Payday 2

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3970 Ratings

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  1. KingThunder
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    PAYDAY 2 already have a lot of DLCs, now they introduced micro-transactions. Who speaks is a person that played that for 5 hundred hours.
    It's not OVERKILL, it's OVERGREED.
  2. nuriri
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    This was a game that used to be one of my favorites until they came out and lied to us and introduced micro transactions to the game. These micro transactions can get you weapons that are better than the base weapons in the game. These kinds of micro transactions for Free-To-Play games overkill! This is a horrendous business practice that must be stopped. Maybe its time to start listeningThis was a game that used to be one of my favorites until they came out and lied to us and introduced micro transactions to the game. These micro transactions can get you weapons that are better than the base weapons in the game. These kinds of micro transactions for Free-To-Play games overkill! This is a horrendous business practice that must be stopped. Maybe its time to start listening to your community?… Expand
  3. sweetcharylady
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Last CrimeFest is the finish line for this wonderful and once our favorite game. We joked a half years ago. Even then, it seemed that the game is oversaturated with content breadth but not depth, a little more than full. We have predicted the emergence of bows, minigun, flame-throwers and machine guns of WWI times. Later, when all of our careless jokes come true, we realized that it wasLast CrimeFest is the finish line for this wonderful and once our favorite game. We joked a half years ago. Even then, it seemed that the game is oversaturated with content breadth but not depth, a little more than full. We have predicted the emergence of bows, minigun, flame-throwers and machine guns of WWI times. Later, when all of our careless jokes come true, we realized that it was time to stop and come up with a joke to joke about the skins for weapons bound to inventory on Steam. I never thought that the greed of developers to blur the mind is so strong that his words will forget in a moment, as though they did not say anything about microtransactions.… Expand
  4. Jagabot
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Went Pay2Win micro-transaction BS after most of us put $150 or more into the game and DLCs with the promise of no micro-transactions or pay to win. This game company is just another sack of lying garbage like so many others.

    They didn't hold their annual gathering (usually a great party!) to announce this latest "big expansion we've worked months on!" because they *knew* that the    Went Pay2Win micro-transaction BS after most of us put $150 or more into the game and DLCs with the promise of no micro-transactions or pay to win. This game company is just another sack of lying garbage like so many others.

    They didn't hold their annual gathering (usually a great party!) to announce this latest "big expansion we've worked months on!" because they *knew* that the community would be so angry that the reps from Overkill would potentially be in physical danger of a few punches in the mouth.

    Buy & play something else, this community is quickly dying and the game in it's current state is crap.    … Expand
  5. Jestersage
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Is this game good? Well, the answer is... it WAS. The problem is that the game contains microtransactions THAT CHANGE YOUR STATS when they first promised not to have it. Sure, there are DLC, but those are guarantee to have. The new system, which is akin to TF2/CSGO (but with stat changing skins) tip the balance of the game.

    Also, for those that say having stat changing skins will not    Is this game good? Well, the answer is... it WAS. The problem is that the game contains microtransactions THAT CHANGE YOUR STATS when they first promised not to have it. Sure, there are DLC, but those are guarantee to have. The new system, which is akin to TF2/CSGO (but with stat changing skins) tip the balance of the game.

    Also, for those that say having stat changing skins will not affect your game play, say that again when you get kicked from a majority of games, due to people dislike it. So your money is not well spent.    … Expand
  6. Sven1412
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    False advertising. NO MICROTRANSACTIONS . screwing us on the first day of crimefest while the community worked so hard to get the challenges. day one reward: MICROTRANSACTIONS
  7. alienpigeons
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    8=====D Hey Overkill, you're a worthless braindead inbred cancer causing HIV infected failed abortion. Screw you and you're disgusting microtransactions. Why can CS:GO/TF2 have microtransactions, but not you're drunk, inbred, failed abortion of a child, Payday 2? It's because thoses games are free to play, cheap and don't have $130 worth of DLC jammed up it's butt. 8=====D
  8. zander73
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Completely unprofessional company. Abusive to it's customers and incompetent in its content creation. They drove this game off a cliff and charged 4.99 a month the whole way. Now, after promising never to have micro-transactions, they've introduced them on the game's anniversary.
  9. Amrak_Sekushi
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Overkill ruined everything with the Oct. 15th update.

    They had promised during launch to never add microtransactions, lo and behold, the update on Oct. 15 was microtransactions, Weapons skins giving stats that need to be opened from safes that are RNG Dropped, with drills that must be bought WITH REAL MONEY. The weapon rebalance simply screwed up everything, Pistols being stronger than    Overkill ruined everything with the Oct. 15th update.

