Payday 2

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  1. OVKSelfDestruct
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    Overkill has recently launched its self-destruction sequence by making the game join the steam economy.

    It was the most hated update in PAYDAY history, obviously an self-destruction for PAYDAY and its community.
    Wouldn't be surprised if the game shut down.
  2. reside123
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    Pay 2 Day

    There's too many DLCs, when u buy the base game without dlc you have like 1/3 of the game..
    The game is filled with bugs, DLC's and micro-transactions. It's like a pay2win, the game is 2 easy, op weapons...
  3. smornik123
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    say no to microtransactions say no to microtransactions say no to microtransactions say no to microtransactions say no to microtransactions say no to microtransactions say no to microtransactions say no to microtransactions say no to microtransactions say no to microtransactions say no to microtransactions say no to microtransactions
  4. TimeWhisper
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    Pay2Day: Global Offensive

    Pay to win mechanics. Want a grenade? That's DLC. Want a good weapon or weapon mod? That's DLC. On top of all that they now sell skins that give in game stats.
  5. danielhiles01
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    Got the game earlier this year because of all the hype. The non-DLC items suck and more than half the game is DLC!!! And now micro-transactions. Goodbye pd2.
  6. Ice_Cube
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    Lies, lies, lies! It's all what you get when you buy this game! Pay2Day with microtransactions and ultimate common pistols with damage higher than full-equipped shotguns!
  7. Fadedtodark
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    How the mighty have fallen, it's a shame really because this game WAS fun while it lasted.

    I was a big fan of this game for the longest time because it was the first game in the series that I solely devoted countless hours to learning the in's and out's of each heist, weapon, etc. The keyword in this statement is was. This game has honestly become a game of, "if you don't buy into it;    How the mighty have fallen, it's a shame really because this game WAS fun while it lasted.

    I was a big fan of this game for the longest time because it was the first game in the series that I solely devoted countless hours to learning the in's and out's of each heist, weapon, etc. The keyword in this statement is was. This game has honestly become a game of, "if you don't buy into it; you are going to be behind". I can wholeheartedly understand the conceptual idea behind making DLC, as a developer you want your game to succeed with the hopes of new content that keeps the formula fresh; the way that the devs are going about this though is the wrong way. So where do I begin?

    Let's talk Crimefest.. the community performs community tasks with the promises of free content throughout those 10 days. How does the community get treated? A change to the metagame and microtransactions. Change is inevitable when you create anything because you want whatever it is you are creating, to attract a wider audience while staying relevant. The changes thus far have not been good. I'm not even at the mad at the fact that we were lied to about microtransactions; I'm mad at the fact that the basic concept is becoming a part in the meta if you want your character to stay relevant while playing. We get the other side of the argument, "Oh, well this game isn't PvP.. it's PvE, so why complain?" Regardless if this game is PvP or PvE, skins should stay a niche market and not become a necessity. Why do games like CS:GO and TF2 work well with their economies? It's because the skins are there mostly for cosmetic purposes only! And how do we acquire said skins? By buying "drills" or a marketplace, there is no option to use the Offshore Account that you work towards or the option to earn a drill by a very low % card drop after completing a heist. The meta has changed now to where you either pay in and gamble for the chance to get a skinned weapon which mind you, have stat boosts or you use broken weaponry thanks to the influx of skins and the lovely weapon balancing that has been implemented. This is only one complaint out of many and it's upsetting to say the least because I've held this game with such high regards despite the "dodgy DLC model" that kept rearing its head out every few weeks as an attempt to have me throwing my money at my monitor.

    It's been a fun year playing this game; I can only recommend it to either someone who loves paying to play despite the price of the core game plus the "mandatory DLCs" or to someone who is masochistic enough to defend these practices. It's not all bad though, this made for a fun Uninstallation Simulator    … Expand
  8. Real_H0rrorshow
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    Don't waste your money with this game,overkill doesnt care about this game,they keep releasing terrible dlcs(cowboys,ninjas,civil war,barbeque(?),this was a game about professional criminals.The game still has lots of bugs,connection issues,but that doesnt matter to the devs,they just keep making retarded dlc every week,and now on top of that we have microtransactions,pay2win,pay2cheat.IDon't waste your money with this game,overkill doesnt care about this game,they keep releasing terrible dlcs(cowboys,ninjas,civil war,barbeque(?),this was a game about professional criminals.The game still has lots of bugs,connection issues,but that doesnt matter to the devs,they just keep making retarded dlc every week,and now on top of that we have microtransactions,pay2win,pay2cheat.I used to love this game,but now it's gone to s......… Expand
  9. desmondli007
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    Releasing tonnes of DLCs to make yourself easier in gameplay
    And now skins can boost up stats...
    Besides, breaking a promise is definitely hurt to most loyal PD2 fans.
    Great game, but unreliable company
  10. Feotank
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    Payday 2: Global Offensive

