Payday 2

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3970 Ratings

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  1. mrpancake
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    It used to be good game, but now they introduced micro transaction to this game
    I'm fine with micro transaction if they are free to play like TF2, and way to revive the old game like CS:GO. However, Payday 2 is pretty much alive, the game sells quite well, and their frequent DLCs sell well.
    Furthermore, they lied to the community by saying that they will never introduce    It used to be good game, but now they introduced micro transaction to this game
    I'm fine with micro transaction if they are free to play like TF2, and way to revive the old game like CS:GO. However, Payday 2 is pretty much alive, the game sells quite well, and their frequent DLCs sell well.

    Furthermore, they lied to the community by saying that they will never introduce micro-transaction to the game (they said this few times, also said that "you should be ashamed for thinking that"), frequent DLCs are already there to make money from the game, micro-transaction system is a straight copy from CS:GO (weapon skin, item that completely resembles weapon case (safe) and keys (drills), update announcement page (guy sitting in front of skinned weapons), and weapon inspection), I have many more to say but I don't want to waste any more time for this idiotic developers so I will stop here.    … Expand
  2. bozley1990
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    To whom it may concern at Overkill/Starbreeze Studio/505 Games,

    If you do not currently employ a public relations specialist, I suggest you hire one ASAP. If you do currently employ a PR specialist, I suggest you fire them immediately and open the position for a more competent specialist. You operate within the entertainment industry and thus rely on the satisfaction of your    To whom it may concern at Overkill/Starbreeze Studio/505 Games,

    If you do not currently employ a public relations specialist, I suggest you hire one ASAP. If you do currently employ a PR specialist, I suggest you fire them immediately and open the position for a more competent specialist.

    You operate within the entertainment industry and thus rely on the satisfaction of your consumers. Whenever there is unrest amongst your consumers, it would behoove you to address the issues as quickly as possible. A quick and favorable resolution makes consumers happy and shows that you are willing and able to deal with the challenges presented to you. Prolonged failure to acknowledge the dissatisfaction of your consumers sows distrust and resentment towards you and any of your future endeavors.

    This FREE advice was brought to you by someone who has never studied or worked in PR. I am just a well-educated biologist who knows how to take a step back and evaluate a situation... Imagine how valuable the information a well-qualified PR specialist provides could be to you.

    *This review will be updated for FREE when and if you decide to deal with the unrest in the Payday 2 community. I have incredibly high expectations and I hope to see you rise to meet them.    … Expand
  3. Tuilalcaron
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    This used to be one of the best coop games out there - fun, challenging and a blast to pay....

    Ruined because of microtransactions despite promises to the contrary and the every expanding release of DLC
  4. Tallinxxx
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    I really pains me to write this review. This used to be such a good game. I am not sure exactly where it was when the developers lost their way.

    The game used to be about 4 guys robbing banks and stores and a variety of of other heists. Then they started introducing character after character that had no conceivable relationship to the game and some just blatant marketing tie ins (ie.    I really pains me to write this review. This used to be such a good game. I am not sure exactly where it was when the developers lost their way.

    The game used to be about 4 guys robbing banks and stores and a variety of of other heists. Then they started introducing character after character that had no conceivable relationship to the game and some just blatant marketing tie ins (ie. John Wick from the movie).

    They started pumping out DLC for the game (4.99 a pop) that included characters, inferior weapons, masks, melee weapons no one uses. Granted people thought some of these weapons would be cool....but A Rocket launcher, a Flamethrower, Bow and Arrow, A Vulcan Mini Gun, World War II crap and now Ninja Items...really?

    The few new maps that have come out have been riddled with bugs and have come at a premium price usually around 6.99 and that was for a single map, a few new pointless achievements, some cosmetics like masks and of course usually a few more melee weapons no one uses.

    There are still countless bugs in the game that have never been fixed since its launch yet new pointless DLC keeps getting pumped out.

    Then the kicker for me came when they decided to make money in the game absolutely pointless. It used to cost a lot of money to go up into the Infamy levels past your first 100. They decided after the first 5 you no longer had to pay for it. So people quit looting anything except what was necessary to complete mission to get it over as quick as possible to get exp to level up.

    The game has lost its way and is nothing but a cash cow for the developers....it almost feels like they have contests to see how pathetic of a DLC they can make and then take bets on how many people will actually buy it.

    They promised to address many issues like the Infamy System and others after the community complained loudly. They never did and their promises now more than ever just look like they were trying to shut the community up.

