Payday 2

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3970 Ratings

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  1. MastInvincible
    Oct 31, 2015
    0
    Has £80-£90 worth of DLC and they add micro-transactions with stat boosts on Payday 2s' birthday even though they said they wouldn't. Furthermore, they proceeded to nerf all the guns so that you have to buy the skins (£1.80 a key/drill) to get your gun back to the way it was. A few months ago I would have recommended this game but ue to the developers doing stupid things like this I nowHas £80-£90 worth of DLC and they add micro-transactions with stat boosts on Payday 2s' birthday even though they said they wouldn't. Furthermore, they proceeded to nerf all the guns so that you have to buy the skins (£1.80 a key/drill) to get your gun back to the way it was. A few months ago I would have recommended this game but ue to the developers doing stupid things like this I now do not.… Expand
  2. ihatebarracuda
    Oct 31, 2015
    0
    This is a great game, ruined by mistakes from the developer. Many of these were problems in the first game that they apparently didn't learn from. Some of the more serious ones are new, and seem to indicate a change in Overkill's philosophy.

    -Content that you can miss forever if you weren't around at the right time to get it -Tons of overpriced DLC that you will have to buy to be on an    This is a great game, ruined by mistakes from the developer. Many of these were problems in the first game that they apparently didn't learn from. Some of the more serious ones are new, and seem to indicate a change in Overkill's philosophy.

    -Content that you can miss forever if you weren't around at the right time to get it
    -Tons of overpriced DLC that you will have to buy to be on an even playing field
    -Achievements requiring that you own DLC
    -Achievements that can only be unlocked during Halloween
    -Content that requires you to own other games you might not want on Steam
    -Microtransactions, when it was promised that there would be none
    -A completely broken enemy that one-hit kills you and can move through walls or do pretty much anything else it pleases, that still hasn't been fixed after years

    Essentially the game has just become a big money grab.    … Expand
  3. glados0824
    Oct 30, 2015
    0
    When I got this game it was great..... for 5 hours. The game itself is nothing without the $60 worth of DLC they striped from the base game. To make matters worse they have microtransactions.
  4. thegreatbarker
    Oct 30, 2015
    0
    I can only say that I am incredibly disappointed.

    Overkill have failed to deliver features advertised before launch.
    Overkill lied about microtransactions.

    That's it, Overkill. I'm out.
  5. imb0red666
    Oct 30, 2015
    0
    i like this game and it has good gameplay, but gets boring pretty fast because it is repetitive. The developers keeps lying and literally told most of the veteran players that its too bad that they lied to us and we can deal with it or just not play. I do not recommend games that developers literally don't give a crap about its players. The veterans were the ones that made this game goodi like this game and it has good gameplay, but gets boring pretty fast because it is repetitive. The developers keeps lying and literally told most of the veteran players that its too bad that they lied to us and we can deal with it or just not play. I do not recommend games that developers literally don't give a crap about its players. The veterans were the ones that made this game good by sending in bug reports, working with devs on balances and etc, and the devs just told us to eff off so don't play this game… Expand
  6. Auraelus
    Oct 30, 2015
    0
    The developers promised no micro-transactions. Said shame on us for even thinking it!
    Then they added micro-transactions. But not just that! The micro-transactions weren't just for cosmetics, oh no... they gave you stat boosts on your weapons. Oh, and they nerfed all other weapons so you have to pay.

    I hope that greedy pig Almir gets hit by a bus.
  7. 063Anson
    Oct 30, 2015
    0
    I preordered payday: the heist, I preordered payday2, I have every DLCs at some point, I had 100% achievemnt at some point. I supported them all the way. It turns out they dont respect their players.
  8. ominos
    Oct 30, 2015
    0
    2 years of broken promises, unfixed bugs, and a basic inability to care about the community means that this game joins the ranks of so many other games with toxic developers. Time after time we have been challenged to do a lot of things for free content, only to find that free content to be Bug Fixes and Quality of Life updates. If that wasn't enough, for an ONLINE MULTIPLAYER game, the2 years of broken promises, unfixed bugs, and a basic inability to care about the community means that this game joins the ranks of so many other games with toxic developers. Time after time we have been challenged to do a lot of things for free content, only to find that free content to be Bug Fixes and Quality of Life updates. If that wasn't enough, for an ONLINE MULTIPLAYER game, the desync is horrible, and the developers refuse to acknowledge it even after having the game out for two years.

    What they do acknowledge on the other hand, is that you have to pay for the base game, pay on average $5 dollars for every one of their 27 DLCs, as well as paying a micro-transaction fee for an RNG change to get a skin so that you can boost guns that have been nerfed SPECIFICALLY to fit the micro-transactions.

    Even if you buy the game and the DLCs at discount, you're still talking about $100 for a bug-filled, money grubbing game, on a completely antiquated engine (about 10 years old), Not only that, but the developers have shown time and time again their inability to connect to the players, or even reality hiding behind such excuses as "The people who complain are a vocal minority" (Because minorities don't matter, right?) and "If you really cared about the game, you'd forget your buggy console version that you bought and buy it again on the PC".

    With the toxic developer, the tripple-dipping of base game fee, DLC and microtransactions, this is a game you should absolutely stay away from. You might not think it when you first get it, but at some point you'll be so tired of being lied to, that you'll be thinking "I wish I never bought this crap".

    Stay Away.    … Expand
  9. PaladinJim
    Oct 29, 2015
    0
    Don't bother anymore. It's ruined. Just wait for the devs to either fix their mess or fail. As others have stated, it's disgusting now. I'm ashamed to have wasted 229 hours and over 60 dollars.
  10. peterdafox
    Oct 29, 2015
    0
    To start off, I own every Payday 2 dlc. Every. Single. One. I love the game with all my heart, I've probably spent more on the dlc for this game, then I have on actual video games in the past two years. I honestly would say it is one of my favorite games of all time. I shrieked like a girl when I found out about the Hoxton breakout trailer. But adding microtransactions made me so soTo start off, I own every Payday 2 dlc. Every. Single. One. I love the game with all my heart, I've probably spent more on the dlc for this game, then I have on actual video games in the past two years. I honestly would say it is one of my favorite games of all time. I shrieked like a girl when I found out about the Hoxton breakout trailer. But adding microtransactions made me so so disappointed. I first was disappointed when they started allowing any old average Joe into the legendary payday gang, but "this" is just disgusting. They should honestly go sit in the corner and think about what they've done. From humble beginnings to EA levels of greed. Congratulations on disappointing one of your biggest fans.… Expand
  11. msiman23
    Oct 29, 2015
    0
    This game was amazing but they rebalanced it to nerf all the free guns. Then they released paid skins to fix the nerf they just did. The best part is that when the game was launched the developers promised there would be no micro transactions and that's just what they added.
  12. Hallian
    Oct 29, 2015
    0
    This game used to be awesome. The reviews that were written before the 15th of october 2015 describe how great it used to be. On this date though, an update was released that just destroyed one of the things that was so great about it. Payday 2 used to be a game with DLC. No pay to win. It took a while to get to the top and unlock all the weapons and modifications. This was one of thoseThis game used to be awesome. The reviews that were written before the 15th of october 2015 describe how great it used to be. On this date though, an update was released that just destroyed one of the things that was so great about it. Payday 2 used to be a game with DLC. No pay to win. It took a while to get to the top and unlock all the weapons and modifications. This was one of those games that made you feel like you had accomplished something. Then 'Crimefest 2015' happened.

