Payday 2

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3970 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,313 out of 3970
  2. Mixed: 450 out of 3970
  3. Negative: 2,207 out of 3970

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  1. Auraelus
    Oct 30, 2015
    0
    The developers promised no micro-transactions. Said shame on us for even thinking it!
    Then they added micro-transactions. But not just that! The micro-transactions weren't just for cosmetics, oh no... they gave you stat boosts on your weapons. Oh, and they nerfed all other weapons so you have to pay.

    I hope that greedy pig Almir gets hit by a bus.
  2. imb0red666
    Oct 30, 2015
    0
    i like this game and it has good gameplay, but gets boring pretty fast because it is repetitive. The developers keeps lying and literally told most of the veteran players that its too bad that they lied to us and we can deal with it or just not play. I do not recommend games that developers literally don't give a crap about its players. The veterans were the ones that made this game goodi like this game and it has good gameplay, but gets boring pretty fast because it is repetitive. The developers keeps lying and literally told most of the veteran players that its too bad that they lied to us and we can deal with it or just not play. I do not recommend games that developers literally don't give a crap about its players. The veterans were the ones that made this game good by sending in bug reports, working with devs on balances and etc, and the devs just told us to eff off so don't play this game… Expand
  3. glados0824
    Oct 30, 2015
    0
    When I got this game it was great..... for 5 hours. The game itself is nothing without the $60 worth of DLC they striped from the base game. To make matters worse they have microtransactions.
  4. ihatebarracuda
    Oct 31, 2015
    0
    This is a great game, ruined by mistakes from the developer. Many of these were problems in the first game that they apparently didn't learn from. Some of the more serious ones are new, and seem to indicate a change in Overkill's philosophy.

    -Content that you can miss forever if you weren't around at the right time to get it -Tons of overpriced DLC that you will have to buy to be on an    This is a great game, ruined by mistakes from the developer. Many of these were problems in the first game that they apparently didn't learn from. Some of the more serious ones are new, and seem to indicate a change in Overkill's philosophy.

    -Content that you can miss forever if you weren't around at the right time to get it
    -Tons of overpriced DLC that you will have to buy to be on an even playing field
    -Achievements requiring that you own DLC
    -Achievements that can only be unlocked during Halloween
    -Content that requires you to own other games you might not want on Steam
    -Microtransactions, when it was promised that there would be none
    -A completely broken enemy that one-hit kills you and can move through walls or do pretty much anything else it pleases, that still hasn't been fixed after years

    Essentially the game has just become a big money grab.    … Expand
  5. Maverick13
    Oct 31, 2015
    0
    Trash since even before they introduced the microtransactions that killed the game. Terrible support for fixing glaring game breaker bugs, zero communication to fix said bugs, all while pumping out DLC expecting more money, and finally attaching stat boosts to skins just so you can be competitive and actually win the game. PaytoWin, **** you Overkill.
  6. Lynxo
    Nov 1, 2015
    0
    In short words: DLC infested trash.
    1. They promised us a lot of heists, but instead they recycle the existing 3 day jobs and make them 1 day job, or making the same heist "pro job" so it must be completed in one run.
    2. They sell content that should have been included in the base game, like snipers, shotguns, grenades,... 3. They sell character packs, one of which adds a huge boost to    In short words: DLC infested trash.
    1. They promised us a lot of heists, but instead they recycle the existing 3 day jobs and make them 1 day job, or making the same heist "pro job" so it must be completed in one run.
    2. They sell content that should have been included in the base game, like snipers, shotguns, grenades,...
    3. They sell character packs, one of which adds a huge boost to stealth gameplay.
    4. They shamelessly use payday 2 to promote other stuff, like john wick and hotline miami which are in no way connected to payday 2.
    5. The "free content" they always promise, and which fans use to defend their dlc policy is usually trash.
    6. They give updates as rewards to their community challenge.
    7. Prestiging system is horrible and it gives no rewards.
    8. Bascially the whole leveling system is based on grinding.
    9. Mods and developers are cocky and rude and they constantly lie.
    10. Many more things can be said but I'd have to type untill tomorrow...

