Payday 2

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3970 Ratings

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  1. Notwolved
    Oct 24, 2015
    0
    Payday 2 has lost my interest completely after the micro transactions fiasco.

    Overkill in general lied, stopped listening to the community and pushed out buggy updates.
  2. btzimmermann
    Oct 24, 2015
    0
    Meme masks for the reward for the final day of a community event? seriously? That kind of braindead **** isn't perpetuated enough? Done. I'm out. I'd rather play nothing than support this.
  3. Seemd
    Oct 24, 2015
    0
    PayCounter-GlobalDay. Open Safes with the new micro transactions added into the game even though the developers have promised that they would never add them.
  4. JimmyDeSouza
    Oct 24, 2015
    1
    Payday The Heist was and still is amazing.

    Payday 2 was fantastic in the beta, but has got worse and worse and worse over time through shoddy business practices aimed at exploiting an incredibly rabid section of the fanbase at the expense of the game. They have reached a ridiculous lowpoint where they have crammed blatant microtransactions and pay to win (CS:GO cases and skins with    Payday The Heist was and still is amazing.

    Payday 2 was fantastic in the beta, but has got worse and worse and worse over time through shoddy business practices aimed at exploiting an incredibly rabid section of the fanbase at the expense of the game.

    They have reached a ridiculous lowpoint where they have crammed blatant microtransactions and pay to win (CS:GO cases and skins with stat boosts combined with an overall rebalance (and nerf in many instances) of the basic guns)).

    505 and Almir destroyed overkill. Damn him, damn them, damn this whole situation.    … Expand
  5. Soul_Extractor
    Oct 24, 2015
    0
    Screw yourself Oversteal/Starsheez ... you are turning into EA. Never again. Your micro-transaction leeching might be the end of you; and if it is...know that the only thing that killed you was your greed.
  6. DoodlesSWE
    Oct 24, 2015
    8
    Very fun game with loads of contents, all though after playing a long time it can be repetitive. If that happens get yourself 3 nice friends and have loads of fun running the heists co-op.

    There has been loads of controversy around this game after the 4th Crimefest (Overkill makes an event of every year Payday2 has it's birthday) With microtransactions being added to the game as locked    Very fun game with loads of contents, all though after playing a long time it can be repetitive. If that happens get yourself 3 nice friends and have loads of fun running the heists co-op.

    There has been loads of controversy around this game after the 4th Crimefest (Overkill makes an event of every year Payday2 has it's birthday) With microtransactions being added to the game as locked safes for weapons skins. These safes needs a key (drill) to open. That wouldn't be a problem for most people, but there is also stats boosts to these skins. Now how ever you feel about that this is a PVE game the stats boosts does not in anyway destroy your game. The stats boosts does not make you a god in anyway.

    Overkill has since also backed down a bit on the microtransaction skins, and you now can also get the drill as a reward after a heist the same way you get the safe.

    Now then would i recommend this game, i have played 1000 hours hell yes i would. In a group of friends it is one really fun co-op game.    … Expand
  7. NeOX
    Oct 24, 2015
    2
    Payday 2 was really good. But now it's just a pay to win with micro-transactions ! (In 2013, Overkill promised that it won't be any micro-transactions)
  8. Payd
    Oct 23, 2015
    0
    Unoptimised and now with more microtransactions it's not really worth to buy it. Overkill failed to deliver during Crimefest with the content delivered being unsatisfactory and not really free.
  9. SolidJuho
    Oct 23, 2015
    0
    Warning: Overkill is lier who told us even 2 months ago at there is NO Microtransactions in game.
    R.I.P Payday 2 And Overkill Community 2013-2015.

    i recommed add to extra tags for PD2 on steam site: Pay2Win And Microtransactions.
  10. rinz
    Oct 23, 2015
    0
    This game was pretty good before crimefest 2 happened. Overkill decided to implement microtransactions into PAYDAY 2. Also the infamy 2.0 and the new menue are bad.
  11. GnarlyGnapalm
    Oct 23, 2015
    0
    I used to really love this game. It was great until the developers started getting manipulative and greedy. The DLC has gotten out of control, and now the microtransactions are the straw that broke a lot of camels' backs. We (the community of fans) have been lied to, manipulated, and squeezed of our hard earned coin. I've had enough. It was a great game, but it's time has passed.

    If you    I used to really love this game. It was great until the developers started getting manipulative and greedy. The DLC has gotten out of control, and now the microtransactions are the straw that broke a lot of camels' backs. We (the community of fans) have been lied to, manipulated, and squeezed of our hard earned coin. I've had enough. It was a great game, but it's time has passed.

    If you enjoy having content walled off behind DLC or having to pay REAL CASH for the privilege of gambling to get a weapon skin expensive enough to help off-set the hatchet job that was their weapon rebalance; then go ahead and but this game.

    If you would prefer to keep your money and just that much more of your self-respect, don't give Payday 2 or Overkill a single cent or another second of your precious time.

    So to recap: Overkill is a bunch of greedy, manipulative liars. Payday 2 used to be a great game. I'm uninstalling because they've ruined the game and poisoned any good will or trust that they had with the community at large. If you have any other questions about why I'm so annoyed, check out the forums in the community hub (the button's right there across from the title.) Something to the tune of a few thousand angry fans have said everything I could hundreds of times over.

    I would NOT recommend this game to anyone, least of all to a friend. Unless of course I no longer wanted to be friends with them.    … Expand
  12. justhec
    Oct 23, 2015
    10
    It's not a bad game as the reviews will make you think. People are just angry with the microtransactions that was add to the game after the promise of not adding it, and this is a good reason to be angry, but using metacrit to pursue they cause saying the game score is 0 is unfair. Is also good to state that some people are also angry for some more selfish reason (for example, weaponIt's not a bad game as the reviews will make you think. People are just angry with the microtransactions that was add to the game after the promise of not adding it, and this is a good reason to be angry, but using metacrit to pursue they cause saying the game score is 0 is unfair. Is also good to state that some people are also angry for some more selfish reason (for example, weapon rebalance, a really good rebalance that allow you to use the other weapons in the game instead of only one shotgun as a secondary weapon) and are using the same method to show how angry they are. So if you look at the reviews after oct 14 you will notice a lot of 0 reviews.

    About the game, It's a PvE game, great to play with friends, has a lot of DLC's with new weapons and missions, a lot of free content, the community is toxic sometimes so It's better to play with friends or host your own lobby.