    With the last update the game was linked to the Steam inventory and now it is possible to buy 'drills' for 'safes' which can drop different 'quality' weapon skins. On october 15 this game went from a great game to what CS:GO is or what Team Fortress 2 has become with the stupid hats. The microtransactions used to unlock these 'unique weapon skins' are a blunt way of squeezing out the last pennies out of a community that was truely loyal to the game and developers. And we hate them for that.

    There are many great Steam forum posts describing how the community feels about this. For now, you may notice that the game score on Steam, Metacritic and other sources has taken a free fall. This shows how dedicated the community is to preserving all what made this game fantastic. And it shows how repulsive we find the idea of this great game turning into a marketplace for my little pony weapon skins that add 20 accuracy to your AK-47.

    This is our response.    … Expand
  13. Mattiator
    Oct 29, 2015
    0
    Would have recommended this game heartily in the past. Not any more. Game's been changed into an enormous fee-2-pay game, with a hefty asking price, an enormous amount of DLC, on top of one of the most annoying implementations of microtransactions, a pay-to-win one at that. Avoid.
  14. Silversteel
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    Unfortunaly the developers took the road to Greed. This game amazing as it is doesnt warrant anymore support. To betray a hardcore community like this developer did is nearly a crime in it self.
  15. Mankaur
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    All it could be described as is a world of idiocy. Payday 2 becomes Pay2Win, they absolutely ruined what could and was a pretty excellent game. A sad indictment of the current gaming industry.
  16. asr163
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    this game has Microtransactions,Microtransactions,Microtransaction, more Microtransactions, oh look more Microtransactions, and one last thing this game has MICROTRANSACTIONS
  17. butilikedpayday
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    I want my money back, they George Lucas'd me. I have sunk thousands of hours into this game, it was one of my all time favorites. Too bad the people running it decided to lie to us, even worse that I'll never see a refund. Goodbye Overkill Studios, it's been bittersweet, you will never see my money again.
  18. glutymax
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    I used to tell anyone that would listen to me, how great this game was, and how highly I thought of its developers. I praised the 2014 Crimefest as the best example of post-launch support/service of a game I had seen. While I still love how last year's crimefest was handled, I am now unable to recommend this game with its hypocritical introduction of sleazy, greed-ridden microtransactions.I used to tell anyone that would listen to me, how great this game was, and how highly I thought of its developers. I praised the 2014 Crimefest as the best example of post-launch support/service of a game I had seen. While I still love how last year's crimefest was handled, I am now unable to recommend this game with its hypocritical introduction of sleazy, greed-ridden microtransactions. F*** you Overkill. I can't even launch your game now, without tasting bile and feeling betrayal. It's a boycott for me.

    Liars.    … Expand
  19. Froyo101
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    Pay2Day: Microtransactions Edition is a rip off that you should under no circumstances buy. Once a great game, its developers have since flooded it with countless small dlc packs and most recently microtransactions after promising multiple times that there would be none.
  20. KingfishTG
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    This is a fun game to play..at least, that's what I used to tell people.

    I can understand the need for a business to make money. But by making the weapons worse in order to force players to spend money for RANDOM mods is absurd as well as greedy. I didn't have a problem with buying DLC because I could *CHOOSE* the content I wanted and I WANTED to support the company for adding    This is a fun game to play..at least, that's what I used to tell people.

    I can understand the need for a business to make money. But by making the weapons worse in order to force players to spend money for RANDOM mods is absurd as well as greedy.

    I didn't have a problem with buying DLC because I could *CHOOSE* the content I wanted and I WANTED to support the company for adding additional content...see, that's what you do for customers, you give them stuff and they reward your trust, with their money. Our reward for crime-fest completion was...micro transactions, which are also absurd, a MICRO transaction should be less than a dollar.

    If you still continue to play this game, don't buy the DLC, or the Drills. I k now I won't.    … Expand
  21. LudwigSteiner
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    Meh, done goofed - Microtransactions and bad DLCs...

    The result is a angry mob and greedy devs. Money blended them. Payday 2 was once a great game everyone loved and played and bought, but now after MILLIONS !!! MILLIONS they tell us they have to impliment Microtransactions because they got 50 new people ?! Seriously ?
  22. spartanwolf17
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    "There will be NO micro-transaction in PAYDAY 2!" "We've made it clear that Payday to will have no micro-transactions whatsoever." They added micro-transactions.
  23. Khazardous
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    Went back on their word when it comes to microtransactions, then proceeded to paint themselves as the victim while shaming the community for having backlash. Also, weapon balance has been completely ruined with no timeline on when it will be fixed. Speaking of timelines, many features that have been promised, including some that had been promised BEFORE THE GAME EVEN CAME OUT are STILL notWent back on their word when it comes to microtransactions, then proceeded to paint themselves as the victim while shaming the community for having backlash. Also, weapon balance has been completely ruined with no timeline on when it will be fixed. Speaking of timelines, many features that have been promised, including some that had been promised BEFORE THE GAME EVEN CAME OUT are STILL not in the game. While the core gameplay is fun, the experience is greatly enhanced when you have DLC's... of which there is around $120. Do not trust Overkill with your money, or with the fact that they will ever listen to their customers. Because spoiler alert: they won't.

    TL;DR
    Overkill has proven time and time again that they are not to be trusted when it comes to promises. They have also proven that they will never listen to their customers. DO NOT trust them with your hard-earned money under any circumstances.    … Expand
  24. jywaliser
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    MICROTRANSACTIONS GALORE. In a game that SHOULD'NT have them. I refuse to buy anything from Overkill for the rest of my life, would rather bathe myself in sulfuric acid.
  25. 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.
  26. Dangler
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    After +$100 of DLC and numerous broken promises and dreams, Overkill is now happy to introduce the much sought after FREE microtransactions update.

