Payday 2

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3970 Ratings

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  1. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 8, 2017
    8
    8.5 - Don't pay attention to the bad user score. This game is pretty awesome, with fun coop multiplayer that is different from most games (due to the concept of bank heist). Lots of detailed and varied maps and very funny masks to use.
  2. Zumpano
    Jul 13, 2017
    8
    2 years. 350+ hours. Still doesn't get old. While the game has had a lot of risks and issues during its life span (i.e. micro transactions, having you buy the Ultimate Edition to play the game, broken A.I.), I still enjoy Payday 2. Most of the heists are fun, and the game does offer a colorful cast of characters. Gaining money and spending it on weapons and masks, becoming infamous, and2 years. 350+ hours. Still doesn't get old. While the game has had a lot of risks and issues during its life span (i.e. micro transactions, having you buy the Ultimate Edition to play the game, broken A.I.), I still enjoy Payday 2. Most of the heists are fun, and the game does offer a colorful cast of characters. Gaining money and spending it on weapons and masks, becoming infamous, and having fun with your friends are great ways for high replayability. It's a love/hate relationship this game seems to be getting, and to some certain degree, I can agree to that. But for the most part, don't expect me to stop playing it anytime until Payday 3 happens.… Expand
  3. Dood
    Feb 24, 2017
    8
    I Don't understand why people leave a bad review because of the microtransactions. The safes are now free to open now, after the update 100 when they got their publishing rights back from 505 games.
  4. Garybaldo
    Mar 3, 2020
    8
    Most of the negative reviews revolve around the issue of Starbreeze/Overkill not being trust-worthy and implementing excessive amounts of dlc; HOWEVER, the game is still perfectly enjoyable without dlc, it's more of a pay-2-fun thingy, and even then, all the dlc heists are still accessible if a friend of yours has the dlc and hosts it.
    On to the game, it's a pretty fun co-op shooter which    Most of the negative reviews revolve around the issue of Starbreeze/Overkill not being trust-worthy and implementing excessive amounts of dlc; HOWEVER, the game is still perfectly enjoyable without dlc, it's more of a pay-2-fun thingy, and even then, all the dlc heists are still accessible if a friend of yours has the dlc and hosts it.
    On to the game, it's a pretty fun co-op shooter which also implements stealth mechanics, with a great variety of heists and an infinite amount of replayability, not to mention the infinite amount of difficulties that aim to suit both the casual/for fun player with the lower of them and the hard-core/tryhard with the higher ones.    … Expand
  5. Vovan4ikos
    Nov 4, 2018
    8
    Игра очень классная, геймплей сам по себе не плохой. У этой игры рейтинг 3.6 из-за того-что дауны в моменнтах пишут про то что все длс стоют 100$. Так вы конченные дауны, вы можете не покупать длс для payday 2. В общей суммее наиграл в игру 600 часов, но это пока что. Графика топ, разрабы реально стараются над игрой, не ссыте спойлеров нет.
    Так же в этой игре есть и минусы, но как я за    Игра очень классная, геймплей сам по себе не плохой. У этой игры рейтинг 3.6 из-за того-что дауны в моменнтах пишут про то что все длс стоют 100$. Так вы конченные дауны, вы можете не покупать длс для payday 2. В общей суммее наиграл в игру 600 часов, но это пока что. Графика топ, разрабы реально стараются над игрой, не ссыте спойлеров нет.
    Так же в этой игре есть и минусы, но как я за свои 600 часов посмотрел, их очень мало. Например: заложники могу звонить копам за зоной ходьбы грабителей, охранники спокойно передвигаются сквозь текстуры, читеров в payday 2 очень много, игра вылетает достаточно часто.
    Это всё что я могу сказать про эту игру. Удачных каток грабители!    … Expand
  6. Marleeyy
    Nov 17, 2018
    8
    Payday the game.

    If the cloaker won't kick you, the host sure as hell will.
  7. turitz
    Nov 2, 2019
    8
    Payday is a great game with some flaws.

    Pros
    Combat is fun
    A lot of missions when u have the dlcs
    Fun Stealth missions.

    Cons
    bad netcode leading into desyncs what can be frustrating at some points.