    P.S: Is good to state that after the complain about microtransactions, the drills that open the safes for skins now drops also in game.    … Expand
  13. Tallakah
    Oct 23, 2015
    0
    If i wanted to play cs:go i would have bought cs:go, don't make false promises and then fill our game with microtransactions that modify gun stats. I can forgive the constant DLC, but this takes the cake, im giving it 0/10 because i feel robed and this is the only way that Overkill will learn from their mistakes
  14. supermariozelda
    Oct 22, 2015
    0
    Terrible developer. DO NOT BUY! The devs are liars and attempt to milk you for money through locking almost every weapon unless you buy dlc + Microtransactions.
  15. vinnielycan
    Oct 22, 2015
    0
    Overkill, this is sincerely my thumbs up to your ruffian and contradictory acts!
    Almir, you were once my hero, now you are more hated than Hector himself.
    Have a good life, i'm sure i will, I am not hated by almost all the community of a game I made ^^
  16. nodork
    Oct 22, 2015
    0
    - **** of dlc
    - Microtransactions for keys/drills to unlock cases/safes wich may contain skins for weaponry you dont even own (dlc weapons).
    - Devs lied to their fans repeatedly
    - Toxic community
  17. Davidvm1
    Oct 22, 2015
    2
    Dont buy this game if you want to see my reasoning look at the steam payday rating page im bunny now i have to fill the 150 character word count oh look im done
  18. rensieee
    Oct 22, 2015
    0
    The devs promised we wouldn't have microtransactions, now here they are. Together with bugfixes as community "rewards", some stupid masks, and some songs.
  19. kandayu
    Oct 22, 2015
    0
    Was a great game and I loved it till they added micro-transactions, which to make even worse give stats to guns, great way to ruin a good game no one should buy this game in its current state.
  20. Fluffy_Eevee
    Oct 22, 2015
    0
    Was a great game until they released microtransactions after saying they would never do that.

    They also tend to ignore the community and they keep saying "We listen to the community"
    As long as they get money, they listen of course.
  21. Ramalamading
    Oct 22, 2015
    0
    Think this game is about buying DLCs. You pay, that makes their day. Took me a while to understand the name.)
    There is a goty of this game, but i guess it is unfinished too, containing only around half the DLCs.
    Definately needs more DLCs, would be fun then.
  22. LordXam
    Oct 22, 2015
    0
    Microtransactions that alter weapon stats and skins , dlc , dlC, dLC , DLC more hollow dlc - stop plz god !

    p.s. The game is to take on the sale at a huge discount and 2 DLС with new maps - go with your friends and forget this dying project.
    A good example of how money spoil people - started well end up on bad = (
  23. NekoMaO
    Oct 22, 2015
    0
    This was a great game to begin with, i have spent tons of hours into this game, but currently now 2015, with the latest update, all guns were neft to ground except pistol, with the excuse by saying it is weapon rebalance, and then introduce micro-transactions where players have to spend real money or grind the game for countless hours just for the sake of 1 drill to unlock the safe inThis was a great game to begin with, i have spent tons of hours into this game, but currently now 2015, with the latest update, all guns were neft to ground except pistol, with the excuse by saying it is weapon rebalance, and then introduce micro-transactions where players have to spend real money or grind the game for countless hours just for the sake of 1 drill to unlock the safe in order to get skins for the weapon, which affects the weapon buffing it up to become stronger.
    The Current game has devolved itself into a Pay2Win game, they should have rename the game as well.

    Disappointed with Overkill developer, Almir, you lied to us, in 2013, you promise the game would have no micro-transactions, but now?    … Expand
  24. Macbuk
    Oct 22, 2015
    0
    Devs keep on lying and changing their promises. Good game, but can't recommend. Avoid at all cost, until the devs realise that what mess they've made.
  25. EggsYumYum
    Oct 22, 2015
    0
    Any company which **** its community this hard deserves every negative review possible.

    The game was good, Overkill seemed like the only company that cared, then DLC after DLC- which for most games would be too much but for Payday 2 we saw as reasonable for some reason.

    Now micro-transactions have crushed the spirit of those who still remained committed to the game.
  26. caesermaximus
    Oct 22, 2015
    0
    I do not recomend this game, for the broken promisses, and lies sent to us by this so called companie.
    Please keep your word, after all the challenges on the road to crimefest.
    Some of the Challenges given by OVERKILL, insane to do them all, and guess what the community did not back out. Shame, plain shame. This stays as it is untill you decide to change it back. You should    I do not recomend this game, for the broken promisses, and lies sent to us by this so called companie.
    Please keep your word, after all the challenges on the road to crimefest.

    Some of the Challenges given by OVERKILL, insane to do them all, and guess what the community did not back out.

    Shame, plain shame.

    This stays as it is untill you decide to change it back.

    You should rename it Instead of CRIMFEST, LIEFEST or GREEDFEST.

    I will be watching for your reply to us.    … Expand
  27. Dwens
    Oct 22, 2015
    0
    about 1100 hrs play time here.

    I have no idea why copy the skins from CS:GO market place?
    payday's dlcs are much enough , why we need waste more money on the useless skins like CS:GO?

