Payday 2

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5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 45
  3. Negative: 19 out of 45
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  1. 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, the magic didn't happen here.
  2. The_Dickbutt
    Mar 14, 2018
    0
    This port is basically the borderlands 2 of the vita, just a cash grab. Payday 2 was already a terribly optimized game, but the switch is by for the worst of them all. It's like they didn't even try. Good luck trying to play with a steady 30 fps. Oh and the UI is still the worst thing since windows vista.
  3. RollTumbleweed
    Jan 22, 2019
    3
    I can't say I wasn't disappointed, Its payday 2 on the go.

    But, there are several issues with this port that just.... disappointed me. When I began playing, there was no voice chat, nor was there a text chat. I don't know if Nintendo Switch Online's voice chat works on this, but judging it upon its launch, this game instantly gets gut-punched on the get-go. You have no way of    I can't say I wasn't disappointed, Its payday 2 on the go.

    But, there are several issues with this port that just.... disappointed me.

    When I began playing, there was no voice chat, nor was there a text chat. I don't know if Nintendo Switch Online's voice chat works on this, but judging it upon its launch, this game instantly gets gut-punched on the get-go. You have no way of communicating with people in pubs, unless you are sitting right next to them or using apps like discord.

    This isn't really the definitive experience that you get playing on PC, nor is it the sub-par experience from the Xbox or Playstation ports. This game is more un-updated than the crimewave edition (the one for consoles). It also chugs terribly on some maps. PD2 on PC is not optimized but i swear, this game chugs harder than a train.

    I had also gotten this game due to the fact that Switch Online was free at the time, but as of right now, you have to pay for online. Which was another gut-punch, but this time they didn't gut-punch themselves, Nintendo Gut-punched them. Combined with the fact that it needs online access and still needs to have voice coms is insulting.