    They have added micro transactions now after promising from the beginning this would never happen and again are now "promising" to address the concerns at a later date. I think the community is finally done being fooled by empty promises.    … Expand
  5. Jordancs7
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Disappointing turn of events in a otherwise stellar game. Microtransactions previously promised as not ever going to be in the game now added. What a shame.
  6. Julzul
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    I could repeat what ever other reviewer is saying right here, but I'll just sum it up in one simple word; Microtransactions. Payday 2 truly is a fun game, but is sadly ruined by Overkills hunger for cash.
  7. efersis
    Oct 20, 2015
    1
    PAYDAY 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 timePAYDAY 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
  8. waifu2001
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    I can't even start the game since the day 5 update, no wonder that people are writing negative reviews to metacritic of the game payday 2. Overkill please fix.
  9. Mufficida
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Payday 2 used to be a great game from a great company now turned to a train-wreck.
    The long awaited Infamy 2.0 update was a huge disappointment, if not a failure, but Overkill still seemed to care about their community so it was bearable. But Crimefest 2015 is unforgivable.
    Crimefest is (was) a tradition: the whole community worked together to complete objectives, showing their love for    Payday 2 used to be a great game from a great company now turned to a train-wreck.
    The long awaited Infamy 2.0 update was a huge disappointment, if not a failure, but Overkill still seemed to care about their community so it was bearable. But Crimefest 2015 is unforgivable.
    Crimefest is (was) a tradition: the whole community worked together to complete objectives, showing their love for the game, and Overkill always rewarded it with FREE content and improvement. With Crimefest 2015 the community got microtransaction. Yeah, that kind of plague that Almir himself said would've never reached Payday 2.
    "So? CS:GO is fine with them, why are you so upset?". Fair question. Point is that this system isn't just a cosmetic bonus because weapons skin (which aren't extras: they replace the usual, free rewards after a successful heist) give BONUSES, turning this game into a pay2win. Also, as if it weren't enough already, the microtransaction came with a complete rework of weapon stats, which made them completely unbalanced and broken, thus forcing the players to pay for skins to have their loved gun viable again.
    This kind of disloyalty to the fan-base should not be tolerate nor supported; do not buy this game    … Expand
  10. ffiibb
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Overkill officially stated that micro-transactions would never be in the game. A couple of days ago they were added... Overkill needs to know that by screwing with the community, they made a mistake!
  11. AdamWilson
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Used to be good until they sold out, John Wick DLC? Alesso DLC? and now micro-transactions.

    Stay away from this garbage, they'll just pump out DLC after DLC without caring about the game at all.
  12. Ultra-Lefevre
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Heist simulator turned to useless DLC simulator.
    Wanna take BOW on heist?? Go get. Fork?? Flag?? Here you go.
    Need more characters?? Ok, take stereotypical bad Russian, Yakuza, Irish chick, John f-ing Wick. Nuff said.
    Don't buy it. Seriously.
  13. DangerZone
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Playing since 2013, now it is full of bugs and the new heists lag. Not to mention that developers had to rush microsanctions that bugs become uncorrected and very low new content quality....but they're for free so I guess OVK did not bother.
  14. TotalRKO
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    I had pretty much fun with it(150 h) but they said no micro-transactions. they added micro transactions that boost stats and now everything is gone to hell.
  15. Hintswen
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Developers said this game would have safehouse customization. Over 2 years later this still isn't in the game.

    They also said this game would not have any microtransactions, over 2 years later the game now has microtransactions.
  16. HeisterB
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    In the CRIMEFEST updates patches from day 1 remains buggy, content being rushed out without being tested. Like today I was playing with my friends and with using bipod. I was downed but when revived I was out of nowhere.
  17. generichum4n
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    This used to be one of my favorite games, at least before Crimefest 2015. Overkill has stopped caring for its fanbase and begun to nickle and dime it. Do not buy this game, do not support this type of behavior, do not support Overkill.
  18. pump-kin
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    I really loved this game. It is a nice concept and was a lot of fun to play with friends.

    More and more though, DLCs started to break the game, especially the perks you got from weapon DLCs; at least imho. Now, with this latest debacle of introducing microtransactions, something we were promised they wouldn't do (shame on you for lying to us, Overkill!), I have deinstalled the game. I    I really loved this game. It is a nice concept and was a lot of fun to play with friends.

    More and more though, DLCs started to break the game, especially the perks you got from weapon DLCs; at least imho. Now, with this latest debacle of introducing microtransactions, something we were promised they wouldn't do (shame on you for lying to us, Overkill!), I have deinstalled the game. I don't particularly care for your explanations. I'm going to do what Goldfarb has done and just leave. You're not getting any more of my money.    … Expand
  19. Xipel
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    It's become a pay to pay to play game. Buy the original game, buy all the half-crapped out DLC, and now microtransactions! Fun times all around. Don't support shoddy business practices.
  20. riticulus
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    PAYDAY 2 used to be a a grat game. I loved to Play it together with friends. I did not min the DLC, however the last update indroduced Microtransactions, that made this game to a pay2win title.