    Overal I can say I love Payday but it would be great if they fix some of the Problems
  8. Soullex
    Nov 30, 2022
    8
    Her ne kadar basit bir konsept gibi gözükse de, bir yeri soymanın onlarca farklı yolu var.
  9. Baltifru
    Apr 19, 2020
    8
    It is very difficult to express in a few words my feelings about Payday 2.

    It is undeniably an excellent game, and an absolute blast if you play it with up to three of your friends. The mixture between intense FPS action and stealth phases is well thought and really encourages thinking before acting and building your equipment accordingly. The customization of your gears and talent tree    It is very difficult to express in a few words my feelings about Payday 2.

    It is undeniably an excellent game, and an absolute blast if you play it with up to three of your friends. The mixture between intense FPS action and stealth phases is well thought and really encourages thinking before acting and building your equipment accordingly. The customization of your gears and talent tree are really impactful; there is a lot of variety between all the missions available. After 800 hours of play, I am not bored of playing this game which is constantly proposing new challenges.

    So why would it be problematic for me to recommend such an original and amazing game ? Well, selling so many DLCs is not an economic model I want to encourage. DLCs are a good way of updating a game, but selling character packs (which are essentially cosmetics, in a non-PVP game !) for five bucks just isn't acceptable to me. Heists DLCs are much more worth the money, and still I think it would make much more sense to have fewer DLCs with more heists, rather than having to buy the game in a kit of 50 pieces. On top of that came the useless micro transactions, which developers initially declared they would never implement...

    My conclusion: excellent and original game, and a complete blast with friends. Buy the ultimate edition, but don't waste too much money on the micro transactions and the other DLCs.    … Expand
  10. MrPajamas
    Mar 12, 2021
    8
    PAYDAY 2 ... what wonderful memories. I only played number one for a few hours, but number two for a few hundred hours. The game is much better than the previous one. Better missions, of which there are more. Great music also applies here. But where the game has made the most progress is the customization of weapons. At number one, after a while I started to feel like I had nothing to doPAYDAY 2 ... what wonderful memories. I only played number one for a few hours, but number two for a few hundred hours. The game is much better than the previous one. Better missions, of which there are more. Great music also applies here. But where the game has made the most progress is the customization of weapons. At number one, after a while I started to feel like I had nothing to do with my money. This will not happen to you here, because even after reaching level 100, you have the opportunity to enter the infam, which is ingenious. There are 25 infams in the game and it will take some time to get. The graphics are better than number one, but again nothing breathtaking. But it looks good, except for some blurred objects in the distance. As I mentioned in my review of Left 4 Dead 2, this also applies to graphics here. Better worse, but with the fact that it will also reduce HW requirements and the game can be played by more people. You have a choice of masks, armor, weapons and especially those weapons where the biggest stumbling block is. There are several DLCs in the game, which will not allow you to take the delicious minigun right in front of your eyes, with which you can mow one poem. So if you want to taste this delicacy, you have to reach into your wallet. Although not deep, such a minigun was just an example and in the game the DLCs together are really a hill, so if you want all the content, you will unfortunately have to pay extra. I'm really sorry. Don't worry, the game is one of the best multiplayer games I've ever played, although it still is, so what the game crashes are DLC. Maps have also undergone a change for the better. There are a lot of memorable missions, but again they are not part of the game. The only luck is that if your friend already owns the DLC maps and will be kind and invite you, then you can join in and not own the DLC. Despite the DLC, it's a great game for me and one of the best multiplayers I've ever experienced. I don't know if the game is still being played at this time, what I'm writing a review, but if you have a friend or best friends and create your own crew in the form of four players, you have a long way to level and fight for who will be the best thief of all dob. But I probably wouldn't start playing myself today.… Expand
  11. Gorbunov2004
    Mar 25, 2021
    8
    В игре хорошая стрельба крутые ограбления но в неё долго играть не интересно.
  12. Asdi144
    Feb 22, 2021
    8
    Really good game with a pretty decent replay value, but it has it's flaws.

    /// Good Things /// - Gameplay. I like it, i'm seriously not a big fan of those "mindless shooters" where you have a big gon and shoot thousands of enemies, but PAYDAY is a exception for this, i just think that it's done good here. I also really enjoy character perk decks and abilities in the game, it adds    Really good game with a pretty decent replay value, but it has it's flaws.

