Payday 2

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3970 Ratings

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  1. StickNik
    Aug 15, 2013
    10
    GAME-PLAY: Great pace and fun gun-play, stealth options on many missions give more choice, adding to replay value. Only downsides so far in around 30 hours is some bugs, which is to be expected from such a young studio as Overkill. Play this game with friends. You need other people to play the missions to their fullest potential

    CONTENT: Appropriately large selection of equipment and    GAME-PLAY: Great pace and fun gun-play, stealth options on many missions give more choice, adding to replay value. Only downsides so far in around 30 hours is some bugs, which is to be expected from such a young studio as Overkill. Play this game with friends. You need other people to play the missions to their fullest potential

    CONTENT: Appropriately large selection of equipment and jobs to choose from, with incredible replay value. As long as you don't linger on one mission all the time, you shouldn't get bored. Small annoyances coming from random drops of masks (with materials), and gun attachments, but these are menial. The elements of RPG mixed into this FPS with skills and such add a lot of depth to the game. Path choosing will determine whether future mission unlocks can be stealthed well, or whether a guns blazing assault

    DESIGN (Customs, sound, etc.): Sound design is excellent overall. The soundtrack fits perfectly during game-play and is good by itself, and the sounds of guns are dynamic, to the point that a gun silencer may keep you in stealth while inside, but can echo and alert people if used outside. The guns and attachments are the best looking things in the game, along with custom masks, and some of the attention to detail is excellent, such as referencing the previous game with box labels and other such things. The GUI is very simple and is a great part of keeping immersion in the game, despite being able to switch it off.

    TECH (Graphics, AI, etc.): Although the design of the game and aesthetics are quite good, you can when looking closely in stealth or casing mode, see pixelation on low quality textures and imperfections in your environment, but in the heat of battle, none of it matters, and it is surprising how good it can look most of the time, especially outdoor environments. The AI is probably the biggest flaw in the game, other than the occasional bugs you may experience, but it serves it's purpose well on the whole. Enemy police/SWAT/FBI AI is probably the best, and even with friendly bots being slighty stupid I haven't had significant problems with either. Guard AI can sometimes be buggy when using stealth, including eyes in the back of their heads on a particular level, and one off moments of seeing past doors when open, but hopefully these will be fixed shortly in release cycle, having had such a successful beta. Civilian AI is more consistently annoying though, with civilians standing up in front of cops that are being shot at (as if acting as a human shield for freeing them), but it is no longer as bad as day 1 of beta, and does teach you to aim at cops rather than in their general direction.