    R.I.P Payday2
  28. DrLColt
    Oct 22, 2015
    0
    A solid game. An AMAZING game. Ruined. Ruined by greed.
    I felt like this whole thing started with the DLCs... and now it dropped into horrible microtransactions that makes a game (which I remind you is NOT free to play) a pay to win game.
    Sorry Overkill. I loved ya'll... but you disappointed us all :(
  29. SergeantNumnutz
    Oct 22, 2015
    0
    Don't waste a cent on this game because you're just going to have to waste more on it for all the **** DLC they release. Oh, and you also have to pay money to have a chance at getting a good skin.
    Oh, and that skin you get could be for a weapon that's from a DLC you don't own requiring you to buy said DLC to use said skin.
  30. TheLegacy
    Oct 22, 2015
    1
    Originally, I would have given this game a 8 or 9 out of 10. However, the date of October 15th, 2015, is a date which will live in infamy. On this day, they released Microtransactions, on a $20.00 game with 27 paid-for DLC's, ranging from $3.00 to $7.00. In addition, the Microtransactions unlock gun skin mods which actually give a boost to its stats, which makes the game pay-to-win. Thus,Originally, I would have given this game a 8 or 9 out of 10. However, the date of October 15th, 2015, is a date which will live in infamy. On this day, they released Microtransactions, on a $20.00 game with 27 paid-for DLC's, ranging from $3.00 to $7.00. In addition, the Microtransactions unlock gun skin mods which actually give a boost to its stats, which makes the game pay-to-win. Thus, the game's lost many customers, and I may very well join that number. At the absolute least, I'm never paying for a single DLC from them ever again.… Expand
  31. SquiglyPea
    Oct 21, 2015
    0
    I've supported and followed the Payday series since the original around 4 years ago. I thought of Overkill on the same level as developers I could trust like Vlambeer, Tripwire Interactive and Edmund McMillen and suffice to say I was dead wrong. Overkill once was a respectable company, but they have progressively been pushing their game without rest in the wrong direction for anI've supported and followed the Payday series since the original around 4 years ago. I thought of Overkill on the same level as developers I could trust like Vlambeer, Tripwire Interactive and Edmund McMillen and suffice to say I was dead wrong. Overkill once was a respectable company, but they have progressively been pushing their game without rest in the wrong direction for an unbelievable amount of time and it's reached a point of no return for both me and many others as clearly shown with the sudden spike of negativity.
    They have lied to, exploited and disrespected their die-hard fan base in the pursuit of petty monetary gain under the guise of wanting to "stay independent". I've never seen a small team need the amount of revenue that they seem to claim they're in desperate need of. Other developers, some of which mentioned earlier have made excellent products, in a smaller team and with FAR less DLC being shoved down the community's throats. Keyword also being excellent, Payday is buggy, on a rather pathetic engine, but it's a niche game that fills a role most games can't for people, so it's easy to look pass. They also do update often, but also introducing more problems that either never get fixed or are addressed in a very untimely manner. However, to sell this low quality at double the price of games like the Witcher 3? Please.
    I'm not here to simply talk about why one company deserves more money than another though, Overkill has time and again ignored the pleas of their fans and basically ran the game as if they had earbuds on the entire time, and it's their right to do what they want, but that doesn't make them any less of horrible people. I can't believe I have held onto their wretched business practices for this long and I could want nothing more than for them to receive the backlash they so rightfully deserve.
    When you're so outraged at a developer you've been following for nearly half a decade that you feel the need to make an account on metacritic to voice your disgust, you know they've sullied their once decent reputation. I hope they become an example for what NOT to do to your community for future game developers.
    There's more I could probably address and this is not the best worded review, but there are many reliable sources out there that properly display the atrocity that is Overkill, thank you for reading.    … Expand
  32. Pickles340
    Oct 21, 2015
    0
    Completely overkill. They ruined this otherwise fantastic game.

    Overkill just released the new "free" content promised during Crimefest 2015. Microtransactions that alter weapon stats and skins.
  33. ZquiteGuys
    Oct 21, 2015
    10
    Truly a great game... Probably the best game I've played so far.

    Honestly, enough of this ♥♥♥♥ with people complaining about micro transactions. Overkill needs to make money ya know. Also, you can get drills (keys basically) from card drops... No other game that has keys (that I know of) does this. Seriously lads... ♥♥♥♥ off complaining about this ♥♥♥♥.
  34. kennyljs
    Oct 21, 2015
    0
    What can I say about this game, when the devs lied about no microtransaction ever. Of course I understand it is a business. Of course they need to earn money, but does going against what you promised is a good way to portrait yourself as a company? If my friend lied to me, I would be very angry at my friend. Or I would stop being a friend to that lying friend. Same goes for a company. If IWhat can I say about this game, when the devs lied about no microtransaction ever. Of course I understand it is a business. Of course they need to earn money, but does going against what you promised is a good way to portrait yourself as a company? If my friend lied to me, I would be very angry at my friend. Or I would stop being a friend to that lying friend. Same goes for a company. If I buy a product that sells on it promises that it will have no microtransaction, then later on put in microtransactions, how is that not something to get angry about? It has nothing to do with the microtransactions, but more about the character of the company. If they are going to lie and break a promise this time, what about the next time? And the next next time? Do we forgive them every time?
    You tell me. If we get angry and won't trust a friend because of lying, why should be act any different if it is a company?    … Expand
  35. Kompakt
    Oct 21, 2015
    2
    This game had variety. HAD. With the amount of Micro transactions, this game is robbing you instead of you robbing banks. The AI in this game is terrible. They don't have human behavior. I mean the concept is cool. This game is not worth getting.
  36. logicmotion
    Oct 21, 2015
    0
    it used to be a great game untill just recently its an awful disappointment wish i could delete it from my library forever. They break promises and go back on what they said
  37. Suseraf
    Oct 21, 2015
    0
    The game is going in the wrong direction, tones of microtransactions, buggy net code, terrible coding, no testing on new content, do i have to keep going?
  38. pokey93
    Oct 21, 2015
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. pay2win day, promised to NEVER ADD MICROTRANSACTIONS, then celebrates it's anniversary by doing so. Not to mention you pay to get stats on skins, and they implemented this where the only option was to buy them.

    Well they changed some things which allows people to get what others are buying through cash BUT STILL it is EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to do so.    … Expand
  39. dasdasdasdas
    Oct 21, 2015
    0
    Decent game turned bad by abusive developers 0/10. Once there was a game called PayDay. Here people would go around shooting police. But then one day developer, Ovekill decided to take the name Payday a little too seriously and added microtransexuals and weapon skins.
  40. Broeboy
    Oct 21, 2015
    0
    another none free to play game with free to play elements. Micro-transactions to buy keys for crates as well as over 100$ worth of DLC. The devs have broken more promises than I can count and they just keep doing it. Even if they make it free to play in the future it will only make it worse for the people who actually bought it and it won't excuse the time the game wasn't free, but stillanother none free to play game with free to play elements. Micro-transactions to buy keys for crates as well as over 100$ worth of DLC. The devs have broken more promises than I can count and they just keep doing it. Even if they make it free to play in the future it will only make it worse for the people who actually bought it and it won't excuse the time the game wasn't free, but still had the micro-transactions.… Expand
  41. KhansTrillby
    Oct 21, 2015
    0
    Free content is not micro-transactions. Even if you say micro-transactions are fine, there are numerous things that I will not go into detail here that they promised but not have yet shown up.
  42. Asp3ct
    Oct 21, 2015
    10
    Greatest game of all time, do not listen to all this haters who cant allow them selfes to spent on their hobby some money. Haters can hate and suck each others balls further away. Cheers
  43. FearlessChair
    Oct 21, 2015
    0
    @Overkill,

    In the coming days you will receive a lot of hate from your community. And that is completely understandable since you muddied our game with your pay-2-win ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥. See, I personally don't care about microtransactions in a game. It adds a new way for developers to earn the money they need to continue developing the game that I play. But the microtransactions can't be allowed    @Overkill,

    In the coming days you will receive a lot of hate from your community. And that is completely understandable since you muddied our game with your pay-2-win ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥. See, I personally don't care about microtransactions in a game. It adds a new way for developers to earn the money they need to continue developing the game that I play. But the microtransactions can't be allowed to offer any mechanical differences or you will get a game that is pay-2-win. Even if the changes are completely negligible, this will still start you on a road where eventually they won't be negligible anymore.