    /// Good Things ///

    - Gameplay.

    I like it, i'm seriously not a big fan of those "mindless shooters" where you have a big gon and shoot thousands of enemies, but PAYDAY is a exception for this, i just think that it's done good here. I also really enjoy character perk decks and abilities in the game, it adds SO MUCH, it gives so many options to play; Wanna run around super fast whilst killing everything that moves while also wielding akimbo shotguns? you can do this, maybe you really like melee combat, and really want to kill someone with a **** toothbrush? why not! and maybe you don't want to fight at all, but rather make your enemy surrender, and then convert them so they can fight on your side just like some infamous polish youtuber did? hell yeah, you can.

    Speaking of combat, i need to say that it is pretty good there, although feels a little bit stiff, in the base game you have a good-enough arsenal of weapons, Assault rifles, SMG's, shotguns and some "special" weapons, and it is enough for the base game, what i also really like is the fact that you can modify them however you like, WHICH I ABSOLUTELY ADORE, like **** it may not be as good as in other games (i heard that tarkov's weapon mod system is just broken) but i do enjoy it.
    Although, there's one thing i don't really like about the weapons in this game, as they feel kinda... boring, to say the least, like when shooting them i barerly feel the recoil, and well, there is recoil, and it definetly makes your aiming job harder, but it feels just wrong, it hits way too weak and just makes you drag your mouse down, very slowly in fact.

    Oh, and the heists, they are mostly arlright, from your average bank heists to straight up stealing goats from across the street, there are some really good ideas thrown here, but the way they are made are often bad, like it's almost always the same thing, and i mean:
    1. drill/saw a container that has valuable stuff
    1.5 shoot stuff
    2. steal it
    2.5 shoot stuff
    3. run for your **** lifes

    - Graphics

    Graphics in this game are just... okay, they aren't perfect, but they don't make your eyes bleed too, character design is pretty flippin' good too, especially the enemies', like **** you can't tell me that Cloakers and Bulldozers don't look awesome.

    - Voice Acting

    Voice acting in this game is literal coinflip, there are characters that have just AMAZING voicelines and there are some that well... are f-ing recycled from top to the bottom. And i'm quite surprised about this one, as Enemy voicelines are absolute GOLD; they are creative and funny, yet you barerly hear even 20% of them, and Player Character quotes are well... MF'in terrible, most of them are literally the same garbage but with a new tone, it's always the same "ENEMI CLOCKER SPOTTED!!111!1" or "x ENEMY DOWN", which sound just bad and uninspired imo, they sound llke the voice actors played the characters purerly for the so-called "PAYDAY" (fun fact, Ron Perlman who voiced Rust did exactly that) not to mention that you need to hear the same quotes on repeat for the next 200 hours if you really want to complete the game, like jesus christ, why.

    - Soundtrack

    PAYDAY's soundtrack is without a doubt, a banger, and i mean SURE, it is your average boring 1 2 3 drop big room house stuff that sounds like there was a **** template ued while making it (and there probably was a one!) but at the same time, it's just good, like good, it fits so perfectly with the gameplay, it gives you that odd "feeling" when the drop hits very Mord Fustangin' hard when you're about to kill like the entire Secret Service, my personal favorites are Razormind and Evil Eye.

    /// The BAD Things ///

    - Microtransactions and DLC

    I think that everyone heard about this one

    Imo, loot boxes USED to be a pretty big f-in problem in this game, and i can't really how much exactly, as i never really played this game before 2020 but i can say that in 2021, they're not a big problem, especially seeing old reviews and videos about this game, they are still there but they don't change the game much, and i mean SURE, there are some expensive skins that may change the gun stats a little bit, but they're not a big problem as this game is a PVE CO-OP, and not a PVP one, so there is barerly any P2W for sure.

    And there are DLC's to this game, and well, they are actually, decent-size problem, but i think that it's not as bad as people say, like sure, there are a **** of them but they're not that expensive, not to mention that the game itself on sale is like 1$ and the legacy collection on sale is like 20$, which in my opinion is a steal for that type of game.

