game, you greedy cuunts.
  78. Dunhila
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Game is utter crap after adding Micro-transactions to it.I hope Overkill closes it's doors soon :) I can't believe I actually supported them by buying DLC and such.It was the worst thing to do-the game is full of bugs that are there from the start,DLC's are so **** expensive and more worse stuff.
  79. clamjoust
    Oct 17, 2015
    2
    Firstly, I'd like to say that I've never been motivated to post a review of a game before. But never before have the discussion threads been so overwhelmingly censored, to the point where the threads are now mostly positive. If you are new to Payday2, please read the reviews but don't trust anything under the control of the developers (such as the main forum boards).

    Now: a review of    Firstly, I'd like to say that I've never been motivated to post a review of a game before. But never before have the discussion threads been so overwhelmingly censored, to the point where the threads are now mostly positive. If you are new to Payday2, please read the reviews but don't trust anything under the control of the developers (such as the main forum boards).

    Now: a review of Payday2.
    I was previously tempted to write a review, but there is no "sort of" recommend function in steam, however recent developments have firmly pushed me off the fence regarding this game. I would not recommend that anyone buy this game unless they are young, clueless and with too much pocket money, and only then because it will mean they're less likely to spend it on crack.
    The base game comprises of a limited weapon set and a few heists, with very few weapon mods. You'll have to join "the community group" for a few freebies, but even then you will have to do without grenades, machine guns, sniper rifles, RPGs, miniguns, bows, thrown weapons, any sort of incendiary, etc, etc, etc.
    Roughly 1/3 of the weapons are available to purchase without DLC.
    And this is where the game shows its colours; There are around 30 DLC packs for you to enjoy, assuming that you have the cash, from £1 for a music track to £5 or so for anything with a new weapon or heist. These DLC have been enjoying a "power creep" for the last couple of years, apparently, to a point where a non-dlc player is at a very clear disadvantage.
    Combine this with new enemies who are extra-vulnerable to the special DLC weapons and a clear pattern starts to emerge, whereby pay-to-play is becoming pay-more-to-win.
    All of which I could ignore simply by avoiding playing with minigun-wielding 10 year olds. But the things I can't ignore are still there regardless of whether I play solo or online, most notably the bugs & poor netcode. There are bugs from the first release of the game which have not been fixed in two years. There are promised features which have not been delivered for two years. And yet the devs still find time to release 1 DLC pack per month.
    The most recent development (apart from the aforementioned forum censorship) is the introduction of microtransactions to gain stat boosts for weapons. This in a game that's not free-to-play, and which requires 2 or 3 different DLCs to fully upgrade even the most basic weapon, and which has 30 DLCs. Not acceptable, imho.

    The biggest problem here is that once you've bought the game, you'll probably like most of the gameplay. It's far from perfect, but enjoyable. I've had some fun with it. What ruins the experience is the cash-hungry, rip-off way that the devs are "supporting" the game. And if you like the game, you'll be tempted to start spending more cash . . . . . just DON'T. Don't start, 'cos you'll end up disappointed like so many others. if the £100+ price tag for the completed game doesn't put you off, all the extra microtransactions will. Or perhaps the constant power-creep of the DLCs will get to you. Or maybe being lied to by the devs will get to you. Or maybe having your comments censored will get to you. Or maybe being sniped through a floor, or being kicked through a wall will get to you. Or being disconnected from a game on day 3 of a 3-day heist will. Or the incredible lag (even between PCs on a LAN). And you'll be £100 poorer.