    Overkill straight up lied to their customers and destroyed a once great game and destroyed an entire community overnight. They deserve what is coming to them. Just go look at the steam forums for it it's a train wreck. This is coming from someone with nearly 900 hours in the game. They need to remove the day one update from crime fest.
  11. Fartjoke
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    I've dumped about 800 hours into PAYDAY 2. It was fun and games since I picked it up about a year ago. Great fun was had, the developers were very open and vocal, and brought a lot of content to the game. Sure, a lot of it was DLC, but that never bothered me personally. One year later and now I regret ever investing as much time, effort, and money into it. The developer, OVERKILL Software,I've dumped about 800 hours into PAYDAY 2. It was fun and games since I picked it up about a year ago. Great fun was had, the developers were very open and vocal, and brought a lot of content to the game. Sure, a lot of it was DLC, but that never bothered me personally. One year later and now I regret ever investing as much time, effort, and money into it. The developer, OVERKILL Software, broke their promises and bent the community over backwards for the worst possible thing: Microtransactions that actually alter stats in game. Right after the community worked their hardest to be rewarded with free updates. All in all, OVERKILL is setting PAYDAY 2 on fire and simply watching it burn without ANY kind of explanation or word on this horrible update. Don't pick it up or throw money at these guys. It's a waste of everybody's time.… Expand
  12. zalone
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Game was great until they added stat-boosting micro-transactions, after stating this would never happen on multiple occasions, and during what was supposed to be a release of free content. Not acceptable.
  13. Secour
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Isn't it a shame to promise that there will never ever be micro transaction within the game and no less than 2 years after you introduce it ?
    Isn't it a middle finger in the face of your customer or is it just false advertisement ?
    I don't know, but either way, this is some crappy marketing here.
  14. PlatinumEmpire
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    This game was killed by greedy developers. After we had more than 100$ worth of DLC, we received pay-to-win skin system, thanks Overkill. Community is enraged and won't give up on this crap you served them.
  15. Hugegaming
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Generally speaking the developers lied and killed the game adding an market system simliar to one used in Valve's team fortress 2 and counter strike:global offensive.
  16. BlueTiger17
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Payday used to be a fun game until overkill decided to **** it up.
    They introduced the black market update which (according to them) would "balance" weapons and added weapon skins that boosts your stats but requires you to pay with real money.
  17. sgtthrifty
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    great game that was utterly ruined, thanks for **** it up. The game was fun, and although a lot of people thought the idea of getting a five dollar dlc each month was bad, i thought it was fine, but when it introduced the safes, it was just too much
  18. Ponny_Jotsmoker
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Microtransactions, Pay2Win, DLC Flood on a AAA title. That's not a game, that's a punch in the users face. Gameplay used to be fun though, especially when you play with your friends. It's a shame how this great game got ruined by greed.
  19. Midshade
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Payday 2 was a good game until recently the developers added micro-transactions, they advertised that the game would never have those; they lied to us.
  20. wealthysoup
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Stay well clear.

    £15 game with ~£80 of additional DLC. On top of this they've now added pay to win based micro-transactions to the game; despite previously promising no micro-transactions: https://i.imgur.com/wQCwAyd.png Oh yes. They also never got round to adding the safe house customisation which was promised before release. This was a good game but the stacks of DLC have really    Stay well clear.

    £15 game with ~£80 of additional DLC.
    On top of this they've now added pay to win based micro-transactions to the game; despite previously promising no micro-transactions:
    https://i.imgur.com/wQCwAyd.png

    Oh yes. They also never got round to adding the safe house customisation which was promised before release.
    This was a good game but the stacks of DLC have really ruined it; the micro-transactions are the icing on the cake.    … Expand
  21. Orca5353
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    The payday 2 developers are (from observed) 1.unorganized 2.Untrained support 3.Very, very greedy. Making 40+ DLCs is apparently not enough for them, so they pull up with that cheap trick to lure CSGO/TF2 people in.
  22. thebass1904
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Microtransaction and the last updates were a punch in the face of the old loving PD comunity. I loved this game and spent loads of money. I did this with love. but this changed. They broke my heart. Dont buy or play

    I am sry for all the players. Goodbye PD. 858 hours of fun and true gaming love.
  23. Greco
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    A pay to win disaster. Do not buy this game, full of microtransactions when the developers said specifically they will never have microtransactions. Dissapointing.
  24. saku_39
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Game is based on korean f2p micro hell. So, grindy as hell with tons of masks, patterns, weapon attachments etc. So of course they added drops that you have to pay to unlock. Wow, what a reward! Oh... did I mention this game is not f2p... it has tons of DLC plus the base game. Nickel and Dime you to death. Buggy as hell, keep your money and dignity, avoid this game, don't support theseGame is based on korean f2p micro hell. So, grindy as hell with tons of masks, patterns, weapon attachments etc. So of course they added drops that you have to pay to unlock. Wow, what a reward! Oh... did I mention this game is not f2p... it has tons of DLC plus the base game. Nickel and Dime you to death. Buggy as hell, keep your money and dignity, avoid this game, don't support these tactics from game companies. Pay for game, pay for DLC, pay for microtransactions. Devs are liars and frauds. F YOU OVERKILL, SUCK IT.… Expand
  25. Mr_laysik
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    rip payday2 ruined by overgreed D: I am just writing this for the 150 characters long so how is your day so far? mine is quite **** when I found out this.
  26. cantthinkofanam
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    The fact that Overkill added micro-transactions that gives you stat-boosting weapon skins to go along with a $20 game with 28 DLCs and counting should give you an idea how much they are milking this game and only care about money.
  27. APimpNamedPika
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    You betrayed the community's loyalty and trust.
    After all our time, efforts, and praises, you greet us with micro-transactions; something you told us you'd never implement.

    That is not how you reward a community for staying with you through the years.
  28. taiwan86
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    So many things to say, So little time.
    Basically the level of disappointment is so great that I made this account specifically to include this negative review.
    I am one of the few “whales” which paid full price on most of the DLC in the game. Altogether I’ve spent around close to $100 on a game that I’ve enjoyed and introduced many of my friends to join in my enjoyment in the past. I am    So many things to say, So little time.
    Basically the level of disappointment is so great that I made this account specifically to include this negative review.
    I am one of the few “whales” which paid full price on most of the DLC in the game. Altogether I’ve spent around close to $100 on a game that I’ve enjoyed and introduced many of my friends to join in my enjoyment in the past. I am disappointed as the game I knew and loved has died, and in its place, a shell off its former self as it goes microtransaction, and predictably Free to play (later on). I’ve logged aroun 400 hrs on this game. It was my stress relief after a long day’s work. Sadly since it seems Overkill is hellbent on implementing Microtransactions, I will have to move on.
    TL:DR, Stat boosting Microtransactions= Pay to win mechanics which ruined fun great game. New players won’t be able to experience what it was like before the new mechanics, so sad…
    0/10    … Expand
  29. mondoman202
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    TL;DR ♥♥♥♥ you Overkill

