Payday 2

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3970 Ratings

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  1. Litorah
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    To OVK, you may benefit alot in the short-term from microtransaction but I am absolutely certain that in the long run, this greedy move of yours will definitely hurt you in the long term. One day when it starts becoming obvious that it was a short-sighted move for quick profit and you decide to remove it, we will all be gone and it will be too late.
  2. 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.
  3. 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/
  4. BDNeon
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    A game that I once adored, and bought with the promise that microtransactions would not be added. That promise was broken. Stay away from this game.

    I went as far as to permanently delete it. Let this game die, and let its death stand as a warning to all those publishers and developers who wish to abuse their customers.

    Overkill, we'll see you burn for this.
  5. requiem2
    Aug 13, 2013
    0
    Unfortunately connection drops too often, a problem for many players. We'd play offline, but the AI doesn't even carry the bags so you get shot down in mere seconds. The connectivity issue is a similar one to Payday 1.
  6. Horniblow
    Aug 13, 2013
    0
    Great game too bad its unplayable to its early release,cant join friends, cards lost after payday what a joke I have 8 guys on my teamspeak of which only 2 can play the game, everyone else is plagued by error after error. The release was pushed FORWARD 2 WEEKS and this is what happened, i would rather be in the beta still. wait until the cops come through the walls
  7. Chris_Mathas
    Aug 23, 2013
    0
    Even after a very large beta the game is still riddled with glitches and game breaking bugs, some skills just flat out don't work, and the development team is working on fixing things that aren't even urgent instead. The amount of content is EMBARRASSING and significantly less than what was advertised for the launch version, instead opting to hold back high tier and endgame missions forEven after a very large beta the game is still riddled with glitches and game breaking bugs, some skills just flat out don't work, and the development team is working on fixing things that aren't even urgent instead. The amount of content is EMBARRASSING and significantly less than what was advertised for the launch version, instead opting to hold back high tier and endgame missions for upcoming DLC considering the game had already began turning a profit before it even released. False advertising is the name of the game with Payday 2 as the advertised number of missions likes to count the same mission up to 5 or 6 times because of extremely minimal variations. The amount of content is pitiful and is held up by the crutch that is the game's RNG loot system which encourages farming and excessive play on the the tedious and short missions. to ensure maximum playtime. It's a Frankenstein of a game comprised of flatout broken mechanics and skills, unfulfilled promises, significantly sub-par missions (both quality and quantity wise) and I extremely regret paying 30$ for it. Overkill won't be getting another dime from me, and if you're smart you won't give them anything, either.… Expand
  8. baptisto
    Aug 23, 2013
    0
    Many bugs as stated earlier, since beta release most of people experience networking isuess, dropping connections, and worst of all LACK OF CONTENT. This game was released with 5 maps and developer wait 11 days, holding their customer in suspense about future content. Then it all turned out to be finished project. Game has placeholders for future dlc from day 1! They was prepared to suckMany bugs as stated earlier, since beta release most of people experience networking isuess, dropping connections, and worst of all LACK OF CONTENT. This game was released with 5 maps and developer wait 11 days, holding their customer in suspense about future content. Then it all turned out to be finished project. Game has placeholders for future dlc from day 1! They was prepared to suck you dry. Basic came is nothing more than framework with few demo maps where you can simply buy additional full content later!
    I was pretty sure EA days of milking people are over but now i can see not for overkill studio. OVERMILLK!    … Expand
  9. rova
    Aug 23, 2013
    0
    Falsely advertised with "17 heists, 30 stages and 6 escapes" and "5 times the missions of Payday: The Heist" several times before release. This was a blatant lie which was confirmed today by Overkill Almir. The only reason me and any of my friends bought this game (and the CCE at that) was based on those lies. The people behind this game are nothing more than scammers and deserve the sameFalsely advertised with "17 heists, 30 stages and 6 escapes" and "5 times the missions of Payday: The Heist" several times before release. This was a blatant lie which was confirmed today by Overkill Almir. The only reason me and any of my friends bought this game (and the CCE at that) was based on those lies. The people behind this game are nothing more than scammers and deserve the same respect WarZ gained, which is a big fat nothing. Stay clear of this trash game and company. You've been warned.… Expand
  10. hippyc
    Aug 23, 2013
    0
    Being a massive fan of the original and racking up 140 hours on it. I have to say that 40 hours into payday 2 and I have become very bored.
    I took part in the beta and was over the moon thinking this was a taste of things to come but unfortunately that was it (pretty much).
    The 'finished' game lacks the 17 heists that were promised (more like 10) and these heists can be done in a few    Being a massive fan of the original and racking up 140 hours on it. I have to say that 40 hours into payday 2 and I have become very bored.
    I took part in the beta and was over the moon thinking this was a taste of things to come but unfortunately that was it (pretty much).
    The 'finished' game lacks the 17 heists that were promised (more like 10) and these heists can be done in a few minutes for the most part.
    The loot drop system is terrible if you want mods you have to grind to get any.
    The character progression practically stops dead at level 39 since you have unlocked everything in the game but the level cap is 100.
    In short just don't buy it.
    I know I wont be spending money on the 'dlc' yet another game company that likes to milk us gamers for every last penny.    … Expand
  11. Type4101
    Sep 13, 2013
    0
    Deceptive sales practices are unforgiveable. This game lists itself as a single-player or multi-player game. It is not, in any way, possible to play this game single-player. It is impossible. This game is only, 100%, designed for co-op multiplayer. AI companions can not interact with anything, and it is necessary (not optional) to interact with things...like picking up loot, orDeceptive sales practices are unforgiveable. This game lists itself as a single-player or multi-player game. It is not, in any way, possible to play this game single-player. It is impossible. This game is only, 100%, designed for co-op multiplayer. AI companions can not interact with anything, and it is necessary (not optional) to interact with things...like picking up loot, or cracking a safe. There are other problems too, from a lack of content to unreasonable enemy AI (cops are superheroes who can see through walls and absorb hundreds of bullets). But lying about a single-player experience to trick people into buying the game is evil, and should be illegal.… Expand
  12. A_Margatroid
    Aug 31, 2013
    0
    This game could have been good. Could have been. Unfortunately, it's plagued by two major problems:

    -You have to pay in-game money to do the missions you want to do when you want to do them. -The game just bugged out and erased something like 20 hours of my progress. If you want to have a fun experience robbing banks/armored trucks/etc... with your friends, get the first PayDay. If    This game could have been good. Could have been. Unfortunately, it's plagued by two major problems:

    -You have to pay in-game money to do the missions you want to do when you want to do them.
    -The game just bugged out and erased something like 20 hours of my progress.

    If you want to have a fun experience robbing banks/armored trucks/etc... with your friends, get the first PayDay. If you want to have a frustrating experience not being able to do the missions you want on the difficulties you want and maybe getting out of everything you've worked for by bugs, then play this game.    … Expand
  13. missey100
    Nov 12, 2015
    0
    so ye they lied about microtransactions i guess they not making any money with all those dls that have come out **** u **** i guess they dont care about us
  14. chilao
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    The game WAS fun to play, unfortunately it got screwed up with pay to win micro transactions. I won't recommend. Unless you like paying for tons of DLC's and microtransactions. But I still think you'll be more satisfied on a mobile game.
  15. turtlepie
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    payday 2 used to be a decent game back in the day. but with dozens of paid dlc's and recent implementation of microtransactions it became a cash grab. stay away!
  16. lugia249
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    microtransactions. they said they never implemented it. now with the "crimefest" they introduced a copied skin-box system with "drills" which cost 2,99$
  17. Zomfear
    Sep 14, 2013
    0
    update 11 turned this game from a great game...to trash. Save you money and avoid it. Or if you still want something to do with 30 dollars that is more fin then this game now burn it, that way you can play with the fire....
  18. JordanF96
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    Lying scumbag devs. False advertising, pretending to care when all they really care about is those last few pennies in your wallet. Microstransactions in a fully priced game. Beyond a **** joke.
  19. Navigator
    Sep 14, 2013
    0
    Last patch ruined the game. Unless you have friends that play, or you buy the 90 dollar 4 pack you are wasting your time. Single player is only playable in stealth, and you have to reach lvl 45-50 to even come close to the skills needed to single hand missions. They just nerfed the EXP and money for all heists to the point you are probably going to put in at least 60-80 hours of playLast patch ruined the game. Unless you have friends that play, or you buy the 90 dollar 4 pack you are wasting your time. Single player is only playable in stealth, and you have to reach lvl 45-50 to even come close to the skills needed to single hand missions. They just nerfed the EXP and money for all heists to the point you are probably going to put in at least 60-80 hours of play before you reach those levels. Save your money and wait it out.… Expand
  20. GrimyHR
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    promised never to have microtransactions, put in microtransactions... and now the games is more pay2win than ever before...really hope almir gets fired for this one, would give it less than zero if possible
  21. BilbOno
    Oct 17, 2013
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is complete bloody If you played the beta you have no reason to buy this game you have played the complete game basically minus 10 player experience levels and in whichever class you choose and 3 or 4 guns pretty much (that are honestly lacking and where is the lmg's?). 17 Heists/Jobs (30 Stages/Missions) 6 (random) Escape Heists is what they promised, what was actually given was like 10 or 12 tops. Worthless considering every heist is about 1/3 in size or complexity in comparison to any heist on PD1 not to mention the copy/paste effort that each heist is. When i say there is 10 to 12 heists half of those are also the EXACT SAME. Bank cash,deposit and gold are 3 different heists regardless of them being literally the exact same missions with a different bag item and jewellery store and the Ukrainian job are also basically the same. Oh and they also count a difficulty as a whole new set of heists to bump up their abysmally small list. Also the dynamic environment is pretty much the same every time you play minus one less or more guard/security camera in a slightly different spot.… Expand
  22. Eetar
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    I have played over 1000 hours since its release in 2013. Payday used to be a great game, but it has rapidly devolved into a system designed to milk as much money possible from its once great community. If you are interested in buying this game, I urge you to reconsider: Overkill / Starbreeze have and will continue to entirely change the game to manipulate players for money.
  23. spazticbusdrive
    Oct 14, 2013
    0
    If you are lonewolf DO NOT buy this game. It's CO-OP....plain and simple. The jobs get old fast-the graphics look like it took a 5 year turn for the worst. And its repetitive.
  24. potetgull92
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    This game used to be quite good and i used to play it, until it turned into CS:GO with the last patch, now the flame was has started and the community is trying to execute Overkill for that patch. (or so it seems)
  25. Khrazer
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    They lied when they said there would be no microtransactions.
    This last update **** it up. People pay for the game, then pay for the tons of DLC this game already has, now they want even more money? Would not recommend anyone a Pay2Win
  26. whitedynamite
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    My favorite game that cost money and has already ton of dlc's, from 2015 October also has MICROTRANSACTIONS no, that are not just colors or clothes to look cooler, but boosters, which makes it P2W.
  27. 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.
  28. DumbRiceBucket
    Nov 3, 2015
    0
    greed ruins games, why would you do this overkill, you were the chosen one, you were suppose fight against micro-transactions, not join them. Well at least it had a good run while it lasted
  29. Pifflestick
    Nov 5, 2013
    0
    Installed the game, started playing and instantly the sound was stuttering constantly. Went to the safe house and the game froze every few seconds. I looked everywhere for a fix but there is none. I paid $30 for this and am thoroughly disappointed, the developers got their payday, but I sure didn't.
  30. TotallyGrandpa
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    An alright game spoiled by DLC, microtransactions, and lies. A **** slapdash example of a skin sales stolen straight from Counter Strike, with the addition of extra stat bonuses on the higher tier skins. On top of this the skins unboxed come from every gun in the game, even those from DLCs you do not own. The two free "safes" I opened included a sniper rifle I didn't own and a bow I didn'tAn alright game spoiled by DLC, microtransactions, and lies. A **** slapdash example of a skin sales stolen straight from Counter Strike, with the addition of extra stat bonuses on the higher tier skins. On top of this the skins unboxed come from every gun in the game, even those from DLCs you do not own. The two free "safes" I opened included a sniper rifle I didn't own and a bow I didn't own.