    With decent bugfixes, and "developer support" that does not make me feel like I'm bending over crying "Take me! Take me!" while I throw cash into an incinerator, I could recommend this game. But not as the game is today.    … Expand
  80. dante8511
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Added microtransactions on top of lots of dlc. Can't recomend it. We supported PD2 with dlc and loyalty for a long time but this is the drop that filled the glass OVK, failed promises of not adding this business model is as far as the comunity goes.
  81. adminrespawn
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    The developer promised NO MICROTRANSACTIONS
    What they do? micros for content that gives you stats and turning it in a pay to win game. And this was released during an event that was suppose to release free stuff.
    I'm done with it.
  82. Waisse
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    20€ game with 100+€ DLCs.
    Now they add paid skins microtransactions.
    You can only get those skins with real money.
    Weapons skins with better stats than default. ones.

    What the **** Overkill.
    Guess what ? It's Skyrim paid mod **** Overkill style.
  83. sarx00
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Added microtransactions after stating they wouldn't. The devs have, on multiple occasions, lied to the community about actions being taken in terms of balance, Multiple cash-grab style DLCs and the game is massively pay-to-win if you want to do "the best"
  84. vindel361
    Oct 17, 2015
    3
    Unethical business practices. They lied to the community on the issue of micro transactions. After viewing this even after supporting this group since payday the heist I find it difficult to recommend this to any other players.
  85. Leichenteil
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    15.10.15 Micro transactions added to a full price game with 36 paid Dlcs at current date.

    Community also got betrayed by Overkill for several times by events which promised certain content, which didn't show at all or after ages and didn't fullfill what was promised. Further they advertised this years Crimefest event with huge awsome updates for free which actually were P2W micro    15.10.15 Micro transactions added to a full price game with 36 paid Dlcs at current date.

    Community also got betrayed by Overkill for several times by events which promised certain content, which didn't show at all or after ages and didn't fullfill what was promised.
    Further they advertised this years Crimefest event with huge awsome updates for free which actually were P2W micro transactions and some cosmetics.

    DO NOT BUY    … Expand
  86. MylittleElephan
    Oct 17, 2015
    1
    Tnx for Payday 2 CS GO edition
    More skins
    More balance
    More bugs
    More dlc
    More pay2win content pls
    Thank you for the unique incomparable example of the annihilation of the game that everyone loved so much , I suspect that the next step will be paid UNIQUE glow in the dark mask which will need to make a unique achievement in the unique maps of DLS using weapons of DLS .Oh wait , it already is
  87. BurnBabyBurn
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Overkill destroyed the modding community and broke the promise of "NO MICROTRANSACTIONS".
    Instead of fixing bugs and optimizing both the game and the netcode they just release skins and MORE dlc. So far we don't have an announcement, a PSA, a "Sorry guys", not a single thing. This has to stop.
  88. ra1ne
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    I'm a PAYDAY fan from 2011 year. I remember how developers communicate with community at forum and not by the new announcements in section news. They communicated directly to messages they got and answer it. Not anymore.
    At first, their DLC were good because they added new mechanics like: grenades, lmg, clokers turn back, sniper rifles, shotguns, ammo type, new attachments. And the main    I'm a PAYDAY fan from 2011 year. I remember how developers communicate with community at forum and not by the new announcements in section news. They communicated directly to messages they got and answer it. Not anymore.
    At first, their DLC were good because they added new mechanics like: grenades, lmg, clokers turn back, sniper rifles, shotguns, ammo type, new attachments. And the main thing is PATCHES. If you open old patch log you ll see how they did patch everything. But not anymore, and not because bugs are gone.

