Payday 2

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3970 Ratings

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  1. Iamsoda
    Oct 16, 2015
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    Latest update is crap. You buy a game only to have even more pay 2 win in game transactions. Don't recommend. Check the payday 2 forums people are on a hating **** All the lies and all the injuries Overkill has caused.
  2. exhq
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    After all the false advertising, Overkill tried to do better. Or so they said. After that never happened, they promised to reward us with Crimefest. The rewards were poor, one was literally a paid advertisement for a movie, and we didn't get the final rewards until almost a year later. Then Crimefest 2 happened. The first reward? CS:GO style weapon crates with skins that conferred statAfter all the false advertising, Overkill tried to do better. Or so they said. After that never happened, they promised to reward us with Crimefest. The rewards were poor, one was literally a paid advertisement for a movie, and we didn't get the final rewards until almost a year later. Then Crimefest 2 happened. The first reward? CS:GO style weapon crates with skins that conferred stat bonuses. €2.50 a pop. For a game with almost £100 worth of DLC already. For a game that the developers said would never have micro-transactions. We were wrong for believing them.… Expand
  3. Theboina
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    "We've made it clear that Payday 2 will have no microtransactions whatsoever (shame on you if you thought otherwise!)"

    False advertising. Microtransactions are here, the game is on the road to become F2P despite the fact ppl have spend lot of money on vanilla and tons of overpriced DLCs.
    Greedy Overkill SHAME ON YOU!
  4. Ravencrest
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Greedy, lying devs, bug-ridden with massive de-syncs, unbalanced weapons, loads of dlcs, micro-transactions, no dedicated servers, cheaters. This game is just a cash grab made by the EA-like Overkill. Stay away!
  5. IronColdX
    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.
  6. GATOR1231
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Bugs from release of the game still exist such as NPCs clipping into objects, no arm or leg hitboxes, sounds playing on loop even after you finish a level, Flash bang grenades coming with no warning or reason, no safehouse customization, exploits to finish levels early, hackers instantly spawing money, explosions, and enemies everywhere, enemies hitting through walls the list goes on. AndBugs from release of the game still exist such as NPCs clipping into objects, no arm or leg hitboxes, sounds playing on loop even after you finish a level, Flash bang grenades coming with no warning or reason, no safehouse customization, exploits to finish levels early, hackers instantly spawing money, explosions, and enemies everywhere, enemies hitting through walls the list goes on. And falsely said by a developer "We will never have micro-transactions" only to have them appear yesterday with stat boosting effects. Overall It's gone to hell… Expand
  7. Lagpie
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    I will never write a bad review about Payday 2 and Overkill (Shame on you if you thought otherwise). No. No. God, I hope not. Never. No............

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  8. Stefanonimo
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    False advertising.
    They said "This game will never have micro-transactions", and 2 years later they add them... in a game that still costs 20€ and offers nothing, unless you spend money by buying over 25 (TWENTYFIVE!!!) DLCs that are worth over 100€ ON TOTAL and make the game much easier and unbalanced. With micro-transactions, you get reskinned weapons that have boosts over normal    False advertising.
    They said "This game will never have micro-transactions", and 2 years later they add them... in a game that still costs 20€ and offers nothing, unless you spend money by buying over 25 (TWENTYFIVE!!!) DLCs that are worth over 100€ ON TOTAL and make the game much easier and unbalanced. With micro-transactions, you get reskinned weapons that have boosts over normal weapons.

    So, for concluding. You have to pay 120€ for the full game AND you have to spend MORE for having more advantages. And the worst thing is that the game is still full of bugs that never gets fixed by the developers, since fixing bugs are free and they can't earn money.

    This game is a JOKE and their developers are GREEDY LIARS!!!!! Avoid it!!!!    … Expand
  9. Okamisolaris
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    The game has quickly gone downhill on the day of its birthday. They broke game balance, added micro transactions after promising it would never happen, havent made public comment yet and have left the poor unpaid community mods to clean up and deal with a hurt and angry community. Gone are the days when they cared about community, now is the age of profit. Best it be ended before they can profit.
  10. Archix
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    DLCs + Microtransactions.

    That;s exactly what this game need. No balance, no anti-cheat system, no bugfixes. More milking money. Overkill, you betrayed us
  11. LazyCloud
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    A game filled with bugs, DLC's and now micro-transactions.
    Avoid this game like cancer. Coincidentally cancer and payday 2 are similar now.
    Avoid buying this, just buy anything else, it's better.
  12. IrregularJoe
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    This was formerly one of the greatest co-op games on Steam, a real time soak that my friends and I enjoyed the hell out of. October 15th, 2015, that all changed. A long-running promise of the head developer, Almir, has always been that there would never, ever be microtransactions in this game. Yesterday, they went back on that promise, completely overhauling the game in such a way that,This was formerly one of the greatest co-op games on Steam, a real time soak that my friends and I enjoyed the hell out of. October 15th, 2015, that all changed. A long-running promise of the head developer, Almir, has always been that there would never, ever be microtransactions in this game. Yesterday, they went back on that promise, completely overhauling the game in such a way that, rather than requiring skill or practice, it's become just another pay-to-win drain on your wallet. When the developers can't be trusted to keep their oldest promise, what's the point?… Expand
  13. olloollo
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    This game costs over $100 with all DLC's. Now OVK wants to add micro-transactions. OVK promised NO micro-transactions from the start. OVK seem to think gamers are some kind of cash cows.
  14. Payday
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    So, we've got a game that has promised to never include microtransactions, only to then include microtransactions in their game. Not only that, but they pass it off as though it's no big deal, do not address it and instead force their moderators to do damage control instead of fixing the situation. They claim to add an economy system into the game, however this economy system does notSo, we've got a game that has promised to never include microtransactions, only to then include microtransactions in their game. Not only that, but they pass it off as though it's no big deal, do not address it and instead force their moderators to do damage control instead of fixing the situation. They claim to add an economy system into the game, however this economy system does not prove to be feasibly real, instead all money going straight into Overkill's pockets. They've effectively shown they're greedy, and will only use you for money. They also have a lovely tendency to censor and ban people from their forums and from posting artwork. It's awesome.… Expand
  15. Denver201
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    2013 a great game was released by a wonderful little developer fast forward to 2015 however and the game is no longer a gem but a cash cow that the greedy developer OVERKILL is drying up for every penny. If you do not like anti consumer practices or are just not an the kind of person who enjoys being seen as a walking wallet then AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE!
  16. Leistenbruch
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    this game has micro-transactions now. this is a real shame.
    you lost my respect overkill.