    /// In Conclusion: ///

    I think that despite some major flaws (Microtransactions) PAYDAY is a solid game, with strong replayability, not to mention the mods, which make the game 100 times better    … Expand
  13. ItsDigi
    Nov 24, 2021
    8
    First of all, a nice game, plagued on MetaCritic by bots who sh*t on the game for something the publisher did back in 2015, (505 Games, who else could it be) since then, the developer bought everything from them and is the sole proprietor of the game.
    So, on to the review:
    After 7.5 years with this game, I can confidently say, I've lost no enthusiasm neither towards the gameplay nor    First of all, a nice game, plagued on MetaCritic by bots who sh*t on the game for something the publisher did back in 2015, (505 Games, who else could it be) since then, the developer bought everything from them and is the sole proprietor of the game.
    So, on to the review:
    After 7.5 years with this game, I can confidently say, I've lost no enthusiasm neither towards the gameplay nor towards the amazing music. It's a co-op game that just keeps you and your friends coming back for more.
    The developer always came through with new ideas throughout the years, to keep the community entertained and playing, even after that mentioned incident, kudos to them.
    Really a labor of love, and the maximum effort one can make out of an old racing game engine.

    Year after year I invite new friends to the game, and they always take a liking to it, sooner or later.
    DLCs are getting better and better, and the whole game just ages like fine wine.    … Expand
  14. defenz
    Aug 8, 2021
    8
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  15. Semyon_McDale
    Jan 6, 2022
    8
    Очень понравилась эта игра. В ней весело проводить время с друзьями. Красивый и приятный дизайн меню и саунд треки. Игра заставляет подумать об действиях. Единственный недостаток - физика стрельбы, которая не совсем реалистичная. Графика на высоте.Очень понравилась эта игра. В ней весело проводить время с друзьями. Красивый и приятный дизайн меню и саунд треки. Игра заставляет подумать об действиях. Единственный недостаток - физика стрельбы, которая не совсем реалистичная. Графика на высоте.
  16. Bruninho1997
    Oct 14, 2021
    8
    Muito divertido e cheio de conteúdo. É muito maior que seu antecessor e possui uma gama gigantesca de possibilidades e variações em cada missão, seu maior ponto negativo é referente ao excesso ridículo de DLCs e o quão cru se torna o jogo base.
  17. sansbattle1111
    May 23, 2023
    8
    Payday 2, developed by Overkill Software, is an intense cooperative first-person shooter that puts players in the shoes of professional criminals executing high-stakes heists. With its addictive gameplay, strategic depth, and a wealth of content, this game offers a thrilling and immersive experience that shines brightest when played with friends.

    The core of Payday 2 lies in its    Payday 2, developed by Overkill Software, is an intense cooperative first-person shooter that puts players in the shoes of professional criminals executing high-stakes heists. With its addictive gameplay, strategic depth, and a wealth of content, this game offers a thrilling and immersive experience that shines brightest when played with friends.

    The core of Payday 2 lies in its cooperative gameplay. Players can team up with friends or join a group of strangers to execute elaborate heists. Communication and coordination are key, as players must work together to complete objectives, manage hostages, and fend off waves of law enforcement. The sense of teamwork and camaraderie is exhilarating, and the game rewards players for effectively executing heists while minimizing collateral damage.

    The variety of heists in Payday 2 is impressive. From bank robberies and jewelry store heists to complex, multi-day operations, each mission offers a unique set of challenges and objectives. The game provides multiple approaches and strategies for completing heists, allowing players to choose between stealthy approaches or going in guns blazing. The branching skill tree and customizable loadouts offer further depth and flexibility, encouraging players to experiment with different playstyles.

    The progression system in Payday 2 is addictive and rewarding. Players earn experience points and cash from successful heists, which can be used to unlock new weapons, equipment, and skill upgrades. The constant sense of progression and the allure of unlocking new abilities and gear provide a satisfying incentive to keep playing and improving.

    The game's presentation is solid, with detailed environments and a gritty art style that suits the theme of criminal activities. The sound design is particularly impressive, with realistic weapon sounds, dynamic music that ramps up during intense moments, and the tense chatter of law enforcement on the radio. The overall audiovisual package creates an immersive atmosphere that adds to the tension and excitement of the heists.

