Payday 2

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3970 Ratings

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  1. OvercuckSoftwar
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    "There will be NO micro-transactions in PAYDAY 2!"
    "We think it's a great feature, and the backlash was definitely a surprise."
    "...the numbers speak a different language. Players seem to be loving it."
  2. Suppenkoch
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    I can just copy what others said. Microtransactions, broken promises and lies, betrayment with their complete overkill DLC, and a lot of a lot of other awful stuff. Don't buy anything from Overkill nor try anything of them. They will rip you off.
  3. DarkChili
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    Yes this is a standard **** of a carpet bomb review but they deserve it. You can't lie to your user base and not expect to get your **** pushed in review wise.
  4. TheIcyStar
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    Ruined with the pay 2 win skins.

    Need I say more? They promised that they wouldn't put micro transactions into this game, but greed screwed them over anyway.
  5. analprofesor
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    Say hello to microtransactions cuz Im not going to!
    No need to say go F YOU to almir I already did!
    Dont buy it you wont regret it!
    If you want want to play it pirate it!
  6. Colehtimus
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    Payday 2 was a fun game, but then the first day of Crimefest came.
    We got safes and drills that won't break, but inside were stronger weapons with ugly paint.
    The heisters raised their fists in anger, older veterans left with their faith shattered. When the people started walking out the door, OVERKILL arrived with damage control. Some of the heisters calmed down and waited, rest of    Payday 2 was a fun game, but then the first day of Crimefest came.
    We got safes and drills that won't break, but inside were stronger weapons with ugly paint.
    The heisters raised their fists in anger, older veterans left with their faith shattered.
    When the people started walking out the door, OVERKILL arrived with damage control.
    Some of the heisters calmed down and waited, rest of the lot got angrier and ranted.
    The fest went on and the reward quality started to drop, it was no surprise the final day was a flop.
    Heisters asked questions and trying to behave, the answers told them Crimenet they can not save.    … Expand
  7. ceraph
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    back in 2013/2014 this game still has been a great thing in the gaming world. Now it is a pure waste of cash since with over 20DLCs which are also together even more expensive than anything made by EA there are Microtransactions! That's right fellow reader! A game what is practically almost 60 dollars or MORE worth now also have this lovely feature added. Oh golly!
  8. PURPL3ISHR3D
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    Pay2Day: Globally Offensive

    Payday developers Overkill has utterly messed up beyond recognition in this update. It's a shame really, as their game was one of the most unique games I had played before this update.
  9. Due_Diligence
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    They just had to add micro-transactions even from all the DLC they added to this game. If you're planning to play this game for the long run be ready to spend 130+ dollars.
  10. PaxMayne
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    I played Payday 2 for over 200 hours, and have purchased 13 out of the TWENTY EIGHT paid dlcs. There has to be a point where we draw a line. I am so fed up with this whole situation that I have uninstalled the game. If you want to purchase the game, please think twice.
  11. Fantoche
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    The developpers are blatantly dishonest and piss on their fanbase over and over. Game was fun 2 years ago, avoid this title now. They promise everything and not only don't deliver but they had the gall to introduce microtransactions. On a 30$ game with 120$ worth of DLC.
  12. wookieerancher
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    Payday 2 was a promising but undercooked game upon release that has been slowly poisoned by downloadable content and the addition of microtransactions. Sweeping gameplay changes often upset the game's balance and community. The weapon handling and setting of the game provided many hours of entertainment, but unfortunately that game doesn't exist any more. I wouldn't recommend this to new players.
  13. Psykerq
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    Even in the AMA there are blatant lies. This is terrible for a company, and Im honestly disgusted that I spent so much money on the game and trusted the developers so much before this.
  14. Cpt_Falconator
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    You know what, this game, as fun as it is, has been f*cked over by the developers, adding micro-transactions that were promised to never happen. By ignoring the community when it mattered the most. By destroying the community in general. I can't bring myself to say this isn't a good game, the game-play is solid and really fun with friends, but everything you will want to do, is lockedYou know what, this game, as fun as it is, has been f*cked over by the developers, adding micro-transactions that were promised to never happen. By ignoring the community when it mattered the most. By destroying the community in general. I can't bring myself to say this isn't a good game, the game-play is solid and really fun with friends, but everything you will want to do, is locked behind (roughly) 37 DLC's costing almost £5 each. I've got 400hrs on this game and own all current DLC, but as of today, this game is no more. This game is nothing but a fond memory that I will forever miss, but I know that it's not the same anymore.