    will never buy something again from u. no new games, no dlc for existing games.
  17. MechaEmperor
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    At one point I had recommended this game, but that was 5 DLC's ago. While the base game was, at one point, very well made and well thought out, numerous drives to push DLC sales and finally the addition of microtransactions have made me unable to recommend this game any more.

    The long short of it is: - The only free DLCs you receive are ones that drastically increase the difficulty    At one point I had recommended this game, but that was 5 DLC's ago. While the base game was, at one point, very well made and well thought out, numerous drives to push DLC sales and finally the addition of microtransactions have made me unable to recommend this game any more.

    The long short of it is:

    - The only free DLCs you receive are ones that drastically increase the difficulty in the base game, sometimes to near-unwinnable levels, so that you're required to purchase DLC weapons to win.

    - DLC weapons are buggy and generally clones of existing weapons, but with blatantly superior stats such as higher concealment, unique abilities, higher damage, or greater magazine capacity, for no drawback when compared to even older DLC weapons. A good example of this is the Dynamite, which is functionally identical to the Frag Grenades, but cannot be blown up prematurely by enemy cops.

    - Numerous underhanded marketing tactics. The most notable recent ones include the Hype Train event, where you were forced to purchase items to add "Hype Fuel" or the event would be withheld from the community at large, as well as the introduction of in-game Microtransactions during the first day of a promised "Free" community event. This is not getting into shadier tactics, such as copying existing mods and stats websites and presenting them as their own while making the game utterly incompatible with said existing mods and stats websites.

    - All of the above also ended up causing the game to be far more buggy than it was, generally breaking existing gun buffs and abilities. No fix has been in sight for any of this, while on the other hand they were quick to patch up a leak that let people use guns for free rather than pay for the DLC. Generally the quality of game play as went down simply because in-game support is nonexistent unless it would affect their DLC sales.

    - Because of all of the above, you need a ridiculous amount of DLC just to remain viable in the game. Unlike most other games, Overkill's nerfing of several weapons made it essentially necessary to have almost all of the DLCs to remain viable in the game. This comes to well over 100 dollars if you were to purchase them all. And unlike others, the GOTY edition doesn't even cover half of the necessary DLCs and Overkill has no intention of stopping to make DLCs for the game, meaning once you buy in, you have to keep buying or be outclassed after a month.

    - And last but not least, the aforementioned Microtransactions do sell you power. While relatively minor, a few of the skins do provide stat boosts to your guns.This is even more pronounced in the game as, due to the in-game mechanic, you cannot purchase Gun Modifications in any other shape or form, and must wait for them to randomly drop from the game's system.

    In general, do not buy this game, even if it's on sale. The developers have fostered an almost addiction-like atmosphere within the community and the game, so even if you think you can get by on a simple 10 dollar investment, they will start squeezing you one penny at a time.    … Expand
  18. Arkhamdingdongd
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    I used to be a big supporter of this game. I am a veteran player of PD:TH and bought the pre-order for PD2. Over the years, DLC has been nickel and dime-ing the user base until it all came to a head with update 79. With Crimefest, Overkill has shat upon everything once again, including their own words, and changed the model to P2W. I have zero issue with TF2 and CS:GO models, but when youI used to be a big supporter of this game. I am a veteran player of PD:TH and bought the pre-order for PD2. Over the years, DLC has been nickel and dime-ing the user base until it all came to a head with update 79. With Crimefest, Overkill has shat upon everything once again, including their own words, and changed the model to P2W. I have zero issue with TF2 and CS:GO models, but when you add the addition of permanent stat boosts to weapons...weapons you just nerfed to be worse, requiring paid stat boosts to bring them up to 'normal' damage output, you've gone too far. I don't know what is going on with this game and the thinking behind it, but I'm not sticking around to find out.… Expand
  19. camomatt
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    I've invested a good deal into this game, both money and time, only to see the developer break their promise of no microtransactions. I cannot recommend this game to anyone who's looking for an honest developer and a game free of microtransactions.
  20. Unit88
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Game has Implemented a micro-transaction system similar to CS:GO EXCEPT the Weapon Skins actually modify the stats of the game. Now you need to pay for a good gun, and if you don`t have the dlc you can't use it
  21. Haxtozous
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    In the past, i would of recommended this game. Instead, now all you get is pay to win microtransactions in a game you already paid for. Stay the hell away.
  22. Matrix101_
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    This game was originally an amazing game but as of recently the Overkill team has decided that they do NOT want to keep their word and have filled the game with micro transactions and are killing the community as servers are either skins or no skins now.