    Featuring:
    Steam market introduction
    Weapon crates safes
    One-time use keys drills, for a mere $2.49
    Weapon skins with better stats
    Soul crushing disappointment

    Keep that money flowing :(
  27. Mizzet1129
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    This game has been out for over two years, in which I have played on and off throughout. Overall, it was a very fun game to play with friends, but we did have waves of DLCs come in to help the developers earn money. Some are skeptical but I was fine with the DLCs. But, now, after a promise stating they would never introduce microtransactions, they added a safe+drill system on the first dayThis game has been out for over two years, in which I have played on and off throughout. Overall, it was a very fun game to play with friends, but we did have waves of DLCs come in to help the developers earn money. Some are skeptical but I was fine with the DLCs. But, now, after a promise stating they would never introduce microtransactions, they added a safe+drill system on the first day of the annual Crimefest. The annual Crimefest is something they set goals for the community to meet, and reward us with free content as a thank you. Instead we got microtransactions where we can buy drills for $2.49 to open up safes we may get in game for weapon skins. Now some weapon skins may even have a stat boost. They also did a sudden weapon rebalance, stating it is to promote variety in weapons, but instead it made ARs and shotguns unusable and pistols overpowered. The worst part is, that some have did some theorycrafting and found that many of the rebalanced weapons require a rather small boost of a certain stat to be more viable. And somehow, this few points of a certain stat many weapons need are exactly the stat the payed weapon skins can give.

    The corporate decision to turn this great game into a money cow to milk short-term for their company is something that is ruining the game. I do not recommend this game anymore, but have to say it used to be a great game with amazing potential.    … Expand
  28. Lutsuwolf
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    I pre ordered payday 2
    I have more than 1k hours in this game max level almost all achievements
    Bought almost all dlcs they planned this microtransaction monstrosity since 5th February of 2015 and they didnt asked us or informed us nothing they just added it there was a lot of people calling this game pay to win and i was defending it but now... i have no way to defend the devs they    I pre ordered payday 2
    I have more than 1k hours in this game max level almost all achievements
    Bought almost all dlcs
    they planned this microtransaction monstrosity since 5th February of 2015 and they didnt asked us or informed us nothing they just added it
    there was a lot of people calling this game pay to win and i was defending it but now...
    i have no way to defend the devs they did a very wrong move RNG skins with extra stats that you can only get with real money.
    a true pay to win game
    if you hate pay to win games and lying developers that are extreme greedy like EA and ubi$oft
    DON'T BUY IT!!!
    also the game has no anti cheat so its filled with hackers    … Expand
  29. mierin
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    The game started out very nicely and I genuinely enjoyed the ride for the most part. But after breaking so many promises to the community, and the recent decisions by the developers that seem to be disconnected from their original goals, I feel they are simply leading us into an ugly spiral of monetization that I don't want to get caught in. Get out while you can.
  30. Dukem
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    I relay enjoyed this game but after this whole micro-transaction fiasco I just can't do any different than giving this game a 0/10. This is just to show the developers that this is unacceptable...
  31. r3mus
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    Heh, well Black Market update..... good joke overkill , good joke. Well if you dont remove skins there will be no community = no community no game = no game no cash = no cash go bankrupt. like you did before :)
  32. dreadfulderpfac
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    With Overkill's most recent offense during Crimefest 2015, there was not even a major effort toward a roundabout attempt to cover their tracks with a technicality. They have lied through their teeth.

    A symbiotic relationship between a community and developer is possible. A community can provide response, the developer can release content -free or paid- that is based on the community’s    With Overkill's most recent offense during Crimefest 2015, there was not even a major effort toward a roundabout attempt to cover their tracks with a technicality. They have lied through their teeth.

    A symbiotic relationship between a community and developer is possible. A community can provide response, the developer can release content -free or paid- that is based on the community’s interest, and both sides are satisfied. However, it is insulting to think Overkill believes they can continue to get away with such malpractice like they have while maintaining a happy and satisfied community.

    This is exactly the problem; they do not care about your satisfaction, reader. They have done nothing to prove otherwise.

    A reward system is ineffectual when a developer doesn’t care to meet the community halfway.

    Free content given amounts to nothing when its developer’s motives lie at odds with a community’s general interest.

    Promises of any type of future are meaningless when promises of the past are broken.

    As a final note, I am addressing those responsible for these recent actions when I say: I believe your “free to pay” mentality is toxic. E.g., by participating in community challenges, we as a community are now “free” to “pay” for game affecting upgrades. I wish to see this game succeed, and its community flourish in a healthy way. Because of that, I am also willing to listen to reason. However, you have made it difficult for me to find a single positive aspect of these newest updates. Developers and their communities are one single system. Nevertheless, Overkill's outlook is unsustainable for a healthy developer/community relationship, but you already know this. If you don't understand what I'm implying, I will put it bluntly. You, as a company, are killing yourselves.    … Expand
  33. Salen
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    Hey kids, do you like game developers who lie to you about their plans for their game? Yes? Then this is the game for you, because the Devs said "No microtransactions here ever" and then liiiiiieeeeeed when that's exactly what they did, because even if you buy the microtransactions, if you don't have the right DLC, you can't use it. MOAR MONEY!

    If you want a game that has devs who care    Hey kids, do you like game developers who lie to you about their plans for their game? Yes? Then this is the game for you, because the Devs said "No microtransactions here ever" and then liiiiiieeeeeed when that's exactly what they did, because even if you buy the microtransactions, if you don't have the right DLC, you can't use it. MOAR MONEY!

    If you want a game that has devs who care about the community, go play Warframe (on your platform of choice) since it's F2P. Not this game. Support game devs who care about their communities.    … Expand
  34. gregobrick
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    Payday 2 has been out for a while, and along the way it's got tons of free content as well as QOL. However, lots of content that has been promised has been late, or completely forgotten such as safe house customisation. Way too much DLC, far too expensive for the meager content it gives and to top it off, micro transactions. **** you Overkill, **** you.
  35. Diaboliquin
    Oct 28, 2015
    1
    Inacceptable that a company change their position about microtransactions "because reasons". They claim that made things based on community but seems that the money is the real reason behind.
  36. lugia249
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    microtransactions. they said they never implemented it. now with the "crimefest" they introduced a copied skin-box system with "drills" which cost 2,99$
  37. MigolNet
    Oct 28, 2015
    1
    One there was a great game. Then it got stuffed with ton of DLCs. But that wasn't enough, so they added microtransactions. Now it's just a money vacuum.
  38. jordan853
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    Overall a fun game but I honestly can't get behind a game where the devs promised not to **** the community in the ass, and then announced they are ****ing their community in the ass, and then proceeding to **** every bodies asses for those sweet, sweet dollarydoos.
  39. racer12343
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    In the Past it was a good game but now it has microtransactions in a game that you have already paid for. And the Promise there will be no Microtransaction was also a lie. Overkill 0/10
  40. TeddyEngivelt
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    I can safely say that with the addition of microtransactions, this game has become more if a cash grab than it already was. So to my complete displeasure, I have to say that Payday 2 used to be my favorite game since it's first game. But now it has to be my least. 0/10
  41. SystemTouch
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    The developer are not independent, that's the first lie. Than they lied about adding Microtransactions and now we have it. DLC money leeching. DLCs are a joke because they dont fit to the game.

