Payday 2

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3970 Ratings

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  1. MastInvincible
    Oct 31, 2015
    0
    Has £80-£90 worth of DLC and they add micro-transactions with stat boosts on Payday 2s' birthday even though they said they wouldn't. Furthermore, they proceeded to nerf all the guns so that you have to buy the skins (£1.80 a key/drill) to get your gun back to the way it was. A few months ago I would have recommended this game but ue to the developers doing stupid things like this I nowHas £80-£90 worth of DLC and they add micro-transactions with stat boosts on Payday 2s' birthday even though they said they wouldn't. Furthermore, they proceeded to nerf all the guns so that you have to buy the skins (£1.80 a key/drill) to get your gun back to the way it was. A few months ago I would have recommended this game but ue to the developers doing stupid things like this I now do not.… Expand
  2. 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
  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. thegreatbarker
    Oct 30, 2015
    0
    I can only say that I am incredibly disappointed.

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

    That's it, Overkill. I'm out.
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 063Anson
    Oct 30, 2015
    0
    I preordered payday: the heist, I preordered payday2, I have every DLCs at some point, I had 100% achievemnt at some point. I supported them all the way. It turns out they dont respect their players.
  8. ominos
    Oct 30, 2015
    0
    2 years of broken promises, unfixed bugs, and a basic inability to care about the community means that this game joins the ranks of so many other games with toxic developers. Time after time we have been challenged to do a lot of things for free content, only to find that free content to be Bug Fixes and Quality of Life updates. If that wasn't enough, for an ONLINE MULTIPLAYER game, the2 years of broken promises, unfixed bugs, and a basic inability to care about the community means that this game joins the ranks of so many other games with toxic developers. Time after time we have been challenged to do a lot of things for free content, only to find that free content to be Bug Fixes and Quality of Life updates. If that wasn't enough, for an ONLINE MULTIPLAYER game, the desync is horrible, and the developers refuse to acknowledge it even after having the game out for two years.

    What they do acknowledge on the other hand, is that you have to pay for the base game, pay on average $5 dollars for every one of their 27 DLCs, as well as paying a micro-transaction fee for an RNG change to get a skin so that you can boost guns that have been nerfed SPECIFICALLY to fit the micro-transactions.

    Even if you buy the game and the DLCs at discount, you're still talking about $100 for a bug-filled, money grubbing game, on a completely antiquated engine (about 10 years old), Not only that, but the developers have shown time and time again their inability to connect to the players, or even reality hiding behind such excuses as "The people who complain are a vocal minority" (Because minorities don't matter, right?) and "If you really cared about the game, you'd forget your buggy console version that you bought and buy it again on the PC".

    With the toxic developer, the tripple-dipping of base game fee, DLC and microtransactions, this is a game you should absolutely stay away from. You might not think it when you first get it, but at some point you'll be so tired of being lied to, that you'll be thinking "I wish I never bought this crap".

    Stay Away.    … Expand
  9. PaladinJim
    Oct 29, 2015
    0
    Don't bother anymore. It's ruined. Just wait for the devs to either fix their mess or fail. As others have stated, it's disgusting now. I'm ashamed to have wasted 229 hours and over 60 dollars.
  10. peterdafox
    Oct 29, 2015
    0
    To start off, I own every Payday 2 dlc. Every. Single. One. I love the game with all my heart, I've probably spent more on the dlc for this game, then I have on actual video games in the past two years. I honestly would say it is one of my favorite games of all time. I shrieked like a girl when I found out about the Hoxton breakout trailer. But adding microtransactions made me so soTo start off, I own every Payday 2 dlc. Every. Single. One. I love the game with all my heart, I've probably spent more on the dlc for this game, then I have on actual video games in the past two years. I honestly would say it is one of my favorite games of all time. I shrieked like a girl when I found out about the Hoxton breakout trailer. But adding microtransactions made me so so disappointed. I first was disappointed when they started allowing any old average Joe into the legendary payday gang, but "this" is just disgusting. They should honestly go sit in the corner and think about what they've done. From humble beginnings to EA levels of greed. Congratulations on disappointing one of your biggest fans.… Expand
  11. msiman23
    Oct 29, 2015
    0
    This game was amazing but they rebalanced it to nerf all the free guns. Then they released paid skins to fix the nerf they just did. The best part is that when the game was launched the developers promised there would be no micro transactions and that's just what they added.
  12. Hallian
    Oct 29, 2015
    0
    This game used to be awesome. The reviews that were written before the 15th of october 2015 describe how great it used to be. On this date though, an update was released that just destroyed one of the things that was so great about it. Payday 2 used to be a game with DLC. No pay to win. It took a while to get to the top and unlock all the weapons and modifications. This was one of thoseThis game used to be awesome. The reviews that were written before the 15th of october 2015 describe how great it used to be. On this date though, an update was released that just destroyed one of the things that was so great about it. Payday 2 used to be a game with DLC. No pay to win. It took a while to get to the top and unlock all the weapons and modifications. This was one of those games that made you feel like you had accomplished something. Then 'Crimefest 2015' happened.