    They had promised during launch to never add microtransactions, lo and behold, the update on Oct. 15 was microtransactions, Weapons skins giving stats that need to be opened from safes that are RNG Dropped, with drills that must be bought WITH REAL MONEY. The weapon rebalance simply screwed up everything, Pistols being stronger than Shotguns? WHAT. In it's current state, don't even go NEAR of the game. The dev's have simply screwed us all up, their loyal fans. With this cash grab.

    Plus, Overkill has yet to do any kind of damage control simply letting the rage and hate burst all over.
    GG Overkill. You done f***ed up.

    RIP Payday 2 2013-2015 Also the game should be rename Payday 2: Global Offensive. More suited for it now.    … Expand
  10. UndeadCuddles
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    This game was one of the gems on Steam even a year ago. The atmosphere and challenge have become more and more diluted by power creep in DLC ever since however, and the developers have now decided instead of fixing that problem they want to embrace and monetize it. The entire system has been rebalanced with a massive nerf to player weapons/setups (This is arguably somewhat good), EXCEPTThis game was one of the gems on Steam even a year ago. The atmosphere and challenge have become more and more diluted by power creep in DLC ever since however, and the developers have now decided instead of fixing that problem they want to embrace and monetize it. The entire system has been rebalanced with a massive nerf to player weapons/setups (This is arguably somewhat good), EXCEPT for the DLC and new microtransaction system where players can gamble for skins like in CS:GO (Sometimes to unlock skins for guns in DLC you haven't bought yet), but these skins give added benefits so you can boost your guns back to pre-nerf. The original developers of Payday are a dying breed, and the few who remain have turned it fully into a "Pay for the game, so you can pay for a chance to pay to win".

    If you're thinking about getting into it - you're too late for the party. We're all just getting out.    … Expand
  11. Torendil
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    It was all fun and games until they added microtransactions...

    Skins with stats? Who the hell thought that was a good idea!? You pay a base game, and if you want more heists or have more weapons (even ammunition for shotguns) you have to pay dlcs...well all base heists and weapons are great, and i love it...and i dont complain about the dlcs...but adding microtransactions its a bit    It was all fun and games until they added microtransactions...

    Skins with stats? Who the hell thought that was a good idea!?

    You pay a base game, and if you want more heists or have more weapons (even ammunition for shotguns) you have to pay dlcs...well all base heists and weapons are great, and i love it...and i dont complain about the dlcs...but adding microtransactions its a bit too much, dont you think?    … Expand
  12. SirOO7
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    +/- 400h played here

    At this current moment Payday 2 introduced Micro-transactions for an already paid game with numerous paid DLC packs in their annual Crimefest (a celebration that the developers promised only would add FREE content as a reward for its community) on Day 1 of the Celebration. The only means as of now, to get that added content (paid weapon skins with stats) was paying    +/- 400h played here

    At this current moment Payday 2 introduced Micro-transactions for an already paid game with numerous paid DLC packs in their annual Crimefest (a celebration that the developers promised only would add FREE content as a reward for its community) on Day 1 of the Celebration. The only means as of now, to get that added content (paid weapon skins with stats) was paying real money. Making it become something like Pay-to-Win.

    Should it become obtainable with ingame means, whether through unused offshore money (the ingame currency) or through the already implemented reward card system (for completing a heist). I presume the community would probably cease the hostilities towards Almir and his Crew and resume to 'normal'.

    I like playing the game though (it's a masterpiece aside from this current mess, I own ALL DLC - including Limited ones) and would do so again if they change the P2W scheme and appeal the community, but not like this.. It's no fun now.. :-(

    Also, I do not agree with the current changes (added micro transactions) I still love how it used to be, and I don't wish to see it Burn and Completely die out. I love playing Payday 2.. But not the Micro transactions..

    EDIT: Drills just became an infamous card drop with Day 6 of Crimefest, it's an improvement, but still waiting if OVERKILL can go one better, my rage is tempered for now, but I remain cautious.. You get the thumbs up back for now, because it is a step in the right direction, but let's see how it ends..

