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. LokaKie
    Nov 27, 2021
    9
    This game is a **** banger. Like despite the reviews that was a 2015 issue and everyone came to review bomb and it was **** Now the game is just actually amazing and a really fun experience. Amazing devs and the community is really nice. Good game would reccomend.
  2. TTVHeadshot56
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This is such a good game, the heists are fun and fast paced, the community is quite active for such an old game, and the replay ability is there. The game gets regular updates even during 2022. I would recommend everyone buy this game.
  3. t3rminator_
    Dec 24, 2021
    10
    a bit old but it s fun to play with friends.(in my case with my friend). i bought it on steam sale
  4. ErixKing
    Jun 3, 2022
    7
    Lo compre a un precio muy bajo en Steam (tanto asi que sus cromos pagaron el juego) y es un juego de lo mas entretenido. nos tocara encarnar a delincuentes y hacer lo que ellos hacen, robar, matar, ETC. el juego es buenisimo y muy interesante, se puede jugar hasta con 3 amigos o con gente online el cual para destacar sigue muy vivo
  5. good76
    Apr 29, 2022
    0
    Cool game with friends, but DLC killed the game, some bugs are not fixed. no optimization at all
  6. Jollyolfun
    Nov 18, 2022
    4
    i played this a lot years ago but honestly its kinda broken and fun for only a short amount of time. its a victim of its time
  7. Delirium_21
    Jul 1, 2022
    9
    Great game that they fixed up used to be bad and got review bombed but good now
  8. Doobis
    Apr 3, 2022
    6
    Gameplay is good, amount of paid DLC and the microtransactions are not good.
  9. VariusW
    Apr 9, 2022
    0
    Ben böyle oyunun amk.Bunu almayın.This game is **** mauvais.Vous ne devez pas jouer cette de jeux video.
  10. JamesJennings
    Jun 1, 2022
    10
    Never had so much fun before ong, I don't know why it gets such negative reviews. Maybe look at the DLC before making the purchase? DLC is worth it anyway.
  11. The_D4RknesS
    Sep 22, 2022
    0
    difficult game and no sequential campaign. a game that works offline plus 100% of its focus and online
  12. tuannikolo12
    Jun 7, 2022
    10
    Game so good njgioy8f7keouwqfhdoeawarewgawhogwauerahyiowf8ygha8iouewgfohaewgh
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. CodaHensley
    Dec 1, 2022
    5
    A bit of fun gameplay thats heavily marred by repetition and obnoxious microtransactions
  16. Boumouse
    Jun 6, 2023
    7
    I shouldn't have bought it even if I got it for around 5 euros, but I find that it abuses the nervousness of the game compared to a Battlefield, in short I think to uninstall it ...

    404 not found when posting my review = https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/raft

    https://www.twitch.tv/bou_mouse
  17. PetyaBiszeps
    Aug 25, 2022
    2
    I can't say this game is so bad but can't say it's good either. It gives you some fun of playing it with friends but it could be much better in, pretty much, every aspect. Plus for that there is a lot of promises being forgotten. Like 'Payday 2 will never have microtransactions'.
  18. VictorHugo1482
    Aug 30, 2022
    8
    They see me rollin'
    They hatin'
    Patrollin' and tryna catch me ridin' dirty
  19. Alenites
    Sep 27, 2022
    9
    developed by smart people, runing around and killing cops or swat team by big guns or big weapons.
  20. Greg_
    Nov 16, 2022
    7
    Payday 2 is one of the best co-op Fps games up there with L4D2 in my eyes.

    As the name suggests your trying to get your payday by robbing stores, ripping off dealers, printing money, and even making meth. You do almost everything illegally in order to make money in various different missions with there own unique maps and dialog. However most of the appeal in this game comes from    Payday 2 is one of the best co-op Fps games up there with L4D2 in my eyes.

    As the name suggests your trying to get your payday by robbing stores, ripping off dealers, printing money, and even making meth.

    You do almost everything illegally in order to make money in various different missions
    with there own unique maps and dialog. However most of the appeal in this game comes from the seemingly endless possibilities with the skill tree.