    A lot of people are probably wondering why you would even do this, it's not like it's that hard to foresee how this would go. Unfortunately, the truth probably is that you did foresee this would happen, and you simply just don't care. And why would you? What do you have to lose at this point time? Most of us have already paid for the game and all the DLCs, and it's not like we're going to buy them twice. So you've realized that you have milked most of us for all that you can, and now it's time to add microtransactions so you can milk the rest of your fanbase for whatever is left before you put down this old cow and start cultivating your next cow.

    But what you probably can't see is that someone has to feed your cows, and that is us. But now everyone effing hates your guts. So from now on all your cows will be sick, because we will only feed them with poisoned food. And that's your fault! You ruined this community, and now you have to live with it. You might get more milk, but the taste it leaves in your mouths will be stale and sour. Because every time you go to milk your cow you will see all these hateful posts and that will really hurt your feelings. I know it will, because I'm a developer too. And I know how much it hurts when people criticize your work, and I can only imagine how much it must hurt when people show outright hate towards you and your game.

    I really hope you take this to heart and decide to try and heal this community. You probably won't ever be able to completely heal the wounds you caused, but you might still be able to make sure it scars nicely. Please don't hang us out to bleed, or you will completely kill this community and your fanbase.

    Until you fix this I will of course leave a negative review and advise everyone to stay the hell away from your toxic business. But I hope to be able to change this to a positive review again some time in the near future, because this game was truly great, and one of my absolute favorite games.

    TL;DR: The developers has introduced a Pay-2-Win system into this otherwise (former) great game (something they promised multiple times would NEVER EVER happen), and will probably soon abandon it completely in favor of their next cow to be milked. For now I'd advise everyone to stay the hell away from this game, and stay the hell away from Overkill and Starbreeze Studios, because they evidently don't care about their community and if you support people like that you will only be disappointed.    … Expand
  44. Ninja-Hamster
    Oct 21, 2015
    3
    Payday 2 was ace. It was great to play. I made new friends in multiplayer.

    However there was a lot of items you had to pay extra to get called DLC items. Which meant you could not have any machine gun, grenades or sniper rifle without paying. These are just the basic weapons. One should be available. Then they created new bad guys that anyone without DLC items struggled to kill    Payday 2 was ace. It was great to play. I made new friends in multiplayer.

    However there was a lot of items you had to pay extra to get called DLC items. Which meant you could not have any machine gun, grenades or sniper rifle without paying. These are just the basic weapons. One should be available.

    Then they created new bad guys that anyone without DLC items struggled to kill without a large group and using nearly all there ammo on this one bad guy. Anyone with DLC could kill him easily.

    Then they provided group activities with offer of rewards. However you had to spend real money called micro transactions to use them. That is not a reward but a bill or invoice.

    They also nerfed my guns practically forcing people to give them money.

    I appreciate the need to make money but don't lie and don't milk the fans for everything you can.

    I now feel like I would be a traitor to all the decent people of the community if I played Payday 2 and that would be the end of the friends I gained if I don't.    … Expand
  45. sloshedcarter
    Oct 21, 2015
    0
    Micro transactions. Enough said. But meta critic needs me to write 150 characters. What else needs to be said? Horrible business practice. Oh look there's 150 characters.
  46. BaloneySammich
    Oct 21, 2015
    10
    Payday 2 decision to go to a microtransaction business model is a great idea with no downsides. It will draw in many new players that through small purchase of cosmetic items with trivial weapon buffs will ensure the funding of future content for years to come.
  47. tyler6936
    Oct 21, 2015
    0
    Microtransactions. I Loved this game until they lied to us. they said that they will never bring microtransactions into the game. 2 years later. microtransactions