    GG overkill, you dun **** it up.    … Expand
  31. winterequinox
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    I actually thought this game was really really good in the past. However after seeing their recent updates and micro-transaction implementation, I can no longer say that this is a game and developer that i'd recommend
  32. hypermajava
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    The devs are massive liars introducing microtransactions even when they told everyone they would not. **** this game and **** its devs. Never believe anything Almir Listo says
  33. vytarrus
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Although the premise of the game is good, the initial release was a little bit underwhelming. Game required a lot of polishing that developers didn't deliver for 2 years. Instead, they were pushing dozens of 5$ DLCs. They didn't combat hackers, and it was up to moders to provide good experience. But yesterday, when they needed to push microtransactions, they suddenly managed to thwartAlthough the premise of the game is good, the initial release was a little bit underwhelming. Game required a lot of polishing that developers didn't deliver for 2 years. Instead, they were pushing dozens of 5$ DLCs. They didn't combat hackers, and it was up to moders to provide good experience. But yesterday, when they needed to push microtransactions, they suddenly managed to thwart hackers, but they also ruined every possible good mod. And when the game was released, they promised there won't be any microtransactions!

    Payday 2 is not a game, it's just cash milking machine, so I can't give any points as a game. 0 of 10, Overkill is a no better than EA.    … Expand
  34. LudwigSteiner
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    Meh, done goofed - Microtransactions and bad DLCs...

    The result is a angry mob and greedy devs. Money blended them. Payday 2 was once a great game everyone loved and played and bought, but now after MILLIONS !!! MILLIONS they tell us they have to impliment Microtransactions because they got 50 new people ?! Seriously ?
  35. Porontobello
    Nov 14, 2015
    0
    Microtransactions and a p2w model ruined the game for a lot of players and lack of attention to community opinion just makes it worse. This game already was pretty repetitive in the first place, but managed to keep it's charm because of the updates and DLC's that demanded at least some level of work from the creators. Now it's just a cheap way to keep the game alive and make a buck on it.Microtransactions and a p2w model ruined the game for a lot of players and lack of attention to community opinion just makes it worse. This game already was pretty repetitive in the first place, but managed to keep it's charm because of the updates and DLC's that demanded at least some level of work from the creators. Now it's just a cheap way to keep the game alive and make a buck on it. Bad weapon skins giving advantages to the players that able to pay for it.… Expand
  36. Alexander452
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Before the crimefest update i would acutally have recommend it
    The game was quite good and was fun to play with friends