    VERDICT: Bugs are the biggest problem in the game, a HD texture pack would be a welcome, but not neccessary, edition, but the flaws do not retract from the games fun and reasons for playing it. The co-op is really the reason to play the game, and although the offline mode is not a good way to progress, it serves nicely as a testing ground for trying tactics and effectiveness of guns/mods and so on. You can play the game well with one friend, 2 is good, and the maximum of 4 total players is just pleasant. The choice in this game, and random elements make this something you will enjoy for hours, and should not be missed. I give this a 10 because the flaws can almost never stop you playing the game, and that I anticipate any bugs to be fixed soon.    … Expand
  2. dexterlakeclub
    Aug 15, 2013
    10
    If you enjoyed Payday 1 at all then you'll love this game. 505 Games has improved on literally every component of the game. The most dramatic improvements are to the variation in missions, character progression, and shooting mechanics. There's plenty of depth to the cooperative gameplay and the way missions are tackled with different equipment and tactics. Buy this game, it's one of theIf you enjoyed Payday 1 at all then you'll love this game. 505 Games has improved on literally every component of the game. The most dramatic improvements are to the variation in missions, character progression, and shooting mechanics. There's plenty of depth to the cooperative gameplay and the way missions are tackled with different equipment and tactics. Buy this game, it's one of the best sequels I've seen in a long time.… Expand
  3. Pipemastersven
    Sep 2, 2013
    10
    This is a true Co-Op game; If you wanted a game where you didnt have to play it with other people, then you wont enjoy PD2. The variety of maps is limited, but with a large amount of replayability as no two games will are the same (the bank vault mission will vary where the NPCs/Cameras and guards are) this makes stealthing a mission a real challenge. Teamwork and communication is vitalThis is a true Co-Op game; If you wanted a game where you didnt have to play it with other people, then you wont enjoy PD2. The variety of maps is limited, but with a large amount of replayability as no two games will are the same (the bank vault mission will vary where the NPCs/Cameras and guards are) this makes stealthing a mission a real challenge. Teamwork and communication is vital to success! Overall a brilliant concept and game 5 expansion packs on their way too!… Expand
  4. Hellion
    Aug 20, 2013
    10
    All I gotta say is its Game of the Year for me. Great gameplay. Great menus. Great unlocks. Co-op is brilliant and its fun learning how to tackle each heist. The masks are simply outstanding. I don't know why people are complaining about the server browser. It does take some time to get used to, but it works. It does need a few bug fixes however and maybe some AI improvement. Future modAll I gotta say is its Game of the Year for me. Great gameplay. Great menus. Great unlocks. Co-op is brilliant and its fun learning how to tackle each heist. The masks are simply outstanding. I don't know why people are complaining about the server browser. It does take some time to get used to, but it works. It does need a few bug fixes however and maybe some AI improvement. Future mod support and new masks would make it even sweeter. It's very important they keep the community going because the single-player mode is useless. Highly recommended. Especially on PC.… Expand
  5. voxx
    Jun 26, 2014
    10
    This game is so much fun with friends and microphones. The 4 player co-op towards a common goal just can't be beat! There is a very rich skill tree and weapons/loot you unlock as you level up. It's almost like the co-op FPS RPG strategy game with the best elements of all of those creating something very addicting and absolutely AMAZING with friends. I had always just thought it was a bankThis game is so much fun with friends and microphones. The 4 player co-op towards a common goal just can't be beat! There is a very rich skill tree and weapons/loot you unlock as you level up. It's almost like the co-op FPS RPG strategy game with the best elements of all of those creating something very addicting and absolutely AMAZING with friends. I had always just thought it was a bank robbing game but when I picked it up on sale I realized what I'd been missing out on. This goes right up there with Mass Effect as one of my favorite game series.… Expand
  6. chaosxk
    Aug 13, 2013
    10
    An awesome game that gives a great experience that i had never felt for ages. Game has lots of replay value and can't wait for the DLC to come out! Game is great if you got some friends to play with.
  7. MaSs1ve1
    Aug 16, 2013
    10
    So much better then the first one,finally a studio which makes a sequel to a game that is actually better that the original.

    Very fun, a lot of weapons features and skins,i loved the music during gameplay and of couse,for a new game its only 30 bucks on steam,totally worth it.
  8. warriorjan
    Aug 13, 2013
    10
    It is one of the best co-op games in 2013, almost an improvement on every aspect of the first installment. More missions, more weapons, more variaty, what more can you ask?
  9. linuxgnome
    Jan 14, 2014
    10
    Criminal Mastermind Simulator...Learn how to Run Drugs, Make Meth, Steal Guns, Rob Banks, ect, and for free we will also teach you how to escape!!!!!!!