    I will still play and love this game but until they remove microtransactions they are getting a thumbs down. ;(
  48. maradona
    Oct 21, 2015
    0
    Overkill is worse than EA,this game should be called pay2win,not payday 2,more than 400 hrs wasted,thanks overkill,and f......you very much!!oh,i almost forgot this game has tons of bugs,connection problems,filled with hackers and the developers don't listen to the community,do i need to say more?
  49. skinshock_ss
    Oct 21, 2015
    0
    This game was a lot of fun,until the devs decided to release tons of worthless dlcs almost weekly just to cash in,and to give the community microtransactions on the first day of crimefest,an event where the community gets free content for completed challenges made by the devs,not a very smart move.....
    If you want to buy this game just keep in mind...overkill don't give a f...about    This game was a lot of fun,until the devs decided to release tons of worthless dlcs almost weekly just to cash in,and to give the community microtransactions on the first day of crimefest,an event where the community gets free content for completed challenges made by the devs,not a very smart move.....
    If you want to buy this game just keep in mind...overkill don't give a f...about you,and even their own game,they're after your wallet.    … Expand
  50. pizzazap
    Oct 21, 2015
    0
    I loved this game and I have over 225 hours in it. to bad the developers ruined it with micro transactions. Two years ago overkill said they would never put micro transaction in this game because it would ruin it. I guess they should have taken there own advise. what a greedy developer.
  51. bv728
    Oct 21, 2015
    1
    If Crimewave safes and drills were 100% free, dropped every match, this would still be bad, because the safes are not smart loot. Game is now pay to play, pay to dlc, and pay to win.
  52. Company007
    Oct 21, 2015
    0
    Don't give those greedy f**ckers any more money. They're milking everything they can out of this game before the player base leaves due to them treating us horribly. "There will be no micro-transactions in PAYDAY 2." Right. So i guess this game should now be called Pay2Day. Since all you do in this game is pay.
  53. Limo
    Oct 21, 2015
    0
    It was a great game, but the developers have become arrogant and spoiled it with microtransactions. RIP Payday 2. GG WP.
    P.S. ну и мрази же вы, отвратительно
  54. TakeThis
    Oct 21, 2015
    0
    Never lie to your customers, hopefully it never pays off. But just in case you get away with it here is my 2 cents, This game is half finished on basically all platforms its been released on with a clear focus on rather making DLC than fixing it, and finally going back on their word. You're welcome Overkill, enjoy my meta vote.
  55. nxrighthere
    Oct 21, 2015
    0
    Developers choose the worst possible way to earn money on this game. They don't want to make a good quality content, they just want a cow that can be easily milked.
  56. WandererTheLost
    Oct 21, 2015
    0
    So I almost feel bad reviewing this game after hours of fun, but if you have come to play this once great game, you need to know something very important. Long ago the developer Almir Listo literally said the following "We've made it clear that Payday 2 will have no microtransactions whatsoever (shame on you if you thought otherwise!)" A month later another developer David GoldfarbSo I almost feel bad reviewing this game after hours of fun, but if you have come to play this once great game, you need to know something very important. Long ago the developer Almir Listo literally said the following "We've made it clear that Payday 2 will have no microtransactions whatsoever (shame on you if you thought otherwise!)" A month later another developer David Goldfarb responded in an even more blunt way "No. No. God, I hope not. Never. No." Two years later they added microtransactions. Even if you don't agree this ruins the game, how can you take the word of the development team seriously if they are straight up willing to ignore their gaming community and go back on everything they said. This on top of almost 100 dollars in DLC and a currently full priced game is inexcusable. If you are reading this and you also feel this is completely unfair, I urge you to stand with us in rating this down to the level it deserves for taking our money for years then demanding more. They flat out lied to us, the people who decide if they make enough money to eat. They should rightfully understand that ignoring us is not the option they should take.… Expand
  57. EvanWilliams
    Oct 21, 2015
    0
    It's a grindy mess with obnoxious DLC and microtransactions. Probably just about 75% of the weapons are locked behind a paywall. If you want to be vaguely as powerful as other people, you're going to have to buy at least one pack of DLC. If you want to have a decent weapon in your grenade slot, you HAVE to buy that pack. Not until the recent ninja pack could you have anything at all inIt's a grindy mess with obnoxious DLC and microtransactions. Probably just about 75% of the weapons are locked behind a paywall. If you want to be vaguely as powerful as other people, you're going to have to buy at least one pack of DLC. If you want to have a decent weapon in your grenade slot, you HAVE to buy that pack. Not until the recent ninja pack could you have anything at all in that slot if you only had the base game. That is you needed to buy the game and then some to be on par with who you're playing with. Now they're making you farm safe boxes to gain skins for weapons you may not even have, because they give you stat bonuses. Unlocking safes of course cost money per box.… Expand
  58. pizzaman1
    Oct 21, 2015
    0
    Game bugs risen up even the today's patch (CRIMEFEST day 6). Nearly any maps with the turret truck is unplayable thanks to its bullets! this proves ovk does not care about QA.
  59. Heksor
    Oct 21, 2015
    0
    2015's Crimefest introduced microtransactions, even though the company stated many times before, that PAYDAY 2 won't have microtransactions. A now ruined game made by a company of amoral liars.
  60. FreeDrillsScam
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Made an account to comment on CRIMEFEST day 6. Company made hyped content and free drills (which is, extremely rare) to drop for people. As some guy on the forums said it is mostly used for propaganda purpose to convince the mass to support Overkill but actually it benefits the minority.

    Did I mention more bugs are "released" on day 6 including SWAT turret van crashing the game    Made an account to comment on CRIMEFEST day 6. Company made hyped content and free drills (which is, extremely rare) to drop for people. As some guy on the forums said it is mostly used for propaganda purpose to convince the mass to support Overkill but actually it benefits the minority.

    Did I mention more bugs are "released" on day 6 including SWAT turret van crashing the game rendering most (open) heists unplayable?    … Expand
  61. SirOO7
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    +/- 400h played here

    At this current moment Payday 2 introduced Micro-transactions for an already paid game with numerous paid DLC packs in their annual Crimefest (a celebration that the developers promised only would add FREE content as a reward for its community) on Day 1 of the Celebration. The only means as of now, to get that added content (paid weapon skins with stats) was paying    +/- 400h played here

    At this current moment Payday 2 introduced Micro-transactions for an already paid game with numerous paid DLC packs in their annual Crimefest (a celebration that the developers promised only would add FREE content as a reward for its community) on Day 1 of the Celebration. The only means as of now, to get that added content (paid weapon skins with stats) was paying real money. Making it become something like Pay-to-Win.

    Should it become obtainable with ingame means, whether through unused offshore money (the ingame currency) or through the already implemented reward card system (for completing a heist). I presume the community would probably cease the hostilities towards Almir and his Crew and resume to 'normal'.

    I like playing the game though (it's a masterpiece aside from this current mess, I own ALL DLC - including Limited ones) and would do so again if they change the P2W scheme and appeal the community, but not like this.. It's no fun now.. :-(

    Also, I do not agree with the current changes (added micro transactions) I still love how it used to be, and I don't wish to see it Burn and Completely die out. I love playing Payday 2.. But not the Micro transactions..

    EDIT: Drills just became an infamous card drop with Day 6 of Crimefest, it's an improvement, but still waiting if OVERKILL can go one better, my rage is tempered for now, but I remain cautious.. You get the thumbs up back for now, because it is a step in the right direction, but let's see how it ends..