    I am done with it
  21. MrRipper
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    I've played just under 24 hours, having owned the game since it's release. I loved what I did get to play, but was always a bit too busy. Then I got swamped under Pay2Win DLCs. Eventually bought a few to get back into the game, only to be slapped in the face with more. Now there's over $100 in DLC that I could never hope to afford, with the disgusting addition of microtransactions?I've played just under 24 hours, having owned the game since it's release. I loved what I did get to play, but was always a bit too busy. Then I got swamped under Pay2Win DLCs. Eventually bought a few to get back into the game, only to be slapped in the face with more. Now there's over $100 in DLC that I could never hope to afford, with the disgusting addition of microtransactions? Overkill's greed finally went critical. Absolutely disgusting, and it ruins what was a blast of a game. Now it's an utter shame. Completely disappointing.… Expand
  22. Franciscs110
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Payday 2 added micro transactions after saying they wouldn't multiple times. I have bought every dlc up until that point and all of a sudden they decide to charge more for less content.
  23. JoshRawrrs1
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    I've spent in total about 1200 hours on this game, loved it to death, attempt and finished every mission including DLC missions in stealth/loud/coop/solo. It's just so fun, so so fun, until they add Micro-transactions, at that point, I quit. They promised "No Microtransactions" then what happened? They slapped us in the face with that and put out microtransactions.
  24. 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,
  25. Snewoe
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    they said no microtransactions. they added micro transactions that boost stats. gg not to mention that their "rebalancing" actually just broke the game and no longer is enjoyable.
  26. OVKCoverup
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    This company has been toying with the players via the CRIMEFEST event, one easliy see that. Microsanctions are released on day 1, then further free content follows on other days and the community would forget and support OVK even if they've been doing dishonest (lying) bussiness.
  27. Hukkie
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    This game has always had its faults, with massive amounts of paid DLC, but Overkill Studios has again and again promised that no matter what, Payday 2 would never see the slightest hint of microtransactions.

    Guess honesty is not something Overkill practices given that it was just announced.Going the CSGO way of releasing skins in safes that can only be unlocked by using drills that cost    This game has always had its faults, with massive amounts of paid DLC, but Overkill Studios has again and again promised that no matter what, Payday 2 would never see the slightest hint of microtransactions.

    Guess honesty is not something Overkill practices given that it was just announced.Going the CSGO way of releasing skins in safes that can only be unlocked by using drills that cost 2.5 euro/dollars and have to be bought specifically from Overkill. This is despicable, not only because of the previous promises of no microtransactions, but also because these skins unlike in CSGO make weapons BETTER.

    So basically now anyone that wants to have the best weapons in the game needs to pay Overkill and hope to get the right skins, wich is dependant on alot of luck, but also once they get them run around the game with weapons that looks like childrens toys.

    I will not tell anyone NOT to buy this game, that is a choice people have to make on their own, but I will advice everyone considering it to read up on the events of Crimefest 2015. The lies and deceit from the developer prove that they hesitate at no turn to screw over their customers if it makes them another buck. It makes me sad to see the game go this way, since I have played well over 1000 hours and had alot of fun, and now it has come to an end and the company is even trying to tell everyone that "it is a reward, you should be happy that we are **** you in the ass without lube using a barb-wire wrapped baseball-bat", although I will admit that they might have used slightly different wording.

    Hopefully the staggering amounts of negative criticism from the community makes Overkill realize their misstakes before it is far to late, because at this rate the game will soon be dead.    … Expand
  28. Bladowicz
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    After inital year of great gameplay, currently this game is a trash. :(
    Developers lie to community, ignore it, try to get as much cash as its possible.

    Sorry, you are too late.
  29. Impulse
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    How about instead of having access to all of the reviews, you instead pay $2.49 for a random review? Hell, if you're lucky, you might even get a Mint Condition "Helpful" Review! Go get 'em, tiger!
  30. Roblee1979
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Complete garbage.... played for months and now u have to pay to win......... save ur money. that is unless u like throwing ur money away, and like buying a bad version of a good game.
  31. leetdood
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    I paid a large amount for this game and the DLC, and now they're screwing us over with paid skins and safes that you need to pay to open? I uninstalled this game and I would not recommend it to anybody. I have about 400 hours played and this is just a huge slap in the face to the dedicated fans of PAYDAY 2.
  32. WraithDecember
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    I used to love this game despite its rough edges... but now micro-transactions? After players bought DLC after DLC... Are you kidding me??? I can't in good conscience ever recommend a game with micro-transactions and a pay to win mechanic. Frankly, it's insulting. It should be about the gameplay, I pay for content not for cheap tricks, until that changes, I am sad to say, I can notI used to love this game despite its rough edges... but now micro-transactions? After players bought DLC after DLC... Are you kidding me??? I can't in good conscience ever recommend a game with micro-transactions and a pay to win mechanic. Frankly, it's insulting. It should be about the gameplay, I pay for content not for cheap tricks, until that changes, I am sad to say, I can not recommend it in any way...

    I signed up to rob banks with my friends online, not for the developer to try and rob me with micro-transactions.    … Expand
  33. fakebait
    Oct 19, 2015
    2
    I had 400 hours of super fun with the game, but since day 1 we (the community) asked for a netcode/desynch fix. This problem is irritating but haven't been fix and will never be. Lately Overkill, the company behind the game decided without consulting the community inserting micro-transaction in the game (they said they will never do that 2 years ago).