    While Payday 2 provides a thrilling cooperative experience, it does have a few drawbacks. The AI-controlled teammates, while serviceable, may not match the level of coordination and reliability offered by human players. The game's difficulty curve can be steep, and some heists may require trial and error to master, which can lead to occasional frustration. Additionally, the game's performance and optimization can be inconsistent at times, impacting the overall experience.

    Payday 2 is an engaging and addictive cooperative shooter that truly shines when played with friends. The strategic depth, variety of heists, and rewarding progression system make it a standout title in the genre. The immersive atmosphere and satisfying gameplay mechanics create intense and memorable moments. While it has a few flaws, Payday 2 offers a thrilling heist experience that will keep players coming back for more. It earns a solid 8/10 rating for its cooperative gameplay, strategic depth, and replay value.    … Expand
  18. Franchesco_75
    Jun 17, 2022
    8
    Is a nice game, the only thing is that it hasn't got a story mode were you can do the heist in a chronological order
  19. VictorHugo1482
    Aug 30, 2022
    8
    They see me rollin'
    They hatin'
    Patrollin' and tryna catch me ridin' dirty
  20. SomethingIMade
    Jan 12, 2023
    8
    One of the best FPS games I have played in a long time. This game puts fun over skill, unlike other FPSs I've played. While it is not perfect, it definitely is fun.
  21. Snjake
    Mar 18, 2023
    8
    Very fun with friends and enjoyed it for 100+ hours playing it and never got bored
  22. Erokk88
    Jun 16, 2014
    7
    grind without fixing the main problem. This game is built like a game that should be free with microtransactions. You get ONE CARD (unlock) no matter how long the heist is (some are 5 freaking days!) sure you get more money from them but what is the point when you havent unlocked what you want to spend the money on and it's completely up to chance what you unlock or if you even unlockgrind without fixing the main problem. This game is built like a game that should be free with microtransactions. You get ONE CARD (unlock) no matter how long the heist is (some are 5 freaking days!) sure you get more money from them but what is the point when you havent unlocked what you want to spend the money on and it's completely up to chance what you unlock or if you even unlock anything at all!! It gets really repetetive and the safes take too long to drill even with the perks that shorten it (lol 10-15% reduction gee wow) if you survive long enough to make it through the first safe door (the drill will break about 3-4 times) then you are met with ANOTHER FREAKING DOOR TO DRILL which again breaks over and over, THEN (one mission in particular) you sometimes have to spend a bunch of time opening about 100 safe deposit boxes (it is SO freaking asanine) and at that point you have multiple sheild guys coming at once that cannot be killed unless you get behind them. Also stealth is mostly just frustrating and not worth the time and effort. The benefits dont outweigh those of just blowing every security guards head off and getting the heist started.

    solid 7/10 but not a decimal better.    … Expand
  23. Viruzzz
    Jun 29, 2014
    7
    the game as a whole is good, it has a few problems though.

    the biggest problem it has is the multiplayer peer-to-peer connections, it results in some incredibly frustrating desync issues, and makes it many times harder to do a stealth mission as a client than as a host. It also is a bit lacking on content, I only started playing it a few months ago, at which time there had already    the game as a whole is good, it has a few problems though.

    the biggest problem it has is the multiplayer peer-to-peer connections, it results in some incredibly frustrating desync issues, and makes it many times harder to do a stealth mission as a client than as a host.

    It also is a bit lacking on content, I only started playing it a few months ago, at which time there had already been several new missions released, I imagine it was much worse at the games release, however the developer is still slowly releasing new content, so this will only get better with time.

