Payday 2

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3970 Ratings

User score distribution:
  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. Litorah
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    To OVK, you may benefit alot in the short-term from microtransaction but I am absolutely certain that in the long run, this greedy move of yours will definitely hurt you in the long term. One day when it starts becoming obvious that it was a short-sighted move for quick profit and you decide to remove it, we will all be gone and it will be too late.
  2. kvicksilv3r
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Game was, and still is amazing at its core. But overkill went greedy and screwed the community.
    Now all i can say is pay2win, microtransaction and fee2pay.
  3. Tempestangel
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    We are a voice for the crews of Payday 2, the developers of Payday 2, Overkill have destroyed a game loved by many, and I am unfortunately forced by my morals to leave a negative review. I love the game, but hate what it has become.

    To be blunt, they added microstransactions after years of promising not to.

    Join us: http://roadfromgreedfest.github.io/Road-From-Greedfest/
  4. BDNeon
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    A game that I once adored, and bought with the promise that microtransactions would not be added. That promise was broken. Stay away from this game.

    I went as far as to permanently delete it. Let this game die, and let its death stand as a warning to all those publishers and developers who wish to abuse their customers.

    Overkill, we'll see you burn for this.
  5. requiem2
    Aug 13, 2013
    0
    Unfortunately connection drops too often, a problem for many players. We'd play offline, but the AI doesn't even carry the bags so you get shot down in mere seconds. The connectivity issue is a similar one to Payday 1.
  6. Horniblow
    Aug 13, 2013
    0
    Great game too bad its unplayable to its early release,cant join friends, cards lost after payday what a joke I have 8 guys on my teamspeak of which only 2 can play the game, everyone else is plagued by error after error. The release was pushed FORWARD 2 WEEKS and this is what happened, i would rather be in the beta still. wait until the cops come through the walls
  7. Chris_Mathas
    Aug 23, 2013
    0
    Even after a very large beta the game is still riddled with glitches and game breaking bugs, some skills just flat out don't work, and the development team is working on fixing things that aren't even urgent instead. The amount of content is EMBARRASSING and significantly less than what was advertised for the launch version, instead opting to hold back high tier and endgame missions forEven after a very large beta the game is still riddled with glitches and game breaking bugs, some skills just flat out don't work, and the development team is working on fixing things that aren't even urgent instead. The amount of content is EMBARRASSING and significantly less than what was advertised for the launch version, instead opting to hold back high tier and endgame missions for upcoming DLC considering the game had already began turning a profit before it even released. False advertising is the name of the game with Payday 2 as the advertised number of missions likes to count the same mission up to 5 or 6 times because of extremely minimal variations. The amount of content is pitiful and is held up by the crutch that is the game's RNG loot system which encourages farming and excessive play on the the tedious and short missions. to ensure maximum playtime. It's a Frankenstein of a game comprised of flatout broken mechanics and skills, unfulfilled promises, significantly sub-par missions (both quality and quantity wise) and I extremely regret paying 30$ for it. Overkill won't be getting another dime from me, and if you're smart you won't give them anything, either.… Expand
  8. baptisto
    Aug 23, 2013
    0
