Payday 2

 Switch
User Score
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. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Renenad
    May 18, 2019
    3
    Для Свича эта игра всё ещё остаётся парашей
  8. 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

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#90 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018

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Metascore
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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