    #Liars
    #Microtransactions
    #Anti community
    #Overpay
  42. Mary-J
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    The game itself is very good and i had so much fun when i played, but the company behind this game is awful.
    They lie, they brake promises, and they made dlc after dlc, of course expensive dlc´s.
    As a customer of this game, i feel lied and cheated, and no one wants to feel this way as a customer.
  43. Mmmmph
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    It used to be good, it used to be fun, it used to have 110$ of DLC, now it has 110$ worth of DLC and p2w microtransactions. No really they don't understand whats wrong with weapon skins you have to pay for that can give you skins for weapons you don't even have and are locked behind a dlc paywall and give you a stat bonus on top of that. So you could easily spend money to find out you haveIt used to be good, it used to be fun, it used to have 110$ of DLC, now it has 110$ worth of DLC and p2w microtransactions. No really they don't understand whats wrong with weapon skins you have to pay for that can give you skins for weapons you don't even have and are locked behind a dlc paywall and give you a stat bonus on top of that. So you could easily spend money to find out you have to spend more money or else that money you spent in the first place has been wasted and is useless.… Expand
  44. Byrdinator
    Oct 28, 2015
    2
    First off: Buy this game only for PC (console versions keep freezing the whole system, you get sent back to the main menue when in the middle of the heist for NO reason, AI keeps walking through walls, cops are able to shoot you through walls and the updates..... what updates?)
    Started off as a fun game a few years ago, but the greed of the devs is incredible. Overpriced DLCs, not kept    First off: Buy this game only for PC (console versions keep freezing the whole system, you get sent back to the main menue when in the middle of the heist for NO reason, AI keeps walking through walls, cops are able to shoot you through walls and the updates..... what updates?)
    Started off as a fun game a few years ago, but the greed of the devs is incredible. Overpriced DLCs, not kept promises by the Devs and FINALLY IT IS HERE... Something we have all waited for.... Pay2Win. The weapons that are in the game just got a complete overhaul and are softair guns now. But if you want them to be the way they ALWAYS were .... you can buy stat boosts for those weapons :) They only cost betreen 2,99 and 70€.
    Yes, 70€. For a single Gun.
    It's such a great game.....    … Expand
  45. MrDeeJayy
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    Once upon a time, I liked this game. Working with friends (and strangers even) to go break into a bank or jewelry store, shooting down hordes of cops or just keeping a room full of hostages on the ground. Alas, the game is ruined by the development team making some very poor marketing decisions.

    To begin with, there is an excessive amount of DLC for the game, with almost every update    Once upon a time, I liked this game. Working with friends (and strangers even) to go break into a bank or jewelry store, shooting down hordes of cops or just keeping a room full of hostages on the ground. Alas, the game is ruined by the development team making some very poor marketing decisions.

    To begin with, there is an excessive amount of DLC for the game, with almost every update only adding new content in the form of DLC. In addition, weapon balance has been all but ruined, and lastly the game has been given an (unoriginal) micro-transaction system ripped straight from CS:GO in almost every aspect. The micro-transactions wouldn't be a problem if it weren't for the fact that they have stat boosts.

    In about 6 months time, I bet you won't even be able to unlock weapon slots for in-game money, that will be a micro-transaction. And re-spawning when in custody? Yeah, if you pay $0.99 USD you can re-spawn instantly.    … Expand
  46. Broccodile
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    Best thing to reward the community with, on the 4th birthday of PAYDAY:
    Microtransactions.
    I used to love this game, but now; **** this. I'm out
    Cya guys in Vermintide
  47. ProstheticQuilt
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    Firstly, this game is great. It has been an incredibly enjoyable experience until now. However, the developers at Overkill have now blatantly gone against their promises with the addition of micro-transactions and have stayed quiet on all of the issues the game has had since day 1: flashbangs, arms and legs' hitboxes, no safehouse customization, etc.
    Stay away from this game because the    Firstly, this game is great. It has been an incredibly enjoyable experience until now. However, the developers at Overkill have now blatantly gone against their promises with the addition of micro-transactions and have stayed quiet on all of the issues the game has had since day 1: flashbangs, arms and legs' hitboxes, no safehouse customization, etc.
    Stay away from this game because the developers could care less about the quality of the content and your own satisfaction. As they said, "Your opinion. Our choice."    … Expand
  48. master_stick
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    In the past, i would of recommended this game. Now all you get is pay to win microtransactions in a game you already paid for.

    Boycott overkill
    Boycott payday
  49. KillerBen
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    I loved this game dearly, I used to play it damn near every day once I got it. But now, after a friend talked me into reinstalling about the absolute sham that was Crimfest this year, I can't really enjoy it.

    What used to be my go to to play had instantly become the last thing I want to think of when I wanna game, it's truly a shame that they went with this approach, they don't need    I loved this game dearly, I used to play it damn near every day once I got it. But now, after a friend talked me into reinstalling about the absolute sham that was Crimfest this year, I can't really enjoy it.