    I usually play Payday 2 religiously for about a month or so at a time. then take a break for about a month and rinse and repeat. Ive been doing this since it came out. it was about that time for me to start again and have completely lost interest. Ive bought every single piece of DLC they have released (only when on sale, because even without this    TL;DR ♥♥♥♥ you Overkill

    I usually play Payday 2 religiously for about a month or so at a time. then take a break for about a month and rinse and repeat. Ive been doing this since it came out. it was about that time for me to start again and have completely lost interest. Ive bought every single piece of DLC they have released (only when on sale, because even without this microtransaction ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ i still thought this game was a money hungry cash cow.) and you ahve officially lost a customer. The implementation of microtransactions in a $30 base value, and about $70 DLC list is absolutely atrocious.

    To start off the ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ that is the already existing DLC system they had, so many of the DLC they came out with has become vital to the gameplay experience, and without it the game honestly feels really stale. I cant help but think this was intended, and therefore nearly mandatory for players to put in their extra ~$20 dollars to get the full game experience. (most of the DLC is actually useless since alot of the new weapons they release are still suboptimal to the base game's weapons. I also put nearly no value on masks ~$20 dollars will get u the sniper pack, gage courier mod, and maybe a gage weapon pack for basically the full experience)
    The introduction of sniper rifles, which lets face it shouldve been in the base game, changed the play style of this game for many people. yet is only offered for the 7 dollar price point(at release). other packs like the gage courier mode which made it far easier to unlock weapon mods, which is already hard to find because its all left to chance, allowed players to get the mods they wanted more frequently, also gated by a 7 dollar price point (at release)
    There are so many simple things they have added to this game that are imperative to the PD2 experience that is each gated behind a $7 price tag that should have and could have been easily included in the base game.
    ALL WHILE THERE ARE SOME TERRIBLE PROBLEMS LIKE DESYNCRONIZATION AND TERRIBLE WEAPON BALANCE THAT HAVE BEEN AROUND SINCE DAY 1.

    Overkill lost my respect for a company even before this whole fiasco of microtransactions, yet i dealt with is because i still enjoyed playing with friends. But now i wouldnt trade a dog turd for any more of their lackluster DLC.

    -Disappointed fan    … Expand
  30. BAD9ER
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    CRIMEFEST UPDATE KILLED GAME R.I.P :( mtx in a p2p game = pay to play to pay .. crimefest was supposed to be extra content for us that we completed challenges for ( hard ones too !) for this we have been "rewarded" with an MTX shp in game with stat boosting weapon and mask skins ., DO NOT BUY THIS GAME !!! THE DEVS ARE CANCER !
  31. Locanis
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    'Celebrating' four year birthday of Payday with microtransactions. Heists that reward with microtransaction items, skins that alter weapon stats (but cost real money to obtain!), complete disregard for the community who supported them. Everything else not microtransaction related being glorified bug fixes that shouldn't be given as "rewards".

    When Payday 2 was up for pre-order, people    'Celebrating' four year birthday of Payday with microtransactions. Heists that reward with microtransaction items, skins that alter weapon stats (but cost real money to obtain!), complete disregard for the community who supported them. Everything else not microtransaction related being glorified bug fixes that shouldn't be given as "rewards".

    When Payday 2 was up for pre-order, people questioned if there would be any microtransations in the game, and the producer Almir -specifically- stated there there would never be microtransations.
    One of their many lies now showing. Disgusting.

    I may not have the hours into this game that many do, but now I never will.
    Uninstalled.    … Expand
  32. Roblee1979
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    Complete garbage.... played for months and now u have to pay to win......... save ur money. that is unless u like throwing ur money away, and like buying a bad version of a good game.
  33. JoshRawrrs1
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    I've spent in total about 1200 hours on this game, loved it to death, attempt and finished every mission including DLC missions in stealth/loud/coop/solo. It's just so fun, so so fun, until they add Micro-transactions, at that point, I quit. They promised "No Microtransactions" then what happened? They slapped us in the face with that and put out microtransactions.
  34. pump-kin
    Oct 19, 2015
    0
    I really loved this game. It is a nice concept and was a lot of fun to play with friends.

    More and more though, DLCs started to break the game, especially the perks you got from weapon DLCs; at least imho. Now, with this latest debacle of introducing microtransactions, something we were promised they wouldn't do (shame on you for lying to us, Overkill!), I have deinstalled the game. I    I really loved this game. It is a nice concept and was a lot of fun to play with friends.

    More and more though, DLCs started to break the game, especially the perks you got from weapon DLCs; at least imho. Now, with this latest debacle of introducing microtransactions, something we were promised they wouldn't do (shame on you for lying to us, Overkill!), I have deinstalled the game. I don't particularly care for your explanations. I'm going to do what Goldfarb has done and just leave. You're not getting any more of my money.    … Expand
  35. Hintswen
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Developers said this game would have safehouse customization. Over 2 years later this still isn't in the game.