    With the last update the game was linked to the Steam inventory and now it is possible to buy 'drills' for 'safes' which can drop different 'quality' weapon skins. On october 15 this game went from a great game to what CS:GO is or what Team Fortress 2 has become with the stupid hats. The microtransactions used to unlock these 'unique weapon skins' are a blunt way of squeezing out the last pennies out of a community that was truely loyal to the game and developers. And we hate them for that.

    There are many great Steam forum posts describing how the community feels about this. For now, you may notice that the game score on Steam, Metacritic and other sources has taken a free fall. This shows how dedicated the community is to preserving all what made this game fantastic. And it shows how repulsive we find the idea of this great game turning into a marketplace for my little pony weapon skins that add 20 accuracy to your AK-47.

    This is our response.    … Expand
  13. Mattiator
    Oct 29, 2015
    0
    Would have recommended this game heartily in the past. Not any more. Game's been changed into an enormous fee-2-pay game, with a hefty asking price, an enormous amount of DLC, on top of one of the most annoying implementations of microtransactions, a pay-to-win one at that. Avoid.
  14. Silversteel
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    Unfortunaly the developers took the road to Greed. This game amazing as it is doesnt warrant anymore support. To betray a hardcore community like this developer did is nearly a crime in it self.
  15. Mankaur
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    All it could be described as is a world of idiocy. Payday 2 becomes Pay2Win, they absolutely ruined what could and was a pretty excellent game. A sad indictment of the current gaming industry.
  16. asr163
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    this game has Microtransactions,Microtransactions,Microtransaction, more Microtransactions, oh look more Microtransactions, and one last thing this game has MICROTRANSACTIONS
  17. butilikedpayday
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    I want my money back, they George Lucas'd me. I have sunk thousands of hours into this game, it was one of my all time favorites. Too bad the people running it decided to lie to us, even worse that I'll never see a refund. Goodbye Overkill Studios, it's been bittersweet, you will never see my money again.
  18. glutymax
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    I used to tell anyone that would listen to me, how great this game was, and how highly I thought of its developers. I praised the 2014 Crimefest as the best example of post-launch support/service of a game I had seen. While I still love how last year's crimefest was handled, I am now unable to recommend this game with its hypocritical introduction of sleazy, greed-ridden microtransactions.I used to tell anyone that would listen to me, how great this game was, and how highly I thought of its developers. I praised the 2014 Crimefest as the best example of post-launch support/service of a game I had seen. While I still love how last year's crimefest was handled, I am now unable to recommend this game with its hypocritical introduction of sleazy, greed-ridden microtransactions. F*** you Overkill. I can't even launch your game now, without tasting bile and feeling betrayal. It's a boycott for me.

    Liars.    … Expand
  19. Froyo101
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    Pay2Day: Microtransactions Edition is a rip off that you should under no circumstances buy. Once a great game, its developers have since flooded it with countless small dlc packs and most recently microtransactions after promising multiple times that there would be none.
  20. KingfishTG
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    This is a fun game to play..at least, that's what I used to tell people.

    I can understand the need for a business to make money. But by making the weapons worse in order to force players to spend money for RANDOM mods is absurd as well as greedy. I didn't have a problem with buying DLC because I could *CHOOSE* the content I wanted and I WANTED to support the company for adding    This is a fun game to play..at least, that's what I used to tell people.

    I can understand the need for a business to make money. But by making the weapons worse in order to force players to spend money for RANDOM mods is absurd as well as greedy.

    I didn't have a problem with buying DLC because I could *CHOOSE* the content I wanted and I WANTED to support the company for adding additional content...see, that's what you do for customers, you give them stuff and they reward your trust, with their money. Our reward for crime-fest completion was...micro transactions, which are also absurd, a MICRO transaction should be less than a dollar.

    If you still continue to play this game, don't buy the DLC, or the Drills. I k now I won't.    … Expand
  21. LudwigSteiner
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    Meh, done goofed - Microtransactions and bad DLCs...