    What used to be my go to to play had instantly become the last thing I want to think of when I wanna game, it's truly a shame that they went with this approach, they don't need any extra funding, and this is just blatant greediness on their part. There was a time where I would be excited to see an update for this once wonderful game, but now all I can think is "what ugly ass, stat boosting gun skins and horribly unneeded addition to the game are they shoving in our faces now?"    … Expand
  50. void-e-d
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    Well this game is actually fun as **** however the company running it is currently attempting brand suicide. Don't buy this game. you will regret it. it wants your money, not your time.
  51. CrashTF
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    Look what you done OVERKILL...
    You betray all the community by adding micro-transaction bullcrap.
    And what's the worst part? You're not listening your community anymore, because you won't admit the fact that all the bigs fans are so mad because WE'RE BELIEVING YOU! But now, you put us on the trash can and care more about your money. Money... Yeah. Just. Being a douche bag like EA.    Look what you done OVERKILL...
    You betray all the community by adding micro-transaction bullcrap.
    And what's the worst part? You're not listening your community anymore, because you won't admit the fact that all the bigs fans are so mad because WE'RE BELIEVING YOU! But now, you put us on the trash can and care more about your money.
    Money... Yeah.
    Just.
    Being a douche bag like EA. That's why the most video game developers are today. They cares about money than the community.    … Expand
  52. steelbeast
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    Payday 2 is a great multiplayer shooter, however its developers have decided its time to replace the veteran player base with the new one by allowing a 10 day free to play period with 75% off to sucker in a new player base. I'm very happy that the player base has grown but it wont be long until they realize that the new weapon balance nerfs weapons that were already weak and overpowersPayday 2 is a great multiplayer shooter, however its developers have decided its time to replace the veteran player base with the new one by allowing a 10 day free to play period with 75% off to sucker in a new player base. I'm very happy that the player base has grown but it wont be long until they realize that the new weapon balance nerfs weapons that were already weak and overpowers weapons like pistols.

    A good example would be the long sword from the Chivalry Gage DLC VS the Katana from the Yakuza DLC, they both now have the same status except the long sword has a 4 sec charge up and the katana has a 3 sec charge up but the katana swings like mad were the long sword takes a whole second to swing making the long sword utterly useless and now is only used when getting an achievement, after that it may as well be a paper weight.

    If you thought of doing stealth heists with other player on some maps forget it, there's still bugs up the @$$ so your better off solo stealthing negating any reason to play online. And the desync and net-code hasn't improved at all, worst you wont know how bad your connection is with the host because they couldn't be bothered to add a ping display, and when it is bad enemies will phase through walls and shot at you when their either not around the corner or shot at you through the walls when they haven't pulled themselves into view through a window all the way making death-wish impossible for anyone using an armor build.    … Expand
  53. CloneWarrior85
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    The game is fun? Yes

    But can't deny the fact that devs want to make micro-transactions a thing on non-F2P games, specially games with a ton of DLCs.
  54. PickledPepper
    Oct 27, 2015
    1
    way too many dlc's and with the adding of micro-transactions it just put a colossal strain on the community. they from a sell point with pre-orders, said there would be no micro-transactions yet now there is. players constantly lose connection to hosts and game can also crash, I wouldn't even recommend this game to my worst enemy.
  55. downwithlisto
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    The Game Title is wrong, it has been changed to Counter-Pay2WinDay2 Globally Offensive

    This game was great before that fateful day of 10/15/15. The Crimefest hype train was going at full speed. Then, all of a sudden it stopped, and every person got off the train. The conductor didn't care though, as he had already had all the ticket money. Seriously though, I loved this game. It was    The Game Title is wrong, it has been changed to Counter-Pay2WinDay2 Globally Offensive

    This game was great before that fateful day of 10/15/15. The Crimefest hype train was going at full speed. Then, all of a sudden it stopped, and every person got off the train. The conductor didn't care though, as he had already had all the ticket money.

    Seriously though, I loved this game. It was fairly good, even with all the unnecessary DLC. Even with this, Overkill was a trusted developer, and "cared about the community's thoughts". The thought of even adding a transaction system to a game that costs $20, and has over 26 different DLC's to pick up that are not included. The safe idea is straight out of CS:GO and TF2, but at least in those games the loot found in those crates doesn't add special stats or buffs to weapons. The worst part about it is that the Developers lied to us about their being microtransactions, even going as far as saying "shame on you if you thought so" when asked if microtransactions would be in the game.

    I would have recommended this game on any day to friends, not after 10/15/15 though.    … Expand
  56. JpCoffe
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    C'est de la MERDE!!!! It was tasteless, people realy can't cook today !

    from my point of view microtransaction is a rubbish spice that should not be added on a co-op multiplayer themed sauce, not to mention DLC's overflavored taste made me want to puke!!!

    seriously, overkill... take extra courses in cooking ,for god sakes....
  57. squall4896pang
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    Desync issue, broken engine mechanism, poor in-game graphic optimisation, abusive kicking, massive volume of DLCs

    Crimefest 2015 rewards are disappointing.

    Broken promises.
  58. ArThihire
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    Horribly buggy since day 1 suckfest. Balance is unbalanced. And now all you get is pay to win microtransactions in a game you already paid for. Don't come even near.
  59. NotMyWaffle
    Oct 27, 2015
    1
    Game was great, now this microtransaction crap? 100+ dollars in dlc? dont make enough money? bull. I bought this game on sale last year durning crime fest. Was great put in 200 hours with in 1 month. Now, now I barely touch it cause all the dlc that came out made it more pricey. I go out of my way to look for key sites to buy dlc.
  60. Nocturnic
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    I used to enjoy the game, and I'm sure it still is enjoyable but adding microtransactions, even after the devs said they wouldn't is just, no.

    http://roadfromgreedfest.github.io/Road-From-Greedfest/
  61. Simon1982
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    + good gameplay
    + awesome coop experience
    + huge player base and guides ================================== - a very big price point if u want to play the full game including all dlc content (> 120€); this is as much as 3 full price AAA titles for one game - balance changes in order to favor most recent dlc content, making earlier weapons weaker so you need the new items if you want to    + good gameplay
    + awesome coop experience
    + huge player base and guides
    ==================================
    - a very big price point if u want to play the full game including all dlc content (> 120€); this is as much as 3 full price AAA titles for one game
    - balance changes in order to favor most recent dlc content, making earlier weapons weaker so you need the new items if you want to stay on par
    - the worst of all and probably the doom for payday 2: implement microtransactions with pay 2 win mechanics (spend money for stats normal players wont have) after the customers already payed a multiple of a regular AAA full price title.
    ==================================
    => the dev company guys should feel ashamed of themselves for their shameless greed for more. The justifications for this step (need to earn more cash to keep up updates and support) are complete garbage, considering the already high price points and the fact, that their newly created content isn't free anyway; it is released as dlc which has to be bought. Never again Overkill, no matter what product you are going to throw out in the future    … Expand
  62. MTintroSCUM
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    I give the game a 1 because I really enjoyed playing it for a RIDICULOUS amount of hours.

    Otherwise, I would've given it a zero due to it's current state. Do not buy drills, do not buy safes, demonstrate to Overkill it was a bad investment for them to lie to the community. AND in the future, NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER OVERKILL GAME AGAIN. They don't care about you. They'll act like    I give the game a 1 because I really enjoyed playing it for a RIDICULOUS amount of hours.