    Also INCLUDES:
    Killing Cops
    Making Money
    Stealing Everything
    Custom Guns
    Drugs
    Fine Art
    oh and....
    MASK, MASKS, MASKS......Create the sickest masks ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Always INTENSE no matter what level you are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  10. Folkbildarn
    Aug 13, 2013
    10
    A truly great co-op game, perhaps one of the best I ever played. It was a really long time since I had this much fun co-op. It looks, feels and plays very well. Starbreeze has really stepped up their game with this game and brothers, I am really, really starting to look forward to their new IP Storm!
  11. internett
    Nov 24, 2013
    10
    I played COD Ghosts multiplayer for over 40+ hour but when i tried this i have much more fun, very improved from first Payday and i definitely recommend to purchase this game because you will have alot of fun
  12. seamzo
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    A lot better than the first game. It adds mask creating, gun creating, more heists and much more than the original game. The music may not be as good but the heists are a lot more fun. The only heist I would want to see in this game from the original is First World Bank and another heist like diamond heist but with a lot more lasers. You can complete a heist without any gunfire as you canA lot better than the first game. It adds mask creating, gun creating, more heists and much more than the original game. The music may not be as good but the heists are a lot more fun. The only heist I would want to see in this game from the original is First World Bank and another heist like diamond heist but with a lot more lasers. You can complete a heist without any gunfire as you can do it completely stealth, you have body bags, ECM jammers and silencers for most weapons. The random item drop at the end of each heist can give you money, weapon parts and mask parts. The skill tree gives the game an RPG feeling and is the perfect game to play with friends. Get it NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW! Please … Expand
  13. Survious
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    Though the game isn't perfect, it still gets a 10 because of the 9 updates already on launch and the devs are taking our feedback seriously. On the PC this game looks great maxed out on settings. The new skill trees and weapons along with randomization just makes this fun to play. Waste of time on the SP campaign but MP is where the fun is at.
  14. wisefool
    Sep 18, 2013
    10
    One of the best criminal game I ever played and It has multiplayer value too so It's worth it. I spent 100+ hours for playing with my friends and I still enjoyed it.
  15. 911nsidejob
    Sep 14, 2014
    10
    "And you will have fun,fun,fun till your daddy takes your computer away"
    This is a very highly addictive game, better than the first one in most regards,
    please bring old school Hox back soon :P
    Buy = no regrets.