    What now must follow is the complete removal of the steammarket integration and OVERKILL's public apologies.. But let's see if that will happen.. No high hopes though    … Expand
  62. Unlimitfai
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Why? Don't ask me. Just ask why Ovekill lied to all of us and **** us up with micro-transaction with all that DLCs remain. Haha so funny isn't it? They haven't earn enough money with one single **** game.
  63. manofinaction
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    The developer for this game broke promises they made early on regarding their business model, specifically that microtransactions within the game (for items, weapons, unlockers, et cetera) would never be a part of the game. The Crimefest update goes against the original promise and what the community values and appreciates the game to be.
  64. IceMan501
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    I made an account just so i could say F**k You Overkill we don't want your pay to win micro-transaction. This used to be my favorite game but i just uninstalled it after this.
  65. PyreoftheLiving
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    A broken promise. Two years ago, we were told to be ashamed for thinking that Micro-transactions would be in the game. Ashamed. Yeah, right. Fast forward and they're shoehorned in, with skins that boost weapons stats, that can only be applied to a specific weapons (which could be a DLC weapon you might not have since the game has a metric ton of DLC) and it'll cost you 2.50 a pop to openA broken promise. Two years ago, we were told to be ashamed for thinking that Micro-transactions would be in the game. Ashamed. Yeah, right. Fast forward and they're shoehorned in, with skins that boost weapons stats, that can only be applied to a specific weapons (which could be a DLC weapon you might not have since the game has a metric ton of DLC) and it'll cost you 2.50 a pop to open that safe that overwrites your regular end mission reward. Not a game worth buying (wait for the inevitable F2P conversion) and not a dev worth supporting or defending.… Expand
  66. Draganheisting
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    While I do enjoy the game I will have to stand and give it a 0 until a discussion can be had on the matter. I will still play this and PDTH but my negative review for PD2 both here and on Steam will still stand until Overkill gets its act together.
  67. funkygames
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    The game is not bad and can actually be a lot of fun, but the devs sure did pull an "F you" to the community which they seemed to "cherish and take care of".

    They provided free heists and also did some paid DLC to keep the money flowing, this was ok for a time. THEN... the latest updates just broke the game, and they added microtransactions (which they said would never do). Now    The game is not bad and can actually be a lot of fun, but the devs sure did pull an "F you" to the community which they seemed to "cherish and take care of".

    They provided free heists and also did some paid DLC to keep the money flowing, this was ok for a time.

    THEN...

    the latest updates just broke the game, and they added microtransactions (which they said would never do). Now they hide in shame.

    Well then, I guess we'd better move on to the next thing.    … Expand
  68. garbageman
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    This game was my favorite game before the nerfed all the weapons and came out with stat boosting weapon skins that cost real money to get in order to try and recover some of the weapon stats they stole from you.ive uninstalled and will let this game rot in my games list forever now
  69. aaronwotuk
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    This backlash is an incredibly good thing. I'm pleasantly surprised how vigilant this community is - and as far as I'm concerned, this is the correct way to respond against any other developer and publisher that wants to take advantage of their community.
  70. powpow428
    Oct 20, 2015
    10
    I feel like we may have been trolled, one of the rewards was a trollface. For now I'll leave this rating here because I want to give overkill benefit of the doubt
  71. Toastedsnow
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    I have over 12 hundred hours in this game. I've paid for 28+ DLC packs, for both myself and my friends. And now, the fourth CrimeFest unveils that my "free" reward during this 10-day celebration is a microtransaction system that breaks all existing weapons to nigh-uselessness.
    A microtransaction system that thoughtfully adds that my weapons can once again be made useful again if I pay    I have over 12 hundred hours in this game. I've paid for 28+ DLC packs, for both myself and my friends. And now, the fourth CrimeFest unveils that my "free" reward during this 10-day celebration is a microtransaction system that breaks all existing weapons to nigh-uselessness.
    A microtransaction system that thoughtfully adds that my weapons can once again be made useful again if I pay Overkill more money for separate skins on separate guns to regain the same prior usefulness which has been recently removed.

    Buy skins to return the gun back to a semi-functional state. Use vanilla guns and good luck hitting the ground. Thanks Overkill. Because 28+ DLC packs at 6 Euros a pop wasn't enough for you.
    The final nail in this mouldering coffin is that the core developers promised us a few years ago that microtransactions would never be added.
    It's even more funny now because Overkill has started retroactively deleting any record of those statements they can get their hands on. Unfortunately for them, Reddit has backups of EVERYTHING.    … Expand
  72. IAmErr0r
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    I have played this game for 250+ hours. I used to love this game, and not mind shilling out for the literal ton of DLC that Overkill is shoveling out for the game. But they took it too far, they have promised a lot and haven't delivered a lot of it yet. The straw that broke the camel's proverbial back was the the fact that they broke the promise they made before the game was initiallyI have played this game for 250+ hours. I used to love this game, and not mind shilling out for the literal ton of DLC that Overkill is shoveling out for the game. But they took it too far, they have promised a lot and haven't delivered a lot of it yet. The straw that broke the camel's proverbial back was the the fact that they broke the promise they made before the game was initially released, that it never have any microtransactions ever. Well, here we are 4 years later with $100+ of DLC and now microtransactions.

    They have truly earned the nick name OVERGREED.    … Expand
  73. ulusfark01
    Oct 20, 2015
    10
    a great game. They fixed sh*tstorm FINALLY. so, it turned to a great game again. Play for simon, play for wolfs screams, play for that music..........
  74. thebakedpotato
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    While this used to be a new and innovative game when it was released. I cannot say the same for it now and its current design and reward choices. Ideally the development and publishing teams will listen to player feedback and curb some of the customer exploitative parts of this game. However until that happens I can only say to stay away from this product.
  75. Eckaji
    Oct 20, 2015
    7
    This is an alright horde game with with the option of completing some jobs in stealth. It has a lot of DLC, some of which is directly designed so that if you buy it then special enemies that were either there at the start or added later with previous DLCs in mind can be killed with ease. Some would say this is P2W and they'd pretty much be right, but if you look beyond the DLC (you don'tThis is an alright horde game with with the option of completing some jobs in stealth. It has a lot of DLC, some of which is directly designed so that if you buy it then special enemies that were either there at the start or added later with previous DLCs in mind can be killed with ease. Some would say this is P2W and they'd pretty much be right, but if you look beyond the DLC (you don't need to buy DLC jobs to play them, you just can't host them) then you might just find a fun co-op game.