    The latest microtransaction drama confirms it all. Community should have rallied agains overkill a long time ago, finally something happened. Developers promised no microtransactions, but here they are.
    They do some damage control and the worst thing is it actually works on some people. I hope this doesn't get swept under the rug like most of overkill's f***ups

    The game is fun if you have friends to play with, public games are horrible. I had fun playing with friends, completing challenges and stuff. I didn't mind buying some dlcs while they were on sales but honestly i'm ashamed that i did. This selling content that should have been included should not be a standard.    … Expand
  7. h2097780
    Nov 1, 2015
    0
    A great game, ruined with micro transactions and expensive never-ending DLCs. If you buy the base game, about 70% of the weapons are locked, DLC only.
    Their goal is to rip off every penny you have with any way possible.
  8. vannidar
    Nov 1, 2015
    0
    The gameplay for this game is currently pretty great.
    The developer has proven, through a pattern of dishonesty and disrespect toward the playerbase, to be untrustworthy deceptive. The future of this game is in jeopardy, and the developers don't care about players' opinions; they're pushing forward, full-throttle.
  9. Tisulan
    Nov 5, 2015
    0
    The game is very bad. There is very little to do without purchasing the game's DLCs, which total to $110 despite this game not being free to play. They also recently added microtransactions, something they said they would never do. Ever. If you want a similar experience to this game that you can enjoy at a fraction of the price, try the first game.
  10. Jadonson
    Nov 5, 2015
    0
    Absolutely awful business decisions by OVERKILL. I literally made an account to post this. You don't lie to the community and expect them to just forget. Terrible.
  11. korbeen
    Nov 8, 2015
    0
    To new gamers, it's very important that you disregard any review that's too old, since it won't reflect the actual status of the game, it includes probably all the professional reviews.
    After playing the Payday 2 since launch and see it slowly degrade the game play, that initially was perfect and well rounded, I'm very sad to see what happen to this game.
    In the beginning the game was    To new gamers, it's very important that you disregard any review that's too old, since it won't reflect the actual status of the game, it includes probably all the professional reviews.
    After playing the Payday 2 since launch and see it slowly degrade the game play, that initially was perfect and well rounded, I'm very sad to see what happen to this game.
    In the beginning the game was about aiming carefully to conserve ammo, stick together to kill the specials and do the objectives, with the DLCs and free updates (explosive ammo, akimbos, critical hits (why do we need criticals on a action game???), snipers, RPGs) the game became just another hack and slash, you'd hardly end up without ammo and only an cloacker would be a threat (kind of).
    The game became unispired and not about the player skills and team play, just about pray and spray or one shot kill tactics, the maps wasn't balanced in the experience rewards, very easy maps like Hoxton Breakout would give way more xp and money than a longer/harder mission like framing frame/firestarter, what transform the game in an infinite repetition of the same job.
    The last nail on the payday coffin was the microtransactions, they are not just about cosmetic items (what I wouldn't like either, but would understand), but items that actually improve the performance.
    As it wasn't enough, my AK rifle with DMR, that before was doing around 100 damage is now in the 180 damage, the skill necessary to play the game is now officially ZERO.    … Expand
  12. Undastelar
    Nov 8, 2015
    0
    They started with pay to win DLCs. Now... they started microtransactions. Are you damn crazy? Even Dota2, CSGO doesn't have DLCs, only skins, that doesn't affect the game. You just don't listen to community, you use it for you own profit. I give it a zero to those who doesn't have a honor for themselves to be a part of a good dev team. Disable the new microtransactions, or you will start aThey started with pay to win DLCs. Now... they started microtransactions. Are you damn crazy? Even Dota2, CSGO doesn't have DLCs, only skins, that doesn't affect the game. You just don't listen to community, you use it for you own profit. I give it a zero to those who doesn't have a honor for themselves to be a part of a good dev team. Disable the new microtransactions, or you will start a war with community.… Expand
  13. Chaosbreak
    Nov 9, 2015
    0
    Update 25/10/2015 - "Crimefest is over! AMA discussion with Almir on the road ahead" A lot of misdirected anwsers... very little consideration for the dedicated comunity.