    Otherwise, I would've given it a zero due to it's current state. Do not buy drills, do not buy safes, demonstrate to Overkill it was a bad investment for them to lie to the community.

    AND in the future, NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER OVERKILL GAME AGAIN. They don't care about you.

    They'll act like their scratching your back, but what you don't know, is that they are scratching it with a knife, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.    … Expand
  63. Shogun30
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    Overkill lied to the community that there would be no microtransaction, Now by putting skin with Payday 2 benefits became Pay2win . Let'go to the GREEDFEST
  64. OmeletteKing
    Oct 27, 2015
    1
    Upon launch this game was bumpy but over time they ironed most of it out, albeit in void filled spurts. Now they have turned their back on the community entirely and broken everything we hold dear. Payday2 is now pay to win, they have flagged unreleased DLC as "published" so we can't get refunds on preorder status, they have promised us content if we meet achievements and then taken up toUpon launch this game was bumpy but over time they ironed most of it out, albeit in void filled spurts. Now they have turned their back on the community entirely and broken everything we hold dear. Payday2 is now pay to win, they have flagged unreleased DLC as "published" so we can't get refunds on preorder status, they have promised us content if we meet achievements and then taken up to a year to release it. They miss deadlines and don't care about their playerbase, only money.… Expand
  65. Lgzxriotz
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    Overkill made promises they couldn't keep, mods don't work anymore and payday 2 is filled with bugs, DLC's and now micro-transactions...

    Great job overkill
  66. ironsalad
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    Promising no microtransactions was as selling point. Now they've gone back on their word and shown they have no respect for their fans unless they're shelling out money on a regular basis.
  67. mutto233
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    Previously this game was quite a good time. Quality community, and for once I could play a game with no worries that it would burn an even bigger hole in my pocket.
    Alas, with new micro-transactions and the stat boosts achieved from them, I can not recommend this game to anyone. Do not waste your time on this game.
  68. steamuser20
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    Well as you can see, most of the positive reviews come from 2013-early 2015. This game has went down the drain after the annual event that is supposed to be about giving out rewards to the players for the challenges they completed. Instead devs gave out the only thing players don't like. Microtransactions. They said that this is for economic purposes, as if the DLCs they release everyWell as you can see, most of the positive reviews come from 2013-early 2015. This game has went down the drain after the annual event that is supposed to be about giving out rewards to the players for the challenges they completed. Instead devs gave out the only thing players don't like. Microtransactions. They said that this is for economic purposes, as if the DLCs they release every other week wasn't expensive enough.… Expand
  69. snarkyzard
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    This is going to be a hard one.

    My story is... I've seen people play this game, and then was gifted a copy of the game, and then caught up on the DLC with it... because it was insanely fun. Like, crazy insane. The game gets compared to Left 4 Dead 1 & 2 in terms of team play... but it's SWAT and special forces, not zombies. It's stealing and heisting and not just trying to survive,    This is going to be a hard one.

    My story is... I've seen people play this game, and then was gifted a copy of the game, and then caught up on the DLC with it... because it was insanely fun. Like, crazy insane.
    The game gets compared to Left 4 Dead 1 & 2 in terms of team play... but it's SWAT and special forces, not zombies. It's stealing and heisting and not just trying to survive, though often times it becomes struggles of survival.

    Lots of choices in terms of cosmetics and of weaponry. Also a skill system that makes things very unique in terms of team play.

    So... the bad review?
    For a game that has a straight up cost out of the gate, then five times that cost in terms of DLC just to make it feel like a full game and help the developers behind the game...
    It's... literally, on the birthday of Payday 2, that Overkill has taken a gift box, and relieved themselves inside of it, then pushed it over to you with warm loving care. With the implementation of micro transaction and features that no one ever wanted in this game.

    This -was- once a game I was begging Dad to play with me, and bought two copies to get friends in on... but now my two friends are turning away from playing the game, just as they were warming up to it a bit.

    Real good job turning an enjoyable pass time of mine into something that nearly makes me relapse into a fit of fevers and illness...    … Expand
  70. helpmeimcool
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    Sadly the developers changed the game 180° so its not what it used to be.
    It was fun, hell i payed a lot of money for dlc and now micro-transactions with stat boots?!

    Seriously, stay away from it and its greedy filth-factory called overkill.
  71. Physiotens
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    I have played over 300 hours of this game. I loved this game. If I was asked to review this game a month ago I couldn't say enough positives about it. The game used to be frantic adrenaline fuelled and the best to play with friends in a group of 4.

    However what has happened over crimefest has ruined this game for me and unless the changes are reversed or completely overhauled I will not    I have played over 300 hours of this game. I loved this game. If I was asked to review this game a month ago I couldn't say enough positives about it. The game used to be frantic adrenaline fuelled and the best to play with friends in a group of 4.

    However what has happened over crimefest has ruined this game for me and unless the changes are reversed or completely overhauled I will not play this game or be able to recommend this game.

    0/10.    … Expand
  72. businassman
    Oct 27, 2015
    1
    Twas good in the beginning. But more and more "buy it" options spoiled the game. It was kinda OK when those options included unnecessary things, like new skins, but introducing microtransactions, that change balance... nah.
  73. TheLastGreatDon
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    Used to be amazing. Was Left 4 Dead for people who enjoyed customization and having fun. Now is disgusting microtransaction nightmare. Has ZERO magic that it used to have now that it is nothing but overwhelming bloat of paid DLC and REALLY **** microtransactions. #stopoverkillnow #greedwave #honesty
  74. johnboyger
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    I loved Payday2. Never spent that much time in an online co-op shooter my entire life. Bought every DLC beside the last... two(?) and never felt bad about it. Something in PD2 was just right for me, dunno why.

    So, why a "Not recommended"? "Crimefest" = A special event celebrating the birthday of payday. It's also kinda festival for the community of the game, coupled with some    I loved Payday2. Never spent that much time in an online co-op shooter my entire life. Bought every DLC beside the last... two(?) and never felt bad about it. Something in PD2 was just right for me, dunno why.

    So, why a "Not recommended"?

    "Crimefest" = A special event celebrating the birthday of payday. It's also kinda festival for the community of the game, coupled with some "tasks" that unlock rewards.

    Nice thing you might think... but it isnt.

    Crimfest 2014 ended with the "special super reward", obtained by the community for reaching the highest declared groupsize, results in ...*tension* ... *drums* ... THE RELEASE OF JOHN WICK! A promotional character. Yes. Really. That bad. Couldnt have thought they might make a greater marketing mistake anytime anymore.

    I was wrong.