    But i will not recommend it after they added bloody microtransactions
    I've uninstalled it and moved on to other games
  37. gerikeify566
    Nov 6, 2015
    0
    Micro-transactions... from now on most likely only new skins will be added.
    No new maps, nothing.
    Only this kind of ,,content". Notice that sarcastic way i say content.
    This is why PD2 gets a negative from me.
  38. 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.
  39. GettysTube
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    The developer promised NO MICROTRANSACTIONS
    What they do? micros for content that gives you stats and turning it in a pay to win game. And this was released during an event that was suppose to release free stuff.
    I'm done with it.
  40. fragman
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    A higher score review is in a special safe. Which is a random drop. And you need to buy a drill to open it for $2.50. And even then the score is random and might require separate DLC to use.
  41. The_Jerz77
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    I put a lot of time into this one. I bought all of the DLCs, spent god knows how much money, and even though each subsequent DLC got more and more ridiculous, I still had some fun with this one.

    Not anymore. Overkill decided (maybe at Starbreeze Studios behest) that not only should we pay for all the increasingly lousy DLCs, but now there should be content behind microtransaction    I put a lot of time into this one. I bought all of the DLCs, spent god knows how much money, and even though each subsequent DLC got more and more ridiculous, I still had some fun with this one.

    Not anymore. Overkill decided (maybe at Starbreeze Studios behest) that not only should we pay for all the increasingly lousy DLCs, but now there should be content behind microtransaction paywalls.

    One of the original creators of Payday 2 (who is no longer with the company) said that there would never be microtransactions in this game. The current head of development for this game said TWICE that there would never be microtransactions in this game. Clearly he is a liar and Overkill doesn't respect their consumers.

    Well, they opened a Pandoras Box with this little stunt during an event which (according to years past) is supposed to be free content only for the people who put quite a large amount of money in their pockets. WE supported them and they decided that it wasn't good enough. I, for one, won't take that. I'm done with this one and if I can dissuade even one person from ever playing another Overkill made game I'll feel like I've accomplished something good.

    Do not buy this game. Do not buy anything else made by this company. Don't give them anymore money.

    0/10 Won't play again.    … Expand
  42. Garbouw_Deark
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    Microtransactions, boys. Developer repeatedly promised not to add them. They did. It affects the gameplay as well, so they don't deserve anything more than a 0.
  43. Darthpizzaroll
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    I've sunk over 1800 hours into this game but with all the constant addition of DLC that has made even the highest difficulty into a cakewalk and the recent addition of Pay2Win Weapon skin Microtransactions that significantly buff your weapons I must insist DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. The Developers are greedy shills who couldn't care less about the community or making a fun and balanced game.I've sunk over 1800 hours into this game but with all the constant addition of DLC that has made even the highest difficulty into a cakewalk and the recent addition of Pay2Win Weapon skin Microtransactions that significantly buff your weapons I must insist DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. The Developers are greedy shills who couldn't care less about the community or making a fun and balanced game.

    If you want a co-op horde shooter then play Killing Floor 2, if you want a heist game then play the Masterplan.    … Expand
  44. 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
  45. Anjel
    Feb 28, 2014
    0
    From launch until Death Wish I loved this game, me and a group of friends (we aren't very good) we quickly playing Overkill heists which felt wrong - but this was patched and knocked us down to Hard loud heists and Overkill stealth heists. We were fine with this because we were having fun.

    The Death Wish patch has ruined stealth, in my opinion (although it is echoed on Steam forums) and    From launch until Death Wish I loved this game, me and a group of friends (we aren't very good) we quickly playing Overkill heists which felt wrong - but this was patched and knocked us down to Hard loud heists and Overkill stealth heists. We were fine with this because we were having fun.

    The Death Wish patch has ruined stealth, in my opinion (although it is echoed on Steam forums) and although the loud heists are relatively unaffected by the latest patch, I feel like I am only getting half of the game now, so for now I have sidelined the game and am hoping for a patch to correct what they have done. I would love to rate this game 9, possibly even the full 10, but that was a couple of days ago and this is now.

    Current state: Awful    … Expand
  46. Gowenny
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    a bust. im glad i left the game when i did. may the devs responsible for this eat their shirts.a bust. im glad i left the game when i did. may the devs responsible for this eat their shirts.a bust. im glad i left the game when i did. may the devs responsible for this eat their shirts.
  47. maikeru
    Mar 15, 2014
    0
    Bought the 4-pack to give-away to 3 friends. Enjoyed it very much. Patch after patch the game got better. Until someone decides to break the fun on the deathwish patch. Game became a chore and fun was taken away by their supposed magical pixie dust.

    This is my last OVERKILL game.
  48. enut_butter
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Trash game.