    Update 23/10/2015 - You can get the drill from the loot drop (with a low odd)... its something... but still, so many things missing and so many promises unfulfilled... 16/10/2015 - Microtransactions on a game that    Update 25/10/2015 - "Crimefest is over! AMA discussion with Almir on the road ahead" A lot of misdirected anwsers... very little consideration for the dedicated comunity.

    Update 23/10/2015 - You can get the drill from the loot drop (with a low odd)... its something... but still, so many things missing and so many promises unfulfilled...

    16/10/2015 - Microtransactions on a game that is not free is bad... even worse its the fact that it was done after the promisse that they would never do it.
    Now we are on a path that totally destroyed the comunity trust. That was just a greedy and horrible move...    … Expand
  14. dufake
    Nov 10, 2015
    0
    Before the crimefest 2 update there were already paid DLCs like small weapon packs and level packs. Most of them are very little contents and not cheap. Then now developers break promises and lie again and again. Worst developers ever.
  15. rextrendy
    Nov 10, 2015
    0
    Flat out greed killed this game. It used to get massive community support through their DLC model, but it was recently updated to include microtransactions after the developers promised it would never have them.
  16. gsxrjeff
    Nov 11, 2015
    0
    micro transactions have killed the game I once loved,now its full of spoilt kids spending their parents money and overgreed think its the way the game should go.
  17. Parker237
    Nov 12, 2015
    0
    Payday 2 used to be one of my favorite games. I was an absolute fanatic for the game. I even supported their more questionable actions, like poor-quality DLCs, poorly thought out balance changes, and even stat-boosting microtransactions. but then they went and directly attacked their most loyal and dedicated fans. I even cosplay as one of the main characters to airsoft events! I boughtPayday 2 used to be one of my favorite games. I was an absolute fanatic for the game. I even supported their more questionable actions, like poor-quality DLCs, poorly thought out balance changes, and even stat-boosting microtransactions. but then they went and directly attacked their most loyal and dedicated fans. I even cosplay as one of the main characters to airsoft events! I bought almost all their DLC and quite a lot of their merchandise despite having to pay for shipping from Germany! I even bought their "purely cosmetic" Completely overkill pack which cost TWENTY DOLLARS. and what do I get for my undying love and affection? I get DLCs that I already own and can't give to friends, and I get a terrible weapon skin for a gun I don't even use, and everyone else can just buy it for 10 dollars. I love payday 2, but Overkill software has lost all my trust.… Expand
  18. LordDongHammer
    Nov 12, 2015
    0
    I spent 170$ on DLC and copies for my friends. I spent 400 hours playing this game, it was worth it then.