    In short, buy this game when it is on-sale and be the cool kid that doesn't buy a single DLC.    … Expand
  76. K-Boom
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    I loved this game for what it was, and appreciated that the developer kept support for so long. I even supported their business model buying the DLC that I felt worthy of my money although most of them are questionable. The DLC costs 4-5x more the original game. And now OVERKILL despite saying they would not add micro-transactions they went back on their word and added steam marketI loved this game for what it was, and appreciated that the developer kept support for so long. I even supported their business model buying the DLC that I felt worthy of my money although most of them are questionable. The DLC costs 4-5x more the original game. And now OVERKILL despite saying they would not add micro-transactions they went back on their word and added steam market micro-transactions for in-game weapon skins, with similar model to TF2 and CS:GO keys and crates, but the skins actually give stats bonuses. The items are not necessary, but this change opens a whole new avenue for them to gain more profit with bad quality content and milk the players even more, and has many flaws like getting a random skin for a weapon that a DLC is necessary. It's made to profit, nothing more than that, no compromise with quality whatsoever. They essentially lied to all their faithful customers who supported them for so long.… Expand
  77. Siftey
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Probably the worst game I ever played. I really cannot recommend this game any less. We have put up with a lot of bull crap over the years. Broken and delayed promises. Shovelware dlc. And a whole host of other things. But this really takes the cake. Uninstalling and never playing again. Hope overkill either changes or dies.
  78. TAAANK_
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    The developers broke their own game with micro transactions and expensive dlcs. Before the recent updates the game was fine, now I can't recommend it until it gets fixed.
  79. Overshrill
    Oct 20, 2015
    1
    This game is amazing. Who knew that micro transactions were such a god idea! That's not all, overkill has TONS or great ideas. Their best idea is all their lies and broken promises. Why do what you say when you can just screw over your community and lie to their faces? brilliant ideas, I tell you. i also love the brain dead A.I. and the unbalanced guns. the weapon skins are great too, letThis game is amazing. Who knew that micro transactions were such a god idea! That's not all, overkill has TONS or great ideas. Their best idea is all their lies and broken promises. Why do what you say when you can just screw over your community and lie to their faces? brilliant ideas, I tell you. i also love the brain dead A.I. and the unbalanced guns. the weapon skins are great too, let those peasants with no money have bad guns! overall i give it a 0/10 fantastic game… Expand
  80. Aesthemic
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Let's face it, this game hasn't been the same ever since the most recent updates. It started out with the praise of fans and reviewers alike as one of the most innovative multiplayer games in recent years. This was proof that a small studio could create something that could change the gaming landscape. So many games have tried to recreate the same magic and have failed to do so.Let's face it, this game hasn't been the same ever since the most recent updates. It started out with the praise of fans and reviewers alike as one of the most innovative multiplayer games in recent years. This was proof that a small studio could create something that could change the gaming landscape. So many games have tried to recreate the same magic and have failed to do so.

    However, all good things must come to an end. Starbreeze Studios AB has proven it is entirely possible to take a game that is a huge monetary success and absolutely drive it into the ground. With the introduction of micro-transactions as a "thank you" for all of the success, the community as a whole is understandably upset and appalled. That is probably the nicest way one could put it.

    I've seen a lot of outrage over shortsighted decisions in the gaming community just within the last ten years alone and quite frankly this is one of the most unanimous attempts at communicating with a developer I have seen in quite some time. It is clear: The community is not OK with the direction that the franchise is taking and they are seeing that Starbreeze quite literally sees them as money farms rather than as their long-term fans.

    The micro-transactions which were implemented allow for players willing to spend money to get skins for their guns which would give them a competitive advantage over players that had already spent over $200 on the game and were not wanting to spend more on micro-transactions which do not even add any additional gameplay or depth element to the game. To put things bluntly: The micro-transactions didn't improve the game in any way, shape, or form. Instead, they took away from some of the difficulty of the game which admittingly was rather shallow to begin with.

    There has been absolutely zero communication from Starbreeze Studios AB or by Overkill in regards to these decisions and actually taking the input provided by the community. The fact that in 48 hours there was no official statement on it is quite disgusting. We are nearly a week separated from the start of the introduction of the micro-transactional elements and neither the developers nor Starbreeze has taken even a single step towards reconciliation with their fans.

    It has become rather obvious that the issue is greed. There are a large number of fans which speculate that Starbreeze is merely trying to extract as much money off of the franchise so they can fuel a huge shift towards a mobile market where there is less of a need to offer a solid gaming experience and more weight is placed on making a large number of smaller transactions to get those playing the games to invest money before they can even tell whether they are going to like the game.

    Payday 2 has been harmed during this whole process. At this point enough players have paid for the micro-transactions to make undoing the damage impossible; they are already implemented and players already have them. Taking them away could open up legal complications from those which have spent money regardless of whether it was to see just how broken the micro-transactions are or to actually get ahead in the game. It has become clear that neither Starbreeze Studios AB or Overkill have any interest in fixing the issue or reconciling with their fans. The game is going to dwindle in the number of players actively playing it and the gameplay is already stale at this point since missions will become painfully simple with higher enough (or in some cases low enough) stats.    … Expand
  81. TheyCallMeSocks
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Overkill killed their own game with this update. Overkill killed their own game with this update. Overkill killed their own game with this update. Overkill killed their own game with this update.
  82. candylaws
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    For one I hate the new microtransaction update for PAYDAY 2 because even as a Team fortress 2 veteran unusual trader PAYDAY 2 just ain't the trading game.

    Now regarding the gun skins - they're pay2win (while CSGO/TF2 gun skins does exactly nothing except for looks), have no effort done into them. I bought a drill out of curious, However when I unboxed what I got was a skin for the    For one I hate the new microtransaction update for PAYDAY 2 because even as a Team fortress 2 veteran unusual trader PAYDAY 2 just ain't the trading game.

    Now regarding the gun skins - they're pay2win (while CSGO/TF2 gun skins does exactly nothing except for looks), have no effort done into them. I bought a drill out of curious, However when I unboxed what I got was a skin for the clarion rifle (FAMAS) and I don't even have the DLC. The skin look like they're done on MS paint with a single image placed on it.    … Expand
  83. DayBreakers
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Game is unplayable now due to people getting revived out of nowhere and constantly crashing (I swear it has NEVER happen before that CRIMEFEST). Gamebreaking bugs nad balancing issues haven't been fixed yet.
  84. Nacht
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    I speak for many people who have devoted many, many hundreds of hours more than I will ever play of this game when I say that Overkill has royally f*cked up. It's unfortunate that a game I've only put 95 hours into since purchasing last year after playing the demo has to be shelved indefinitely for gross business practices that I had actually predicted back when the game was launched.I speak for many people who have devoted many, many hundreds of hours more than I will ever play of this game when I say that Overkill has royally f*cked up. It's unfortunate that a game I've only put 95 hours into since purchasing last year after playing the demo has to be shelved indefinitely for gross business practices that I had actually predicted back when the game was launched.

