Payday 2: Crimewave Edition

 PlayStation 4
User Score
4.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 152 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 152
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 152
  3. Negative: 81 out of 152
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  1. Bontee
    Jul 8, 2016
    2
    Overall, it's a good game.
    The game itself, worth a play, if you've never played it before. Otherwise, if you've owned the game on another console or on PC, don't buy it again.
    The devs claim they would keep the PS4 version updated. Even if it's a little behind, that WOULD be acceptable, but over a YEAR since launch and NO UPDATES. At all. Period. Same as on last gen consoles, Overkill    Overall, it's a good game.
    The game itself, worth a play, if you've never played it before. Otherwise, if you've owned the game on another console or on PC, don't buy it again.

    The devs claim they would keep the PS4 version updated. Even if it's a little behind, that WOULD be acceptable, but over a YEAR since launch and NO UPDATES. At all. Period. Same as on last gen consoles, Overkill prove themselves to be untrustworthy and unreliable.    … Expand
  2. Gnupsie
    Nov 13, 2015
    0
    "We've made it clear that PAYDAY 2 will have no micro-transactions whatsoever (shame on you if you thought otherwise!)"

    Well, who is to be ashamed now?
  3. thenoobbob
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    Horribly programmed. Lost all my progress and have to start from the beginning but guess what... the game keeps crashing
  4. MARXENZOLOPES
    May 27, 2020
    4
    bad game. It does not excite the player because its mechanics are not very captivating in fact a title that only draws attention.
  5. TriPoloski
    Feb 15, 2020
    0
    It's a fantastic game, and runs incredibly well, the gameplay is amazing and it is a worthy purchase.
    0/10 because my cat stood on my xbox and crushed it.
  6. Niobium
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    the good thing about the xbox one version is that there are no microtransactions, unlike the PC version.
    the bad thing is that overkill said they would update the game but they haven't done so.
  7. Liquidus-Altair
    Oct 4, 2015
    0
    Is this the game PC guys love to brag about? Is this the game that steam players poured millions of hours into, that they constantly taunted console players for not having access to? Look I don't care if you were playing this game on super combo max settings the fact remains the GAMEPLAY is ultra stale. The gunplay feel soooo cheap I almost question if the gun was actually shooting, it'sIs this the game PC guys love to brag about? Is this the game that steam players poured millions of hours into, that they constantly taunted console players for not having access to? Look I don't care if you were playing this game on super combo max settings the fact remains the GAMEPLAY is ultra stale. The gunplay feel soooo cheap I almost question if the gun was actually shooting, it's so uninspired. The textures are completely bland and lazily combed over. I take pride in my collection of games and most certainly could not insult my other games by having this garbage in their midst. I threw this game out the window as I was driving and prayed for the poor soul that would find it and put it in their ps4. I went and bought bloodborne and felt a lot better. Complete trash.… Expand
  8. Dougwesker
    Oct 26, 2015
    1
    Fun game I have been playing payday since payday 1 on ps3 but overkill are the worst developers I have come across, they say they will update the console versions of payday 2 all the time but payday 2 on ps3 was a broken mess with next to no updates or dlc and the ps4 version hasn't had a single update since release!!! It's safe to say I won't be trusting overkill again
  9. kumorikimo
    Dec 5, 2015
    0
    **** this broken piece of **** Game crashed 5 ****ing times in the last hour, and the last crash reset my ****ing progress. ON A CONSOLE RELEASE! This p.o.s. should not be this ****ing broken on a console. Wasted my time and ****ing money. Wish I could get a refund so I could use the money for a better ****ing game!
  10. eldumloido
    Oct 21, 2015
    0
    Soon will have micro transactions. Crappy port. Never buy anything from overkill, they are con men and most likely this will be their last game. More characters for meta
  11. PickledPepper
    Oct 27, 2015
    0
    the communication with the console community is a disgrace. the current state of consoles is a disgrace. constant bugs during heists. constant disconnecting from host during heists, hard crashes that shut down my ps4, lack of content, repetitiveness, no updates or patches just like ps3. disgraceful, disgraceful game
  12. MrUknownerBrian
    Jul 24, 2018
    4
    This game is good. But the game getting updated year just ruins it.
    Not to mention after the game finally gets a update its still lacking off from pc. Sure it doesn't have to be pc. But since this review. Cursed Kill Room is here even thought the classic heist The Diamond was skipped, New Safe House,Crime Spree and Henchmen are still not here, Old Flashbangs are still here just come on. I    This game is good. But the game getting updated year just ruins it.
    Not to mention after the game finally gets a update its still lacking off from pc. Sure it doesn't have to be pc. But since this review. Cursed Kill Room is here even thought the classic heist The Diamond was skipped, New Safe House,Crime Spree and Henchmen are still not here, Old Flashbangs are still here just come on. I know its hard to update but do you have to miss so much other contents?    … Expand
  13. willmoy38
    Aug 28, 2015
    3
    I tried this game shortly after its release, and to be honest, this type of game just isn't for me. Being a story driven player, premise and story is VERY important to me. There isn't one here beyond being a criminal trying to advance net "worth." I played it for maybe two hours. Just not for me.
  14. aj587
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    They added microtransactions to buy weapon skins with stat bonuses on them on top of the $200 worth of dlc. And they're liars.