    Crimefest 2015! Releasing microtransactions at the first day as a reward... a r-e-w-a-r-d. I mean... dont they have some kind of marketing people? This is such a ridiculous dumb timing that i'm still hoping it is a joke. Ridiculous! This isn't something like "kicking the community in the balls"! This is more like The Flash grabs Chuck Norris, gets to highest speed ands lets Chuck kick the community in the balls! all the way shouting "overkill salutes you". Combine it with the trailer, where Vlad makes a greedy gesture while muttering about getting rich "with safes" and it leaves more then a bad taste in the mouth. This is really an elite form of dumbness for a company. After the release, they even changed the FAQ of the event because it simply showed how they lied.

    Update: I wasn't able to post my review after i wrote it and went to vacation over the rest of crimefest. After getting back i read the interview with Almir Listo at reddit. After Biowares demise, another company that was close to their playerbase went insane.

    You get it? Stay away from Paday 2 and Overkill Software in general. Just google em and you catch there lies.

    STAY AWAY! DON'T GIVE EM YOUR MONEY!

    - a very burned customer    … Expand
  75. anteapord
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    I think that this game is terrible now due to overkill's lack of community feedback and utter disregard for basic human decency when dealing with its fan base.
  76. Adolf1
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    So many crappy DLC's. Once the game was good but now overkill only melks the cashcow. And the Skins... really? Ugly af and the "payday tax" on community markt is too damn high.
  77. IReviewWhenMad
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    The company doesn't give a lick about dedicated fans. They've slapped players in the face with their micro transactions (a bait and switch in light of comments made by a company representative 2.5 years ago) and are horrible at communication amongst themselves. Furthermore, they never cared to improve their flawed product when it comes to the console releases of this game. Horribly companyThe company doesn't give a lick about dedicated fans. They've slapped players in the face with their micro transactions (a bait and switch in light of comments made by a company representative 2.5 years ago) and are horrible at communication amongst themselves. Furthermore, they never cared to improve their flawed product when it comes to the console releases of this game. Horribly company turning something that used to be fun into CS:GO copycat garbage.… Expand
  78. FourPlayNation
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    Fun game developer has been getting by making crap dlc for a long time now looking to offer even less for more money by reskinning weapons. I mean come on you made a game that looks and plays identical to the first payday so it couldn't have cost much to make payday2, then you add crap dlc with masks, weapons, and a new character or two every so often for about $5 unless on sale. Then youFun game developer has been getting by making crap dlc for a long time now looking to offer even less for more money by reskinning weapons. I mean come on you made a game that looks and plays identical to the first payday so it couldn't have cost much to make payday2, then you add crap dlc with masks, weapons, and a new character or two every so often for about $5 unless on sale. Then you get even lazier and decide hey let's just go reskin existing weapons and charge half of what we would for dlc to open one of these safes. I personally own the dlc because before now I didn't really mind spending a little money to keep the game fresh but this is sad man. What really pisses me off is you try to justify it by saying you need more money to pay for additional staff when we all know you made a killing off this game already, and the updates/dlc is cheap and takes no time or effort to make. After all you just rereleased two maps from the first payday once again lazy.… Expand
  79. DanJar
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    This game used to be great, the game was fun, and engaging, and a bonding experience, DLC started to appear and while it wasn't mandatory to buy, I invested in some... Then.... Micro transactions. In a game the developer said there wouldn't be. While the developer has participated in an engaging Q&A on Reddit about this, I can't support this move. I won't be playing the game any further, IThis game used to be great, the game was fun, and engaging, and a bonding experience, DLC started to appear and while it wasn't mandatory to buy, I invested in some... Then.... Micro transactions. In a game the developer said there wouldn't be. While the developer has participated in an engaging Q&A on Reddit about this, I can't support this move. I won't be playing the game any further, I regret the money I have paid for this game and I do not recommend it any further.… Expand
  80. Axelbant
    Oct 27, 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.
  81. Macronaso
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    Get Payday 2 if you like supporting people who don't care about their userbase and want to milk them for all they're worth. Also if you like paying for a game, then paying for 30+DLC and then keep paying for stats.
  82. xXUltimateBobXx
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    Thanks for ruining the game with micro-transactions, never going to play this game again. **** you Overkill I hope you die in a fire. Stay away from this game.
  83. ett
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    Game is a FLOOD of constant bad dlc that is pay to win, and now microtransactions wich the developer promised they would not be implemented.

    Skins provide weapon stats boost, and even if they may look minimal, when editing the weapons, there are certain breakpoints like 40 damage allows to kill certain enemies with 2 headshots instead of 3, and now you CANNOT reach certain breakpoints    Game is a FLOOD of constant bad dlc that is pay to win, and now microtransactions wich the developer promised they would not be implemented.