    The developers are showing that in this work dishonesty is the best policy.
  23. calleponkn
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    OVK have for some time now been pooping out DLC's to the death and now they have finally killed the game as they have added micro transactions (which they promised they wouldn't do), don't buy unless OVK removes those!
  24. artjon
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    it has 2 much dlcs and microtransactions
    nothing more 2 say cuz it sucks so much.
    overkill is the worst company the **** lieers some .........................
  25. BludForTehBludG
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    A P2W grindfest with virtually no redeeming qualities, to be quite honest. Check the more recent scores for something more accurate, the old Payday 2 was a great deal better, so a lot of the positive reviews are outdated.
  26. yhtto2
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    No **** given to veterans.They make you rich,they show you their love,and you just backstabbed your fans.Wow,just wow.To be honest,it's veteran complete the crimefest challanges,those newbies don't even know how to deal with cooking,cloakers,bulldozers.After veterans complete the crimefest,fanboys and newbies called them "crying 5 years old baby".
  27. Mother_Flowers
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Ready to play some Payday 2: Counter Fortress Safe Opening Simulator? Ready to play some Payday 2: Counter Fortress Safe Opening Simulator? Ready to play some Payday 2: Counter Fortress Safe Opening Simulator?
  28. Generical
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    "Microtransactions will never be put in the game"

    Oh wait, JK!!

    It's bad enough that you made us pay for this **** but my god it's an EXACT COPY OF COUNTERSTRIKE. Nice original ideas, Overkill.
  29. AllahuAkbarr
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Constant **** lies, Overkill treating the community like **** ignoring our feedback/suggestions, bugs that have been in PD2 since beta, and on top of that microtransactions which give you power. In a game that already costs like $150 if you want the full experience.
  30. visno
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    PD2 started out solid, from an independent game studio. that studio has, over time, proved that they don't listen to their player base, extorts their customers with high priced DLC's (each one seemingly more lackluster than the previous) while ignoring problems that have plagued the game since the beginning (or in some cases, addressing fixes by making them part of the paid DLC). nowPD2 started out solid, from an independent game studio. that studio has, over time, proved that they don't listen to their player base, extorts their customers with high priced DLC's (each one seemingly more lackluster than the previous) while ignoring problems that have plagued the game since the beginning (or in some cases, addressing fixes by making them part of the paid DLC). now they've added microtransactions (after previously stating that they would never do this).

    don't waste your time with this one, unless you manage to snag it for like 2 bucks. used to be a fan of this studio, but after a couple years of excuses (and even a 20 dollar DLC that didn't really give you anything, which is essentially a donation to the studio) i have to say the experience has left a sour taste.    … Expand
  31. LiMoNchik
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Microtransactions.... Жадности нет предела, слишком жирно замахнулись до уровня гейба... Особенно учитывая обещания что такого не будет.
  32. amensch
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Great gameplay, but with this DLC politic and the Microtransaction I HAVE to give a 0 to the game! Buy it when they have put these **** features out the game!
  33. IcanMorris
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    I really used to like the game. Then micro-transactions came.
    Well, micro-transactions aren't inherently bad, if they were cosmetic only: who cares. However, they are not. To make matters worse, weapons were re-balanced with the same update - worse than before, increasing the gap to the better payed weapons. Add to that the RNG of crates and the breaking of community generated content, I    I really used to like the game. Then micro-transactions came.
    Well, micro-transactions aren't inherently bad, if they were cosmetic only: who cares. However, they are not. To make matters worse, weapons were re-balanced with the same update - worse than before, increasing the gap to the better payed weapons. Add to that the RNG of crates and the breaking of community generated content, I can no longer recommend this game.    … Expand
  34. brandon26
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    It used to be a decent game.
    Developer flooded the game with DLC-s. Some of these DLC-s are collaborations (advertisements) with other movies and video games. These DLC-s does not show coherency with the original game and its atmosphere, therefore making the game bigger, but not better.
    The game does not punish cheaters, only identifies them. Despite the developer promises,    It used to be a decent game.
    Developer flooded the game with DLC-s. Some of these DLC-s are collaborations (advertisements) with other movies and video games. These DLC-s does not show coherency with the original game and its atmosphere, therefore making the game bigger, but not better.
    The game does not punish cheaters, only identifies them.

    Despite the developer promises, micro-transactions has been implemented to the game, which give weapons better stats. These can not be acquired without micro-transactions.    … Expand
  35. bola27
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    #IAmNotAWallet ....................................................................................................................... ...............................................
  36. Gunmodder
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Mictrotransaction, no longer supported hoxhud, over 25 dlc and a community manager who lie to the community is enough. This game was good, but now its dead. R.I.P.
  37. woifx
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    microtansaction/10

    liar/lazy/money greedy developer ever
    never keep promise, never care about their customer.