    "We've made it clear that Payday 2 will have no microtransactions whatsoever (shame on you if you thought otherwise!)"
  15. Dankmememememem
    Jul 17, 2016
    4
    Though it won't win any "Best of" awards, and the potentially disturbing content won't make this game a parental pick, Payday 2: Crimewave Edition offers a lot of bang for the buck. It's not worth picking up if you already own the previous game, unless you really want to play it on newer consoles, and there are other issues, but it proves fairly fun when playing with online friends. ThereThough it won't win any "Best of" awards, and the potentially disturbing content won't make this game a parental pick, Payday 2: Crimewave Edition offers a lot of bang for the buck. It's not worth picking up if you already own the previous game, unless you really want to play it on newer consoles, and there are other issues, but it proves fairly fun when playing with online friends. There are new heists, such as "The Big Bank," "The Butcher," and "The Dentist," all of which are loaded with safe cracking, loot stealing, hostage taking, shooting, and vandalizing. There's also a new perk system and skill tree for greater character customization, a new pre-planning feature to prep strategies prior to missions, and nearly 100 weapons and almost 150 customizable masks. The co-op experience is gratifying, as is the progression/XP system and the healthy number of character slots to choose the right team for the job. The game's music soundtrack also is worth noting.

    That said, there are assorted issues, such as graphical bugs -- awkward character models, "clipping" issues (where players can get half a character's body stuck in a wall or safe), and fallen enemies that seem to float in the air instead of fall to the ground. There also are some single-player A.I. problems, where your computer-controlled teammates disregard the objectives and do whatever they want. But if you can overlook these issues and you're a fan of this genre, Payday 2: Crimewave Edition is a decent bank-robbing action game at a decent price; otherwise, this might not be right for you.Another issue to note is the recent spate of violent crimes against law enforcement officials in multiple areas. Make no mistake, you will shoot cops. And to some mentally disturbed individuals, this is a perfect "cop killing simulator" and personally, i feel like games like Grand theft auto, and Payday give the impression that killing cops is o.k. It's an o.k game, but one full of technical glitches, a terrible player base, and an just awful premise.    … Expand
  16. drlowdon
    Oct 3, 2022
    4
    Payday 2 is a cooperative first-person shooter in which up to four people can team up to take on a variety of heists, the rewards can then be spent upgrading weapons and equipment with which to take on increasingly difficult missions.

    This sounded like it could be a pretty fun co-op experience, but the awful gun-play, poor mission design and moronic enemy AI drained all my enthusiasm    Payday 2 is a cooperative first-person shooter in which up to four people can team up to take on a variety of heists, the rewards can then be spent upgrading weapons and equipment with which to take on increasingly difficult missions.

    This sounded like it could be a pretty fun co-op experience, but the awful gun-play, poor mission design and moronic enemy AI drained all my enthusiasm after just a couple of missions. Even at the sale price of £3.49 I feel like I wasted my money.    … Expand
  17. RottenCritic
    Aug 29, 2020
    2
    Sloppy design, spongy gunplay, useless AI and some of the most infuriating frustrating missions known to man! Cant believe this passed any form of quality control!
  18. Dragonfly44
    Oct 25, 2020
    3
    Everything about this game just feels as outdated as it is poorly put together. 33/100
  19. Karasss
    Feb 7, 2021
    0
    Игра решила что я слишком многого добился.. Поэтому она просто уничтожила мои сохранения
  20. Jilliam18
    Jun 9, 2021
    0
    Probably the most boring game I've ever played, poor combat, many glitches and you basically need 4 people
  21. sweedsarentppl
    Nov 7, 2021
    0
    This is literally the worst video game ive ever played. ive seen lobotomized monkeys make better games than this. Its an absolute nightmare of a game. even if you got it or free, you over paid. its so back its not even worth pirating it because it takes up space. Just another reason that the swedish should be banned from ever gaming another game again. -10/10
  22. Warrior_of_Doom
    Jul 19, 2023
    4
    The overall score is based on how much fun I personally had with every component of the game
    and the overall experience.

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. CGMagazine
    Sep 20, 2016
    80
    Payday 2: Crimewave Edition is the perfect game for current-gen owners who have always wanted to rob a bank, but never wanted to go to jail.
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  2. CD-Action
    Sep 18, 2015
    75
    If you already have the previous edition of PayDay 2 (especially the PC version), you might see the Crimewave Edition as a robbery in broad daylight. If you don’t – it’s the best “robber simulator” there is. [09/2015, p.45]
  3. Critical Hit
    Aug 21, 2015
    60
    While Payday 2: Crimewave Edition promises to be a worthy update to a beloved last-gen title, Payday 2: Crimewave Edition is a buggy and frustrating mess. It's a real shame, because this version is packed to the brim with content, and when you can finally join a session the game play is as brilliant as ever.
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