    Now, it is pay to win and the game has been ruined for me and all of my friends. Don't bother with this game.
  19. Moogleswarm
    Nov 12, 2015
    0
    The game was a massively fun co op experience with other fellow gamers. However M/T's as well as a lack of communication with the community. This has sorely eaten away at this once amazing title.
  20. PrinceChitin
    Nov 12, 2015
    0
    This used to be a good game, but the company did things resembling extortion of players recently. Do not waste your time on this game, and move on to something else. Nothing to see here.
  21. RoneiAlves
    Nov 12, 2015
    0
    This game used to be quite good and i used to play it, until it turned into CS:GO with the last patch, now the flame was has started and the community is trying to execute Overkill for that patch. (or so it seems)
  22. ajfkfafjkl
    Nov 13, 2015
    0
    disgusting and shameless practices by the developers; dont support this and keep an eye out for the names responsible in future games. they'll break their promises and screw you over for money anytime.
  23. TropicalBag
    Nov 13, 2015
    0
    I would recommend this game in a heartbeat, if only the developers of said game werent so, SO incredibly greedy, introducing microtransactions to a game they advertised as "this game will never have microtransactions", the mentioned transactions are skins for weapons (Yeah, its a straight rip off from the CS:GO skin system) but Overkill thought of a "unique" way of making the skinsI would recommend this game in a heartbeat, if only the developers of said game werent so, SO incredibly greedy, introducing microtransactions to a game they advertised as "this game will never have microtransactions", the mentioned transactions are skins for weapons (Yeah, its a straight rip off from the CS:GO skin system) but Overkill thought of a "unique" way of making the skins "unique"... how? Well, they added stats to certain skins, thus making the game even more pay2win than it already was, they also completely ignored the community outcry, blatantly saying "publicly" that they system is here to stay, and that they will "continue working on it to refine it as much as possible", and thus a big **** you, nobody gives a flying **** about you, all we care about is $$$$$". AND NOW, again, with the introduction of "update 90" they also released EXP boosts attached on the weapon skins, THUS MAKING IT EVEN MORE PAY2WIN THAN IT PREVIOUSLY WAS, they also released the Completely Overkill rewards, which was the biggest **** you along with the middle finger" type of "deal" that they could have thought, giving every Completely Overkill owner a **** ass safe and drill for access to 1 out of 25 "unique my ass" skins which were average at best, previously advertising the secret content (the **** safe and drill) that we waited for 8 whole months for, as "a true payday 2 fan collectible, every single piece will be carefully crafted with care and love for the most hardcore payday 2 fans" lemme tell you, those abominations were NOT carefully crafted with love and care for a "true payday 2 fan", and finally, to try and "deceive" us into thinking they care about us, they also slapped on the **** reward 7 DLCs, which are old as **** and that most of the payday 2 fans already bought before, thus getting literally nothing out of the **** deal. If you dont want this crap to happen to you one day, stay away from this game with a burning passion, i have 559 hours logged in the game, and i would gladly put in another 500 hours, IF, all of this **** wouldnt have happened, i also bought 90% of the 27 (Yup, ****ing 27) buggy as hell DLC, only missing like 4 DLC packs, and i regret all of it, stay away from this cashgrab of a game if you mind your **** virginity.… Expand
  24. DKATyler
    Nov 13, 2015
    0
    How do you take a game rated 8.5/10 by the community and convert it to a score of 3.5? By doing what overkill has done. Adding microtransactions when promising not to. Adding Movie tie-ins in exchange for hundreds of thousands of dollars in essentially donation money. Adding more expensive DLC bringing the full-game price to $150 when originally promising to keep the dlc low costHow do you take a game rated 8.5/10 by the community and convert it to a score of 3.5? By doing what overkill has done. Adding microtransactions when promising not to. Adding Movie tie-ins in exchange for hundreds of thousands of dollars in essentially donation money. Adding more expensive DLC bringing the full-game price to $150 when originally promising to keep the dlc low cost relative to the game.

    Payday2 community has been commented multiple times as one of the worst communities on steam. All of that vitriol however is mostly directed at Overkill for repeated promise breaking. Today it's gotten bad enough that even the moderators have given up.    … Expand
  25. Gnupsie
    Nov 13, 2015
    0
    "We've made it clear that PAYDAY 2 will have no micro-transactions whatsoever (shame on you if you thought otherwise!)"

    Well, who is to be ashamed now?
  26. RSGMulder
    Nov 13, 2015
    0
    Overkill screwing the Completely Overkill Pack buyers and adding the safe (crate) gambling killed the game for me. I am not against paid skins (without the p2w), but in the way they do it now is really bad. Buyers should be able to choose what skin they get.

    Remove:
    Gambling
    Pay2Win
    Rarity (let users pick what they want)
    Skin conditions (let user pick what they want)
  27. Nooboras
    Nov 13, 2015
    0
    You are paying for the game , you are paying for the unlimited number of DLCs and then you pay for microtransactions aswell... Nope , stay the hell away from it!!
  28. nero82
    Nov 13, 2015
    0
    Micropayments gehen gar nicht ...

    ... wenn man das Spiel vorher gekauft hat.
    ... wenn sie Vorteile im Spiel bringen.

    Was hier leider der Fall ist.
  29. 88MIKEll
    Nov 13, 2015
    0
    Do not waste your money on this game, first you will think 'Oh wow, a good game that is pretty cheap" but then you will look and see that the other 3 quarters of the games costs over 150$. Not to mention the developers are filthy people.
  30. WMDeeZ
    Nov 13, 2015
    0
    I have nearly 500 hours in the game and have played since the beginning. But with recent updates of Microtransactions and P2W formula, I have to leave a negative review anywhere I can. I want the old OVERKILL back!
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#6 Most Shared PC Game of 2013

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Metascore
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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