    The result is a angry mob and greedy devs. Money blended them. Payday 2 was once a great game everyone loved and played and bought, but now after MILLIONS !!! MILLIONS they tell us they have to impliment Microtransactions because they got 50 new people ?! Seriously ?
  22. spartanwolf17
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    "There will be NO micro-transaction in PAYDAY 2!" "We've made it clear that Payday to will have no micro-transactions whatsoever." They added micro-transactions.
  23. Khazardous
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    Went back on their word when it comes to microtransactions, then proceeded to paint themselves as the victim while shaming the community for having backlash. Also, weapon balance has been completely ruined with no timeline on when it will be fixed. Speaking of timelines, many features that have been promised, including some that had been promised BEFORE THE GAME EVEN CAME OUT are STILL notWent back on their word when it comes to microtransactions, then proceeded to paint themselves as the victim while shaming the community for having backlash. Also, weapon balance has been completely ruined with no timeline on when it will be fixed. Speaking of timelines, many features that have been promised, including some that had been promised BEFORE THE GAME EVEN CAME OUT are STILL not in the game. While the core gameplay is fun, the experience is greatly enhanced when you have DLC's... of which there is around $120. Do not trust Overkill with your money, or with the fact that they will ever listen to their customers. Because spoiler alert: they won't.

    TL;DR
    Overkill has proven time and time again that they are not to be trusted when it comes to promises. They have also proven that they will never listen to their customers. DO NOT trust them with your hard-earned money under any circumstances.    … Expand
  24. jywaliser
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    MICROTRANSACTIONS GALORE. In a game that SHOULD'NT have them. I refuse to buy anything from Overkill for the rest of my life, would rather bathe myself in sulfuric acid.
  25. Tekinette
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    People are annoyed by microtransactions but the truth is the game is still one of the best games on steam and you'll enjoy hundreds of hours on it before you get a chance to get bored.
  26. Dangler
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    After +$100 of DLC and numerous broken promises and dreams, Overkill is now happy to introduce the much sought after FREE microtransactions update.

    Featuring:
    Steam market introduction
    Weapon crates safes
    One-time use keys drills, for a mere $2.49
    Weapon skins with better stats
    Soul crushing disappointment

    Keep that money flowing :(
  27. Mizzet1129
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    This game has been out for over two years, in which I have played on and off throughout. Overall, it was a very fun game to play with friends, but we did have waves of DLCs come in to help the developers earn money. Some are skeptical but I was fine with the DLCs. But, now, after a promise stating they would never introduce microtransactions, they added a safe+drill system on the first dayThis game has been out for over two years, in which I have played on and off throughout. Overall, it was a very fun game to play with friends, but we did have waves of DLCs come in to help the developers earn money. Some are skeptical but I was fine with the DLCs. But, now, after a promise stating they would never introduce microtransactions, they added a safe+drill system on the first day of the annual Crimefest. The annual Crimefest is something they set goals for the community to meet, and reward us with free content as a thank you. Instead we got microtransactions where we can buy drills for $2.49 to open up safes we may get in game for weapon skins. Now some weapon skins may even have a stat boost. They also did a sudden weapon rebalance, stating it is to promote variety in weapons, but instead it made ARs and shotguns unusable and pistols overpowered. The worst part is, that some have did some theorycrafting and found that many of the rebalanced weapons require a rather small boost of a certain stat to be more viable. And somehow, this few points of a certain stat many weapons need are exactly the stat the payed weapon skins can give.

    The corporate decision to turn this great game into a money cow to milk short-term for their company is something that is ruining the game. I do not recommend this game anymore, but have to say it used to be a great game with amazing potential.    … Expand
  28. Lutsuwolf
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    I pre ordered payday 2
    I have more than 1k hours in this game max level almost all achievements
    Bought almost all dlcs they planned this microtransaction monstrosity since 5th February of 2015 and they didnt asked us or informed us nothing they just added it there was a lot of people calling this game pay to win and i was defending it but now... i have no way to defend the devs they    I pre ordered payday 2
    I have more than 1k hours in this game max level almost all achievements
    Bought almost all dlcs
    they planned this microtransaction monstrosity since 5th February of 2015 and they didnt asked us or informed us nothing they just added it
    there was a lot of people calling this game pay to win and i was defending it but now...
    i have no way to defend the devs they did a very wrong move RNG skins with extra stats that you can only get with real money.
    a true pay to win game
    if you hate pay to win games and lying developers that are extreme greedy like EA and ubi$oft
    DON'T BUY IT!!!
    also the game has no anti cheat so its filled with hackers    … Expand
  29. mierin
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    The game started out very nicely and I genuinely enjoyed the ride for the most part. But after breaking so many promises to the community, and the recent decisions by the developers that seem to be disconnected from their original goals, I feel they are simply leading us into an ugly spiral of monetization that I don't want to get caught in. Get out while you can.
  30. Dukem
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    I relay enjoyed this game but after this whole micro-transaction fiasco I just can't do any different than giving this game a 0/10. This is just to show the developers that this is unacceptable...
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#67 Best PC Game of 2013
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#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
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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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