    What now must follow is the complete removal of the steammarket integration and OVERKILL's public apologies.. But let's see if that will happen.. No high hopes though    … Expand
  13. Whereismypen
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Payday 2 was ok until developers start adding microtransactions in a retail co-op game. it's not even MMO - all the game network mechanics is based on peer-to-peer. It looks stupid and money grabbing scheme - stay away. even other titles which has microtransactions have way to get items not spending a real money and those titles hosted on developers servers.
  14. mickifree12
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Game just became pay to win, no longer good. Wished it stayed out of the micro transactions. It's a fun game, before it became pay to win. Developers originally stated there would be no microtransactions. Couple years later, they implement them...
  15. bushidosempai
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    WELCOME TO PAY2WINDAY: GLOBAL OFFENSIVE!!! Microtransactions ad skins that give your guns stat boosts. Oh did I mention pistols do more damage than shotguns. Do our best to like this game after the new update because even Payday vets are dropping this. Te entire community is in a uproar with good reason. I loved this game so much, damn shame to see what it`s become.
  16. DrArpakasso
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    This is what happens when the developers break their more important promise... And now they are on the recieving end of the **** I'm glad, they have been threating their fanbase like **** it's time to return the favor.
  17. omg32167
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
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    No micro-transactions in 2013, they said.
    10/15/15 - We introduce safes and drills. For $ 3 you can get skin! Rip Payday2 And: Out of sync with the client - the host since the release of the game. A pile of useless DLC. Promises steep free content, which actually looks like, "We have promised to make a new enemy for the last crimefest, do we redesign the board a week    Переводчик
    No micro-transactions in 2013, they said.
    10/15/15 - We introduce safes and drills. For $ 3 you can get skin!
    Rip Payday2
    And:
    Out of sync with the client - the host since the release of the game.
    A pile of useless DLC.
    Promises steep free content, which actually looks like, "We have promised to make a new enemy for the last crimefest, do we redesign the board a week before the new crimefest"
    Newest fit paid DLC has been working together with the Hotline Miami without there shields and swords.
    If I could, I would have returned all my money spent for useless DLC and the game itself ago.    … Expand
  18. raytsou
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    0/10 for lying to the community, scamming everyone's money with false promises, and just pulling another EA. This is absolutely intolerable, especially the new update they nerfed the current weapons to promote the DLC weapons. Say no to payday2. We will not tolerate this.
  19. pizzatalisman
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    The developer stated clearly and publicly at multiple times that there would be no microtransactions in game, ever.

    The latest update introduced microtransactions. The game has already been heavily monetized with DLC.

    The developer lied to customers and sold the game under false pretenses on Steam. Do not support them or their profit-mongering behavior. 0/10 for lying to loyal customers.
  20. VeraMae
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    Spoiler alert, dev will add microtransactions when they overextend themselves in future ventures. Almir stated that they increased their workforce by 300%, then needed more money to fund it all, therefor changing their previous business standards, and flat out lying to their customer base. I have spent 2500 hours on this game, and loved it. Then the dlc became more about frequent, and lessSpoiler alert, dev will add microtransactions when they overextend themselves in future ventures. Almir stated that they increased their workforce by 300%, then needed more money to fund it all, therefor changing their previous business standards, and flat out lying to their customer base. I have spent 2500 hours on this game, and loved it. Then the dlc became more about frequent, and less about content. Then micros were introduced. You buy an ugly, stat boosting skin for half the price of a dlc (which usually comes with several weapons, masks, mods, etc). This was the final straw for me. I wont spend another dime on this game, and urge newcomers to run away. The companys only concern is your money, not quality or content.… Expand
  21. Doctor_Insano
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Two years ago, Overkill promised to never add microtransactions. On October 15, they decided that as a reward for the community accomplishing certain challenges, we would get the FREE ability to perform microtransactions. Overkill has repeatedly lied to the community and dismissed every piece of criticism sent their way. Upon releasing an update for new prestige levels that was terrible,Two years ago, Overkill promised to never add microtransactions. On October 15, they decided that as a reward for the community accomplishing certain challenges, we would get the FREE ability to perform microtransactions. Overkill has repeatedly lied to the community and dismissed every piece of criticism sent their way. Upon releasing an update for new prestige levels that was terrible, they released DLC pre-orders early specifically to prevent refunds. This game was good at one point. It no longer is, and I cannot, in good conscience, recommend anyone buy it. Overkill does not deserve your money. Please do not support this company in any way. Overkill has proven that it is a company of liars and cheats.… Expand
  22. Recyclex
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    It was a fun game while it lasted. The devs have put in increasingly overpowered and power-crept content every other patch behind pay walls. You'll never be as good as that other guy who sunk his disposable income in this game's DLCs. Just yesterday they added more of this **** Pay them to have a random chance of a skin that offer higher stats than the same weapon in game. There is aIt was a fun game while it lasted. The devs have put in increasingly overpowered and power-crept content every other patch behind pay walls. You'll never be as good as that other guy who sunk his disposable income in this game's DLCs. Just yesterday they added more of this **** Pay them to have a random chance of a skin that offer higher stats than the same weapon in game. There is a possibility of getting skins for DLC weapons you don't own as well, which is just wasted money unless you spend money to buy that DLC, then your money will not be wasted, instead, you spent more money just to use something you bought, with money. Don't play this pay-2-win ****… Expand
  23. KB_BeanSlam37
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    The developers lied and their business practices are very shady.