    They just don't care about community. They understands how it looks like. They just don't care. I hope this company get closed.    … Expand
  89. strekt
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Developpers just kill the game adding the microtransactions. This used to be one of the greatest game I ever play and I had recommended it countless time. Now, it's just a piece of crap like cs:go.
  90. Xhadius
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Thanks for screwing us all over.
    Thanks for lying to the whole community.
    Thanks for ruining a good game after letting us purchase all of your DLCs.
  91. chilao
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    The game WAS fun to play, unfortunately it got screwed up with pay to win micro transactions. I won't recommend. Unless you like paying for tons of DLC's and microtransactions. But I still think you'll be more satisfied on a mobile game.
  92. CaptainFlowers
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!!! I have played it for 209 hours, am a level 600 and have purchased EVERY DLC. This latest update has royally SCREWED THIS GAME UP. Their claimed "balance" to the game was simply to nerf the DLC weapons and encourage players to use vanilla guns and worst of all they have the gaul to demand even more money now just to open prizes that you earn ingame. As a onceDO NOT BUY THIS GAME!!! I have played it for 209 hours, am a level 600 and have purchased EVERY DLC. This latest update has royally SCREWED THIS GAME UP. Their claimed "balance" to the game was simply to nerf the DLC weapons and encourage players to use vanilla guns and worst of all they have the gaul to demand even more money now just to open prizes that you earn ingame. As a once proud patron of this game it is a sad, greedy, and manipulative move that they have made and if you buy this game you will only REGRET IT. Do not pay into this DEAD GAME. Save your money for a company who actually cares. Payday 2 HAS NO RESPECT FOR ITS GAMERS. This latest moneyhungry move makes it clear.… Expand
  93. Chenca
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Pay2Win?
    Micro-transactions?
    lying to your community?

    I used to recommend this game to people. Now all i can say is DON'T buy this game!

    GG Overkill and 505...
  94. Ellthan
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    20€ for the base game (open your heart).

    150€ for all the dlc (open your wallet)

    ∞€ for pay to win micro-transactions (open your ass)

    EA isn't looking so bad now is it?
  95. LunaRadeon
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    wow Really overkill Looks like this "We've made it clear that PAYDAY 2 will have no micro-transactions whatsoever (shame on you if you thought otherwise!)" i guess SHAME on YOU overkill if you thought otherwise!
  96. isteckel
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    TLDR: Game that costs over 100 dollars if you want all DLC, also contains micro transactions now. Developers screwing over their customers and fans.

    The developers of the game Payday 2, have been notorious for not focusing on what is really needed for the game to be balanced. Despite this the community of this game have given alot to overkill and stuck with them. The community have made    TLDR: Game that costs over 100 dollars if you want all DLC, also contains micro transactions now. Developers screwing over their customers and fans.

    The developers of the game Payday 2, have been notorious for not focusing on what is really needed for the game to be balanced. Despite this the community of this game have given alot to overkill and stuck with them. The community have made the game a great place to be, since they all chipped in to help make the game better, via information to players, mods that made huds and other things more transparent. But even though the community have done quite alot, the developers screwed over their customers and fans. They held an event called Crimefest, where reaching certain goals content would be unlocked for the players for free. However the first crimefest goals were to make people buy their DLC and different goals where how many people bought their DLC. The community made sure they reached their endgoal, making overkill a ton of money. The second crimefest goals where making people join their community, advertising the game for them.
    One of the rewards were that micro transactions that affect gameplay being implemented into the game.
    So people buying their game, buying their DLC, advertising for them are rewarded with microtransactions. That is not a rewards, that is being scammed and screwed over.    … Expand
  97. MrDenley
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Tnx for Payday 2 CS GO edition
    More skins
    More balance
    More bugs
    More dlc
    More pay2win content pls
    Thank you for the unique incomparable example of the annihilation of the game that everyone loved so much , I suspect that the next step will be paid UNIQUE glow in the dark mask which will need to make a unique achievement in the unique maps of DLS using weapons of DLS .Oh wait , it already is
  98. Lagpie
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    I will never write a bad review about Payday 2 and Overkill (Shame on you if you thought otherwise). No. No. God, I hope not. Never. No............

    .
  99. LegoDj16
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    They added micro transactions when they said they wouldnt.
    Overkills devs are liars
    The skins have stat boosts that basically make the game Pay 2 Pay 2 Win
  100. klokw3rk
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    after 2 years they added micro transactions that affect gameplay

    after the base game 20+ dlcs that i all bought because i enjoyed the game they added microtransactions that cant be earned in game only bought with money

    payday 2 is dead
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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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