    They also said this game would not have any microtransactions, over 2 years later the game now has microtransactions.
  36. TotalRKO
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    I had pretty much fun with it(150 h) but they said no micro-transactions. they added micro transactions that boost stats and now everything is gone to hell.
  37. Ultra-Lefevre
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Heist simulator turned to useless DLC simulator.
    Wanna take BOW on heist?? Go get. Fork?? Flag?? Here you go.
    Need more characters?? Ok, take stereotypical bad Russian, Yakuza, Irish chick, John f-ing Wick. Nuff said.
    Don't buy it. Seriously.
  38. DangerZone
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Playing since 2013, now it is full of bugs and the new heists lag. Not to mention that developers had to rush microsanctions that bugs become uncorrected and very low new content quality....but they're for free so I guess OVK did not bother.
  39. Mufficida
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Payday 2 used to be a great game from a great company now turned to a train-wreck.
    The long awaited Infamy 2.0 update was a huge disappointment, if not a failure, but Overkill still seemed to care about their community so it was bearable. But Crimefest 2015 is unforgivable.
    Crimefest is (was) a tradition: the whole community worked together to complete objectives, showing their love for    Payday 2 used to be a great game from a great company now turned to a train-wreck.
    The long awaited Infamy 2.0 update was a huge disappointment, if not a failure, but Overkill still seemed to care about their community so it was bearable. But Crimefest 2015 is unforgivable.
    Crimefest is (was) a tradition: the whole community worked together to complete objectives, showing their love for the game, and Overkill always rewarded it with FREE content and improvement. With Crimefest 2015 the community got microtransaction. Yeah, that kind of plague that Almir himself said would've never reached Payday 2.
    "So? CS:GO is fine with them, why are you so upset?". Fair question. Point is that this system isn't just a cosmetic bonus because weapons skin (which aren't extras: they replace the usual, free rewards after a successful heist) give BONUSES, turning this game into a pay2win. Also, as if it weren't enough already, the microtransaction came with a complete rework of weapon stats, which made them completely unbalanced and broken, thus forcing the players to pay for skins to have their loved gun viable again.
    This kind of disloyalty to the fan-base should not be tolerate nor supported; do not buy this game    … Expand
  40. waifu2001
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    I can't even start the game since the day 5 update, no wonder that people are writing negative reviews to metacritic of the game payday 2. Overkill please fix.
  41. Julzul
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    I could repeat what ever other reviewer is saying right here, but I'll just sum it up in one simple word; Microtransactions. Payday 2 truly is a fun game, but is sadly ruined by Overkills hunger for cash.
  42. Jordancs7
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Disappointing turn of events in a otherwise stellar game. Microtransactions previously promised as not ever going to be in the game now added. What a shame.
  43. Tallinxxx
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    I really pains me to write this review. This used to be such a good game. I am not sure exactly where it was when the developers lost their way.

    The game used to be about 4 guys robbing banks and stores and a variety of of other heists. Then they started introducing character after character that had no conceivable relationship to the game and some just blatant marketing tie ins (ie.    I really pains me to write this review. This used to be such a good game. I am not sure exactly where it was when the developers lost their way.

    The game used to be about 4 guys robbing banks and stores and a variety of of other heists. Then they started introducing character after character that had no conceivable relationship to the game and some just blatant marketing tie ins (ie. John Wick from the movie).

    They started pumping out DLC for the game (4.99 a pop) that included characters, inferior weapons, masks, melee weapons no one uses. Granted people thought some of these weapons would be cool....but A Rocket launcher, a Flamethrower, Bow and Arrow, A Vulcan Mini Gun, World War II crap and now Ninja Items...really?

    The few new maps that have come out have been riddled with bugs and have come at a premium price usually around 6.99 and that was for a single map, a few new pointless achievements, some cosmetics like masks and of course usually a few more melee weapons no one uses.

    There are still countless bugs in the game that have never been fixed since its launch yet new pointless DLC keeps getting pumped out.

    Then the kicker for me came when they decided to make money in the game absolutely pointless. It used to cost a lot of money to go up into the Infamy levels past your first 100. They decided after the first 5 you no longer had to pay for it. So people quit looting anything except what was necessary to complete mission to get it over as quick as possible to get exp to level up.

    The game has lost its way and is nothing but a cash cow for the developers....it almost feels like they have contests to see how pathetic of a DLC they can make and then take bets on how many people will actually buy it.

    They promised to address many issues like the Infamy System and others after the community complained loudly. They never did and their promises now more than ever just look like they were trying to shut the community up.

    They have added micro transactions now after promising from the beginning this would never happen and again are now "promising" to address the concerns at a later date. I think the community is finally done being fooled by empty promises.    … Expand
  44. Tuilalcaron
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    This used to be one of the best coop games out there - fun, challenging and a blast to pay....

    Ruined because of microtransactions despite promises to the contrary and the every expanding release of DLC
  45. mrpancake
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    It used to be good game, but now they introduced micro transaction to this game
    I'm fine with micro transaction if they are free to play like TF2, and way to revive the old game like CS:GO. However, Payday 2 is pretty much alive, the game sells quite well, and their frequent DLCs sell well.
    Furthermore, they lied to the community by saying that they will never introduce    It used to be good game, but now they introduced micro transaction to this game
    I'm fine with micro transaction if they are free to play like TF2, and way to revive the old game like CS:GO. However, Payday 2 is pretty much alive, the game sells quite well, and their frequent DLCs sell well.

    Furthermore, they lied to the community by saying that they will never introduce micro-transaction to the game (they said this few times, also said that "you should be ashamed for thinking that"), frequent DLCs are already there to make money from the game, micro-transaction system is a straight copy from CS:GO (weapon skin, item that completely resembles weapon case (safe) and keys (drills), update announcement page (guy sitting in front of skinned weapons), and weapon inspection), I have many more to say but I don't want to waste any more time for this idiotic developers so I will stop here.    … Expand
  46. Lauras
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Bunch of liars at Ovk, i rather buy the next COD than playing this one more time, atleast Activion does not lie to the customers.

    Insted of doing a real statment the mods on the hub of the game just lock and delete threads againt's Ovk, this gaming industry makes me puke.
  47. Drakster
    Oct 20, 2015
    0
    Oh well... Almost 900 hours played since 2013. Now look at my vote for this game.

    Wanna know why?

    Crimefest II
    Day 1
    Microtransactions (and a really **** untested weapon rebalance)

    Says it all.

