Payday 2

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Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3970 Ratings

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  1. Zominot
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    "We've made it clear that Payday 2 will have no microtransactions whatsoever (shame on you if you thought otherwise!)" -Payday producer Almir Listo. This game now has microtransactions. I hope this was worth it to them.
  2. gamer2456
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    All the guns are nerf down to make you buy the new weapon skins at 2.50 a drill to open a safe to try get skin stats weapons boost. This include any DLC you buy you need get skin for it becuase even DLC weapons been nerf to make room for this new boost skin stats.
  3. nekocrouton
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    I wanted to like this game, I really did. But when I finally bought it at a friend's urging and started playing, it was kind of disappointing. The game itself is quite repetitive with what you have to do in it, and not very exciting. The AI is quite dumb, both the bots and the enemies. So it's not much of a challenge to take down enemies. The game is also plagued with bugs andI wanted to like this game, I really did. But when I finally bought it at a friend's urging and started playing, it was kind of disappointing. The game itself is quite repetitive with what you have to do in it, and not very exciting. The AI is quite dumb, both the bots and the enemies. So it's not much of a challenge to take down enemies. The game is also plagued with bugs and glitches and just annoyances in general. Why can they not get ladder mechanics right? And why can't these bugs and glitches get fixed?

    Oh right, because they're so concerned with making money off of the metric butt ton of DLC that they want to push on you, and now to add insult to injury, they've also implemented microtransactions in the game. I don't understand why they can't do weapon packs and map packs like other, more respectable games do. Instead they flood you with DLC everywhere, a new gun, a new heist, a new heister... it's all too much. Like someone on my Steam friendslist said in their review, 'EVERYTHING IS BEHIND A PAYWALL.' Granted, I know that I don't need to get every DLC myself, but someone has to buy it if they want to play with it. So if it's not me buying it, one of my friends has to.

    Basically, other than the in-game downfalls, the amount of DLC (and greed from the developers) has really put me off from the game, and I cannot recommend it to anyone. Once I heard about the microtransaction fiasco, I uninstalled the game for good from my PC.

    Oh, and what about the console ports? I heard that those weren't getting any support either, which isn't cool. Seems like there's no options for playing this game, so you may as well not even bother with it.    … Expand
  4. iampsy
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Great game turned into a cluster f with crimefest 2015.

    Devs went back on a promise that much of the community bought into wholeheartedly. Also, adding stat boosts to cosmetics is just ridiculous -- saying "it's PVE, not PVP. Stat boost just help the team!" is a cop out, and a way to milk money from people.
  5. Olivertheawesom
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Microtransaction messes with all of the balance, the new skins are overpowered and they also made older weapons and mods much weaker. This is unbelievable, since the developer promised no microtransactions!
  6. Tempestangel
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    We are a voice for the crews of Payday 2, the developers of Payday 2, Overkill have destroyed a game loved by many, and I am unfortunately forced by my morals to leave a negative review. I love the game, but hate what it has become.

    To be blunt, they added microstransactions after years of promising not to.

    Join us: http://roadfromgreedfest.github.io/Road-From-Greedfest/
  7. Dovar
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Game was fun until they started releasing dlc on a almost weekly basis now they are adding Micro transactions after promising us that they will never do that. do not buy games from those liars
  8. bdm800
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    "We've made it clear that Payday 2 will have no microtransactions whatsoever (shame on you if you thought otherwise!)"
    - PAYDAY 2 Producer Almir Listo

    This used to be a great game, now its just not the same.
  9. degrassinoel
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    used to be a top notch game with a lot of reasonably priced extra DLC - now it's a game with pay2win microtransactions and a whole heap of DLC - save your money for something worthy of your time, your initial purchase in this game just wont be worth it.
  10. Chucklenut
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    In 2013, producer Almir Listo wrote that "We've made it clear that Payday 2 will have no microtransactions whatsoever (shame on you if you thought otherwise!)"

    What a goddamn joke, do not buy this game unless you want to be treated like a wallet with an internet connection.
    If you do, just call a sexline.
  11. Majotron
    Oct 26, 2015
    1
    no borderless window option, cloakers wallhack to get you down, weapon balance is a disaster, stealth is boring after first run, explosive ammo is overpowered for shields and dozers, good developers left this boat and the ones staying lie to the community, tons of bugs being pointed since years and not solved, mods are unusable, this gaem is a shell of what it was
  12. atriaticSatanis
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Microtransactions in payday 2? a game most thought to be their favorite game, Now its at the bottom of our uninstalled pile due to the greed of overkill.
  13. Omegac
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Developers; "No, no God. Theere will be NOT microtransactions"
    But there are a lot.
    II´ll go back to COD...
    Overkill, u was once cool, what happened to you?
    They stop to hear the players who make your game a hit, and then.... staaaaaaaaaabb in the back.
    We´ll never trust u anymore
  14. TheKevit07
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Pay2win Pay2Win PAY2WIN! Hope you like spending money, because that's what Payday 2 is here to do! After being promised there'd be NO microtransactions (and SHAME on you for thinking so, said Almir), we got wonderful microtransactions 2 years later! BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! Those microtransactions offer hard to get skins that offer stat boosts that were originally on the weapons (theyPay2win Pay2Win PAY2WIN! Hope you like spending money, because that's what Payday 2 is here to do! After being promised there'd be NO microtransactions (and SHAME on you for thinking so, said Almir), we got wonderful microtransactions 2 years later! BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! Those microtransactions offer hard to get skins that offer stat boosts that were originally on the weapons (they called it a re balance, but it was an intentional UN balance) before the microtransactions occurred, meaning you HAVE to get the skins to get the original stats for that gun before this whole storm of money grubbing! Way to make your loyal fans feel like a used c0ck sock!