    The community is mad at Overkill,    I had 400 hours of super fun with the game, but since day 1 we (the community) asked for a netcode/desynch fix. This problem is irritating but haven't been fix and will never be. Lately Overkill, the company behind the game decided without consulting the community inserting micro-transaction in the game (they said they will never do that 2 years ago).

    The community is mad at Overkill, Overkill don't want to talk about it... I'm really disappointed.

    I feel like they try to milk out what left of the community.    … Expand
  34. Locanis
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    'Celebrating' four year birthday of Payday with microtransactions. Heists that reward with microtransaction items, skins that alter weapon stats (but cost real money to obtain!), complete disregard for the community who supported them. Everything else not microtransaction related being glorified bug fixes that shouldn't be given as "rewards".

    When Payday 2 was up for pre-order, people    'Celebrating' four year birthday of Payday with microtransactions. Heists that reward with microtransaction items, skins that alter weapon stats (but cost real money to obtain!), complete disregard for the community who supported them. Everything else not microtransaction related being glorified bug fixes that shouldn't be given as "rewards".

    When Payday 2 was up for pre-order, people questioned if there would be any microtransations in the game, and the producer Almir -specifically- stated there there would never be microtransations.
    One of their many lies now showing. Disgusting.

    I may not have the hours into this game that many do, but now I never will.
    Uninstalled.    … Expand
  35. sausagesauce
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    PAYDAY 2 Was a fun time while it lasted. With the latest Crimefest event, they added the same crates and keys you've seen in Team Fortress 2 and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. With this, they broke the trust we as the community have placed in OVERKILL.
  36. jennifersark
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Shelled out a fortune to buy all the DLC, so I could support the developers. Then I bought the game and some of the DLCs for my friends too. And what do I get? Microtransactions. That's right.
    Looks like they don't care about image, fanbase, people.
  37. BAD9ER
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    CRIMEFEST UPDATE KILLED GAME R.I.P :( mtx in a p2p game = pay to play to pay .. crimefest was supposed to be extra content for us that we completed challenges for ( hard ones too !) for this we have been "rewarded" with an MTX shp in game with stat boosting weapon and mask skins ., DO NOT BUY THIS GAME !!! THE DEVS ARE CANCER !
  38. mondoman202
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    TL;DR ♥♥♥♥ you Overkill

    I usually play Payday 2 religiously for about a month or so at a time. then take a break for about a month and rinse and repeat. Ive been doing this since it came out. it was about that time for me to start again and have completely lost interest. Ive bought every single piece of DLC they have released (only when on sale, because even without this    TL;DR ♥♥♥♥ you Overkill

    I usually play Payday 2 religiously for about a month or so at a time. then take a break for about a month and rinse and repeat. Ive been doing this since it came out. it was about that time for me to start again and have completely lost interest. Ive bought every single piece of DLC they have released (only when on sale, because even without this microtransaction ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ i still thought this game was a money hungry cash cow.) and you ahve officially lost a customer. The implementation of microtransactions in a $30 base value, and about $70 DLC list is absolutely atrocious.

    To start off the ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ that is the already existing DLC system they had, so many of the DLC they came out with has become vital to the gameplay experience, and without it the game honestly feels really stale. I cant help but think this was intended, and therefore nearly mandatory for players to put in their extra ~$20 dollars to get the full game experience. (most of the DLC is actually useless since alot of the new weapons they release are still suboptimal to the base game's weapons. I also put nearly no value on masks ~$20 dollars will get u the sniper pack, gage courier mod, and maybe a gage weapon pack for basically the full experience)
    The introduction of sniper rifles, which lets face it shouldve been in the base game, changed the play style of this game for many people. yet is only offered for the 7 dollar price point(at release). other packs like the gage courier mode which made it far easier to unlock weapon mods, which is already hard to find because its all left to chance, allowed players to get the mods they wanted more frequently, also gated by a 7 dollar price point (at release)
    There are so many simple things they have added to this game that are imperative to the PD2 experience that is each gated behind a $7 price tag that should have and could have been easily included in the base game.
    ALL WHILE THERE ARE SOME TERRIBLE PROBLEMS LIKE DESYNCRONIZATION AND TERRIBLE WEAPON BALANCE THAT HAVE BEEN AROUND SINCE DAY 1.

    Overkill lost my respect for a company even before this whole fiasco of microtransactions, yet i dealt with is because i still enjoyed playing with friends. But now i wouldnt trade a dog turd for any more of their lackluster DLC.