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

    That, along with the constant trash DLC's they always put out, and the complete disdain that Overkill has for their customers = NEVER BUY PayDay 2 or anything by Overcharge.
  49. Garfoodle
    Feb 27, 2015
    0
    At the time of writing this, there is over $115 in DLC. In addition, the game is $30, as it has been since launch. Keep in mind, I own every single DLC. The fact of the mater is that that is too much. It will give you hundreds of hours of fun, but just be warned.
  50. Tornado130
    Nov 18, 2015
    0
    Very bad game with very bad developers, very bad characters like john wick, very bad microtransactions very bad graphics, very bad everything. You are very bad person if you play this very bad game.
  51. aj587
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    This game has more microtransactions and dlcs than an EA game. Also, they lied about never adding "micro transactions". Sucks when the game has more DLC than the actual base game. I believe there is about $200 in dlc (not including microtransactions)
  52. 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
  53. Death_Panda
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Payday 2 will have no microtransactions thay said. It will be fun they said.
    Almir and overkill id the worst game covpany. Nobody spitting in the community as did they,
  54. fanchiuho
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Knew it, I just knew it.

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

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

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

    How mistaken I was.

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

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

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

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

    I will be withdrawing my subscription from the steam community, and be posting the same review over there. Just so more of you know what's up. Until then, wish you luck Overkill.    … Expand
  55. empleat
    May 30, 2014
    0
    Terrible ai, they do not do nothing.
    They are passive, stay on place.
    Sometimes do flip, which looks funny, but that is all. If you play multiplayer. When join to game next player, while game is during, you must wait and can not play, than he connects. And while you play game and host leave, all cash and experience you gained lost. Jobs looks same and you only place drill and    Terrible ai, they do not do nothing.
    They are passive, stay on place.
    Sometimes do flip, which looks funny, but that is all.

    If you play multiplayer.
    When join to game next player, while game is during, you must wait and can not play, than he connects.
    And while you play game and host leave, all cash and experience you gained lost.

    Jobs looks same and you only place drill and waiting for break to the vault.
    After take bags and go to the van.
    Sometimes you get jobs for more days and you crash with car and must defend your money from cops and w8 for another transport.

    You can buy new weapons and accesories for them.
    And there are also 4 classes, every class have skill three where you spend you skill points and money for new skills.
    This is not to bad, but shooting ai is same boring even with new equipment and skills.

    So i do not recomend this game, for stupid ai and drabness.    … Expand
  56. Weahl
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    So after all the DLCs and after saying that they will never include microtransactions, now here they are, just trying to get all the money from the players. Too bad...
  57. Sendoh
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Sadly this used to be a really good game. However with the recent course the developers have chosen this certainly is not a good game anymore. The game has gone from a fun experience with quite a lot of dlc to choose from to a game that has become pure pay2win. The microtransactions debacle has personally made me quit and uninstall this game.
  58. Krasuus
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    The game supposedly was not going to have microtransactions, as one of the devs have said, but guess what? The new Crimefest update that was all about 'free' content introduced tf and csgo-like safes that can only be opened with drills purchased by real money. The weapons that can drop from said safes, however, don't change only the looks of the weapons, but they can also increase theThe game supposedly was not going to have microtransactions, as one of the devs have said, but guess what? The new Crimefest update that was all about 'free' content introduced tf and csgo-like safes that can only be opened with drills purchased by real money. The weapons that can drop from said safes, however, don't change only the looks of the weapons, but they can also increase the weapon stats! The game until that horrible update was good, one of the best I've played in a while, however Overkill cannot be trusted now, and I do not recommend this game to anyone at this point, since the game might evlove to something that you did not signed for.

    tl;dr Devs thought they can lie to the whole community, and mindlessly mimic valves crate system, and learn a lot of $'s. Highly not recommend this to anyone.    … Expand
  59. Jerot
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    I've been playing this game on and off since its launch. I don't have nearly the amount of time most of its veterans do, only a meager 200 hours clocked on steam.

    Payday 2 started out as a fairly solid coop-experience, there was stuff to do, things to earn, it was a great game at launch and the several DLCs following. It had a very fair pricing model, only the party leader required to    I've been playing this game on and off since its launch. I don't have nearly the amount of time most of its veterans do, only a meager 200 hours clocked on steam.

    Payday 2 started out as a fairly solid coop-experience, there was stuff to do, things to earn, it was a great game at launch and the several DLCs following. It had a very fair pricing model, only the party leader required to buy the DLC so the whole party could play. But as time went on, and more of the core founders of OVERKILL left, things started looking grim. More paid DLC was pushed through faster, often adding very little to the game. The community events started to take a turn for the worse, focusing on raising money and advertising partnerships instead of celebrating the the fans or improving on the game.

    Ultimately the game became a gigantic grind, a handful of missions were always the best to run to min-max rewards. And when they promised to rework the infamy system once more, all we got were additional levels that served no use in game-play other than to distract the completionists for a few more weeks.

    The final straw was Crimefest 2015, an update touted to be free to play for all, with an event leading up to its release featuring challenges and rewards for the community as a whole to unlock. Instead they chose to add pay to win elements to the game, and not only that. Ones you would have to gamble for. Unlike TF2 or CSGO where skins are purely cosmetic, in payday 2 they have the ability to roll random bonus stats and modifications. There is no trade system and some of the skins are for DLC weapons only, leaving some player stuck with skins they have paid for that they are unable to use unless they shell out more money for the paid weapon packs.