    Sure, we're angry, but I'm also embarrassed... I'm embarrassed because of being loyal for YEARS to a company, and defending them from people saying they just want money, AND having the developer say he listens to his community, then isn't even willing to compromise (all we wanted was the weapons put back to the original stats and the stat boosting skins gone, I personally would have been ok if it was just skins, but adding stats and changing the stats of the guns so you NEED the skins to perform better is just a curb stomp to my face).    … Expand
  15. impulse101
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    The game was fine, hell, its still fun to play but the sheer disgust i get when i think of the developers is unbelivable. Overkill software treats their players like they are invaluable always deleting critisism and banning people who have anything bad to say about their product. When the game launched, they told us the game whould NEVER have microtransactions. And look where we are now.The game was fine, hell, its still fun to play but the sheer disgust i get when i think of the developers is unbelivable. Overkill software treats their players like they are invaluable always deleting critisism and banning people who have anything bad to say about their product. When the game launched, they told us the game whould NEVER have microtransactions. And look where we are now. And their response to the backlash was simply saying that it was the medias fault. You foken whuat? According to the Randy Pitchford clone Almir Listo the backlash from the ENTIRE community is some youtubers fault? And i mean THE ENTIRE, not a single person ive spoken with likes the microtransactions, and just look at the reviews on steam! In other words: the devs are **** heads blaming bad things they've done on other people or things as if they are never doing anything wrong. The devs are the most disgusting cash grabbers ive seen(yes they are worse than EA, Activision and Ubisoft). The **** sheer amount of effort they've put on paid dlc to their game while ingoring bugs and adding feauters they promised to be in the game at launch just shows how little they care. I've been offended by this company and Almir for more than 2 years now and so don't anyone **** teel me im not allowed to offend them now. I hope their office gets blown up buy their 2,49€ custom rpg-7. Oh wait it belongs to a dlc so you need to spend another 4,99€ to be able to use that. AND i forgot that it costed me 30€ to randomly recive this rpg. Oh well, atleast it has a stat boost.

    I hate liars.    … Expand
  16. Forge64
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Used to be really great. Then they promised a Linux version and now they've delayed it again, and it won't be out till Spring 2016 or later. They originally promised no microtransactions ever, then sold WAY more DLCs than any other game I've ever seen, and now at the end they just introduced P2W micros. LOSE. What will they change their mind about next? Monthly subscriptions? Rolling nerfsUsed to be really great. Then they promised a Linux version and now they've delayed it again, and it won't be out till Spring 2016 or later. They originally promised no microtransactions ever, then sold WAY more DLCs than any other game I've ever seen, and now at the end they just introduced P2W micros. LOSE. What will they change their mind about next? Monthly subscriptions? Rolling nerfs to all but the newest DLC/P2W gear? Expect it!… Expand
  17. mysteryshopper
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Adding microtransactions didn't kill the game. The explanation and deployment of said microtransactions did. If they were up front about what they were going to do it could have ended better. If they communicated after the first day fiasco it could have ended better. If they worked out a way to keep the micro and have the community have a bit of a say it could have ended better. But in theAdding microtransactions didn't kill the game. The explanation and deployment of said microtransactions did. If they were up front about what they were going to do it could have ended better. If they communicated after the first day fiasco it could have ended better. If they worked out a way to keep the micro and have the community have a bit of a say it could have ended better. But in the end payday is literally the name of the game.… Expand
  18. BShears
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Avoid this game like the plague. The developers are cartoonish in their greed. Insane amounts of DLC and now, micro transactions.

    I thoroughly enjoyed this game for 700 hundred hours. It's a fantastic co-operative experience. However, I don't agree with the creator's business practices. I quit the game 8 months ago, with a bit of vitriol for the "hey, spot us $20 bucks" campaign    Avoid this game like the plague. The developers are cartoonish in their greed. Insane amounts of DLC and now, micro transactions.

    I thoroughly enjoyed this game for 700 hundred hours. It's a fantastic co-operative experience. However, I don't agree with the creator's business practices.

    I quit the game 8 months ago, with a bit of vitriol for the "hey, spot us $20 bucks" campaign (Hypetrain). However, I've still paid attention to the community, and the game that I enjoyed so much.

    Adding pay-to-win elements to the game is comically absurd. Vote with your wallet. Stay away. Add 505/Starbreeze to your lists with EA and Ubisoft.    … Expand
  19. basset10
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Developers stated there would never be microtransactions, but they were added anyway, on top of the already excessive amount of DLC. I can't recommend this game in its current state.
  20. Blakmage86
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    I used to really enjoy this game and even recommended it to friends. However after the last year or so, with the culmination being the micro transactions, Overkill has slowly turned what was once a great game into one that is barely worth playing. Its disgusting that they have not only done this but continue to ignore their player base by basically giving us the finger in response.
  21. houligan
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    I created an account just to rate this game. The developer had a lot of community goodwill after their first game. The second was hyped and underdelivered a little bit, but people were forgiving. They released a bunch of just okay DLC, and people were forgiving. Then the added microtransactions when they said they would never have them. And the people have had enough.
  22. andtank91
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    The Black Market Update and Crimefest 2015 just buried the game. Wish they just kept it the way it was after Hox Breakout. Maybe re-balance some of the guns, but the Pay 2 win Drills, and sniper pistols. the game is messed up
  23. VikingTheEpic
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Man Overkill you made a great game it was awesome playing with my friends as we rob random businesses with the Payday gang. All was great until you did the worst thing you could have done added microtransactions. This game has gone from great to horrible.