    From a company that prided itself for listening to their community to a publisher-enslaved, lying money-grabbing whore that still claims it's indie.
  48. EverFox
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    I have been playing this game since day one. First night 8-10 hours with 3 of my best friends. Ever since the first DLC launched i had a nagging suspicion that it would only continue and a single stop purchase game would eventually take advantage of me for enjoying it. And then it happened micro transactions on top of countless amounts of DLC. Dishonesty. Greed. and worst of all a level ofI have been playing this game since day one. First night 8-10 hours with 3 of my best friends. Ever since the first DLC launched i had a nagging suspicion that it would only continue and a single stop purchase game would eventually take advantage of me for enjoying it. And then it happened micro transactions on top of countless amounts of DLC. Dishonesty. Greed. and worst of all a level of condescension towards its most loyal fans. Shame on Overkill. and Shame on you if you buy it and support them.… Expand
  49. Riptide1994
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    So, I played this game a fair amount of time, and seen every nook and crany. I have seen it be the best crime game ever since PayDay, and now, its gone down the **** Yeah, micro transactions galore tore this game a new one, not only that, they introduced a new rebanlance to the current weapons. My AK went from 70 dmg to like 59.9, really, decimals?! Not only am I mad about that, the wepSo, I played this game a fair amount of time, and seen every nook and crany. I have seen it be the best crime game ever since PayDay, and now, its gone down the **** Yeah, micro transactions galore tore this game a new one, not only that, they introduced a new rebanlance to the current weapons. My AK went from 70 dmg to like 59.9, really, decimals?! Not only am I mad about that, the wep skins suck. You need to OWN the wep to use the goddamn skin, and if you don't get ready to pay more for the **** DLC for it. It is an abomination of an update, which not only did it self once, but twice downloaded into my HDD. Overkill needs to heed this call from its fans, or prepare it self for the greatest revolution since King Louie the Fourteenth.… Expand
  50. Torgo
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    A delightful fun time, until the developers added microtransactions that changed weapon stats, then nerfed the weapons to the point that without microtransactions, weapons are useless. Do not play.
  51. hrax
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Don't buy this game. It is 100+ EUR with all DLCs and developer now introduced microtransactions even though the promised not to, trying to get even more easy money from the customers.

    They asked players to support the developer by buying 20 EUR "special" DLC which content still have not been delivered after 1 year. 90% DLC that was released was bugged, there is no proper QA. Some    Don't buy this game. It is 100+ EUR with all DLCs and developer now introduced microtransactions even though the promised not to, trying to get even more easy money from the customers.

    They asked players to support the developer by buying 20 EUR "special" DLC which content still have not been delivered after 1 year.

    90% DLC that was released was bugged, there is no proper QA. Some bugs are ignored for long time.

    This studio just want to make quick and easy money and is selling you something you might never get.

    Trust me, you can invest those kind of money into games and studios that deserve it. I am regretting ever supporting Overkill.    … Expand
  52. klokw3rk
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    after 2 years they added micro transactions that affect gameplay

    after the base game 20+ dlcs that i all bought because i enjoyed the game they added microtransactions that cant be earned in game only bought with money

    payday 2 is dead
  53. JCrowns
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
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  54. Gubbyfishy
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    There's no need for an explanation. 15th of October has ruined everything about this game. Not because I am disappointed about microtransactions, those are inevitable, but the fact that Overkill lied regarding the promise of free content during Crimefest and not sticking to their statements in the past, even Almir Listo, the producer, mentioned there would be no microtransactions in theThere's no need for an explanation. 15th of October has ruined everything about this game. Not because I am disappointed about microtransactions, those are inevitable, but the fact that Overkill lied regarding the promise of free content during Crimefest and not sticking to their statements in the past, even Almir Listo, the producer, mentioned there would be no microtransactions in the game and now he broke that promise.

    The players are now in a uproar during day 3 of Crimefest, nothing but negative reviews on Steam and here, and Almir or someone else has yet to have given a response so far. We're sitting ducks here. Silence is NOT golden for the company this time, this is ignorant.

    I am not done playing the game, but I am keeping my negative reviews around. Payday is not ready for this. Especially when I've paid my share of additional DLC and the game itself. This is atrocious.    … Expand
  55. Daragor
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    I have owned this game since release, purchased every DLC at full price to support what I thought was a game company that cared about their players. I was wrong, I can no longer endorse this game because of the recent microtransaction addition.
  56. Lucindious
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Disappointed the devs lied to us about NO MICROTRANSACTIONS EVER. Bugs everywhere, overkill can suck a big veiny one for me while they are busy F***ing their devoted community.
  57. fakebait
    Oct 19, 2015
    2
    I had 400 hours of super fun with the game, but since day 1 we (the community) asked for a netcode/desynch fix. This problem is irritating but haven't been fix and will never be. Lately Overkill, the company behind the game decided without consulting the community inserting micro-transaction in the game (they said they will never do that 2 years ago).

    The community is mad at Overkill,    I had 400 hours of super fun with the game, but since day 1 we (the community) asked for a netcode/desynch fix. This problem is irritating but haven't been fix and will never be. Lately Overkill, the company behind the game decided without consulting the community inserting micro-transaction in the game (they said they will never do that 2 years ago).

    The community is mad at Overkill, Overkill don't want to talk about it... I'm really disappointed.