    The game is fun but it's getting worse every update
  38. SizzlesGaming
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    I had to buy the game again because they refused to support the older-gen port.
    Then, I bought the COPack to keep the game's policy at a state of "Paid DLC is necessary" and "We do Free DLC as often as we can"
    I also bought it knowing that Overkill was an indie dev, had new concepts like Safehouse Customization, and wouldn't have microtransactions. Currently, all of those are wrong.    I had to buy the game again because they refused to support the older-gen port.
    Then, I bought the COPack to keep the game's policy at a state of "Paid DLC is necessary" and "We do Free DLC as often as we can"
    I also bought it knowing that Overkill was an indie dev, had new concepts like Safehouse Customization, and wouldn't have microtransactions.
    Currently, all of those are wrong.
    Don't forget grinding to unlock "free" content which was really paid.
    Or having to sell ourselves out like a mobile game to unlock content.
    When that backfired, they called the community out on not liking that, and claimed that even though I "Didn't donate, I supported" them, I didn't REALLY understand how much the Voice Actors did for Payday 2.    … Expand
  39. DimensioT
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    This was a fun game, despite community complaints over trivial matters. Unfortunately, recent community outcry over the implementation of microtransactions is entirely warranted; this new "feature" constitutes a breach of promise by the developers, and has already made the game community toxic. It is no longer a fun cooperative experience, unfortunately, due to the developers lying toThis was a fun game, despite community complaints over trivial matters. Unfortunately, recent community outcry over the implementation of microtransactions is entirely warranted; this new "feature" constitutes a breach of promise by the developers, and has already made the game community toxic. It is no longer a fun cooperative experience, unfortunately, due to the developers lying to their fanbase and imposing a system that will attract scammers and spammers.… Expand
  40. DInamitestick
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Where's the safe house customization that was included in the Career Criminal pre-order? It has been over two years and nothing. No artwork, no updates, only responding as "We're working on it". They've released over a dozen DLCs and updates which include customization, and features. How do they have time to make new content when they insist they don't have the time to make content whichWhere's the safe house customization that was included in the Career Criminal pre-order? It has been over two years and nothing. No artwork, no updates, only responding as "We're working on it". They've released over a dozen DLCs and updates which include customization, and features. How do they have time to make new content when they insist they don't have the time to make content which was promised and paid by their consumers?… Expand
  41. ButchFlowers
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Payday 2, with their last update has screwed up this once great game. My favorite weapon, The Lebensauger, has now been nerfed (ammo capacity, stability, and damage) to the extent where it is easily outclassed by vanilla, early level guns. Tell me what was the reason for investing all of my money in every DLC just to watch my favorite weapons turned to crap and made useless? In additionPayday 2, with their last update has screwed up this once great game. My favorite weapon, The Lebensauger, has now been nerfed (ammo capacity, stability, and damage) to the extent where it is easily outclassed by vanilla, early level guns. Tell me what was the reason for investing all of my money in every DLC just to watch my favorite weapons turned to crap and made useless? In addition they now waste our time and card drops with useless safes that I and countless others will never open. All I can say is, enjoy the trinkets you Screw Out of Your Loyal Patrons. I hope you all are very pleased with taking a great game and RUNNING IT STRAIGHT INTO THE GROUND!… Expand
  42. MicroPoop
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    No, of course we'd never introduce microtransactions! Never! Shame on you for even thinking that! - Oh how the mighty have fallen, Overkill. A great game, ruined in an instant by your greed. Riddled with bugs that you can't be bothered to fix, in favour of generating more money through ridiculous skins reminiscent of CS:GO.
  43. bat5
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    As if over a year of lies, laziness, incompetence and a complete disregard for the fanbase weren't enough to prove how much of a sodding terrible company they were, adding microtransaction pay2win features on the first day of a free even really dealt the final blow.

    I will not be touching payday 2 or any other overkill/starbreeze product again and I advise others to do the same
  44. Tavish30
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Microtransactions , thanks a lot overkill. This was a neat game , but the developers decided to continually add really idiotic things like swords and shields (I am not kidding). This game has turned into a big ****
  45. Willkwi
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Too much P2W. Don't bother. They promised they wouldn't, they did, yadda yadda. I have 700+ hours and I can't recommend this because of shady practices from OVERKILL.
  46. Dracian
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Payday 2 features :

    - Microtransactions
    - Pay 2 Win weapons
    - A ton of $5 DLC required to 100% the game
    - Devs pillaging mods without retribution or acknowledgement
    - Promised content never added

    It used to be quite a solid coop game. Devs just ruined it in one day.
  47. SonicMemeBoi
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Fuhcking microtransactions,almir is a cock almir is a cock almir is a cock almir is a cock almir is a cock almir is a cock almir is a cock almir is a cock
  48. mikestoklasa
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    The developers do not care about the people that supported this game and have flat out lied about the inclusion of microtransactions in a game that already has nearly $100 in additional DLC.
  49. roxariku
    Oct 16, 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.
  50. Corbent
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Well, with 223 hours played and a couple Infamy levels I can say that I used to enjoy this game a lot playing with friends. The company seemed likable and mostly decent and the game was fun. I also liked the addition of small DLCs, I bought some of them, even though I mostly didn't use the new stuff. It seemed ok just in case. But things went out of control. They started throwing more andWell, with 223 hours played and a couple Infamy levels I can say that I used to enjoy this game a lot playing with friends. The company seemed likable and mostly decent and the game was fun. I also liked the addition of small DLCs, I bought some of them, even though I mostly didn't use the new stuff. It seemed ok just in case. But things went out of control. They started throwing more and more content just for the hell of it, regardless of if it fits theme or not. New characters that have nothing to do with the game's style. Blatant ads for stuff. Someone called it a "Billboard" and I find it very fitting. All of this made me play less and less often.