    "Don't make me regret loving you" -Jim Sterling
  24. Kman1999
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Breaking promises to grab more cash, and then completely destroying this game's modding community, as well as putting stat boosts on skins. This game is a husk of what it used to be.

    0 out of 10, don't touch with a 10-foot thermal drill
  25. harley9699
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    After promising to Never have microtransactions, it's now Pay 2 Win---with microtransactions. Never underestimate the power of greed and flat out lying to your own consumers.
  26. Babyforce
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    A the beginning, the game was fun. I was OK with paid DLCs. That was their only way to develop the game more to make it better. Then came the microtransactions. They said they will never implement them, but they did. The reason ? They employed the triple of their team (From 25 to 75 developers). Furthermore, they said "all the content unlocked during the crimefest will be free". Yeah,A the beginning, the game was fun. I was OK with paid DLCs. That was their only way to develop the game more to make it better. Then came the microtransactions. They said they will never implement them, but they did. The reason ? They employed the triple of their team (From 25 to 75 developers). Furthermore, they said "all the content unlocked during the crimefest will be free". Yeah, free. This isn't free. The fact that the money they earn by selling the main game and the DLCs isn't enough to pay the team may be real. But they lied too much times to us. And this is not the drill we can drop which can change everything. They've just had a bad management of the money. They knew all they earn with what they already did wouldn't be enough to pay all of them. And some skins can boost your weapons. Kind of Pay-2-Win. Almir Listo also said that they will not be removed because the game is already "balanced" without the skins. Seriously, just find another way to make money, not by ruining the game. They lost many important persons of their community and they will not come back. Moreover, PD2Stats, an awesome website made by fans which allowed us to see stats of other PD2 players is now dead because they lied to them.

    Trust me, this game does not need peoples to buy more drills. They deserved what is happening to them. They saw something big and now we are walking wallet for them. Do not buy any drills until they find another way to make money without lying to us. Make a negative review on the Steam's Payday 2 Store and show them we are angry about what they did to us.    … Expand
  27. Cullum77
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    In the past, i would of recommended this game. Instead, now all you get is pay to win microtransactions in a game you already paid for. Stay the hell away.
  28. Doug50b
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Sick of the developer's greasy business tactics. This game is roughly $110 with all DLC, but even now you can't own the entire game. now you need to either buy drills for stupid tf2 crate knockoffs in order to get all weapon skins, or grind missions for god knows how long.

    TL;DR don't buy this game. you'll never own all the content it has to offer.
  29. chaingrower
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Overkill has truly **** up. Hard. There are plenty of other posts on here explaining what happened, and I am just here to help the cause. This isnt the first time they **** up, but it is far bigger than the others.
  30. nd4spd
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    When Payday 2 was released it was a horrible game. Unbalanced and with some of the absolute most nonsensical game design I have ever witnessed. A couple years on and it's interesting to see the game developers have not learned a single thing (and a number of the serious problems are still here).

    With regards to business however, they've hit the gold mine, they learned a lot in the    When Payday 2 was released it was a horrible game. Unbalanced and with some of the absolute most nonsensical game design I have ever witnessed. A couple years on and it's interesting to see the game developers have not learned a single thing (and a number of the serious problems are still here).

    With regards to business however, they've hit the gold mine, they learned a lot in the methods and tactics of swindling and lying to people.

    Payday 2 managed to win browny points primarily for its concept (heists) which as yet had not been often explored in the videogame market. Through the years small teams of dedicated players, modders and hackers have helped to fix the game when Overkill were too stubborn or too stupid to make simple fixes or balance the game properly. The developers have struggled long and hard to puzzle and irritate their own community to death. Whilst always looking to keep a '1 step forward 2 step backwards' philosophy in mind with regards to systematically creating the biggest mess of backwards design the gaming community will likely ever witness.

    Finally, they have seen fit to end it all, and have stomped on the head of their dog repeatedly until, yelping in agony, it has sputtered its final death rattle.

    Well done Overkill, here lies your legacy, Pay2Day: The Hustle.    … Expand
  31. yoyos62160
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    OVK you seriously !? a microtransaction in payday 2 it's stupid , 2,19$ for a drill and 25 dlc , OVK your are very bad developper to vidéo games......
  32. xibalba88
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    I loved the whole Idea of forming a group and pulling off heist with my friends and have things be a challenge but now that micro transactions have been introduced the game has become broken and we are being treated like idiots that are just wallets to these devs.
  33. asfsafgsdafa
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    I hope this game gets burried under a pile of shame. It deserves to, the developers lied, the game became **** I unistalled it. This game had a lot of potential, but now its all wasted
  34. JamboBuenna
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Overkill promised no pay to win.

    People threw bundles of money at a great game including my friends and I.

    Then it was made pay to win. Stay the hell away!
  35. geekbum
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Send a message to people, the dews are cashgrabbing lying scumbags and should be made as an example so no else has to pull this s*it

    Stat boosting skins as a "free update". go f"ck yourself OVK
  36. RipPayday
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    This was a great game, except overkill messed it up.
    Pay to win microtransactions in a game you already paid for. Also they already made shedloads of overpriced dlc.
    Good job overkill.
    R.I.P. payday 2
  37. madxgamer
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    I used to love this game, however since adding in micro transactions I can no longer support the game or its developer. The stat changing skins are truly abhorrent and frankly have absolutely ruined the game. Coupled with a total lack of adequate communication or justification from the developers I wholeheartedly recommend avoiding this game.
  38. Neverswatafly
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Microtransactions after promising no microtransactions. Saying they don't make enough money, when they have made consistently increasing profits. Don't buy the game.
  39. Aelius
    Oct 26, 2015
    1
    I used to really enjoy this game. It was one of the best co-ops out there.
    There was a lot of promised content they never delivered on but it still managed to be a fun game.
    Even though it's always had its issues with bugs and (at points) game breaking glitches. With every update, the game got worse and worse. Some things got fixed, whilst other things broke completely. I don't think    I used to really enjoy this game. It was one of the best co-ops out there.
    There was a lot of promised content they never delivered on but it still managed to be a fun game.
    Even though it's always had its issues with bugs and (at points) game breaking glitches.