    I feel like they try to milk out what left of the community.    … Expand
  58. TimbuFTZB
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    Great game, really fun, but it is now pay 2 skin. You buy the game initially, and then you can buy a boatload of DLCs, and on top of that you can now buy drills that may or may not give you a good skin and ALSO gives you a stat boost. Not only does this introduce a HUGE cash grab, but has the additional effect of introducing blatant 'pay 2 win' elements, where people who have paid forGreat game, really fun, but it is now pay 2 skin. You buy the game initially, and then you can buy a boatload of DLCs, and on top of that you can now buy drills that may or may not give you a good skin and ALSO gives you a stat boost. Not only does this introduce a HUGE cash grab, but has the additional effect of introducing blatant 'pay 2 win' elements, where people who have paid for weapon skins will have weapons that are simply better. This update was introduced during Crimefest, an event where Overkill is supposed to put out FREE content for their players (the safes are free, the drills are NOT).… Expand
  59. sleazy89
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Greedy developer, totally ruined a game that was one of the best. They clearly promised NO MICROTRANSACTIONS, but here they come. Don't give a single buck to these liars, they don't deserve it.
    Hope you go bankrupt, OVK, can't wait for that day.
  60. SonicMemeBoi
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Fuhcking microtransactions,almir is a cock almir is a cock almir is a cock almir is a cock almir is a cock almir is a cock almir is a cock almir is a cock
  61. 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.
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. Haagis
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    I used to like this game but after all those lies I just simply have to do this. I don't like what you have done to this game. You killed payday 2 mod culture and replaced it with microtransactions that you promised to keep out of this game. And after all those dlcs' I bought.
  65. Youqi
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Spent money on DLC's to support them and keep the game alive for years. Sure, microtransactions do work, but not like this. The skins give advantages. Also promised no microtransactions, but oh well. Lying is a thing. I'd be lying if I'd say this is a good company. The game isn't what is's used to be.
  66. LunaRadeon
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    wow Really overkill Looks like this "We've made it clear that PAYDAY 2 will have no micro-transactions whatsoever (shame on you if you thought otherwise!)" i guess SHAME on YOU overkill if you thought otherwise!
  67. Chenca
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Pay2Win?
    Micro-transactions?
    lying to your community?

    I used to recommend this game to people. Now all i can say is DON'T buy this game!

    GG Overkill and 505...
  68. CaptainFlowers
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!!! I have played it for 209 hours, am a level 600 and have purchased EVERY DLC. This latest update has royally SCREWED THIS GAME UP. Their claimed "balance" to the game was simply to nerf the DLC weapons and encourage players to use vanilla guns and worst of all they have the gaul to demand even more money now just to open prizes that you earn ingame. As a onceDO NOT BUY THIS GAME!!! I have played it for 209 hours, am a level 600 and have purchased EVERY DLC. This latest update has royally SCREWED THIS GAME UP. Their claimed "balance" to the game was simply to nerf the DLC weapons and encourage players to use vanilla guns and worst of all they have the gaul to demand even more money now just to open prizes that you earn ingame. As a once proud patron of this game it is a sad, greedy, and manipulative move that they have made and if you buy this game you will only REGRET IT. Do not pay into this DEAD GAME. Save your money for a company who actually cares. Payday 2 HAS NO RESPECT FOR ITS GAMERS. This latest moneyhungry move makes it clear.… Expand
  69. Carrot123
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Devs added skins that carry stats and can only be purchased with real money. It also already has a ton of dlc so there really is no need for microtransactions. When did this turn into a mobile game?
  70. foxgamer64
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    pay2day csgo safe open simuator overkill/10 much free u have to pay 2.99$ to open a safe with drills............wow so free overkill making us do those achievements
  71. PaydayGO
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
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  72. DocFGeek
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    this game used to be good. it used to be fun. the most disappointing part of it though is that a couple years ago, the producer of the game - almir listo of overkill software - promised there would be no microtransactions, ever. during an event known as crime fest - an event meant to celebrate the game's birthday with free content for the community - they added microtransactionsthis game used to be good. it used to be fun. the most disappointing part of it though is that a couple years ago, the producer of the game - almir listo of overkill software - promised there would be no microtransactions, ever. during an event known as crime fest - an event meant to celebrate the game's birthday with free content for the community - they added microtransactions nonetheless. for more information, just search for 'payday 2 crimefest 2015 microtransactions'.

    i can no longer recommend this game to anyone, and strongly urge everyone to stay away from it.    … Expand
  73. DA_HUNTZ
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    I wanted to believe that OVERKILL wouldn't put in microtransactions.

    I was wrong. With Crimefest 2015 they've alienated over 23000 people with their introduction of microtransactions that also have an impact on gameplay, giving bonus stat points, while also nerfing weapons in the game so heavily that pistols are hitting harder than Military Issue Fully Automatic Shotguns. It's    I wanted to believe that OVERKILL wouldn't put in microtransactions.

    I was wrong.

    With Crimefest 2015 they've alienated over 23000 people with their introduction of microtransactions that also have an impact on gameplay, giving bonus stat points, while also nerfing weapons in the game so heavily that pistols are hitting harder than Military Issue Fully Automatic Shotguns.

    It's **** ridiculous and Almir needs to put on his big boy pants and **** come out of the **** he calls a company and confront the crap he's started.    … Expand
  74. GarbageCollectr
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Having played this game from the beginning I was promised many things. None of which were upheld especially the promise of no microtransactions ever. I got banned for leaving a very tame review of what I thought of the current state of the game. Aside from that the game is quite bland, constantly getting harassed by steam notifications about the game and having to download updates forHaving played this game from the beginning I was promised many things. None of which were upheld especially the promise of no microtransactions ever. I got banned for leaving a very tame review of what I thought of the current state of the game. Aside from that the game is quite bland, constantly getting harassed by steam notifications about the game and having to download updates for dlcs I don't wish to buy. I want my money back.… Expand
  75. Neodammerung
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    There's a level of faith required for a game, we were promised PD2 would never have microtransactions. and thus we were lied to.
    The items are not cosmetic, they offer an ingame advantage one has to pay for.
  76. SecondGamer
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Quick lesson:How to screw up your game in a easy way. Quick demonstration by overkill. Claims X won't be added to game, make them work for rewards, add X to game.
    Make sure X is a bad thing that is hated by players though.
  77. robk636
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Why the hell add microtransactions? Its a 4 Player coop not a competitive game with 20+ players and you want to show off.