    I give it props for being on the go, and the local multiplayer, but in order to tap into its full potential, you must be online, and being me, usually when i'd have an internet connection, id be at home, and when i'm at home, id rather play Payday 2 on the PC.    … Expand
  4. idkthroaway22
    Feb 27, 2018
    3
    It's below average for a game. Firstly the game runs terribly, in a heated situation the frame rate drops significantly and even in a calm part the frame rate still dips. And the game it self looks terrible, how did Doom come out on the same system when that looks so much better and even it runs better. Not to mention theres no voice chat or any way of communication. It's a more brokenIt's below average for a game. Firstly the game runs terribly, in a heated situation the frame rate drops significantly and even in a calm part the frame rate still dips. And the game it self looks terrible, how did Doom come out on the same system when that looks so much better and even it runs better. Not to mention theres no voice chat or any way of communication. It's a more broken boring game that was originally boring and broken just to re-sell for a quick buck.… Expand
  5. 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'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 portHere 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
  6. John_Mullins
    Feb 27, 2018
    7
    its ok, but honestly, the lack of Voice chat continues to be the bane of the Switch's existence... and sucks almost every bit of the fun out of online multiplayer modes.
  7. 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 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 youFor 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
  8. se4g4g
    Mar 15, 2018
    0
    This game is the worst thing since communism and having an awful port just made it 2.7 times worse.
  9. PetrovGamer
    Feb 28, 2018
    10
    Great game.Hurricane gameplay.Great co-op. But sometimes you can squat fps.I hope they release some patches.
  10. cogdotnet
    Mar 5, 2018
    8
    Nintendo finally coming of age and including more mature titles like Doom, Resident Evil: Revelations, Skryrim, L.A. Noire and Payday 2 is a step in the right direction for the Switch. In this day and age, the Switch and actually any console or gaming device needs to be versatile and appeal to more than the Mario and Zelda crowd; those hard-core gamers who also want adult games with adultNintendo finally coming of age and including more mature titles like Doom, Resident Evil: Revelations, Skryrim, L.A. Noire and Payday 2 is a step in the right direction for the Switch. In this day and age, the Switch and actually any console or gaming device needs to be versatile and appeal to more than the Mario and Zelda crowd; those hard-core gamers who also want adult games with adult content. While it may not be the perfect experience for veteran Payday players, the port brought that unrestrained intensity and uncensored mayhem I was looking for.… Expand
  11. 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’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.
  12. 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 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    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 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
  13. Renenad
    May 18, 2019
    3
    Для Свича эта игра всё ещё остаётся парашей
  14. Maxixdlol26
    Jun 9, 2020
    7
    Juego bastante bueno , con una idea bastante original para su momento , y actualmente es uno de mis juegos favoritos peroo Bueno no todo es color de rosas , empecemos, el juego en sí , esta incompleto , si no tienes dinero para comprar dlcs pasa de el ya que una mitad viene en el juego y la otra en dlcs , las mejores misiones vienen en dlc, las mejores modificaciones y las mejores armas yJuego bastante bueno , con una idea bastante original para su momento , y actualmente es uno de mis juegos favoritos peroo Bueno no todo es color de rosas , empecemos, el juego en sí , esta incompleto , si no tienes dinero para comprar dlcs pasa de el ya que una mitad viene en el juego y la otra en dlcs , las mejores misiones vienen en dlc, las mejores modificaciones y las mejores armas y perkderks , referencia a anarquista :) , aunque el precio de los dlcs es bastante barato , si te vas a comprar el juego comprar algún pack como el legacy collection para que no gastes dinero de más, yendo al punto , juego bastante desactualizado , de vez en cuando meten alguna actualización pero la mayoría no son la gran cosa , muchos mapas dan poca experiencia haciendo jugar casi siempre los mismos , lo mismo con el dinero , aunque los mapas son geniales de eso no me quejo , me gustaría que tuvieran variaciones muchos más mapas y no tan pequeñas con las que tienen , las armas están bastante bien y balanceadas , aunque algunas pueden ser bastante olvidadas dada que son malas , aunque es una minoría , como la ballesta pistola por ejemplo , melees malas , el 99% por ciento de las misiones vas a usar los nudillos eléctricos, no estoy de broma , los perkderks y habilidades hacen que el juego sea bastante genial a mi parecer y bastante flexibles , dándote capacidad de combinar como tú quieras a ver si te sale alguna build buena :) aunque la mayoría de las veces usarás las mismas habilidades ya que algunas son bastante op ,como inspirar o canto del cisne o mesías , muchos de los perkderks quedan inútilizables en dificultades altas , así que olviden lo que dije de el juego flexible jaja , en devastación hacia abajo cualquiera funcióna , pero las otras dos dificultades te obligan a usar las más rotas , como armero y/o anarquista por ejemplo , hablando de las especificaciones el juego va como la mierda de la óptimizacion , aunque con algunos mods te pueden subir los fps bastante , a si , se me olvidó mencionar que la comunidad es bastante activa con los mods , así que si te aburres siempre puedes hecharle un ojo a eso , yendo al punto , juegos y mapas mal optimizados , ya que yo tengo una pc bastante mala , en asalto sobre todo baja un montón los fps y no me permiten subir de 30 ,juega un Golden grin y tú pc va a explotar si es mala , mi average en asalto es de 20 fps y en sigilo 50-60 , por lo demás , mecánicas divertidas, armas muchas para gustos varios , modos de juego buenos , fps malos ,mapas buenos aunque lageados como dije anteriormente , inteligencia artificial mala y bueno creo que eso es todo lo que tengo que decir ,ah , jugar con amigos es genial xd ,vale la pena totalmente , se que la reseña puede sonar dura?? Pero en sí el juego es muy muy divertido y lo vicio mucho al día de hoy. ,dale una oportunidad flaco , cabe destacar que es bien barato el juego :D… Expand
  15. MusaAli
    Mar 11, 2021
    10
    It’s A Good Game For Switch Players That Want The Game For 44.99 Which Is 45 Pounds
  16. Tonypraf
    Jun 12, 2022
    0
    This game is absolutely terrible, it ruined my life and I'd rather play hello neighbour than this, it really sucks and I hate it with a passion
  17. ILoveRataouille
    Jun 12, 2023
    7
    It’s ok. I got this game for free, but I’m still ashamed to say that I like the Roblox version better.
  18. Harthik69
    Jul 9, 2023
    6
    okok kind of game and visuals but something is lacking thats why i dont want to play this agian

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#90 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018

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60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 34
  3. Negative: 4 out of 34
  1. FNintendo
    Apr 24, 2018
    50
    PAYDAY 2 for the Nintendo Switch features plenty of content and varied missions but it cannot be seen as a fine conversion work when its AI is pitiful, the graphics are very much outdated and the one player experience is terribly dull. While it may be fun on multiplayer, PAYDAY 2 needs a lot more to stand out if it intends to prove itself.
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  2. DarkStation
    Apr 5, 2018
    40
    If you're already familiar with Payday 2 and are dying to play the game on the go with a group of equally excited friends, then Payday 2 on Switch will scratch that itch. For those unfamiliar with the Payday series looking to give it a whirl, you're better off sticking to the far cheaper (and feature complete) version of the game on PC. Meanwhile, everyone else should probably spend their money on something much newer and fresher than this.
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  3. GamePro Germany
    Apr 3, 2018
    76
    The great port offers a lot of potential for frustrations due to the lack of communication tools. The co-op fun ignites only with friends using Skype or similar tools.
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