    With every update, the game got worse and worse. Some things got fixed, whilst other things broke completely. I don't think I've even witnessed a stable version of this game. Let's just say, It was half baked on release.

    Since then the devs have been making countless terrible DLCs to try and fill it out, demanding too much money for too little. Their answer? To just keep making more and more low quality DLC.

    Just when you thought they couldn't do any worse, they announce Microtransactions on top of it all.
    At least they're staying true to the name of the game. They're sure getting their Payday and much more.

    I now feel bad having this game in my list. As I do not support poor DLC and Microtransactions.
    Disgusting.    … Expand
  40. DutchBeastman
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Just all micro transactions and payments, DO NOT even consider buying this in its current state.

    This game was good, until it was an actual PAY-day (for them that is), since all the content is just simple reworks and they charge unreasonable amounts for these so called "Expansions" which do not merely exist of more than 5 weapons and a mask at many times. And even after you can see    Just all micro transactions and payments, DO NOT even consider buying this in its current state.

    This game was good, until it was an actual PAY-day (for them that is), since all the content is just simple reworks and they charge unreasonable amounts for these so called "Expansions" which do not merely exist of more than 5 weapons and a mask at many times.

    And even after you can see past that, they have absolutely obliterated the game by giving the option to buy keys for weapons which, in fact DO increase your stats... Yes they have implemented a system which allows for you to buy weapons which are stronger than those of free players. as of that fact, the game is officially pay-to-win.    … Expand
  41. phuck-overkill
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    This game, and Overkill Software, were very good once upon a time. Unfortunately as time moved on, something changed and greed seemingly won out in the end. As paid DLC after paid DLC piled up, it still wasn't enough to satiate their greed. After promising us 10 days of FREE content, on the very first day, they release a weapon skin key/crate opening system identical to CS:GO, that youThis game, and Overkill Software, were very good once upon a time. Unfortunately as time moved on, something changed and greed seemingly won out in the end. As paid DLC after paid DLC piled up, it still wasn't enough to satiate their greed. After promising us 10 days of FREE content, on the very first day, they release a weapon skin key/crate opening system identical to CS:GO, that you have to pay money to acquire keys for. So they straight up lied. And on top of that, some weapon skins have stat boosts, giving the game a slight pay to win stench. Don't support this developer. They care about making a quick buck more than they actually care about the players.… Expand
  42. snkaybo
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    1 word: microtransactions.

    This game started out as a potentially fun game, concidering that PAYDAY: The Heist was a great game. However the developers became greedy and started pumping out DLC, and now they've added microtransactions. While microtransactions aren't the worst thing in the world if they are purely cosmetical. These actually increase your weapon's stats, which does    1 word: microtransactions.

    This game started out as a potentially fun game, concidering that PAYDAY: The Heist was a great game. However the developers became greedy and started pumping out DLC, and now they've added microtransactions.

    While microtransactions aren't the worst thing in the world if they are purely cosmetical. These actually increase your weapon's stats, which does make it unacceptable, expecially for a game which is over 100$ if you count all DLC's.    … Expand
  43. JosephKony
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    I've been playing this game since day 1, and this game has been getting worse since day 1.
    Almost every DLC and update has made the game worse than it was before they changed things and Crimefest Micro-transactions are just the nail in the coffin.
    I have uninstalled the game and don't plan to ever play it again, it is trash at this point and the company Overkill that is responsible for    I've been playing this game since day 1, and this game has been getting worse since day 1.
    Almost every DLC and update has made the game worse than it was before they changed things and Crimefest Micro-transactions are just the nail in the coffin.

    I have uninstalled the game and don't plan to ever play it again, it is trash at this point and the company Overkill that is responsible for the game are bigger thieves than the characters of the game they made and ruined.    … Expand
  44. Everto_LuxLucis
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Really? Microtransactions? In a full priced game? Clearly the devs don't care about the players or community. And that AMA was a spit in the face. Your money grabbing is going to ruin your career, oh the irony.
  45. maplesyrup
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Road to Greedfest ruined the game. Microtransactions are completely unnecessary as there is already so much DLC it would put you down hundreds of dollars to get everything. DLC isn't even good anyway, most of the guns are jokes (like the crossbows, WWII guns, etc) - the game has declined steadily since the addition of John Wick and Crimefest 2015 was the nail in the coffin.

    Hopefully    Road to Greedfest ruined the game. Microtransactions are completely unnecessary as there is already so much DLC it would put you down hundreds of dollars to get everything. DLC isn't even good anyway, most of the guns are jokes (like the crossbows, WWII guns, etc) - the game has declined steadily since the addition of John Wick and Crimefest 2015 was the nail in the coffin.

    Hopefully Steam will at least refund the last two DLCs I purchased (in December of last year), I've already uninstalled this waste of hard drive space.    … Expand
  46. fossilfuel33
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    This game is complete garbage. Be prepared to have to pay to unlock superior weapons unless you want to be doing no damage while everyone else is having all the fun with their paid-for weapons. Seriously. You buy this game brand new for full price, and then you are expected to pay more money indefinitely to get any actually good gear or weapons. Stay far away from this trainwreck.
  47. DedicatedDark
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Microtransactions and too many DLC. Nothing else I say matters. And these developers are a disgrace, and calling themselves an indie when they clearly aren't. And Almir is delusional.
  48. samuelrobbins
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    With this recent update adding micro-transactions I can not support nor recommend this game nor this company. This is exactly how not to treat a loyal fan base .
  49. erty_werty
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    I simply cannot recommend this game to anyone. This year we have seen the highs & lows of developer interaction & communication with fans. Take for instance CD Projekt Red which are a shining example of a dev. who listens to fans & don't try to nickel & dime fans of the series.