    Rightfully so, the community has been outraged. The developers remain silent instead of trying to resolve the issue or reassure people its being looked into. Given the track record with the current staff of OVERKILL, it comes as little surprise they would do something so controversial. After two of the three founders of the company left to persue other careers there has been a history of lies, half-truths, and selling out the players best interest for every penny.

    Unfortunately between the horrible update design, developer silence, and previous experiences, I will not be playing this game or any other game from Starbreeze studios or OVERKILL software in future. Nor would I recommend their games to you or anyone who will listen. They do not value their players time, devotion, or even money.    … Expand
  60. Tsumugi
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Microtransactions enough said and they said nooO!!!! microtransactions what is this

    AYDAY 2 used to be a great game,it had a few issues but the developers ( OVERKILL ) listened to the community and for a time everything was going pretty well,however as time passed this started to change,at first the developers started to distance themselves more and more from the community,they broke    Microtransactions enough said and they said nooO!!!! microtransactions what is this

    AYDAY 2 used to be a great game,it had a few issues but the developers ( OVERKILL ) listened to the community and for a time everything was going pretty well,however as time passed this started to change,at first the developers started to distance themselves more and more from the community,they broke promises,made some very questionable things and flooded the game with DLCs,by the time i´m writing this the game has over 20 paid DLC packs,many of those DLC packs have weapons and other items that are required if you want to stay relevant in the game,but things get worse.    … Expand
  61. 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!
  62. Look444
    Nov 13, 2015
    0
    I started playing around June, played almost everyday for 2 months and had a great time. Game wasn't the best, a 7 at most, but it could still be fun as hell. Then the microtransactions came. I had not played the game by then for 2 weeks but that gave me the reason to uninstall, I dropped all the support for Overkill but I could see why people still played it, my personal score dropped toI started playing around June, played almost everyday for 2 months and had a great time. Game wasn't the best, a 7 at most, but it could still be fun as hell. Then the microtransactions came. I had not played the game by then for 2 weeks but that gave me the reason to uninstall, I dropped all the support for Overkill but I could see why people still played it, my personal score dropped to 3.
    Now they add XP and $ boosts like those you'll find in games like Warframe. Why is this bad? Because we're talking about a game that has over $100 worth of DLC's, which are often necessary to play the game because the default weapons are obsolete. Adding microtransactions that affect stats to a game that already have DLC's that affect stats and cost $15, to further add more microtransactions and pay2win boosts means only one thing: Overkill is blinded with greed, and for this exact reason players should let them drown in it. I won't tell you to stop playing the game, but don't buy anything else from them.
    I don't like extremely greedy companies, hence my personal score.    … Expand
  63. Halwin
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    I usually don't write reviews here, nor have I EVER given a 0 rating for a game, because that's simply not fair. But microtransactions made me do it. When they remove them I will change this to a 1, lol.
  64. 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 = (
  65. Armando99
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    $19.99 for the base game plus $100+ worth of DLC and Overkill has the idea of including CS:GO like microtransactions, with some stat buffs, even after Almir Listo himself had promised there would never be such in the game.

    Overkill's greed makes EA or UBI look tame in comparison. Stay away from this game, you are nothing more than a cash cow to them.
  66. Snowkowned
    Jul 26, 2014
    0
    Games don't connect/crash/desync/fail to join frequently in peak hours. Lots of overpriced dlc. Tons of glitches, bugs, and hackers. These issues will most likely not be fixed seeing as forums from more than a year ago still make the exact same complaints.
  67. SpeedyCZ
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Because Overkill knows that people love to buy their game for 20 euros, then inserting **** of DLCs and then, because that is not really much, adding a micro transaction system.

    Overkill has messed up many times, TWD Game, John Wick, Hypetrain event, but never so much to this day as now. Ok, if Overkill would add only skins to their games, purely cosmetic items, I would somehow get over    Because Overkill knows that people love to buy their game for 20 euros, then inserting **** of DLCs and then, because that is not really much, adding a micro transaction system.

    Overkill has messed up many times, TWD Game, John Wick, Hypetrain event, but never so much to this day as now. Ok, if Overkill would add only skins to their games, purely cosmetic items, I would somehow get over it, it is just a skin after all, you do not need it, same as in CS:GO or TF2.

    Well, but here it is: Having a skin is a direct statistic upgrade to a weapon. Basically, with a skin you have better weapon stats with no cons. I know, this is a co-op game, not pvp, but still, this seems like a huge pay2win.