    Many bugs as stated earlier, since beta release most of people experience networking isuess, dropping connections, and worst of all LACK OF CONTENT. This game was released with 5 maps and developer wait 11 days, holding their customer in suspense about future content. Then it all turned out to be finished project. Game has placeholders for future dlc from day 1! They was prepared to suckMany bugs as stated earlier, since beta release most of people experience networking isuess, dropping connections, and worst of all LACK OF CONTENT. This game was released with 5 maps and developer wait 11 days, holding their customer in suspense about future content. Then it all turned out to be finished project. Game has placeholders for future dlc from day 1! They was prepared to suck you dry. Basic came is nothing more than framework with few demo maps where you can simply buy additional full content later!
    I was pretty sure EA days of milking people are over but now i can see not for overkill studio. OVERMILLK!    … Expand
  9. rova
    Aug 23, 2013
    0
    Falsely advertised with "17 heists, 30 stages and 6 escapes" and "5 times the missions of Payday: The Heist" several times before release. This was a blatant lie which was confirmed today by Overkill Almir. The only reason me and any of my friends bought this game (and the CCE at that) was based on those lies. The people behind this game are nothing more than scammers and deserve the sameFalsely advertised with "17 heists, 30 stages and 6 escapes" and "5 times the missions of Payday: The Heist" several times before release. This was a blatant lie which was confirmed today by Overkill Almir. The only reason me and any of my friends bought this game (and the CCE at that) was based on those lies. The people behind this game are nothing more than scammers and deserve the same respect WarZ gained, which is a big fat nothing. Stay clear of this trash game and company. You've been warned.… Expand
  10. hippyc
    Aug 23, 2013
    0
    Being a massive fan of the original and racking up 140 hours on it. I have to say that 40 hours into payday 2 and I have become very bored.
    I took part in the beta and was over the moon thinking this was a taste of things to come but unfortunately that was it (pretty much).
    The 'finished' game lacks the 17 heists that were promised (more like 10) and these heists can be done in a few    Being a massive fan of the original and racking up 140 hours on it. I have to say that 40 hours into payday 2 and I have become very bored.
    I took part in the beta and was over the moon thinking this was a taste of things to come but unfortunately that was it (pretty much).
    The 'finished' game lacks the 17 heists that were promised (more like 10) and these heists can be done in a few minutes for the most part.
    The loot drop system is terrible if you want mods you have to grind to get any.
    The character progression practically stops dead at level 39 since you have unlocked everything in the game but the level cap is 100.
    In short just don't buy it.
    I know I wont be spending money on the 'dlc' yet another game company that likes to milk us gamers for every last penny.    … Expand
  11. Type4101
    Sep 13, 2013
    0
    Deceptive sales practices are unforgiveable. This game lists itself as a single-player or multi-player game. It is not, in any way, possible to play this game single-player. It is impossible. This game is only, 100%, designed for co-op multiplayer. AI companions can not interact with anything, and it is necessary (not optional) to interact with things...like picking up loot, orDeceptive sales practices are unforgiveable. This game lists itself as a single-player or multi-player game. It is not, in any way, possible to play this game single-player. It is impossible. This game is only, 100%, designed for co-op multiplayer. AI companions can not interact with anything, and it is necessary (not optional) to interact with things...like picking up loot, or cracking a safe. There are other problems too, from a lack of content to unreasonable enemy AI (cops are superheroes who can see through walls and absorb hundreds of bullets). But lying about a single-player experience to trick people into buying the game is evil, and should be illegal.… Expand
  12. A_Margatroid
    Aug 31, 2013
    0
    This game could have been good. Could have been. Unfortunately, it's plagued by two major problems:

    -You have to pay in-game money to do the missions you want to do when you want to do them. -The game just bugged out and erased something like 20 hours of my progress. If you want to have a fun experience robbing banks/armored trucks/etc... with your friends, get the first PayDay. If    This game could have been good. Could have been. Unfortunately, it's plagued by two major problems:

    -You have to pay in-game money to do the missions you want to do when you want to do them.
    -The game just bugged out and erased something like 20 hours of my progress.

    If you want to have a fun experience robbing banks/armored trucks/etc... with your friends, get the first PayDay. If you want to have a frustrating experience not being able to do the missions you want on the difficulties you want and maybe getting out of everything you've worked for by bugs, then play this game.    … Expand
  13. missey100
    Nov 12, 2015
    0
    so ye they lied about microtransactions i guess they not making any money with all those dls that have come out **** u **** i guess they dont care about us
  14. chilao
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    The game WAS fun to play, unfortunately it got screwed up with pay to win micro transactions. I won't recommend. Unless you like paying for tons of DLC's and microtransactions. But I still think you'll be more satisfied on a mobile game.
  15. turtlepie
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    payday 2 used to be a decent game back in the day. but with dozens of paid dlc's and recent implementation of microtransactions it became a cash grab. stay away!
  16. lugia249
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    microtransactions. they said they never implemented it. now with the "crimefest" they introduced a copied skin-box system with "drills" which cost 2,99$
  17. Zomfear
    Sep 14, 2013
    0
    update 11 turned this game from a great game...to trash. Save you money and avoid it. Or if you still want something to do with 30 dollars that is more fin then this game now burn it, that way you can play with the fire....
  18. JordanF96
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    Lying scumbag devs. False advertising, pretending to care when all they really care about is those last few pennies in your wallet. Microstransactions in a fully priced game. Beyond a **** joke.
  19. Navigator
    Sep 14, 2013
    0
    Last patch ruined the game. Unless you have friends that play, or you buy the 90 dollar 4 pack you are wasting your time. Single player is only playable in stealth, and you have to reach lvl 45-50 to even come close to the skills needed to single hand missions. They just nerfed the EXP and money for all heists to the point you are probably going to put in at least 60-80 hours of playLast patch ruined the game. Unless you have friends that play, or you buy the 90 dollar 4 pack you are wasting your time. Single player is only playable in stealth, and you have to reach lvl 45-50 to even come close to the skills needed to single hand missions. They just nerfed the EXP and money for all heists to the point you are probably going to put in at least 60-80 hours of play before you reach those levels. Save your money and wait it out.… Expand
  20. GrimyHR
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    promised never to have microtransactions, put in microtransactions... and now the games is more pay2win than ever before...really hope almir gets fired for this one, would give it less than zero if possible
  21. BilbOno
    Oct 17, 2013
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is complete bloody If you played the beta you have no reason to buy this game you have played the complete game basically minus 10 player experience levels and in whichever class you choose and 3 or 4 guns pretty much (that are honestly lacking and where is the lmg's?). 17 Heists/Jobs (30 Stages/Missions) 6 (random) Escape Heists is what they promised, what was actually given was like 10 or 12 tops. Worthless considering every heist is about 1/3 in size or complexity in comparison to any heist on PD1 not to mention the copy/paste effort that each heist is. When i say there is 10 to 12 heists half of those are also the EXACT SAME. Bank cash,deposit and gold are 3 different heists regardless of them being literally the exact same missions with a different bag item and jewellery store and the Ukrainian job are also basically the same. Oh and they also count a difficulty as a whole new set of heists to bump up their abysmally small list. Also the dynamic environment is pretty much the same every time you play minus one less or more guard/security camera in a slightly different spot.… Expand
  22. Eetar
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    I have played over 1000 hours since its release in 2013. Payday used to be a great game, but it has rapidly devolved into a system designed to milk as much money possible from its once great community. If you are interested in buying this game, I urge you to reconsider: Overkill / Starbreeze have and will continue to entirely change the game to manipulate players for money.
  23. spazticbusdrive
    Oct 14, 2013
    0
    If you are lonewolf DO NOT buy this game. It's CO-OP....plain and simple. The jobs get old fast-the graphics look like it took a 5 year turn for the worst. And its repetitive.
  24. potetgull92
    Oct 16, 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)
  25. Khrazer
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    They lied when they said there would be no microtransactions.
    This last update **** it up. People pay for the game, then pay for the tons of DLC this game already has, now they want even more money? Would not recommend anyone a Pay2Win
  26. whitedynamite
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    My favorite game that cost money and has already ton of dlc's, from 2015 October also has MICROTRANSACTIONS no, that are not just colors or clothes to look cooler, but boosters, which makes it P2W.
  27. nxrighthere
    Oct 21, 2015
    0
    Developers choose the worst possible way to earn money on this game. They don't want to make a good quality content, they just want a cow that can be easily milked.
  28. DumbRiceBucket
    Nov 3, 2015
    0
    greed ruins games, why would you do this overkill, you were the chosen one, you were suppose fight against micro-transactions, not join them. Well at least it had a good run while it lasted
  29. Pifflestick
    Nov 5, 2013
    0
    Installed the game, started playing and instantly the sound was stuttering constantly. Went to the safe house and the game froze every few seconds. I looked everywhere for a fix but there is none. I paid $30 for this and am thoroughly disappointed, the developers got their payday, but I sure didn't.
  30. TotallyGrandpa
    Oct 25, 2015
    0
    An alright game spoiled by DLC, microtransactions, and lies. A **** slapdash example of a skin sales stolen straight from Counter Strike, with the addition of extra stat bonuses on the higher tier skins. On top of this the skins unboxed come from every gun in the game, even those from DLCs you do not own. The two free "safes" I opened included a sniper rifle I didn't own and a bow I didn'tAn alright game spoiled by DLC, microtransactions, and lies. A **** slapdash example of a skin sales stolen straight from Counter Strike, with the addition of extra stat bonuses on the higher tier skins. On top of this the skins unboxed come from every gun in the game, even those from DLCs you do not own. The two free "safes" I opened included a sniper rifle I didn't own and a bow I didn't own.

    GG overkill, you dun **** it up.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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