    Then you have Overkill Studios. Who will suddenly introduce Micro-Transactions after promising not to, lie    I simply cannot recommend this game to anyone. This year we have seen the highs & lows of developer interaction & communication with fans. Take for instance CD Projekt Red which are a shining example of a dev. who listens to fans & don't try to nickel & dime fans of the series.

    Then you have Overkill Studios. Who will suddenly introduce Micro-Transactions after promising not to, lie over & over, not communicate with fans. Then to shove it in our faces (the poor consumer who support their series) host a Reddit AmA where every single answer was fabricated bullsh*t (why they need money, how they had to hire more employees blah-blah) to justify why they decided to go forward with such a stupid idea in the 1st place.

    i wou recommend this game a year ago, but in October 2015 i just can't support this business decision & would not advise ANYONE to buy this travesty.    … Expand
  50. DenzNoble
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Grossly amount of DLC's and micro transactions, not even a decent game since you have to grind over 600 hours to have decent equipment and pay for dlcs that has majority of weapons that the base game lack
  51. scubasteve8542
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Used to love this game. I have spent hundreds of hours on both PD1 and PD2. But that was before the dark times...

    Now you can just pay to win. Stupid Developers are just greedy.
  52. kreight97
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    this game always had ups and downs but now it's just a piece of **** because of the **** microtransactions. don't buy this go play other fun coop games because this isn't really worth it
  53. Chewieflakes
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    This game is a piece of trash and so is Overkill. They are a group of downright scumbags who bring shame to the entire industry and deserve to go bankrupt and force their employees to go down a different career path in life, for the benefit of humanity.
  54. drysprocket
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Welcome to the no-fly list Overkill. I will never purchase another product of yours again. You've shown your true colors and the worst part is- your strategy is penny smart, and pound stupid in the long run.

    Good luck on your next release....you're gonna need it. We won't forget.
  55. Morzu
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Paid the maingame and many DLCs . . . and now Pay2Win !
    "We've made it clear that Payday 2 will have no microtransactions whatsoever (shame on you if you thought otherwise!)"
    Producer Almir Listo
    A greedy lying Company. Will never buy a game from Overkill.
  56. Evok
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    You so know why, might delete if it's change. It was great in the past. Put a lot of money on the DLCs, but randomized microtransaction is **** let the sink begins.
  57. GodWhite
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    The developers are no longer trustworthy. Their business practices as of late have been atrocious. They contradicted themselves several times during the recent AMA. If they decide to apologize to the community and remove the pay-to-win aspect in some way, then maybe I will return this game and recommend it to others, but I foresee the business practices of the developers getting shadier asThe developers are no longer trustworthy. Their business practices as of late have been atrocious. They contradicted themselves several times during the recent AMA. If they decide to apologize to the community and remove the pay-to-win aspect in some way, then maybe I will return this game and recommend it to others, but I foresee the business practices of the developers getting shadier as time passes on.… Expand
  58. EverFox
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    I have been playing this game since day one. First night 8-10 hours with 3 of my best friends. Ever since the first DLC launched i had a nagging suspicion that it would only continue and a single stop purchase game would eventually take advantage of me for enjoying it. And then it happened micro transactions on top of countless amounts of DLC. Dishonesty. Greed. and worst of all a level ofI have been playing this game since day one. First night 8-10 hours with 3 of my best friends. Ever since the first DLC launched i had a nagging suspicion that it would only continue and a single stop purchase game would eventually take advantage of me for enjoying it. And then it happened micro transactions on top of countless amounts of DLC. Dishonesty. Greed. and worst of all a level of condescension towards its most loyal fans. Shame on Overkill. and Shame on you if you buy it and support them.… Expand
  59. KeyDach
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    I have been playing PayDay 2 for about more than a year. Not obsessed, but I did enjoy it. Over, it was a fun coop heist game.

    Now that has changed. Overkill was making more and more shady DLCs and now implemented micro-transactions into the game as part of a free reward. There were promises that this would never happen (check all this for yourself - plenty of stuff on this matter    I have been playing PayDay 2 for about more than a year. Not obsessed, but I did enjoy it. Over, it was a fun coop heist game.

    Now that has changed. Overkill was making more and more shady DLCs and now implemented micro-transactions into the game as part of a free reward. There were promises that this would never happen (check all this for yourself - plenty of stuff on this matter around).

    Because of all this, I cannot recommend this game any longer. If you choose to still play this game and support Overkill, keep in mind that they will require more and more $ for each coming DLC (and without those you will feel more and more nerfed).    … Expand
  60. Sythor
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Don't buy this game, Overkill is submerged in greed and they don't care about their community, microtransactions and a bucket load of dlc. Pay to win in a pve game, spend your money on something else instead.
  61. darky3302
    Oct 26, 2015
    10
    Well it's a great game with a pretty good community. There is some DLCs but most of them are great. But Overkill dare add microtransactions and all the idiots are crying. Don't trust the haters.
  62. InSoM604
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Greedy Developers should be taken out behind the shed and executed. May this game die a swift, painful death.
    http://roadfromgreedfest.github.io/Road-From-Greedfest/

    #Greedfest2015
  63. PTGJesus
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    The developers decided to completely screw over the entire fan-base, with no remorse. What hurts the most is that the "PR Manager" if you could call him that, "Almir", decided he would pour gasoline onto the fire at the end of it all, with no apologies, basically telling the hardcore fans they don't matter, and that he's happy with the changes they made.