    And I do not agree with this. Yesterday 9/10, today 0/10. Overkill, you have **** up. Sorry.    … Expand
  68. 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.
  69. andrewscool101
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Developers said "they'd be no microtransactions" and straight up lied to us.
    This game was great at first, but it's slowly been becoming a DLC fest to where it is now. Plus overkill let PD2Stats and Goonmod die, no respect for those who made your game better.
    I wouldn't gift this to my worst enemy. Stay far away!
  70. aiat_gamer
    Jan 15, 2016
    0
    Liar liar ass on fire. Whoever turns back on their fans and lies deserves to get review bombed. I wonder, how greedy these so called indie developers are?
  71. asr163
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    this game has Microtransactions,Microtransactions,Microtransaction, more Microtransactions, oh look more Microtransactions, and one last thing this game has MICROTRANSACTIONS
  72. TimbuFTZB
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    Great game, really fun, but it is now pay 2 skin. You buy the game initially, and then you can buy a boatload of DLCs, and on top of that you can now buy drills that may or may not give you a good skin and ALSO gives you a stat boost. Not only does this introduce a HUGE cash grab, but has the additional effect of introducing blatant 'pay 2 win' elements, where people who have paid forGreat game, really fun, but it is now pay 2 skin. You buy the game initially, and then you can buy a boatload of DLCs, and on top of that you can now buy drills that may or may not give you a good skin and ALSO gives you a stat boost. Not only does this introduce a HUGE cash grab, but has the additional effect of introducing blatant 'pay 2 win' elements, where people who have paid for weapon skins will have weapons that are simply better. This update was introduced during Crimefest, an event where Overkill is supposed to put out FREE content for their players (the safes are free, the drills are NOT).… Expand
  73. Skynet59
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    You love **** ? Play with Overkill's payday 2 and his microtransactions after so much dlc and jump animation which is a REWARD for the crimefest(greed)fest
  74. Zarzunabas
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    "We've made it clear that PAYDAY 2 will have no micro-transactions whatsoever (shame on you if you thought otherwise!)" - Almir.

    You have failed me Overkill.
  75. Deathream
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    According to their latest statement.
    "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."
    Since the developers which promised no microtransaction added weapon skins with stat bonus into the game and    According to their latest statement.
    "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."

    Since the developers which promised no microtransaction added weapon skins with stat bonus into the game and ignore players' opinion, I don't think I should recommend a game which the developers cared about money more than the game itself or their players. There has been so many examples of a game from developers like that before, and it mostly never goes well.    … Expand
  76. AnnoyedatThis
    Jan 27, 2015
    0
    This is un-optimised mess of poorly coded and poorly laid out CASH GRAB FOR BRAIN DEAD REPITION.

    The developer HALFWITT Studios: While sitting on the toilet one day after eating 30 cheeseburgers the team reached into the toilet bowl while I was sitting and pulled out payday 2.. The DLC is a Joke the weapon DLC is a further joke the weapon models are sadly purchased cheapys from    This is un-optimised mess of poorly coded and poorly laid out CASH GRAB FOR BRAIN DEAD REPITION.

    The developer HALFWITT Studios:

    While sitting on the toilet one day after eating 30 cheeseburgers the team reached into the toilet bowl while I was sitting and pulled out payday 2..

    The DLC is a Joke the weapon DLC is a further joke the weapon models are sadly purchased cheapys from Turbo Squid you will see the model packs the most expensive weapon model for the game was $5 wow $5

    The sound is poorly implemented there are too many level bugs even the AI-CPU has very very bad scripting.

    The compression of game content is handled poorly the coding of the game is just a Mess game patches for incorporating 60mb of Mp3 and a Jukebox player for ingame menus    … Expand
  77. 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.
  78. AwfulOrder
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    "we won't never add microtransactions"

    10/15/2015, microtransactions added.overkill, you greedy tards. can see why Simon and Ulf escaped from your stupid company.
  79. 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
  80. gaming25yrs
    Apr 6, 2015
    0
    I liked the first one but put simply this is a crap game which is very boring, repetitive and easy.
    Very bland and average sequel which is obviously made by very lazy devs.
    Most of the maps are terrible quality, the a.i's pathfinding is terrible, the gameplay balance is terrible, the dlc is horrible expensive, the balance of the skills is terrible, the voice acting is terrible, the music    I liked the first one but put simply this is a crap game which is very boring, repetitive and easy.
    Very bland and average sequel which is obviously made by very lazy devs.
    Most of the maps are terrible quality, the a.i's pathfinding is terrible, the gameplay balance is terrible, the dlc is horrible expensive, the balance of the skills is terrible, the voice acting is terrible, the music is terrible.
    I'm not sure why I wouldn't say that it is a terrible game becaue most aspects of it are of terrible quality.    … Expand
  81. badcoop
    Apr 6, 2015
    0
    bad graphics look like from 2001.
    bad audio.
    bad gameplay.
    bad map design.
    bad ai.
    bad price.
    bad characters.
    too much dlc.
    dlc too expensive.
    bad game.
  82. payday2rlysucks
    Apr 6, 2015
    0
    i got this in a sale but i still feel ripped off as the ai is a joke, the grapihcs are ugly and half the weapons in the game are behind a 100 dollar dlc paywall.
    i will never buy a overkill game again, this is a scam of a game.
    maybe it would have been a ok game if it had been released 10 years ago but it is ugly with boring gameplay and uncreative maps. every map is same thing - just    i got this in a sale but i still feel ripped off as the ai is a joke, the grapihcs are ugly and half the weapons in the game are behind a 100 dollar dlc paywall.
    i will never buy a overkill game again, this is a scam of a game.
    maybe it would have been a ok game if it had been released 10 years ago but it is ugly with boring gameplay and uncreative maps.
    every map is same thing - just place a drill and fix it when it jams and drill cops until it finishes and most of the maps in the game have the same reused assets.
    terrible game, would never recommend to anyone.    … Expand
  83. connor177
    Nov 13, 2015
    0
    It's astounding how the developers could simply state that they would never have any microtransactions and then do a 180 and give the middle finger to the fans who have been supporting them throughout the entire life cycle of their first and second game. I tried waiting throughout this crimefest storm, thinking that they would fix it or that they would go back and remove this terribleIt's astounding how the developers could simply state that they would never have any microtransactions and then do a 180 and give the middle finger to the fans who have been supporting them throughout the entire life cycle of their first and second game. I tried waiting throughout this crimefest storm, thinking that they would fix it or that they would go back and remove this terrible microtransaction system. And then they released the Completely Overkill pack (content we've waited for almost a year for) and what is it? MORE SKINS. So I'm done, and this game is officially dead to me.… Expand
  84. sleazy89
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Greedy developer, totally ruined a game that was one of the best. They clearly promised NO MICROTRANSACTIONS, but here they come. Don't give a single buck to these liars, they don't deserve it.
    Hope you go bankrupt, OVK, can't wait for that day.
  85. Waisse
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    20€ game with 100+€ DLCs.
    Now they add paid skins microtransactions.
    You can only get those skins with real money.
    Weapons skins with better stats than default. ones.