    Lastly they came with micro transactions. Which by the way is contrary to the several times they assured it wasn't going to happen (Just google it). This is the final nail on this coffin. I declare this game not worthy. Even if they take it back, the company has proven me that they are not worth any kind of trust or sympathy.    … Expand
  51. Aschaschi
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Payday 2 had a lot of potential and I once loved it as much as I loved PD1, but Overkill screwed up multiple times and butchered it. They didn't learn their lesson: E3 action, ignoring the very productive community and banning critics... **** And now they finally made it to the bottom of the pit (at least untill they find a way to dig even deeper) by adding microtransactions to Payday 2,Payday 2 had a lot of potential and I once loved it as much as I loved PD1, but Overkill screwed up multiple times and butchered it. They didn't learn their lesson: E3 action, ignoring the very productive community and banning critics... **** And now they finally made it to the bottom of the pit (at least untill they find a way to dig even deeper) by adding microtransactions to Payday 2, making a casual game out of the title and kicking the whole vetrans and fanbase in the butt. Overkill I really hope your greed will now finally make you lose the last bit of good rep you had with those blind enough to not see everything you did wrong. Have fun killing this game that once was your baby. I can not recommend this game anymore and I really hope nobody falls for the false promises anymore. Please be aware that you buy into a game that is designed to swallow your money and you will support developers that are even worse than the big AAA-producing companies when it comes to greed and pure disrespect toward the players supporting them. Save yourself some money and check out other upcoming FPS games.… Expand
  52. Scardale
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    First of all i´m sorry for my bad english, but i´m not a native speaker.
    Please do yourself a favour and do not buy this piece of crap.
    The develepors lied in so many ways, content that should been released at release of the game is still not available. You cannot trust this greedy bunch of Overkill. They do not care about there community,which bought dozens of useless dlc´s to support    First of all i´m sorry for my bad english, but i´m not a native speaker.
    Please do yourself a favour and do not buy this piece of crap.
    The develepors lied in so many ways, content that should been released at release of the game is still not available. You cannot trust this greedy bunch of Overkill.
    They do not care about there community,which bought dozens of useless dlc´s to support the company.
    All they care about is how to get even more money out of their cashcow.
    We are still waiting for Items we payed for at the hype-train-event, still nothing has come.    … Expand
  53. EvadableMoxie
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Overkill has turned it's back on it's player base. A formerly great game has been destroyed by corporate greed which has been growing over the past year. They now focus only on what will make them the most money and care very little for making a good game.
  54. MacKeggin
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    I unfortunately couldn't give a review of over 0 because I did not pay the "Premium Review Membership" that Overkill is now demanding players to pay for. However that doesn't change much, because to play even half the game you need to pay for far too much DLC and now even microtransactions. Not only is this now an awful hat fortress, the skins that come from these "vaults" effect gameplay,I unfortunately couldn't give a review of over 0 because I did not pay the "Premium Review Membership" that Overkill is now demanding players to pay for. However that doesn't change much, because to play even half the game you need to pay for far too much DLC and now even microtransactions. Not only is this now an awful hat fortress, the skins that come from these "vaults" effect gameplay, what utter trash!… Expand
  55. kallak
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Okay don't get me wrong this game is good, but the addition of the micro-transactions is unacceptable. Not only do you have to pay to get these skins, they also increase stats on your guns. Overkill what were you thinking
  56. Pedropars
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    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.

    On October 15th of 2015,OVERKILL added microtransactions to the game,which provide you weapon skins with boosted stats,not only those weapons are locked behind a paywall but they´re considerable better than other weapons,including DLC ones,to make matters worse,back in 2013 the developers said that PAYDAY 2 would NEVER have microtransactions,yet now here we are...

    OVERKILL has lied and disappointed PAYDAY 2 fans several times but we always forgave them,but the addition of microtransactions is something that can´t be forgiven,several members of the community including people that played VERY important roles in developing and growing the PAYDAY 2 community are leaving the game,countless people have decided to stop supporting OVERKILL in any way,i have left the community myself recently.

    This pretty much sums up my experience with PAYDAY 2,i really recommend anyone reading this review to stay far away from this game and from anything made by OVERKILL.    … Expand
  57. zuhah
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    payday 2 with probably the biggest record of dlc count 27 dlc each selling for 1/3 of the game price

    award our crimefest with free content yay !!!
    wanna know what the free content is ?
    its micro transactions!!!