    If they managed to fix the desync issues and added content a bit faster, I would bump up the rating to a 9, if they managed to get rid of all the hackers that infest the game, it would be a clear 10.    … Expand
  24. ce111
    Jul 31, 2014
    7
    This is a great game...if you have friends to play it with you. The mission's I've played with pugs have to be some of the worst in my entire experience. You can get kicked for nothing and people leaving games at a whim is becoming an epidemic. But if you have some buddies to play with, the game becomes 100% better. The jobs are recycled but you can go for harder difficulties which offerThis is a great game...if you have friends to play it with you. The mission's I've played with pugs have to be some of the worst in my entire experience. You can get kicked for nothing and people leaving games at a whim is becoming an epidemic. But if you have some buddies to play with, the game becomes 100% better. The jobs are recycled but you can go for harder difficulties which offer greater rewards but more risk. Pulling off an incredibly hard job is a great feeling. So if you have a couple friend who will play this game with you then its definitely worth it. Otherwise I'd suggest giving this game a pass. There is a single player mode but no real story to speak of and the AI is awful. More often a hindrance than a help.… Expand
  25. strangermoon
    Sep 27, 2019
    7
    besides menus little complicated its a left for dead rubbery against swat or rainbowsix. some of the content dump some of fun. 20 dlc and 500 achivements must be genous record but from outside its dump. scarface and jonywick things so dump
    feels like you playing escape to newyork and thing map in metal gear solid as a snake. graphics not good as 2013 game. in the end its dump and much    besides menus little complicated its a left for dead rubbery against swat or rainbowsix. some of the content dump some of fun. 20 dlc and 500 achivements must be genous record but from outside its dump. scarface and jonywick things so dump
    feels like you playing escape to newyork and thing map in metal gear solid as a snake. graphics not good as 2013 game. in the end its dump and much fun. weapon sytem better than rainbow six siege you can customize weapon wery well.    … Expand
  26. lefiath
    Aug 23, 2013
    7
    A decent game, which sadly just doesn't live up to expectations. Unlike first game, at least half of the missions is shallow and boring, and there simply isn't that much content and certainly not the content creators promised. This game also has it's share of problems like loot system, mission select screen (if you can believe it), random and punishing enemy spawn and countless littleA decent game, which sadly just doesn't live up to expectations. Unlike first game, at least half of the missions is shallow and boring, and there simply isn't that much content and certainly not the content creators promised. This game also has it's share of problems like loot system, mission select screen (if you can believe it), random and punishing enemy spawn and countless little problems. Also, graphics are better than in the first game, but still weak.… Expand
  27. oilreg
    Sep 17, 2013
    7
    Besides the Fact that robbing banksters is fun, this is one of the best games when it boils down to teamplay required. The overall gfx are not too goo, but the overkill team is great with fixing and ptching things, a few weeks after release there is already the No. 11 update out, sweet!
  28. ERB
    Aug 13, 2013
    7
    An absolutely excellent game.The story is great,the graphics look good,and especially the game play or the shooter is awesome.This game is a lot of fun.I mean I played this game 4 times in a row and still I keep playing this because it is addicting and fun.So far this year this is one of the best games I played this year.So this game really deserves a high score.Good game!I like it.
  29. Generaltuber
    Aug 19, 2013
    7
    I've played this game extensively lately trying to make sure I write a good, honest review. I love this game, I really do. It's a great fun game to play and it really is the ultimate criminal virtual reality.

    With that said, there are some parts of this game that they could have spent more time on. The game looks decent but there are a few lousy textures. When you get up close the    I've played this game extensively lately trying to make sure I write a good, honest review. I love this game, I really do. It's a great fun game to play and it really is the ultimate criminal virtual reality.

    With that said, there are some parts of this game that they could have spent more time on. The game looks decent but there are a few lousy textures. When you get up close the floors, tables and a few other things aren't the sharpest. But, they work and they don't look appalling.

    For me, the real problem lies in the levels or the heist themselves. They're so much fun and I really enjoy them but after a while... well you've played all the maps multiple times. By the time I had 10 hours logged I had played every heist multiple times. Yeah, the level design changes a little bit, the vault will be somewhere different or the guards might change but over all, there are no major changes and it's the same lay out. I'm sure they will release more heist and different "maps" but they need to do it quick because the maps are already running stale along with the heist themselves.

    They did a wonderful job with customization. There are so many different weapon mods and perks to discover. You can fully customize your safe house which is a bit pointless but fun to do at the same time. There are a lot of new guns in the game all with unique weapon mods. The "perks" are absolutely amazing and are actually worth it. For $30, I recommend you pick up this game. Just make sure you have people to play with, the AI's are absolutely useless and it's not always fun to play with random people...    … Expand
  30. Maxill_ZA
    Mar 6, 2020
    7
    Pretty fun.
    Nice co-op.
    Lots of char build options.

    The loot boxes/safes killed a big chunk of the support
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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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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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