    Let Overkill be a shining example for future studios of how not to run a business.    … Expand
  85. Panipio
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
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  86. beepbep101
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    I have 500+ hours in this game. I used to love it. But with the most recent update all the guns have been nerfed to **** or buffed to the point of insanity. Not to mention the micro-transactions, which the devs PROMISED wouldn't be in the game in the first place! And since these micro transactions involve stat boosts the game is now P2W. **** you Overkill.
  87. FinDefaulted
    Oct 20, 2015
    8
    I understand peoples feelings towards overkill at the moment, but most of these reviews won't be edited later even if overkill fixes everything, so you're just giving a great game a bad score. Sure, someone stated 2 years ago that there wouldn't be micro transactions in payday 2, but people and opinions change. Also, this game isn't PvP, so the new skins don't really make the game unfairI understand peoples feelings towards overkill at the moment, but most of these reviews won't be edited later even if overkill fixes everything, so you're just giving a great game a bad score. Sure, someone stated 2 years ago that there wouldn't be micro transactions in payday 2, but people and opinions change. Also, this game isn't PvP, so the new skins don't really make the game unfair to others if someone buys them. If you kick players with skins just because they paid for them, you can kick me for buying the DLC.

    The game is extremely fun if you have friends who are about as experienced as you are. Playing with new players can be a pain, since you don't remember to warn them about everything and heists usually end up being restarted.

    Gameplay is awesome and the game has relatively few bugs, though some bugs are extremely annoying. Cloakers keep knocking you out from inside a rock or behind a wall for example.

    One of the best co-op games and doesn't cost much during sales. Loads of DLC which I recommend buying in sale and getting the GOTY-edition which has some in it.    … Expand
  88. TommyB123456
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    A once great game absolutely ruined by micro-transactions. Developers have just decided to milk what is left of the community (the people who make this game great) and everyone has had enough. Buy this game if you fancy having Overkill make a complete mug of you...such a shame, I loved this game once.
  89. UltimaGrant
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Developers are just pure greed at this point, i personally would recommend avoiding anything they make or are associated with.

    they turned a fun game on its head and just made a paid game pay2win, a game that already has tons of dlc
  90. Yurogosuto
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    "We've made it clear that PAYDAY 2 will have no micro-transactions whatsoever (shame on you if you thought otherwise!)"

    Almir Producer - OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio. Last edited by OVERKILL_crew: 05-24-2013 at 07:09 AM. **** Overgreed. **** this game. **** the bearded cheat. 731.5 hours played, never touching the Payday franchise or any of the **** Overgreed is slow cooking    "We've made it clear that PAYDAY 2 will have no micro-transactions whatsoever (shame on you if you thought otherwise!)"

    Almir
    Producer - OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio.
    Last edited by OVERKILL_crew: 05-24-2013 at 07:09 AM.

    **** Overgreed.
    **** this game.
    **** the bearded cheat.

    731.5 hours played, never touching the Payday franchise or any of the **** Overgreed is slow cooking in their giant **** machine in ****holm ever again.

    You've been doing shady **** long enough Overgreed.
    Enough.
    ****ing enough.
    We've been in an abusive relationship long enough.
    I want out.

    Never thought a developer could make a bigger heel turn than Uber Entertainment.

    Boy was I wrong.

    Peace and chicken grease, Knud out.

    ps. I've taken the dog and the kids. They deserve better.    … Expand
  91. SpinnerMaster
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    This game used to be good, overkill ruined the game with the most recent update adding microtransactions. Shame on you overkill. I regret paying as much as I have for the DLC in this game.
  92. Tomblah
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Overkill lie.

    Upon release PAYDAY 2 had potential. Unfortunately OverkillStudios ran it into the ground with the newest content released for Crimefest 2015. We were promised free rewards for our hard work that we put into completing varied challenges. We were given microtransactions, that's not free content Overkill...
    Dont buy this game, you'll only end up regretting it.
  93. cactar54
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    A once great game that fell victim to tons of paid DLC that adds some basic things that should have been in in the first place and others adding new heists which for the most part are good and then there are heists like Alesso. Still a find game and then micro transactions come out which would be find if they did not boost the stats of the guns so now you have to pay to get skins so youA once great game that fell victim to tons of paid DLC that adds some basic things that should have been in in the first place and others adding new heists which for the most part are good and then there are heists like Alesso. Still a find game and then micro transactions come out which would be find if they did not boost the stats of the guns so now you have to pay to get skins so you can do better in more difficult heists.… Expand
  94. Jbcdu87
    Oct 20, 2015
    1
    Look, a lot of us got over the fact that Overkill decided to spam mediocre DLC every couple of weeks, but micro-transactions? Screw you, not only did you promise from the start that there will never have micro-transactions. Disgusting, absolutely disgusting.

    I'm not even angry with Overkill anymore, I'm just straight up disappointied.
  95. thedrizzleOT
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    "We've made it clear that PAYDAY 2 will have no micro-transactions whatsoever (shame on you if you thought otherwise!)"

    Let me know how that works out
  96. Drakster
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Oh well... Almost 900 hours played since 2013. Now look at my vote for this game.

    Wanna know why?

    Crimefest II
    Day 1
    Microtransactions (and a really **** untested weapon rebalance)

    Says it all.

    From a company that prided itself for listening to their community to a publisher-enslaved, lying money-grabbing whore that still claims it's indie.
  97. Incognitos
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    The developer promised NO MICRO-TRANSACTIONS !!!!!!!!
    What they do? They add micro-transactions 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 Payday 2 and it's community.
  98. istvan
    Oct 20, 2015
    1
    progression from an amazing coop shooter to a pay2content
    in the beginning free and paid dlc were balanced now its garbage
    with the original game itself you dont have access to like 75 % of the weapons ? with some of them being game changing (he shotguns, sniper etc...)
  99. Lauras
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Bunch of liars at Ovk, i rather buy the next COD than playing this one more time, atleast Activion does not lie to the customers.

    Insted of doing a real statment the mods on the hub of the game just lock and delete threads againt's Ovk, this gaming industry makes me puke.
  100. kvicksilv3r
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Game was, and still is amazing at its core. But overkill went greedy and screwed the community.
    Now all i can say is pay2win, microtransaction and fee2pay.
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  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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