    Never. Again.
  64. Corny
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    I have played the game for 1140 hours and I am max level in the game.

    description of the game: Horde based shooter, where you rob and steal stuff. The developers have made several promises (most of them have been broken later) they have also outright lied several times. One of the features promised would be in the game at release are still not in the game 2 years after release.    I have played the game for 1140 hours and I am max level in the game.

    description of the game: Horde based shooter, where you rob and steal stuff.

    The developers have made several promises (most of them have been broken later) they have also outright lied several times.
    One of the features promised would be in the game at release are still not in the game 2 years after release.

    Other problems:

    the loot system is a "skinner box" at it will take you at the very least 500 hours to unlock all modifications for the weapons in the game.
    De-sync problems
    No arm or leg hit-boxes
    The vanilla weapons are almost always inferior to the DLC weapons.
    There are more than 100 dollars worth of DLC
    Some of the DLC's are a must buy.
    Horrible anti cheat system (there are a lot of cheaters who no clip, do massive damage, spawn a lot of Enemies, or make them not spawn, etc, ruins the fun of the game)
    There are micro transactions within the game with stat bonuses (they affect you're weapons, like more damage better, accuracy, less recoil, more ammo, etc)

    the only think I can recommend is that you don't buy this game, not even on sale, stay away from this **** of DLC Milking, micro transactions and broken promises from the developers.    … Expand
  65. gozzilla177
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Well i'v gone back and forth on weather i could recommend this game, and i find the game fun i really do at its base. but i can't recommend the model there setting mainly micro-transactions and a P2W model that they refuse to admit to, (Because is co-op and its only helping the team) well cheats help the team but i always leave those games!!!!

    It has bin stated that as long as    Well i'v gone back and forth on weather i could recommend this game, and i find the game fun i really do at its base. but i can't recommend the model there setting mainly micro-transactions and a P2W model that they refuse to admit to, (Because is co-op and its only helping the team) well cheats help the team but i always leave those games!!!!

    It has bin stated that as long as micro-transactions bring them money they will stay in the game and i can't recommend that to anyone after so many of us defended and supported them thru the dlc, for them to just step on us and going the extra mile to make sure we felt bad about it... Good job!!!    … Expand
  66. Schonka
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    The developers just added microtransactions - Skins you can buy for 2,50€ with certain drop chances. The problem is, these skins give stat boosts, which you can not acquire in another way.
  67. khalimwu
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Thanks OVK for enraging and showing your true colors. its not only about the micro-transactions but about the kind of money-hungry garbage you have became. Their excuse is that now they are 75 (vs the starting 25) employees and need to cover costs? 75 employees for what? what exactly have you achieved until now? masks? heists? give the community steam workshop and they will prove you thatThanks OVK for enraging and showing your true colors. its not only about the micro-transactions but about the kind of money-hungry garbage you have became. Their excuse is that now they are 75 (vs the starting 25) employees and need to cover costs? 75 employees for what? what exactly have you achieved until now? masks? heists? give the community steam workshop and they will prove you that it can be done way better with less people.… Expand
  68. xurealus
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Do you like buying games? Do you like buying DLC for games so that a company can bring you GREAT FREE CONTENT that you have to PAY FOR? Then this game is for you! Seriously though the devs behind this game do not care about their players only about making money, do not purchase any OVERKILL games ever again.
  69. Le_Troll_Mudkip
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    The developers promised no micro-transactions and now they have added micro-transactions. Don't buy this game, the developers don't care about you and just want your money.
  70. MrFunction
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    I appreciate honesty from the people I give my money to. It was a great game, but I cannot possibly recommend a game whose developers act in such a shady manner. If you say no microtransactions, don't add microtransactions. And even if you do, pay2win is never ok.
  71. payday2sux
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Only, if only, game publishers take this as a sign that micro-transactions will not be tolerated or at least plainly communicated before implementation.
  72. Qonstrukt
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    While i enjoyed the game for some solid 400 hours, blowing around 100 bucks of cash, it is no time for me to uninstall this piece of crap, which whom OVERKILL wants to cash in with microtransactions, dlc and lies.
  73. hooburt
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    There once was a game named Payday
    Many cops therein were we to slay.
    Fun to be had, and for ages! Then along came DLC which escalated in stages. Behind Overkill's doors, evil was brewing. To the forums went Almir, ready for jewing. The community cried in support of the dev "A small studio they are, they need the rev". Flash forward two years in future, A brand new event!    There once was a game named Payday
    Many cops therein were we to slay.

    Fun to be had, and for ages!
    Then along came DLC which escalated in stages.

    Behind Overkill's doors, evil was brewing.
    To the forums went Almir, ready for jewing.

    The community cried in support of the dev
    "A small studio they are, they need the rev".

    Flash forward two years in future,
    A brand new event! A big feature!

    Crimefest twenty-fifteen read the label,
    The community went to work as fast as they were able.

    The challenges were long and hard,
    But the promised rewards were more than lard.

    Challenges complete, community sober,
    Day 1 drops, disappointment all over.

    "Microtransactions!?" cried the vets,
    "Yes! Yes!" nodded Overkill as they boarded their jets.

    To faraway lands they flew,
    leaving behind the rest of the crew.

    As time went on, the vets began leaving,
    While Overkill's new group, money at them began heaving.