    What the **** Overkill.
    Guess what ? It's Skyrim paid mod **** Overkill style.
  86. dante8511
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Added microtransactions on top of lots of dlc. Can't recomend it. We supported PD2 with dlc and loyalty for a long time but this is the drop that filled the glass OVK, failed promises of not adding this business model is as far as the comunity goes.
  87. thegreatbarker
    Oct 30, 2015
    0
    I can only say that I am incredibly disappointed.

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

    That's it, Overkill. I'm out.
  88. CriticKitten
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Payday 2 is a fun game marred by the greed of a company that thinks it's okay to drop more than $100 in DLC onto its customers on a regular basis, only to then convert their game into a microtransaction-heavy affair where you have to pay money for "skins" that grant better stats to your weapons. Stay away from this game.
  89. Telamoont
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    This is really bad see such a great game fall so hard because stupid developers mindset.
    They lied, they made alot money grab dlc's and they also disrespect the entire community.
    We all feel the stab when their great deal of Crimefest event shows-up. Microtransactions.
  90. jimmyrustles1
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    game was ruined by greedy, incompetent developers. don't waste your money on this pay to win garbage. the game is a buggy mess of dlc and microtransactions
  91. KingDuck147
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Microtransactions to upgrade your gun to what it was before the update. Quick money that no one should fall for. They even said they were not going to add any microtransactions but they lied.
  92. Blue22111
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    One word. Microtransactions.
    Multiple words. Lying devs added microtransactions after they said they would not.
    Devs nerfed the guns to the point that using anything other then a pistol is pointless.

    0/10
  93. CultGameFan
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    he developer promised NO MICROTRANSACTIONS
    What they do? micros for content that gives you stats and turning it in a pay to win game. And this was released during an event that was suppose to release free stuff.
    I'm done with it.
  94. stevione
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    Payday was something special, something new,fun to play.
    WAS
    now it's just p2w with microtransactions and overprized miniature dlcs.
    This game will be dead soon.
  95. GavoKP
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    This game costs $20 + $150 Worth on DLCs + Now newly introduced MICROTRANSACTIONs same as CS:GO and TF2.
    The game itself lacks of content and replay value without the DLCs so they are not avoidable.
    DON'T BUY UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE MONEY-MILKED BY OVERKILL!
  96. M4RK_Z
    Oct 15, 2015
    0
    Game has Implemented a micro-transaction system similar to CS:GO EXCEPT the Weapon Skins actually modify the stats of the game. This change is recent and changes all my past stipulations about this game. There are over $150 worth of DLC. Don't Buy.
  97. Bumper
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Pay2Day Broken Promises Edition

    Overkill just released the new "free" content promised during Crimefest 2015. Microtransactions that alter weapon stats and skins.
  98. aeriwyn
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    The developers promised no microtransactions. Microtransactions were introduced in bad faith.

    Not to mention, the game has been in a constant backwards motion for the past year or so. If you didn't already play PD2, don't waste space on your HDD.
  99. Salim-III
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Written w/ some reviews i found

    Surprised I can write a review without buying DLC.
    Don´t Buy this Game!
    Used to be a great game. Now everything the devs do screams "Cash Grab."
  100. John5186
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Ruined by overkill (who promised that there would no be micro transactions).
    Do I have to mention that the game have 100$+ worth of DLCs?
    Seems like overkill just wants to milk some cows.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 51 Critic Reviews

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