Payday 2

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  • Summary: Payday 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op heist shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original Payday crew - Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains. The new CrimeNet network offers a huge range of dynamic contracts and players are free to choose anything from small-timePayday 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op heist shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original Payday crew - Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains. The new CrimeNet network offers a huge range of dynamic contracts and players are free to choose anything from small-time convenience store hits or kidnappings, to cyber-crime or emptying out bank vaults. As the crew progresses the jobs become bigger, better and more rewarding. Along with earning more money and becoming a legendary criminal comes a new character customization and crafting system that lets crews build and customize their own guns and gear.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 34
  3. Negative: 4 out of 34
  1. IGN Italia
    Mar 1, 2018
    80
    Payday 2 still is a very solid and funny cooperative shooter even on Switch, despite the lack of some content (heists, masks) you can find in the PC version.
  2. Nintendojo
    Mar 6, 2018
    75
    Payday 2 remains a unique experience in the FPS genre thanks to its subject matter and dedicated approach to team work. And while quite a bit has been said about how this Switch version isn’t up to date with all the content released on other platforms, the package doesn’t feel incomplete or even light on material as there is still lots to do. Furthermore, the game executes all the core mechanics well and looks good while doing it. Aside from a handful of small yet noticeable issues, the biggest problem remains the lack of in-game voice chat. Altogether, this means that this version of Payday 2 might not be the best way to experience the game, but it is certainly serviceable for those willing to go the extra mile to arrange for other voice chat solutions.
  3. SpazioGames
    Mar 4, 2018
    70
    Payday 2 on Nintendo Switch will not revolutionize the genre, but it's a very good porting, except for some technical issues and no voice chat at launch. An enjoyable cooperative FPS, so far.
  4. NintendoWorldReport
    Feb 23, 2018
    65
    For those who have a dedicated group to play with online there are hours worth of fun to be had overcoming the more difficult challenges. However, If you’ll need to rely on random players the fun can only go so far without any form of communication. And if playing solo is your only option, I’d highly suggest thinking twice because quite frankly playing alone is not very much fun at all.
  5. Pocket Gamer UK
    Feb 23, 2018
    60
    There are some nice ideas here, but especially in handheld mode, Payday 2 can be very frustrating.
  6. Areajugones
    Mar 1, 2018
    50
    Payday 2 reveals its worst in the Nintendo Switch. Even though it is not a bad port, the Overkill game and the Nintendo Switch does not seem to get along. Good gameplay, but this is the worst version of the game nowadays.
  7. Trusted Reviews
    Feb 23, 2018
    40
    Payday 2 continues to maintain a very dedicated audience, but even fans of the game are unlikely to enjoy what’s being put forward for Nintendo Switch. Stripped-back visuals, poor performance and a lack of adaptation to the console results in a shoddy port at best...It’s ironic that a game about heists is trying to jump on a bandwagon and rob you of your hard-earned cash.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 18
  3. Negative: 8 out of 18
  1. PetrovGamer
    Feb 28, 2018
    10
    Great game.Hurricane gameplay.Great co-op. But sometimes you can squat fps.I hope they release some patches.
  2. bustagames
    Feb 27, 2018
    9
    Here is the real score : 9 out of 10. I'm in NZ and have been playing it like crazy and I want to let you guys know that it's awesome. Don'tHere is the real score : 9 out of 10. I'm in NZ and have been playing it like crazy and I want to let you guys know that it's awesome. Don't worry about the other versions of the game, this one has no slow down, the graphics are great (not fuzzy like doom which I loved) and the AI is nowhere near as bad as everybody keeps harping on about. It's just straight up fun and is an exciting port of the first real world shooter on the switch. It handles like a dream and just feels fun to sneak around or shooting loads of guns. Don't miss out on a wicked game guys especially those who have never tried it. 9 out of 10.… Expand
  4. Sodium_Tritide
    Feb 28, 2018
    7
    For those who have played Payday 2 before, the Switch version is the same game you love or hate. If you love Payday 2 to the extent of wantingFor those who have played Payday 2 before, the Switch version is the same game you love or hate. If you love Payday 2 to the extent of wanting to play it outside of your home, you'll have a great time with this imperfect port. Yes, it isn't the prettiest game -- it never was even back when it first launched. Yes, there are occasional frame rate drops -- how tolerable they are to you depends on how much you like the core gameplay. In my experience, Beneath the Sky was the only mission unpleasant to play through due to an overall low frame rate. The game does have bugs and very rarely does get stuck on loading screens, but these issues were all solved with a simple and quick soft reset of the game. In short, if you hate Payday 2, you'll really hate the Switch port. If you love Payday 2 and wish to play it anywhere other than home, then you will probably have a blast with the port. The core experience from home console versions has been brought to the Switch with this adequate (and not great) port.

    As for the lack of any means for communication, I don't recall the last time I felt the need to communicate with pubs in the 140 hours I spent on the PC version of the game. Usually, pubs just know what to do from guides or monkeying other pubs. Personally the lack of communication isn't an deal breaker or major issue for me.    … Expand
  5. Unknighted
    Mar 7, 2021
    5
    This game is a tricky one to recommend. On the one hand the gameplay loop and potential of the game is flawless. I love playing this game andThis game is a tricky one to recommend. On the one hand the gameplay loop and potential of the game is flawless. I love playing this game and that's a good sign of a great game.

    However this is the most outdated version of the game and it's not gonna change. Basically in terms of content (not balancing) it has everything up to 2017ish. The new stuff that came out afterwards and beyond is NOT on here. Which is so dumb it asks what's the point of playing?

    Well the answer is simple. If you ONLY have the Switch or only see yourself playing this on the switch then go for it. As ON ITS OWN its worth the purchase. Yes it's better with friends but its still doable solo and the progression system and infamy system works. But if you have this game anywhere else or are able to get it anywhere else like PC then for the love of god don't get it here. The only reason it gets a 5 on here is the dumb decision to not update this version. On its own its an 8 but that fact alone hurts its bad.    … Expand
  6. Zerat0r
    Mar 6, 2018
    3
    I enjoyed the game on PC and thought I would enjoy it on-the-go but... No.
    Nothing new, no particular effort put in the game.
    Unlike Skyrim,    I enjoyed the game on PC and thought I would enjoy it on-the-go but... No.
    Nothing new, no particular effort put in the game.
    Unlike Skyrim, the magic didn't happen here.    … Expand
  7. Renenad
    May 18, 2019
    3
    Для Свича эта игра всё ещё остаётся парашей
  8. formulas666
    Mar 19, 2018
    0
    DON'T BUY THIS GAME. It’s definitely not worth AU$75 when it’s AU$10 or free everywhere else. This is a mainly a multiplayer game; you can’tDON'T BUY THIS GAME. It’s definitely not worth AU$75 when it’s AU$10 or free everywhere else. This is a mainly a multiplayer game; you can’t really take that on the go. Graphics are old and ugly. Gameplay is repetitive and boring. Remember peeps, you don’t need to buy every third party game just because it came out on switch especially if it’s a mediocre game like this one.… Expand

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