    ;)    … Expand
  74. vinovin15
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    I LOVED this game SO much. It was amazingly fun. When overkill lied to us I was so sad. They said they wouldnt add microtransactions. They addes skins WITH STAT BOOSTS.
  75. TheBorg0
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    http://roadfromgreedfest.github.io/Road-From-Greedfest/

    "We understand that there is a lot of fury, anger and disappointment with us adding this. From an economical standpoint however, completely based on statistics, we can already see that the Black Market update is working as we intended. Going forward, we hope we can convince the parts of the community that resist this change that    http://roadfromgreedfest.github.io/Road-From-Greedfest/

    "We understand that there is a lot of fury, anger and disappointment with us adding this. From an economical standpoint however, completely based on statistics, we can already see that the Black Market update is working as we intended. Going forward, we hope we can convince the parts of the community that resist this change that this was the right decision to do to ensure the stability of OVERKILL as an independent developer and the future growth of PAYDAY 2."

    Bloody lied to me about no microtransactions.    … Expand
  76. akaeskim0
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    I loved this game. Been playing since the first payday. When this game released, I was stoked that no micro transactions were implemented. Slowly the developers are going against their words and are starting to implement a micro transaction system.

    You guys might as well move under SEGA's wing. I mean your headed that way anyways.
  77. Helekela
    Oct 26, 2015
    8
    Overkill's DLC's and Micro transactions simulator. Every 2 week they release **** character or weapon pack(5 $ per pack), PS Only Valve make in their games trans actoin system perfect, because Valve THE BEST IN DA WORLD
  78. Clear-Vision
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Not recommended. Overkill backtracked on their own promises, which they knew would have pissed off the entire PD2 community by adding micro-transactions when they promised in the past that they would never add it, going as far to say that we were even silly if we ever thought PD2 had micro-transactions. Guess who are the silly ones now?
  79. KonigHrodulf
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    The game is dead, the developers lie and don't give a damn about the players' feedback. Run away from this game as fast as you can, it's not worth the time/money.
  80. Lightclaw
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    What a shame.
    - There will be no microtransactions, SHAME ON YOU IF YOU THOUGHT!

    - The black market update adds microtransactions to keep overkill making DLCs.
    10 million bucks outta 10.
  81. Chatovocehein
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    After a ton of garbage DLCs, microtransactions has arrived in PD2 even though they promised not to implement such a thing.

    Well, a bad user score is deserved!
  82. djangoh
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Welcome to Greedfest!

    So the microtransactions are here to stay, even though Overkill previously stated that Payday 2 would have no microtransactions (and shame on us for thinking it would!). In addition to this lack of understanding between the developers and the community, some members of the development team are being outrageously rude towards paying customers. This conversation    Welcome to Greedfest!

    So the microtransactions are here to stay, even though Overkill previously stated that Payday 2 would have no microtransactions (and shame on us for thinking it would!). In addition to this lack of understanding between the developers and the community, some members of the development team are being outrageously rude towards paying customers.

    This conversation also brings up the question of what Overkill are actually doing right now? Almir Listo has stated that they added microtransactions because they made their team larger to help develop their game on other platforms. And at the same time, nothing has done to fix the game on consoles. Instead, the developers believe that people who are upset that their product isn't working should just buy it again. Because Overkill reeeaaalllyyy needs more money after developing a game that ended up being profitable before pre-ordering was over. Oh, and they've made $110 worth of DLC content for people to spend money on as well.

    There is also the matter of Starbreeze's 2015 Financial Report. In this document, the following is stated; "Starbreeze fourth quarter will be added to the successful history of the company with net sales reaching 72.0 MSEK, an increase by 41 per cent year on year. Total revenues reached its highest point since the launch of PAYDAY 2 growing with 72 per cent Year on Year. Our best selling franchise, PAYDAY 2, grew at all time high 53% reaching 71.1 MSEK." So basically when their investors ask Starbreeze and Overkill how their stocks are doing, the companies can respond by saying that their game is now making record-breaking profits. Then when they community asks them to remove microtransactions and keep their word, Overkill tells us thatthey just aren't making enough money yet.

    So screw you Overkill. You should see that you've made some pretty awful decisions, and hopefully you can bring all of this terrible PR to a close by keeping to your word a little more.

    Thought I would add this just to show that Overkill added microtransactions whole being completely aware that they had previously said there would be no microtransactions in the game. Here's a quote from a reddit AMA by Almir Listo. When asked why they decided to add microtransactions after their earlier statements about it, he responds with "Of course we knew what we had said [about microtransactions], but we never thought it'd be taken as negatively as it did." Here's an Amir to English translation: "Yeah we said that, but f**k you. It's gonna make us more money!    … Expand
  83. xenrayz
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    TL;DR Save your money, save your time, don't get this game.
    Best example of where greed killed a quite good game. I used to love this game, but ever since they started throwing out half a**ed DLC I've been sceptical towards their doing. Now when they decided to introduce micro-transaction after previously making a promise there would be non, that just break the spirit of the community.
  84. metafiler
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    This was a great game, then they decided to begin releasing overpriced DLC every other month, and on top of that they added microtransactions that unbalance the game by having them not just be cosmetic, but change gun stats. What a mess.
  85. Skogsraon
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    This game used to be a fun coop shooter. Then they started adding DLC that bypassed mechanics and making previous perks and weapons useless, something which is named powercreeping.

    The latest additions to Overkill's robbery of you is adding something that they promised to never add - microtransactions. They have flooded the game with minor statboosts that matter in the long run instead    This game used to be a fun coop shooter. Then they started adding DLC that bypassed mechanics and making previous perks and weapons useless, something which is named powercreeping.

    The latest additions to Overkill's robbery of you is adding something that they promised to never add - microtransactions. They have flooded the game with minor statboosts that matter in the long run instead of fixing the issue of weapons being to weak to begin with, something that the community complained about since day 1.