    -Disappointed fan    … Expand
  39. cantthinkofanam
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    The fact that Overkill added micro-transactions that gives you stat-boosting weapon skins to go along with a $20 game with 28 DLCs and counting should give you an idea how much they are milking this game and only care about money.
  40. taiwan86
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    So many things to say, So little time.
    Basically the level of disappointment is so great that I made this account specifically to include this negative review.
    I am one of the few “whales” which paid full price on most of the DLC in the game. Altogether I’ve spent around close to $100 on a game that I’ve enjoyed and introduced many of my friends to join in my enjoyment in the past. I am    So many things to say, So little time.
    Basically the level of disappointment is so great that I made this account specifically to include this negative review.
    I am one of the few “whales” which paid full price on most of the DLC in the game. Altogether I’ve spent around close to $100 on a game that I’ve enjoyed and introduced many of my friends to join in my enjoyment in the past. I am disappointed as the game I knew and loved has died, and in its place, a shell off its former self as it goes microtransaction, and predictably Free to play (later on). I’ve logged aroun 400 hrs on this game. It was my stress relief after a long day’s work. Sadly since it seems Overkill is hellbent on implementing Microtransactions, I will have to move on.
    TL:DR, Stat boosting Microtransactions= Pay to win mechanics which ruined fun great game. New players won’t be able to experience what it was like before the new mechanics, so sad…
    0/10    … Expand
  41. APimpNamedPika
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    You betrayed the community's loyalty and trust.
    After all our time, efforts, and praises, you greet us with micro-transactions; something you told us you'd never implement.

    That is not how you reward a community for staying with you through the years.
  42. 123ocelot
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    they gone and made a really good game about killing cops robbing banks into a dlc micro transaction nightmare i used to love payday 2 but then it turend into the typical EA transaction moar i would under stand if thye had servers to cost upkeep but its all done local host so like whaat
  43. Don_Qu1Shoot
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    They added micro transactions and nerfed all weapons. I lost my money, this is not the game i've paid for.
    So don't buy the game, and don't buy also the dlc, they are now useless.
    Seriously, a Bronco, more efficient than a CAL.50 ?

    good night overkill
  44. Russell89
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Once upon a time there was a nice game called Payday 2. It was the sequel of a really cool concept named Payday: The Heist, and it improved so much over the original game that millions of people bought it. Sadly, that game is nowhere to be found now, as evil minions of chaos spirited away the original devs and added microtransactions (yes, the very same things that the original devs sworeOnce upon a time there was a nice game called Payday 2. It was the sequel of a really cool concept named Payday: The Heist, and it improved so much over the original game that millions of people bought it. Sadly, that game is nowhere to be found now, as evil minions of chaos spirited away the original devs and added microtransactions (yes, the very same things that the original devs swore to keep away from their beautiful game)

    There was a nice game here. It's gone now.    … Expand
  45. Axelthegreat
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    This game used to be good, but too much DLC with overpowered or useless weapons killed it for me. Recently got back into it, excited for the new batch of free content. What welcomed me? Microtransactions.

    Well, that's fine, they're just weapon skins right? Wrong. they affect stats, you cannot choose them and you can very easaly get a skin for a gun you don't even f*cking own. Sorry    This game used to be good, but too much DLC with overpowered or useless weapons killed it for me. Recently got back into it, excited for the new batch of free content. What welcomed me? Microtransactions.

    Well, that's fine, they're just weapon skins right? Wrong.
    they affect stats, you cannot choose them and you can very easaly get a skin for a gun you don't even f*cking own. Sorry Overkill, you killed your game.

    Actually not sorry, you made your bed, now sleep in it.    … Expand
  46. Mr_laysik
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    rip payday2 ruined by overgreed D: I am just writing this for the 150 characters long so how is your day so far? mine is quite **** when I found out this.
  47. saku_39
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Game is based on korean f2p micro hell. So, grindy as hell with tons of masks, patterns, weapon attachments etc. So of course they added drops that you have to pay to unlock. Wow, what a reward! Oh... did I mention this game is not f2p... it has tons of DLC plus the base game. Nickel and Dime you to death. Buggy as hell, keep your money and dignity, avoid this game, don't support theseGame is based on korean f2p micro hell. So, grindy as hell with tons of masks, patterns, weapon attachments etc. So of course they added drops that you have to pay to unlock. Wow, what a reward! Oh... did I mention this game is not f2p... it has tons of DLC plus the base game. Nickel and Dime you to death. Buggy as hell, keep your money and dignity, avoid this game, don't support these tactics from game companies. Pay for game, pay for DLC, pay for microtransactions. Devs are liars and frauds. F YOU OVERKILL, SUCK IT.… Expand
  48. Badboyz
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Game is unplayable with the latest nerf to the weapons and overpowered pistols (i don't use pistols, OVK.). Please give my working guns back and don't nerf them again
  49. YummyPancake
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Greedy developers who created economy system despite already having 80+$ DLC worth. Please do not buy a game to them as they reveal their true colors and interests. 0/10
  50. Greco
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    A pay to win disaster. Do not buy this game, full of microtransactions when the developers said specifically they will never have microtransactions. Dissapointing.
  51. thebass1904
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Microtransaction and the last updates were a punch in the face of the old loving PD comunity. I loved this game and spent loads of money. I did this with love. but this changed. They broke my heart. Dont buy or play