    Goodbye Hoxton, Chains, Wolf, Dallas, Houston, Clover and the rest. It's been a great time... but sadly, I will never go and get the thermal drill again.    … Expand
  15. Dustpan
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    The gameplay and gun selection and variety of ways to play are all amazing and I love this game, but Overkill has decided to **** it's community with microtransactions that add stats. Don't bother.
  16. 0fficerNasty
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    A once great co-op horde mode game. The developers have turned their backs on the players and have lied to their strong fanbase multiple times. The game features a CS:GO style crate/key system, with the exception of the "skins" adding stat bonuses, effectively making the game "pay-to-win". The balancing has been broken and now pistols reign supreme over all other weapons. It was a goodA once great co-op horde mode game. The developers have turned their backs on the players and have lied to their strong fanbase multiple times. The game features a CS:GO style crate/key system, with the exception of the "skins" adding stat bonuses, effectively making the game "pay-to-win". The balancing has been broken and now pistols reign supreme over all other weapons. It was a good game in its time, but has been systematically torn apart by its creators. "Shame on you for thinking otherwise."… Expand
  17. aristophocles
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    Stay away from this game and anything else overkill or sunbreeze may create. if they did it once they will do it again. Once a dev shows their colors like this, it is near impossible for them to recover.
  18. delve_
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    Used to be a great game, had tons of fun playing heists with my friends. But the developer is one of the worst. They promised no micro-transactions. What do they do? They add micro-transactions.

    The developers are **** Don't buy the game.
  19. Polyester
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    They added micro transactions to this game, after they said there would be not micro transactions. This is unacceptable. Please do NOT buy. Sincerely, a fan of the game.
  20. mmuck1212
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    I am so disgusted by the recent decision making of the developer, that i had to create a metacritic account to rate this game.

    A year ago I would have recommended Payday 2. A month ago the game was still on neutral standing. After massive addition of cross-over marketing disguised as DLC, Overkill now added Pay-2-Win micro-transactions. They believe the addition is a positive thing and    I am so disgusted by the recent decision making of the developer, that i had to create a metacritic account to rate this game.

    A year ago I would have recommended Payday 2. A month ago the game was still on neutral standing. After massive addition of cross-over marketing disguised as DLC, Overkill now added Pay-2-Win micro-transactions. They believe the addition is a positive thing and even advertise the feature as being liked by the community - despite the fact that everyone voices anger.

    I hate it. I hate the game.    … Expand
  21. mrjavascript
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    I didn't ask for micro-transactions. Please remove the micro-transactions from this game. This isn't Game of War: Fire Age. Please don't refer to gamers who purchase micro-transactions as "whales" as well Overkill.
  22. Overgreedsuck
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
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  23. Isbanan
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    I bougth the game and played it for some hours. Thanks to Starbreeze giving us the big middle finger with the pay to win I will never play it again. The only reason to do such a thing is because of greed.

    It's payback time.
  24. Skogsraon
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    This game used to be a fun coop shooter. Then they started adding DLC that bypassed mechanics and making previous perks and weapons useless, something which is named powercreeping.

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

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

    Do not buy this game in it's current state. Acquire an older version and play with friends if you want to have fun.    … Expand
  25. metafiler
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    This was a great game, then they decided to begin releasing overpriced DLC every other month, and on top of that they added microtransactions that unbalance the game by having them not just be cosmetic, but change gun stats. What a mess.
  26. xenrayz
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    TL;DR Save your money, save your time, don't get this game.
    Best example of where greed killed a quite good game. I used to love this game, but ever since they started throwing out half a**ed DLC I've been sceptical towards their doing. Now when they decided to introduce micro-transaction after previously making a promise there would be non, that just break the spirit of the community.
  27. djangoh
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Welcome to Greedfest!

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

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

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

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

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

    Thought I would add this just to show that Overkill added microtransactions whole being completely aware that they had previously said there would be no microtransactions in the game. Here's a quote from a reddit AMA by Almir Listo. When asked why they decided to add microtransactions after their earlier statements about it, he responds with "Of course we knew what we had said [about microtransactions], but we never thought it'd be taken as negatively as it did." Here's an Amir to English translation: "Yeah we said that, but f**k you. It's gonna make us more money!    … Expand
  28. nd4spd
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    When Payday 2 was released it was a horrible game. Unbalanced and with some of the absolute most nonsensical game design I have ever witnessed. A couple years on and it's interesting to see the game developers have not learned a single thing (and a number of the serious problems are still here).

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

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

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

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

    Well done Overkill, here lies your legacy, Pay2Day: The Hustle.    … Expand
  29. zaldra
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Do not buy this game. The developer "Overkill" has lied to the community about micro-transactions , ignored pleas to fix bugs in the game since beta and claim to be "independent" while having a publisher back them up.
  30. void-e-d
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    Well this game is actually fun as **** however the company running it is currently attempting brand suicide. Don't buy this game. you will regret it. it wants your money, not your time.
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79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 51 Critic Reviews

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