    Do not buy this game in it's current state. Acquire an older version and play with friends if you want to have fun.    … Expand
  86. Semi
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Game itself is one of the best game I have played, most fun with friends. Too bad that OVERKILL (game developer) is too greedy.
    Lot's of overprised DLC's, game itself includes microtransactions.
    All community was loud and clear that microtransactions should be removed, and when we asked that they should remove "Blackmarket update", answer was: "From an economical standpoint however,    Game itself is one of the best game I have played, most fun with friends. Too bad that OVERKILL (game developer) is too greedy.
    Lot's of overprised DLC's, game itself includes microtransactions.
    All community was loud and clear that microtransactions should be removed, and when we asked that they should remove "Blackmarket update", answer was:
    "From an economical standpoint however, completely based on statistics, we can already see that the Black Market update is working as we intended," he wrote. "Right now, things are looking pretty great."

    Game itself (without that update) 10/10, but I must give 0 rating because Overkill is too greedy and does not listen community at all.    … Expand
  87. Isbanan
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    I bougth the game and played it for some hours. Thanks to Starbreeze giving us the big middle finger with the pay to win I will never play it again. The only reason to do such a thing is because of greed.

    It's payback time.
  88. nora345345
    Oct 26, 2015
    1
    **** MT's... and all the **** that they bring, it's just utter bull****.. No one in the gaming world likes MT's other than the bull**** game companies that see their loyal fanbase as nothing more than wallets... I would have given 0 as a score, but since I have hundreds of hours playing up till now i'll give them 1
  89. Overgreedsuck
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrooooooooooooooooooooooooooootransactions
  90. mrjavascript
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    I didn't ask for micro-transactions. Please remove the micro-transactions from this game. This isn't Game of War: Fire Age. Please don't refer to gamers who purchase micro-transactions as "whales" as well Overkill.
  91. Papaclub
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Game with 100$+ of dlc and microtransactions while being buggy as hell at the same time and the devs dont give a flying **** and told the community to f*ck off!
  92. morbvamp
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Developer is the greed king of greediness.

    Overpriced DLC's for every **** they add + microtransactions.

    We trusted them when years ago they said that there'll be no microtransactions whatsoever. Now the did exactly the contrary thing.

    Stay away from this.
  93. Radje
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    After almost 800 hours into this game, I just cannot recommend it to anyone and would actually advise against playing it.
    The developers are just too untrustworthy and it seems that all they care for is money, even if it means pissing off their fan base.
    All you get with this game, is access to more DLC to pay for. Fun!
  94. KrekkaBlade
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Said they'd never add microtransactions (on several occasions).

    Added microtransactions (with stat boosts).
    We (the consumers) shouldn't encourage this kind of toxic, greedy behaviour, as Overkill was once a respectable developer that truly cared about their games. They let Payday 2 turn into a DLC-fest with, of course, the DLC weapons being unbalanced.
  95. Dobuch66
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Game implemented microtransactions, which actually gives stat boost. i do not recommend that game to anyone. Overkill claim that we love update, so they need to see more steam reviews (from 98 to 73% positive reviews in few days). Almir is just liar which claim that we want more updates like that. See what's happened when we all say NO to any more DLC.
  96. hugedonut
    Oct 26, 2015
    10
    A great multiplayer co-op shooter. Personally, I don't care about the microtransactions. Pay2Win is not really applicable in co-op game. It's like complaining about other players playing on lower difficulty levels. That being said, they should add all of the current DLC into a discounted package.
  97. DuIIahan
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Lies, lies, lies, lies... Here is EA's little brother: Overkill. A company that spits on the face of their most invested players just to copy some economic system and make profit out of it. Lying about their intentions and betraying everyone that ever supported them. Overkill don't see their players as such, they see you as a bag of money. Now if you have some respect for your own self,Lies, lies, lies, lies... Here is EA's little brother: Overkill. A company that spits on the face of their most invested players just to copy some economic system and make profit out of it. Lying about their intentions and betraying everyone that ever supported them. Overkill don't see their players as such, they see you as a bag of money. Now if you have some respect for your own self, don't ever buy this game.… Expand
  98. MrGForse
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    PayDay 2 used to be a good game. It was fun with friends, gameplay and game mechanics were good, netcode was alright, a lot of weapon customisation, it was easily 8.2/10.

    And then Crimefest 2015 happened and it all went downhill. "LET'S REWARD OUR PLAYERS BY GIVING THEM MICROTRANSACTIONS!", even though the developers said that they would NEVER add microtransactions. It's not even a free    PayDay 2 used to be a good game. It was fun with friends, gameplay and game mechanics were good, netcode was alright, a lot of weapon customisation, it was easily 8.2/10.

    And then Crimefest 2015 happened and it all went downhill. "LET'S REWARD OUR PLAYERS BY GIVING THEM MICROTRANSACTIONS!", even though the developers said that they would NEVER add microtransactions. It's not even a free to play game, it's a FULL PRICE AAA GAME. Microtransactions are never acceptable in FULL PRICE games. I wouldn't touch this game with a ten foot stick. I uninstalled the game as soon as I heard that it went down the ****

    0/10    … Expand
  99. Evenil
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Paid about 100$ for game and DLC. Were doing heists for half a year. Then, one day, microtransactions came and ruined game for me. Tried to be patient, but in the end, we community was ignored in favour of new players and their money. So don't play unless you want to pay to win.
  100. ChaozDesignz
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    What is there I can say that hasn't been said already. The game is an absolute train-wreck since Oct 15th, and the developers don't seem to care too much about it when money is speaking louder than words to them.

    There's a great deal of information on this all across the web and Reddit so I suggest taking to there to look into this.
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#67 Best PC Game of 2013
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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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