    I'm sure if you've played more then 2 videogames you know what a skill tree is so ill just tell you the interesting part, the way you build your heister completely changes your style of play its no **** watchdogs skill tree.

    For example you can have 4 sentries and turn the game into tower defense or you could not even engage with the cops and go all in on stealth, personally I use a LMG playstyle.

    This game really shines with more then one person as most co-op games do its just not as fun solo
    The lack of online voicechat really dose make it a "Play it with your friends" type of game.

    I should also mention this game is very old and runs on a BAD game engine you will experience a little bug every now and then even in stealth mode.

    I should also mention this game has a limited amount of Heists/missions but I still managed to get 100+ hrs out of the game but if doing the same heist over and over seems boring to you this isn't your game.

    Also the ports SUCK only play it on PC.

    Overall fun with friends, adds replayability through the skill tree, Minor bugs, Good gameplay loop.

    7/10    … Expand
  21. Tempeldempel
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    i love this game. Wa na rob a bank then play this game. A lot of dlc and still to this day activ suport.
  22. LambdaLocator
    Jul 21, 2023
    6
    Any game is more fun with friends! The only downside of PayDay 2 is the amount of paid DLCs.
  23. 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.
  24. Asparz
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    It's not a good game I understand it a little bit but it's addictive as hell.

    if payday 3 disappoints me i'm going to cause genocide please don't **** it up. ㅤㅤㅤ ㅤ ㅤ
  25. ANICEGG
    Feb 18, 2023
    0
    If you paid the game you can now pay all the 20 DLC's to have the complete game. We are not robbing bank accounts in this game, the game is robbing ours.
  26. Snjake
    Mar 18, 2023
    8
    Very fun with friends and enjoyed it for 100+ hours playing it and never got bored
  27. ZeroEquis
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Juegardo, le llevo a día de hoy 409,5 horas en steam Y mas, lo único negativo que le puedo ver es lo de los dlc's y algún que otro bug, pero los dlc's si te compras el pack de 12€ te vienen todos y no te tienes que comprar de 1 en 1. que te sale unas 10 veces mas barato. El unico problema que siempre me quejo es la IA de los bots aliados, es malisima
  28. ILoveRataouille
    Jun 12, 2023
    7
    It’s ok. I only have it because I got it for free, and thought I am quite ashamed to admit it, I like the Roblox version better.
  29. CommLogic
    Jul 1, 2023
    7
    hehe clown rob bank and yell medic bag (but also the price of all the dlc u need to play most of the game is ridiculous, the game is pretty fun if u can buy it)
  30. atenplex
    Jul 6, 2023
    9
    developed by smart people, runing around and killing cops or swat team by big guns or big weapons.
  31. mjolls1441
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    I CAN STOP WHENEVER I WANT TO *takes adderall* I JUST NEED TO MAKE ONE MORE DOGE BUILD
    don't you mean dodge-
    NO I MEAN DOGE
  32. myval2012
    Aug 30, 2023
    7
    Gameplay: Do you want to shoot hundreds of cops that don't do any damage at all? Then this is THE game. There are several types of missions including stealth (never figured how it works). The missions take too long, gets very repetetive. Guns and everything is great, just not the type of game for me. Still would recommend if you have friends to play with. 5/7,5

    Visuals: Didn't really    Gameplay: Do you want to shoot hundreds of cops that don't do any damage at all? Then this is THE game. There are several types of missions including stealth (never figured how it works). The missions take too long, gets very repetetive. Guns and everything is great, just not the type of game for me. Still would recommend if you have friends to play with. 5/7,5

    Visuals: Didn't really impressed me, could be more detailed. 1,5/2,5    … Expand
  33. Benatissimo
    Sep 4, 2023
    0
    Another ubisoft **** game with a lot of missing features and so fking fake they need to improve a lot
  34. Spedum
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Payday 2 So Much DLC Edition

    The Game Have So Much Dlc But Every Dlc And Game İs So Good (Except Border Crossing)
    İf You Play İt Good You Will Like Payday 2
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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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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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