    With over 637 hours playing before the update the weapons are now nerfed and have to buy keys to unlock skins that bring the stats back. Even on DLC that you paid money for previously.

    Eat a 8==D overshill !!
  78. drdarkwolf
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    DLCs + Microtransactions.

    That;s exactly what this game need. No balance, no anti-cheat system, no bugfixes. More milking money. Overkill, you betrayed us
  79. Decoy3
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    What happened?

    No, Overkill, I do not want to buy keys to unlock your RNG drops that give my weapons better stats in your first person shooter. Seriously, what were you thinking? I stuck by you through the Disappointment Bat. I kept supporting your game even after our ultimate free reward was a playable John Wick that you'd have given us anyhow. I waited almost a year for    What happened?

    No, Overkill, I do not want to buy keys to unlock your RNG drops that give my weapons better stats in your first person shooter.

    Seriously, what were you thinking?

    I stuck by you through the Disappointment Bat.

    I kept supporting your game even after our ultimate free reward was a playable John Wick that you'd have given us anyhow.

    I waited almost a year for your FBI files (I never understood why you didn't use L4D2's Valve stats like you did for the first Payday) which turned out to be little more than storyline fluff and blatantly ripping off a fan-made site.

    I was patiently waiting for the Infamy 2.0 revision that was promised days after you rolled out Infamy 2.0.

    I was all set to wait and see if you managed to salvage this new "weapon balance" that you pushed without any real testing or knowledge of the metagame.

    But now? I just played the new free heist. It would be marginally more fun than the Armored Transport heists if it weren't a BLATANT advertisement for your new crate system full of microtransactions that YOU PROMISED would never be in the game.

    I loved the first Payday. I loved this Payday. I was so happy to have Almir respond to a post I made on the Steam forums just hours after I bought this installment of the franchise. I believed fervently that this was a developer that cared about its community. I convinced so many of my friends to buy it and try it out. I bought gift copies for the holdouts. I bought DLCs at full price even if they didn't wow me because I wanted to support you guys and watch you make the best game you could.

    Now I'm watching you trample all over your community for the quick buck. You've made us swallow **** one too many times, Overkill, and I simply can't recommend this game to my friends or anyone else the way I used to.    … Expand
  80. Vash_
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Just added microtransactions in the form of skins that give stat bonuses. Also, they completely destroyed the balance of the game with a back-to-back weapons 'rebalance.' Have 1400+ hours sunk into the game and played it every day and this alone made me stop playing. They need to seriously fix this.
  81. PistolChimp
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    I really like this game, but i can't support a game that uses game play altering micro-transactions in a game I've already paid to play (and I won't play a free to play game with a pay to win structure either).

    I don't mind throwing money at DLC either (and I have, alot), but the new skins are a bridge too far. I'd happily remove this review if this aspect of the game is scrapped. I    I really like this game, but i can't support a game that uses game play altering micro-transactions in a game I've already paid to play (and I won't play a free to play game with a pay to win structure either).

    I don't mind throwing money at DLC either (and I have, alot), but the new skins are a bridge too far. I'd happily remove this review if this aspect of the game is scrapped.

    I like this game, have formerly suggested it to alot of friends, but I can't anymore because doing so just supports these types of greedy tactics by publishers and developers. Overkill did a good job creating an active community, and right now, that is blowing up in their face because of their greedy decisions.    … Expand
  82. Friendly_Fire
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    It's sad really. Over the course of a single day Payday 2 turned into a hollow shell of the game it once was. I used to love playing this game every day and now I can't even look at the desktop icon I have for it. I'm really hoping I will be able to change my review if Overkill decides to do some thing, but for now, this is just a P2W ridden buggy shooter. Spend your money elsewhere.
  83. manthescandal
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Welcome to Pay2Winday 2 where your levels don't matter and our skins have stats. Not only a mass amount of dlc to purchase (over $100) but now you can roll for a chance of a better gun than normal for a small fee. Microtransactions are the end of this game I'm sure.
  84. Rgghost
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    what can i say microtransactions for gun skins in a game with all of its DLC coming to $130 maybe Overkill should call this payday 2 Global Offense but thats not the only problem these skins add stats to the guns and with the recent nerf of all gun it looks like they are forcing you to buy them to get your guns back to normal and on top of that the devs have lied numerous time and havewhat can i say microtransactions for gun skins in a game with all of its DLC coming to $130 maybe Overkill should call this payday 2 Global Offense but thats not the only problem these skins add stats to the guns and with the recent nerf of all gun it looks like they are forcing you to buy them to get your guns back to normal and on top of that the devs have lied numerous time and have used payday 2 as a billboard with advertisements for John Wick and The Walking Dead can you believe it advertisement the brass neck

    keep away from this game unless you like devs that lie and treat you like know more than wallets    … Expand
  85. meridia
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Fans: Will there be microtransactions?
    (Producer) Almir Listo: We've made it clear that Payday 2 will have no microtransactions whatsoever (shame on you if you thought otherwise!)

    CS:GO style crates with 3$ keys, as a free reward for the community for grinding the **** out of game during the Road to Crimefest event.