    I am sry for all the players. Goodbye PD. 858 hours of fun and true gaming love.
  52. Sincos
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    It's Payday fellas -Overkill It's Payday fellas -Overkill It's Payday fellas -Overkill It's Payday fellas -Overkill It's Payday fellas -Overkill It's Payday fellas -Overkill It's Payday fellas -Overkill It's Payday fellas -Overkill It's Payday fellas -Overkill It's Payday fellas -Overkill It's Payday fellas -Overkill It's Payday fellas -Overkill
  53. 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
  54. 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.
  55. Orca5353
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    The payday 2 developers are (from observed) 1.unorganized 2.Untrained support 3.Very, very greedy. Making 40+ DLCs is apparently not enough for them, so they pull up with that cheap trick to lure CSGO/TF2 people in.
  56. hezman2
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    It was an amazing game until they added microtransactions. Microtransactions that they promised multiple times they wouldn't add. It doesn't help that they added these microtransactions during crimefest, an event that rewards the community for in-game work with "free" DLC.
  57. LunaB
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    been playing since 2013 the game was ok but the game is broken now becuz ovk made assault rifle recoil so high impossible to hit things and they make u pay for skins which can buff ur guns
  58. sb120985
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Logged almost 677 hours on this game. Road to crimefest this year was decent, however the actual event, Crimefest, introduced micro-transactions. Why is this bad? The weapons int he game needed a rebalance, everyone is aware of this. New skins were added, cool right? Not cool when the skins directly affect weapon stats, come from a safe loot card drop and require a drill which can only beLogged almost 677 hours on this game. Road to crimefest this year was decent, however the actual event, Crimefest, introduced micro-transactions. Why is this bad? The weapons int he game needed a rebalance, everyone is aware of this. New skins were added, cool right? Not cool when the skins directly affect weapon stats, come from a safe loot card drop and require a drill which can only be purchased for a low low price of $2.50 per drill. What are loot card drops? After each heist, you can choose 1 of 3 cards, and when it gets turned over, you can get a chance of anything from bonus cash, to weapon mods, to masks, mask patterns, and mask colors. This is almost 677 hours that I want back, and money spent on purchasing every DLC for this game that used to be amazing.… Expand
  59. wealthysoup
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Stay well clear.

    £15 game with ~£80 of additional DLC. On top of this they've now added pay to win based micro-transactions to the game; despite previously promising no micro-transactions: https://i.imgur.com/wQCwAyd.png Oh yes. They also never got round to adding the safe house customisation which was promised before release. This was a good game but the stacks of DLC have really    Stay well clear.

    £15 game with ~£80 of additional DLC.
    On top of this they've now added pay to win based micro-transactions to the game; despite previously promising no micro-transactions:
    https://i.imgur.com/wQCwAyd.png

    Oh yes. They also never got round to adding the safe house customisation which was promised before release.
    This was a good game but the stacks of DLC have really ruined it; the micro-transactions are the icing on the cake.    … Expand
  60. 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.
  61. Midshade
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Payday 2 was a good game until recently the developers added micro-transactions, they advertised that the game would never have those; they lied to us.
  62. Ponny_Jotsmoker
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Microtransactions, Pay2Win, DLC Flood on a AAA title. That's not a game, that's a punch in the users face. Gameplay used to be fun though, especially when you play with your friends. It's a shame how this great game got ruined by greed.
  63. DatMeme
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    The later game updates shows poor quality of content. Patch of day 1 CRIMEFEST is a evidence that the developers does not test the game, an example (as previously stated by others) including the minigun bug. Developer is also extremely greedy.
  64. sgtthrifty
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    great game that was utterly ruined, thanks for **** it up. The game was fun, and although a lot of people thought the idea of getting a five dollar dlc each month was bad, i thought it was fine, but when it introduced the safes, it was just too much
  65. ryanWS
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Low quality developers with low quality content. Microtransaction despite their producer says there won't be such thing. This is very low to a extreme degree.
  66. DlukKnight
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    It was a great game, but with stupid DLC like the Ninja Pack, the Chivalry Pack, and now with microtransactions and updates presented as rewards that should be basic functions (like lobby filters) I can defend this game anymore.