    seriously......
  58. codelancelot
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Payday 2 used to be my favorite game until overkill software decided that on their second birthday celebration they were going to add these wonderful things known as micro-transactions and they have officially ruined the game. they promised us free content and we micro-transactions. they said payday 2 would ever have micro-transactions but I guess they lied
  59. ToastLeToast
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Killing off mods by stealing their content, making 100s of DLC, paid advertisement (Wick, Alesso), and finally lying to the community be giving them micro-transactions instead of the promised "free content for all player". Oh, and they broke the balance, all while copying CS:GO model, by adding said micro-transactions they promised they would never add to the game.
  60. CroJacket
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    If i wanted to play cs:go i would have bought cs:go, don't make false promises and then fill our game with microtransactions that modify gun stats. I can forgive the constant DLC, but this takes the cake, im giving it 0/10 because i feel robed and this is the only way that Overkill will learn from their mistakes
  61. swag123
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    This game was great from the start.
    Once I started seeing all the DLC's being pumped out, I was iffy, but I kept on going, because this game was amazing. The multiplayer, music and the general atmosphere.
    What is not OK is the recent crimewave update. Overkill promised us no microtransactions, and here we get them. The things you can buy aren't purely cosmetic. You get stat increases.    This game was great from the start.
    Once I started seeing all the DLC's being pumped out, I was iffy, but I kept on going, because this game was amazing. The multiplayer, music and the general atmosphere.
    What is not OK is the recent crimewave update. Overkill promised us no microtransactions, and here we get them. The things you can buy aren't purely cosmetic. You get stat increases. That's what makes this different from CS:GO and TF2.    … Expand
  62. SpeltWrong
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    No, just no - Payday 2: This time CS:GO rip off time.
    CrimeFest - free items, if you have the steam funds to pay...
    Their bad business practises cannot be endorsed, i'm sorry payday - they ruined you...
  63. Zavizul
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Once upon a time, this was a good game. However, we've reached the point where the game costs $130 dollars to buy the base game, plus all the DLCs, and Overkill has the audacity to add microtransactions, going back on a promise where they said they would never include microtransactions.
    Congratulations Overkill, you managed to surpass both EA and Ubisoft scumbaggery in the span of a day
  64. GigaToni
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Payday 2 was fun, enjoyable and a great game for coop. Now after the newest updates, it's more like a pay2win. Same like CS:GO or TF2. Hopefully they'll revert the updates they did. If not it's a disaster.
  65. starblastx
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    CS GO Away.
    You promised us ten days of free fun. I was planning on getting a group of friends together and having them try the game out, get em into it, play around, have fun.
    Now I'm leaving a 0 score review.
    Good marketing tactics.
  66. gamer2456
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    All the guns are nerf down to make you buy the new weapon skins at 2.50 a drill to open a safe to try get skin stats weapons boost. This include any DLC you buy you need get skin for it becuase even DLC weapons been nerf to make room for this new boost skin stats.
  67. m3ddle
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    I had to buy the Review DLC for $4.95 to write this, so here goes.

    Payday 2 is a 4-player co-op viral marketing ploy that has recently decided to abandon its core fan base and has gone down the path of introducing microtransactions as a method of squeezing more money from its playerbase. If you are a fan of questionable business ethics and enjoy opening crates with expensive keys,    I had to buy the Review DLC for $4.95 to write this, so here goes.

    Payday 2 is a 4-player co-op viral marketing ploy that has recently decided to abandon its core fan base and has gone down the path of introducing microtransactions as a method of squeezing more money from its playerbase.

    If you are a fan of questionable business ethics and enjoy opening crates with expensive keys, purchased for real money, then this game is for you! Salute!    … Expand
  68. Lazaruz
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Growing mountain of DLC that locks a ever expanding section behind a aditional paywall. And now microtransactions, which means the promise that Payday 2 would never contain microtransactions was a big fat lie.

    Stay clear, seriously stay clear. The game is in a complete swan dive and completely content in seemingly trying to nickle and dime you every step of the way to the bottom in such    Growing mountain of DLC that locks a ever expanding section behind a aditional paywall. And now microtransactions, which means the promise that Payday 2 would never contain microtransactions was a big fat lie.

    Stay clear, seriously stay clear. The game is in a complete swan dive and completely content in seemingly trying to nickle and dime you every step of the way to the bottom in such an extent it puts games like Evolve to shame. A game that got particularly slammed for the extensive DLC

    Stay clear, for the love of god stay clear.
    Save your money.    … Expand
  69. TSense
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Overkill lies to us, update 79 was a cheap money grab in a way they said they will NEVER do. And then they go around banning everyone on the Forum who dislikes the update, deleting everything and make fake post about people who like it. Yeah, that guy who has like 0,2 hours loves the new update, but i after 700 hours get a forum ban for pointing out that they lie to us. Now they areOverkill lies to us, update 79 was a cheap money grab in a way they said they will NEVER do. And then they go around banning everyone on the Forum who dislikes the update, deleting everything and make fake post about people who like it. Yeah, that guy who has like 0,2 hours loves the new update, but i after 700 hours get a forum ban for pointing out that they lie to us. Now they are waiting it out, hoping we will forget.… Expand
  70. Billy-Rex
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    I wouldn't mind the microtransactions, if they wouldn't have been released during Crimefest, where we should have been rewarded for our efforts to unlock challenges.
    I feel betrayed and lied to. Thanks, Almir.
  71. EzioJensenThird
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    You do not have the Gage Positive Review Packs. Please purchase it for £4.99. Also we will never ever ever ever micro-transactions ;)