    We are all so, so very ashamed, Almir.
  86. Linkas
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    This was my favorite game so far, i was really enjoying playing it with friends, had a blast playing this at dark winter nights! but but why? why micro-transactions, why do you need to add them overkill?
  87. gtaeflcs
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    Pay2Win and Microtransactions. Overkill release P2W update. they said it all free. 2 years ago almir said "there are no Microtransactions in Payday 2" and he broke his promise. Too shame
  88. SEAL6
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    Crimefest is suppose to be 10 days of wonderful FREE content for the fans of Payday 2.
    Instead it's turned into Crapfest!
    - Microtransactions for SrafeDrops that require special drills to be purchased on Steams Marketplace to open... - Weapon balancing that turned into a huge Imbalance. How the hell does a 9mm handgun turn into a 1 hit killing machine as compared to a 12ga    Crimefest is suppose to be 10 days of wonderful FREE content for the fans of Payday 2.
    Instead it's turned into Crapfest!
    - Microtransactions for SrafeDrops that require special drills to be purchased on Steams Marketplace to open...
    - Weapon balancing that turned into a huge Imbalance. How the hell does a 9mm handgun turn into a 1 hit killing machine as compared to a 12ga shotgun!?!?!?!
    - A new heist to remind us those wonderful microtransaction safes and to go buy those drills with our hard earned monies
    - 5 new masks...not like we don't have enough of masks already

    You put your biggest loyal fans through hell having them grinding level after level to show their love and support leading up to Crimefest...and you repay us with this crap! Until things changes....this is a no go!    … Expand
  89. Black9
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    A great premise and brilliant gameplay overshadowed by a dishonest studio churning so many DLCs, a substantial portion of which are crossover ads (Alesso, John Wick), we are finally offered unbalancing microstransactions as a quote unquote "free" reward to the latest Crimefest event (more like grindfest). Sucking all the fun out of its cooperative basis, this game managed to waste it'sA great premise and brilliant gameplay overshadowed by a dishonest studio churning so many DLCs, a substantial portion of which are crossover ads (Alesso, John Wick), we are finally offered unbalancing microstransactions as a quote unquote "free" reward to the latest Crimefest event (more like grindfest). Sucking all the fun out of its cooperative basis, this game managed to waste it's charming concept in favor of the worse business practices in gaming. Payday is ironically named: you are the one being robbed.… Expand
  90. KeeganSCH
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    I wish I could recommend this game. I really do. I've spent well over 100 hours in it, and I've enjoyed those hours quite a bit. However, when a development team commits the dual sin of A.) claiming several times that they will never add microtransactions to the game and then adding microtransactions to the game and B.) making said microtransactions have mechanical effects that cannot beI wish I could recommend this game. I really do. I've spent well over 100 hours in it, and I've enjoyed those hours quite a bit. However, when a development team commits the dual sin of A.) claiming several times that they will never add microtransactions to the game and then adding microtransactions to the game and B.) making said microtransactions have mechanical effects that cannot be achieved through any means but paying for the micro-transactions, I cannot in good conscience recommend their game. That's a serious betrayal of trust of their playerbase, and I can't recommend supporting a team that does that.

    The most egregious part is the fact that there's no way to get these mechanical benefits without paying. It would be one thing if you had to pay for purely cosmetic effects but not for mechanical effects - that's what most other well-received micro-transaction games like CS:GO, TF2, and Planetside 2 do - but that's unfortunately not the case here. Don't get me wrong - I'd still be irritated by their addition, since the dev team promised several times not to use mico-transactions if they took a page out of Valve's book. But I wouldn't be recommending you stay far away.

    Hopefully they'll come to their senses and alter course. But until they do, avoid this game. Don't support behavior like this.    … Expand
  91. lpb12
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    I used to love this game, so it pains me to say this, but this was one of the worst purchases I have ever made. I was fine with one or two dlc's cause the game was so fun that it was fine buying a few guns and masks, but suddenly there is now 36 dlc packs, while some are free most aren't. The worst part is that I preordered the game, the cool book the give you for it, completely useless,I used to love this game, so it pains me to say this, but this was one of the worst purchases I have ever made. I was fine with one or two dlc's cause the game was so fun that it was fine buying a few guns and masks, but suddenly there is now 36 dlc packs, while some are free most aren't. The worst part is that I preordered the game, the cool book the give you for it, completely useless, they changed all the maps, gun and enemies. And now micro transactions, it sucks to see people with 1,000s of hours giving negative reviews.… Expand
  92. SoFtPoINTBuLleT
    Oct 17, 2015
    0
    over time we've been fed up with the insane amount of overpriced DLCs only to be slapped in the face with the microtransactions stuff. 0/10 never buy a game from them again
  93. optixeey
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    Greedy developers, instead of fixing the game and all the massive problem it has ( cheaters, de-sync, lag,bugs...), all they do is making one cash grab after another
  94. bobjane
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    Play this if you enjoy getting mugged.

    Buy the game.
    Get flooded by expensive **** DLCs.
    Game gets 'balanced' in favor of DLC content.
    Get reamed by pay2win microtransactions.
  95. GamblingAddict
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
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  96. speedboy34
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    I cannot recommend this game anymore due to blatant lies the developers told. This is the worst day in gaming world. One cannot just see it go!........
  97. FoxReinhold
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    Unfortunately, this game has gone downhill since last year, in a major way. The devs are greedy buggers, plain and simple, and released "free content" which is actually just a series of highly expensive microtransactions to upgrade your weapons. Keep in mind most of these weapons are only unlocked via paid DLC, meaning in order to upgrade your weapon completely, you have to first buy theUnfortunately, this game has gone downhill since last year, in a major way. The devs are greedy buggers, plain and simple, and released "free content" which is actually just a series of highly expensive microtransactions to upgrade your weapons. Keep in mind most of these weapons are only unlocked via paid DLC, meaning in order to upgrade your weapon completely, you have to first buy the DLC, then hope you get a drop for a safe, then buy a drill for a safe, then hope it's the right part. It's ridiculous and they've lost my business as a customer. They have a litany of other broken promises as well, and if you read below, you'll see other users feel the same way.… Expand
  98. 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/
  99. 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!
  100. vindel361
    Oct 17, 2015
    3
    Unethical business practices. They lied to the community on the issue of micro transactions. After viewing this even after supporting this group since payday the heist I find it difficult to recommend this to any other players.
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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

Critic Reviews

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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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