    Spend your money in something better. Right now, this game seems to be on a suicidal way.
  67. KeYboArDBeAm
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    New patch (October 16, 2015) introduces microtransactions and unpatched game bugs including minigun making players run fast, pistols being overpowered and so on.
  68. BlackKnightPD2
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    I would not recommend ths game to people. The developers of this game (the overkill software company) can not be trusted, promise after promises broken. 0/10
  69. LunaticOnMeth
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    I really loved the game. Loved. Until they added "cosmetic" microtransactions that impact stats and gameplay. Adding tons of overpriced DLCs is one thing, but adding microtransactions after promising us they wouldn't (and even advertising with it), Overkill has finally gone overboard. They have betrayed my trust. Don't let them betray you too.
  70. talkingkid53
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Heister playing since 2013, during the times - The game was great, there was not much DLCs, players were nice. DLCs begin to be released by Overkill but that's not bad...I mean there's more content, right? NO! Actually there were already too much DLCs (100$+ worth) since 2015! There was no need for the latest patch which introduced trading at all. No need.
  71. TheFlaredBaron
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    This game will give you a good time for only so long. If you want more enjoyment out of it, it's locked behind a paywall. Now, recently, the devs have decided to add microtransactions.

    These microtransactions wouldn't be a problem if: A. You didn't already have to pay for the game. B. The transactions are technically buffs to existing weapons C. They didn't break a promise they made    This game will give you a good time for only so long. If you want more enjoyment out of it, it's locked behind a paywall. Now, recently, the devs have decided to add microtransactions.

    These microtransactions wouldn't be a problem if:
    A. You didn't already have to pay for the game.
    B. The transactions are technically buffs to existing weapons
    C. They didn't break a promise they made at the release
    and D. You didn't have to pay to get the weapons unlocked in the microtransaction with real cash.

    OVERKILL have become obsessed with money, and it's a shame to see it go down such a dark path.    … Expand
  72. Trear
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    I would like to thanks Overkill, realeasing so much DLC and Micro-Transactions disgusted me about videogames, and made me think about my life. Now, i have a wife and a job.
  73. coolCN
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    payday 2 add steam market now buy drills $2.99 for safes open you is get is 1 gun but it will look you can change gun but is no true i hate payday 2 maker for that
  74. BlueTiger17
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Payday used to be a fun game until overkill decided to **** it up.
    They introduced the black market update which (according to them) would "balance" weapons and added weapon skins that boosts your stats but requires you to pay with real money.
  75. Thestriker
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    they said no microtransactions. they added micro transactions that boost stats. gg not to mention that their "rebalancing" actually just broke the game and no longer is enjoyable.
  76. yoshi666
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Overkill has shot themselves in the foots. They've lost two foots now. The new change is obviously a corporation suicide. Stay away from the game otherwise it may shutdown one day.
  77. ivanthegreat
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    The lack of microtransactions in the game was a selling point of the game as written in official describe. On october 16 2015 Payday 2 lost its selling point and turned into ruins all in the hands of Overkill.
  78. ILikeHuntingPpl
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Today I uninstalled. I had a long run in this game since 2014 when hoxton breakout (one of the older CRIMEFEST) was released. Older CRIMEFEST were good, all content were good.
    But not this one. This one means the death of Payday 2.
  79. pieman69
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    PAY2WIN gun stats on the new gun skins which are paid with real cash and via random generator to determine which item is yours. this is gamble and it's very bad.
  80. zarni66
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Great game, had a lot of fun with co op freinds over the time with it.
    But the rising tide of DLC was getting to much for me and now they have gone full cash grab with these Micro-transactions as a 'Reward' for crimefest tasks that the community completed.
    So as an individual i feel i have to put up this negative review as a protest.
    SHAME.
  81. KaboomC
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    People ignore that Gamecrazy guy as he's a part of the sinking boat yet does not acknowledge it. Big presses, youtubers, reddit, forums have covered that overkill made an unfavorable change.

    People like him are why the changes are in the game, they tend to ignore everything and become happy once something free is given to them even if it does not outweigh the bad changes.
  82. Hugegaming
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Generally speaking the developers lied and killed the game adding an market system simliar to one used in Valve's team fortress 2 and counter strike:global offensive.
  83. PlatinumEmpire
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    This game was killed by greedy developers. After we had more than 100$ worth of DLC, we received pay-to-win skin system, thanks Overkill. Community is enraged and won't give up on this crap you served them.
  84. Hunknowow
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    "There will be NO microtransactions in payday 2!"

    -Dev, 2013

    There is microtransactions AND pay2win in payday 2.

    -Me, Now

    Nothing more to say, think before buying a game with no more community.
  85. IDKGUY
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    0/10
    Microtransactions were promised to never appear. That's why I bought this game.
    Bad nasty move by Overkill. The now unified community got together because of you and now they are destroying you as a whole.
  86. CorvetteC6
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    An excellent game with the potential to top of the world. This opportunity, however is erased by the decision of the incompetent developers at Overkill Softwares.
  87. Jigurd
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    A couple of years back the overkill developers claimed that Payday 2 would NEVER have microtransactions, and shame on the community if they thought otherwise!