    P.S. connection is fixed always online awesomeness
  16. MaxHazard
    Aug 19, 2013
    10
    Possibly one of the best co-op experiences I've had in a game in years! If you liked the first game, you sure as hell will absolutely love Payday 2! Weapon customization, a decent leveling system, many ways to finish 30+ missions and more! If you have $30, why the heck would you not get this game?! Seriously... BUY PAYDAY 2!
  17. SlurgiSauce
    Aug 24, 2013
    10
    Probably one of the best co-op games out there. The game is a lot more enjoyable with friends using voice communication. I recommend this game to anyone looking for an awesome co-op game. Worth every penny.
  18. lucaslizama
    Aug 15, 2013
    10
    Payday 2 has improved all that was the original payday. The original was really fun, had some troubles with the Cops AI which was a little too unbalanced and difficult to deal with, enemies here seem more realistic, and equally challenging. I played approx 12 hours on the beta that only had 6 levels and didn't get bored even a little bit, I'm now 14 hours on the full game, and there is soPayday 2 has improved all that was the original payday. The original was really fun, had some troubles with the Cops AI which was a little too unbalanced and difficult to deal with, enemies here seem more realistic, and equally challenging. I played approx 12 hours on the beta that only had 6 levels and didn't get bored even a little bit, I'm now 14 hours on the full game, and there is so much to do, it's incredible what overkill was able to do with just 1 level, stealthing a heist makes you feel real bad ass, and overkill difficult heist make you feel even more bad ass. This game is great, maybe with a little more time they could have fixed more bugs, but nothing gained whining over spilled milk, they are really working hard making the game even better, so this game deserves a 10 in my opinion just because of the endless fun it provides.… Expand
  19. lord222
    Aug 14, 2013
    10
    Very good game, it is obvious that the developers have long pondered its every aspect.Despite some minor bugs and little resemblance to the original game is able to induce positive emotions in the player and give a lot of fun.
  20. azgoodaz
    Jun 4, 2015
    10
    Just like the first PayDay game, you can do both. Be stealthy on a whole mission/level, planning it out step by step, having enough body bags, becoming Ninjas and in the end becoming rich. Or you can just run and gun praying that you have enough ammo to get past the countless waves of Police/SWAT then also pray again that none of your teammates fall while going to the extraction point.Just like the first PayDay game, you can do both. Be stealthy on a whole mission/level, planning it out step by step, having enough body bags, becoming Ninjas and in the end becoming rich. Or you can just run and gun praying that you have enough ammo to get past the countless waves of Police/SWAT then also pray again that none of your teammates fall while going to the extraction point. Overall its a fantastic game just like the first one but better.… Expand
  21. louis_marais
    Sep 5, 2013
    10
    I personally would give this game a 9/10, but there seems to be a lot of problems between the keyboard and the chair, that is why I give this game a 10.
  22. thefreeman140
    Aug 20, 2013
    10
    I haven't had this much fun with my brother for awhile. There are many major improvements that they have made. One being the variety of missions. They have also added the ability to mod your weapons and customize your own masks and etc. This game is just an overall good time and I recommend it to anyone who is a fan of PAYDAY: The Heist.
  23. CriS89
    Aug 29, 2013
    10
    To jest gra na którą czekałem. Świetny pomysł i wykonanie. Zabawa na długie godziny zwłaszcza jeżeli gra się w trybie kooperacji. Świetna produkcja która nie można pominąć.
  24. srfelipe
    Aug 13, 2013
    10
    It is one of the best co-op games in 2013, almost an improvement on every aspect of the first installment. More missions, more weapons, more variaty. I love this game!
  25. LeonRPGPlayer
    Sep 25, 2013
    10
    Simply the best game i've ever played. The Amazingly good gameplay And all of the other things makes this game the best game i've ever played. I wont say much about it, go check it out by yourself.
  26. w3l1k31k3
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    Pros:
    -great game play
    -great customization of masks/guns
    -fun to play with friends
    -you can choose to go stealthy or go in guns ablazing
    Cons:
    -there is only one bank, so everytime you rob a bank your robbing the same one. it would be nice to be able to rob lots of different banks.
  27. TheBlastPassage
    Oct 22, 2013
    10
    Amazing game, great graphics, and loving the RPG feel to this. Really enjoyable game. It's definitely more fun with friends as the AI for the NPCs isn't very good
  28. mickeymorris626
    Sep 3, 2013
    10
    This game is incredibly fun! whether your play style is loud and proud or quiet and stealthy. this game has everything I could want in an FPS. The heists are quite fun and randomized to maximize their freshness. The Card system keeps you playing time and time again to get all the upgrades/weapon mods and masks. People who rate that system as a negative are people with low attention spans.This game is incredibly fun! whether your play style is loud and proud or quiet and stealthy. this game has everything I could want in an FPS. The heists are quite fun and randomized to maximize their freshness. The Card system keeps you playing time and time again to get all the upgrades/weapon mods and masks. People who rate that system as a negative are people with low attention spans. You have to work at this game to earn your gear. I have over 100 hours clocked into this game, and i am still eager to get home from work to play it. for $30, you cannot go wrong!… Expand
  29. retep686
    Dec 7, 2013
    10
    I love the game. It makes you feel like your in a sort of crime movie! It's well done and fun, despite the whole just of it is going around robbing places and killing cops. (Quite frankly, I don't know how this is less controversial than Saints Row IV) But if you look over that, it becomes enjoyable and exhilarating. The variety of things to do in the game make sure you never get bored.I love the game. It makes you feel like your in a sort of crime movie! It's well done and fun, despite the whole just of it is going around robbing places and killing cops. (Quite frankly, I don't know how this is less controversial than Saints Row IV) But if you look over that, it becomes enjoyable and exhilarating. The variety of things to do in the game make sure you never get bored. Nothing is overlooked. Game play, the usefulness of teamwork, variety, tools and best of all, GUNS. I recommend game. Go buy it!… Expand
  30. montero
    Dec 12, 2014
    10
    I have spent 160+ hours of gameplay on this masterpiece. All the scenarios look like a real situation, with security cameras, guards, locked doors, computers to hack and if you mess the stealth mode, a lot of cops drop in and really give you a bad time. Difficulty level: not for beginners. If you play with three more of your friends, you have endless fun. Guaranteed.
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#67 Best PC Game of 2013
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#6 Most Shared PC Game of 2013

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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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