    Skins provide weapon stats boost, and even if they may look minimal, when editing the weapons, there are certain breakpoints like 40 damage allows to kill certain enemies with 2 headshots instead of 3, and now you CANNOT reach certain breakpoints by modding the weapon, and the "MINIMAL" skin boost now acctually allows you to get it.    … Expand
  84. trais
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    I bought the game in the very beginning of its release,and i was waiting for something powerful and beautiful,instead i got a mediocre game with the worst servers there were and after some time of playing it i just quit and let it go.When i was pressing the key play game,it was like i was pressing a hidden button.And after all this i hear the put microtransactions when the veryI bought the game in the very beginning of its release,and i was waiting for something powerful and beautiful,instead i got a mediocre game with the worst servers there were and after some time of playing it i just quit and let it go.When i was pressing the key play game,it was like i was pressing a hidden button.And after all this i hear the put microtransactions when the very developers of the game said that they would never do it.Well i got no words for this company,you deserve the rage of the people Mr OVERKILL.… Expand
  85. panicbutton
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    Loved this game. Even bought some DLC back in the day. Got several hundred hours in it, knocked over more banks than you can imagine....but this is not the game I loved anymore. Lately I could not keep up with the flood of DLCs. I stopped playing altogether, because I could not stomach it anymore. Now they added micro transactions (which they stated earlier would never happen). This gameLoved this game. Even bought some DLC back in the day. Got several hundred hours in it, knocked over more banks than you can imagine....but this is not the game I loved anymore. Lately I could not keep up with the flood of DLCs. I stopped playing altogether, because I could not stomach it anymore. Now they added micro transactions (which they stated earlier would never happen). This game is a few months away from going F2P, and being totally abandoned by the devs who are working on their new and shiny game. They are pretty much just milking the game dry before moving on. If you buy it now, you will regret it. You're late to the party. We drank all the booze, threw up on the couch, and most of us already left.… Expand
  86. burntphoenix
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    Overkill actually thinks our rage is unjust. Nothing is more unjust than what they're doing to their own video game. Microtransactions and the absolute god awful weapon rebalance that seems to actually try to encourage the microtransactions are horrible, but the worst is the fact that they refuse to even acknowledge how bad their implementation of these things are. Overkill absolutelyOverkill actually thinks our rage is unjust. Nothing is more unjust than what they're doing to their own video game. Microtransactions and the absolute god awful weapon rebalance that seems to actually try to encourage the microtransactions are horrible, but the worst is the fact that they refuse to even acknowledge how bad their implementation of these things are. Overkill absolutely refuses to listen to the majority of their customers, and I for one refuse to support such a company anymore. Shame on you, Overkill. Payday 2 was such a great game… Expand
  87. ClaySoldier
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    Another cashgrab wit micro-transactions and countless DLC. Honestly it was obvious from miles away that sooner or later, they will go the milking way.
    Decent game (maybe a little bit overrated) with your usual modern **** 10000 DLCs, and now to add insult to injury - micro-transactions.
    They deserve to crash and burn, especially after they had the nerves and hypocrisy of defending    Another cashgrab wit micro-transactions and countless DLC. Honestly it was obvious from miles away that sooner or later, they will go the milking way.
    Decent game (maybe a little bit overrated) with your usual modern **** 10000 DLCs, and now to add insult to injury - micro-transactions.
    They deserve to crash and burn, especially after they had the nerves and hypocrisy of defending something they promised won't happen.
    I hope they bankrupt, enough crooks in this business.    … Expand
  88. Bestbloke
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    Utter Toilet, the game itself is half decent but has no longevity and should have included a COPS mode or a multiplayer mode where players can play cops or robbers rather than just adding in crappy microtransactions when they said there wouldn't be.
  89. rautahuilu
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    Game is ok and I spent over 250h to it but microtransactions are useless so I stopped playing.
    Buy some other coop because payday 2 is now piece of ****
  90. DIEmensional
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    What else is to be said that HASN'T been said. I've been playing this game for quite a while now, and for it to completely destroy the games balancing through these new updates is really crushing and it has taken the from the game. I'm giving it a flat zero because any new players stand NO chance now (mind you, they didn't that much before).
  91. Gamerpappan
    Oct 27, 2015
    9
    Tried it to see what all the fuss was all about and loved it. Very funny gameplay and the microtransactions doesn´t bother me. I´ll simply ignore them and keep playing.
  92. yutakasan
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    microtransactions..... then sending a statement pretty much "my way or the highway" .... welp i'm taking the highway on this one. Please don't buy this game!
  93. VeraMae
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Spoiler alert, dev will add microtransactions when they overextend themselves in future ventures. Almir stated that they increased their workforce by 300%, then needed more money to fund it all, therefor changing their previous business standards, and flat out lying to their customer base. I have spent 2500 hours on this game, and loved it. Then the dlc became more about frequent, and lessSpoiler alert, dev will add microtransactions when they overextend themselves in future ventures. Almir stated that they increased their workforce by 300%, then needed more money to fund it all, therefor changing their previous business standards, and flat out lying to their customer base. I have spent 2500 hours on this game, and loved it. Then the dlc became more about frequent, and less about content. Then micros were introduced. You buy an ugly, stat boosting skin for half the price of a dlc (which usually comes with several weapons, masks, mods, etc). This was the final straw for me. I wont spend another dime on this game, and urge newcomers to run away. The companys only concern is your money, not quality or content.… Expand
  94. zaldra
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Do not buy this game. The developer "Overkill" has lied to the community about micro-transactions , ignored pleas to fix bugs in the game since beta and claim to be "independent" while having a publisher back them up.
  95. kdawg0612
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Was fun at first. Then started milking community with poor quality DLC's then want to milk the community with micro transactions. The reason for MT is for better content but have continually released poor content.
  96. DoshMans
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    They made promises which they didn't keep.
    They refuse to make good on those promises after the fact.
    They attempted to siphon money out of their fans to support their bad business decisions.
    They continued to lie/attempt pr **** to justify their greed.
    They do not deserve your money/support.

    Scumbag developers, caught the EA bug.
  97. CookieMonger
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Developer promised no microtransactions and betrayed the community. Just one of a string of events that caused me to stop playing. Save your time for a dev that appreciates you.
  98. Riptide1994
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    So, I played this game a fair amount of time, and seen every nook and crany. I have seen it be the best crime game ever since PayDay, and now, its gone down the **** Yeah, micro transactions galore tore this game a new one, not only that, they introduced a new rebanlance to the current weapons. My AK went from 70 dmg to like 59.9, really, decimals?! Not only am I mad about that, the wepSo, I played this game a fair amount of time, and seen every nook and crany. I have seen it be the best crime game ever since PayDay, and now, its gone down the **** Yeah, micro transactions galore tore this game a new one, not only that, they introduced a new rebanlance to the current weapons. My AK went from 70 dmg to like 59.9, really, decimals?! Not only am I mad about that, the wep skins suck. You need to OWN the wep to use the goddamn skin, and if you don't get ready to pay more for the **** DLC for it. It is an abomination of an update, which not only did it self once, but twice downloaded into my HDD. Overkill needs to heed this call from its fans, or prepare it self for the greatest revolution since King Louie the Fourteenth.… Expand
  99. TechBuRn
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Developer got greedy, lied to the entire community. Don't get me wrong it is a fun game to play with your friends, but if gamers keep allowing this shoddy business practice to happen we will never see change. Stop supporting bad business. Micro-transactions need to stop now. We are not your personal ATMs. We buy the game once and then purchase the DLC we like to keep supporting you.Developer got greedy, lied to the entire community. Don't get me wrong it is a fun game to play with your friends, but if gamers keep allowing this shoddy business practice to happen we will never see change. Stop supporting bad business. Micro-transactions need to stop now. We are not your personal ATMs. We buy the game once and then purchase the DLC we like to keep supporting you. Its bad enough you have 100 dollars worth of DLC. Reversing your decision even now won't save your company Overkill / Starbreeze. You are all liars and will never be trusted again. Think I'm overreacting? Go ahead and spend you money (or your parents money) and support the new age of gouge gaming.… Expand
  100. fox091
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Devs promised no microtransactions when game was about to launch, now there are microtransactions for skins that provide stat boosts. Pay2Win garbage
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Awards & Rankings

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#67 Best PC Game of 2013
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#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
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#6 Most Shared PC Game of 2013

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 51 Critic Reviews

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