    Now 2 years later they have added Microtransactions. They have so far refused to communicate to any degree about this. **** you, Overkill. **** you Starbreeze, who are probably the ones behind this decision.
  88. BreadWIthJam
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Since the ovk LIED to us We as players should always STAY AWAY from the game because we do not like ovk, ovk adds something that ruins the game which no one asked for.
  89. PANZER90
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Shameless developers lying to the community two times in total (CRIMEFEST and about no microtransactions). CRIMEFEST are a set of community challenges which the community takes part to complete challenges in exchange for free prizes, however microtransactions as a "reward" aren't free at all and the most "free" thing about it is the safes which you have to buy an drill to open it or itShameless developers lying to the community two times in total (CRIMEFEST and about no microtransactions). CRIMEFEST are a set of community challenges which the community takes part to complete challenges in exchange for free prizes, however microtransactions as a "reward" aren't free at all and the most "free" thing about it is the safes which you have to buy an drill to open it or it just takes up your card picking item.… Expand
  90. Koromfekete
    Oct 19, 2015
    1
    Stay the hell away from this game AND Overkill. It's really not worthy of your time or attention dear Customer, unless you like being deceived, lied to, ripped off and then politely asked to shut up about it.
  91. Secour
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Isn't it a shame to promise that there will never ever be micro transaction within the game and no less than 2 years after you introduce it ?
    Isn't it a middle finger in the face of your customer or is it just false advertisement ?
    I don't know, but either way, this is some crappy marketing here.
  92. DDomino1
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    I had so much love for this game but the devs took it away since they added micro transactions. Broke a promise by telling us that they would never add micro transactions to the game.

    Im sorry overkill, but you guys made a huge mistake.
  93. zalone
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Game was great until they added stat-boosting micro-transactions, after stating this would never happen on multiple occasions, and during what was supposed to be a release of free content. Not acceptable.
  94. vloeibarekaas
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    1/10 is good game bad developers

    Seriously though, no microtransactions means NO MICROTRANSACTIONS.

    Falsely advertised. I still love Payday, but moneywhoring Overkill is dead to me.
  95. punkfan
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    I was a player during 2014 with countless DLCs. Invested lot of cash, even supported Hypetrain (one of the fundraising event for free content) as it had a good idea.

    I logged in today just to realize that they have added microtransactions to the game, something I really hated with playing games on my Iphone. Well it's end of Payday 2 I guess.
  96. Ratiasu
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    The game at its foundation was quite enjoyable. However, the company milked the game by releasing small DLC at very steep prices, screwing over balance for years on end, and not bothering with a (very much needed) anti-cheat unless it is a hack which allows people to play their paid content for free.

    Just now they came back on their decision of not having microtransactions in the game.    The game at its foundation was quite enjoyable. However, the company milked the game by releasing small DLC at very steep prices, screwing over balance for years on end, and not bothering with a (very much needed) anti-cheat unless it is a hack which allows people to play their paid content for free.

    Just now they came back on their decision of not having microtransactions in the game. Basically they copy-pasted the CS GO system, but with stats on each skin. They also ruined any notion of balance the game still had at this point.

    Also, the engine is outdated and incredibly unoptimized. It was from a racing from 2001 - even though it got improved tremendously since then, it still shows.

    Get this game if you can get it (plus most of the DLC) for a few bucks, otherwise don't bother. The game is at the end of its cycle. If you want a game for you to fill this co-op niche, look elsewhere.

    They never bothered revamping any part of their engine since launch, but developing a CS GO box system is no prob all of a sudden. Says plenty about this company's mentality. They WILL try to milk you for your cash!    … Expand
  97. Vladsei
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Micro-transactions for a 20 USD game with 100+ USD worth of DLC. The micro-transaction skins could be very well behind a DLC wall: you need the DLC in addition to teh skin you just unlocked by chance.
    To make it more "fun": the skins have stats.
    No, thank you.
  98. DaRealFreak
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    I really liked the game when it got released and still got free, good content, I spent ~1000 hours in the game and I thought it was worth the money.
    But I noticed that less and less dlc's were free or even provided good content, they got overpriced and Overkill broke their promises on a daily basis.
    As a result I stopped played Pd2. After I saw that the dlc's are reduced by 75% I    I really liked the game when it got released and still got free, good content, I spent ~1000 hours in the game and I thought it was worth the money.
    But I noticed that less and less dlc's were free or even provided good content, they got overpriced and Overkill broke their promises on a daily basis.
    As a result I stopped played Pd2. After I saw that the dlc's are reduced by 75% I considered playing again, but as of now I won't touch the game again.
    Payday - The Heist, the predecessor of Payday 2 in comparison is a complete game which is hella fun, better spend your money into buying a good, complete game before you end up paying for an unplayable game, which whole reason is to drain money from the players.    … Expand
  99. urexwife
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Micro trans really? When you said there won't be any. Shame on you and everyone that accepted this nonsense. You should know that not only the steam community is mad at you not only is the currently and former players mad at you but players who were thinking of getting the game are mad at you as well.
  100. Serfig
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Greedy developers who broke the game.
    "There will be NO micro-transactions in PAYDAY2 !" they said
    and now there are expensive skins that boost weapon stats. -.-
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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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