    We at Overkill appreciate you continued acceptance of our lies and ****
  72. montanaqueleer
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Once upon a time this was a great game, but with the recent microtransactions addition many casual players will find themselves priced right out of the market. In addition to the potentially hundred of dollars in dlc to complete the game experience this game and it's developers have really lost sight of things.
  73. Proykesh
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Gamespot.com asked if Overkill Software anticipated putting microtransactions in the game, Goldfarb bluntly stated, "No. No. God, I hope not. Never. No."
    What a deception.
  74. Street
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    No Microtransactions ! Almir and Ovk team gg and bb ! You wanted our money ? You wont get it ? This was one of my favorite games. Pre-order Payday 3 in future ? No thanks. Buy Payday 3 with 75-90% discount in future ? NO thanks ! Buy OVK the walking beard ? You know..
  75. mwkjsr
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    I honestly cannot believe the gall of Overkill. The community worked hard for free content and updates and they slap us in the face with micro-transactions. Enough is enough Overkill. The game was choked with D.L.C. in the first place and, honestly, I'm tired of your greed. Until you actually start listening to the community, I'm done. It's over.
    Thievery is supposed to be kept in the    I honestly cannot believe the gall of Overkill. The community worked hard for free content and updates and they slap us in the face with micro-transactions. Enough is enough Overkill. The game was choked with D.L.C. in the first place and, honestly, I'm tired of your greed. Until you actually start listening to the community, I'm done. It's over.
    Thievery is supposed to be kept in the game. Good luck picking up the pieces of this disaster.    … Expand
  76. Gamefreak2350
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    This game was great until the developers decided to break their promise of never having micro transactions (and on the community for thinking otherwise) and put in pay to win micro transactions as part of an event that promised 10 days of content for free to the entire community. Micro transactions have no place in a $20 game with almost $120 in downloadable content. The developers haveThis game was great until the developers decided to break their promise of never having micro transactions (and on the community for thinking otherwise) and put in pay to win micro transactions as part of an event that promised 10 days of content for free to the entire community. Micro transactions have no place in a $20 game with almost $120 in downloadable content. The developers have proven that they don't care at all about how the community feels and won't even make a statement about this recent addition, they're just continuing to release free (although sub par) content as though nothing happened.… Expand
  77. kingwille
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    The game was fun once. Unfortunately, the devs added micro-transactions after saying they would never do so. This is a bad business practice. They also nerfed some weapons into near-uselessness and added weapon skins that add bonuses to the weapon stats to sell what is basically the original weapon back to you. They don't care about their community. So, thanks Overkill for showing otherThe game was fun once. Unfortunately, the devs added micro-transactions after saying they would never do so. This is a bad business practice. They also nerfed some weapons into near-uselessness and added weapon skins that add bonuses to the weapon stats to sell what is basically the original weapon back to you. They don't care about their community. So, thanks Overkill for showing other devs how to conduct poor business and butt you out of the market.… Expand
  78. Saistein
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Overkill managed to gather 30k+ users to play at the same time in order to beat a challenge, now the same strategy is being used against Overkill because they implemented skins boxes (that affects stats) that required to buy a key with real money to unlock.

    Ironic results are ironic.
  79. Anaccount
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Heist simulator 2013? Yes

    TF: GO simulator 2015 no

    micro transactions destroyed this game

    And they nerfed all he weapons :( it makes me sad that it happened
  80. xxfuriousfredxx
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    They said they were going to rebalance weapons and make improvements to the game....They decided the best way to do this was to add micro transactions!!!
  81. TooBlue
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Added micro-transactions. In a paid game. with paid DLCs. After saying that it would never happen. As a "free" update meant to be a reward for the community's efforts in an event. Oh, and they aren't just for cosmetic items, they actually interfere with the gameplay.
  82. Kattusite
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Be aware that the vast majority of positive reviews are for previous versions of the game.

    Before the most recent updates, this was one of the best games I'd ever played, but the new update introduces a blatant system of pay-to-win cash grabbing, and a "rebalance" that causes far more issues than it solves. In its current state, the game is completely unplayable, and I cannot    Be aware that the vast majority of positive reviews are for previous versions of the game.

    Before the most recent updates, this was one of the best games I'd ever played, but the new update introduces a blatant system of pay-to-win cash grabbing, and a "rebalance" that causes far more issues than it solves.

    In its current state, the game is completely unplayable, and I cannot recommend purchasing or playing it.    … Expand
  83. pichu445
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Lying developers, they say no microtransactions, BAM microtransactions, then they try to brush it off with the next update. In the road to crimefest event, it was said that the rewards would be free, but i dont think paying for skins is a free reward
  84. Perfectide
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Can't trust the devs anymore. They once cared for their game, now they only want money.
    Stop contradicting yourself OVERKILL, give us good content, not **** excuses for DLC and microtransactions WHICH YOU ONCE SAID WON'T MAKE IT INTO THE GAME.
  85. KadoDragon
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Payday 2 is a great coop game. It has a great community that works together to get what they want. Unfortunately, the game devs work against everyone by doing things like lying, making passive aggressive apologies, treating the community badly, and giving micro-transactions as a reward to a community challenge after saying there would NEVER be micro-transactions.

    Great game, but right    Payday 2 is a great coop game. It has a great community that works together to get what they want. Unfortunately, the game devs work against everyone by doing things like lying, making passive aggressive apologies, treating the community badly, and giving micro-transactions as a reward to a community challenge after saying there would NEVER be micro-transactions.

    Great game, but right now the devs are being complete ****    … Expand
  86. Pekrosha
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    It used to be one of my favorite co-op games.
    Overkill software ruined it completely in just one year thinking only about money.
    Please, DO NOT buy it.
  87. Liro_Raeriyo
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    What used to be fun times and enjoyable heisting action has become micro-transactions in a pay to win environment...