    Not only do you have to pay to open crates in the game but the skins give you stat boost effectively making the game more pay2win then it already is. Not only that but the crates also give you skins for DLC guns that you haven't even bought.
  24. eskr
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Now you can buy skins to make your weapons better
    Pay to win/10

    We were promised no micro-transactions, and then we got micro-transactions.
    Welcome to Payday 2: global offensive. The event during which the micro-transactions were announced was supposed to contain ALL FREE content. First thing that is released is pay to win.
    would not buy again.
  25. swiftbanana
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    pay2win in everygame is not tolerable, like really

    its saddening when a PC/Console game going to implement microtransaction in their game, especially when the publisher already said they will not adding micotransaction to game
  26. bamzooki2
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Tnx for Payday 2 CS GO edition
    More skins
    More balance More bugs More dlc More pay2win content pls Thank you for the unique incomparable example of the annihilation of the game that everyone loved so much , I suspect that the next step will be paid UNIQUE glow in the dark mask which will need to make a unique achievement in the unique maps of DLS using weapons of DLS .Oh wait , it… Expand
  27. yutakasan
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    microtransactions..... then sending a statement pretty much "my way or the highway" .... welp i'm taking the highway on this one. Please don't buy this game!
  28. xvyx
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Once upon a time I used to play this cool game about bank robbers.
    Then some DLCs were added.
    That was more content so I was happy about it and bought them all. Unfortunately, the quality of new DLCs started to drop quickly. That was not a problem for me since I could just ignore them. Now an update was released, that completely breaks the game. But guess what; at least, as a    Once upon a time I used to play this cool game about bank robbers.
    Then some DLCs were added.
    That was more content so I was happy about it and bought them all.
    Unfortunately, the quality of new DLCs started to drop quickly.
    That was not a problem for me since I could just ignore them.
    Now an update was released, that completely breaks the game.
    But guess what; at least, as a consolation, you can BUY SKINS!!!

    GG WP Overkill.
    You used to have standards and a fanbase ready to spend their last dollar for you.
    What went wrong?
    Why did you lie to us by adding microtransactions?
    I was done with this game anyway, but I would still recommend it if it were a few months ago.
    Now, with what happened, I can't stand for this game anymore.
    Not with those greedy bastards trying to squeeze every penny out of it.
    You're better off playing L4D2 or any other game of this type, which is not riddled with **** DLCs, microtransactions and imbalance.    … Expand
  29. KurosawaShirou
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    It was a fun game.

    WAS

    The developer doesn't care about the community as much as they care about their own wallets. They outright lied, and when the backlash happens, they didn't give any news or reaction.

    I was one of the long playing gamer, got 550 hours on my steam, and here i am giving 0 score.
  30. violincaster
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    While this game was very good in the past, recent updates have brought it down further than I had ever thought possible.

    Let's get the positives over with. This game fills a niche market; a game where you get to play as a criminal with very specific skills and profiles. I know you may be thinking GTA at the moment but Payday is very different. Not being an open world game, Payday    While this game was very good in the past, recent updates have brought it down further than I had ever thought possible.

    Let's get the positives over with. This game fills a niche market; a game where you get to play as a criminal with very specific skills and profiles. I know you may be thinking GTA at the moment but Payday is very different. Not being an open world game, Payday focuses on the jobs and heists themselves. You and a four person crew work together to hold off police forces while accomplishing goals and gaining assets. There is also a fleshed out skills system in which you customize your characters abilities and fighting style. For a long time this was the best game for anyone who loves heist movies and wanted to experience the thrill of criminal enterprise without all the jail time.

    Now for the negatives. This game has always been buggy and the graphics are below average at best. The AI has always been awful, demanding that you play with other people; any hopes of playing by yourself will be quickly shut down. While these were relatively minor issues, because Payday 2 is constantly being updated, problems have cropped up. One can easily spend over one hundred dollars on DLC for this game, some of which is needed to stay competitive. DLC's show no sign of slowing with a new one being introduced nearly each month. Micro-transactions are also part of the game costing $2.50 for a gamble on a new weapon mod each time. One can't help but wonder if the studio has squandered all its profits on a hugely successful game and are now bailing out a sinking ship. The point is that Payday 2 certainly looks to be on the decline and isn't worth consumers' funding any longer.

    As another note, any potential buyers should understand that the older any reviews are, the more unreliable they get, due to the nature of this constantly updated game. The newest reviews are all going to be the most accurate to the game as is it right now.    … Expand
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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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