    OVERKILL have implemented micro-transactions, which is direct counter to previously stated promises that no such things will ever exist in Payday 2.
  88. greenninjalo
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    The game is $30. There is over $100 of DLC weapons. Many DLC weapons are REQUIRED to play the game. On top of this the latest update also added pay-to-win micro transaction in the form of stat boosting weapon skins. The latest update also 'rebalanced' every gun, making most useless. The same update added $2.50 a try gambles at getting the skins to correct the guns to how they wereThe game is $30. There is over $100 of DLC weapons. Many DLC weapons are REQUIRED to play the game. On top of this the latest update also added pay-to-win micro transaction in the form of stat boosting weapon skins. The latest update also 'rebalanced' every gun, making most useless. The same update added $2.50 a try gambles at getting the skins to correct the guns to how they were before. They disabled every mod for the game, specifically the ones that allow skins and UI customization, with the same update. The Developer then has remained silent other than 1 tweet claiming the unprecedented community backlash was just us being uncivilized. 48 hours of terrible decisions have ruined the game they spent 3 years making. No matter the actions they take now, the community has spoken and most have left for good. Payday 2 is a multiplayer only game, so a community that is either rioting or leaving means there is no reason to ever buy this game.… Expand
  89. SunnyTsubasa
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    The developers promised on multiple occasions that there would be no microtransactions n the game at any point. There are now mictrotransactions. These microtransactions can increase the stats of your weapons, a big no-no in any game. This was also released at the beginning of an event that was explicitly stated to be 'free content for everyone'.

    I think the game itself is quite good.    The developers promised on multiple occasions that there would be no microtransactions n the game at any point. There are now mictrotransactions. These microtransactions can increase the stats of your weapons, a big no-no in any game. This was also released at the beginning of an event that was explicitly stated to be 'free content for everyone'.

    I think the game itself is quite good. But broken promises and pay 2 win garbage ruin it all for me.    … Expand
  90. NikitoBienCelta
    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.
  91. FLYINGHELMETS
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Broken promises and overbearing and toxic monetization methods. Weapons are incredibly imbalanced and the developers treat the community as whales rather than as proper consumers.
  92. Vifania
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    I have a feeling that someone used me. I liked this game before. Once developers can alternate between paid and free content, but now they are drowning in their own greed. Shame on you. Thank you for spit in the face to all the fans of this game. It seemed to me that you - one of those who really wants to give the fans a free and high-quality content, but all that you "tried to do for theI have a feeling that someone used me. I liked this game before. Once developers can alternate between paid and free content, but now they are drowning in their own greed. Shame on you. Thank you for spit in the face to all the fans of this game. It seemed to me that you - one of those who really wants to give the fans a free and high-quality content, but all that you "tried to do for the community" ... lie to make more money from fans and fools. I hope you're happy. Thank you for betrayal - it really happened like a knife stabbed in our backs. Thank you very much, OVK, for deceived trust. I hope you're happy with the result.… Expand
  93. Pepelo_Pepelo
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    This company looked like that had a great thing going and this community of players stuck by them through everything but their recent actions are the last straw for everyone.

    They have lied and have added microtransactions to the game, after they said they would not. **** you OVERKILL. This community has had enough of your **** DLC, empty promises, bad net code, and everything else    This company looked like that had a great thing going and this community of players stuck by them through everything but their recent actions are the last straw for everyone.

    They have lied and have added microtransactions to the game, after they said they would not.

    **** you OVERKILL. This community has had enough of your **** DLC, empty promises, bad net code, and everything else we've had to put up with.    … Expand
  94. TheSwarm
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Payday 2 is a fun game. The recent update to the game adds microtransaction in the form of gun skins that add stat bonuses. Stat bonus aside, I would normally not care much about such an addition but this does not work in this game. Payday 2 has a base cost to the game, and on top of that has over $100 worth of DLC with REAL content. To further gouge the wallet's of their loyal fanbase isPayday 2 is a fun game. The recent update to the game adds microtransaction in the form of gun skins that add stat bonuses. Stat bonus aside, I would normally not care much about such an addition but this does not work in this game. Payday 2 has a base cost to the game, and on top of that has over $100 worth of DLC with REAL content. To further gouge the wallet's of their loyal fanbase is akin to slapping them in their face...repeatedly.

    As it stands, I cannot recommend this game to anyone or support the decisions made by the company.    … Expand
  95. formerheister
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    This was a great game in 2013. It's been all downhill since the end of 2014. Note the reviews. Positive ones in 2013, negative ones around the beginning of 2015 and then tank in October 2015. Mostly related to unfulfilled promises and tanking the stats of hard earned weapons to encourage a pay to win model.
  96. demyx25
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    After all of DLC they've been released, Overkill still seeking for money, and here we go a 5 GB update of Skin stats weapon. Absolutely pay2win , Payday 2 CSGO Deluxe edition, not a good game anymore so dont waste your time on this game !
  97. ZeetorNara
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Overkill should write a book called "How to kill a game in one easy update". I don't know how but they actually managed to destroy their game with a single update...
  98. Endothermia
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    This game costs over $100 with all DLC's. Now OVK wants to add micro-transactions. OVK promised NO micro-transactions from the start. OVK seem to think gamers are some kind of cash cows.
  99. nikomanuel96
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Well done Overkill, you put challenges for free rewards...then...release microtransactions for the first day reward, you could copy cs go system ..but no...you just introduce an not optional system with skins that have special stats. You already have a game with more than 100$ on DLC, you know want to convert P2 into a F2P P2W Game? no.. just no ._.
  100. pick_d
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Constant lies.
    Bugs aren't get fixes for years.
    A lot of paid DLCs (DLCDAY2), a lot of broken promises, a lot of stuff which should have been implemented months or years ago.

    Overkill Software treat community so wrong, I even have to ask "do they realize that their customers paid for this product"?
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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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