Payday 2: Crimewave Edition

 Xbox One
User Score
3.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 101 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 101
  3. Negative: 59 out of 101
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  1. Red-Opposom-098
    Jul 26, 2015
    7
    Payday 2 may of had a bumpy release date on Xbox One but it sure is an entertaining game (I'm pretty sure it's fix now.) Playing the game alone will get boring but with friends it will get a lot better. You do rank up pretty quick if you play on high level difficulty. One problem I have is that different guns don't make a difference unless you do a really tough heist such as The HoxtonPayday 2 may of had a bumpy release date on Xbox One but it sure is an entertaining game (I'm pretty sure it's fix now.) Playing the game alone will get boring but with friends it will get a lot better. You do rank up pretty quick if you play on high level difficulty. One problem I have is that different guns don't make a difference unless you do a really tough heist such as The Hoxton Break Out mission. The game does get a little repetitive at times but its still a good and enjoyable game.… Expand
  2. zango007
    Jul 17, 2015
    5
    I'm a huge fan of Payday 2; I've played it on Xbox 360 and boy, was it good! However, since the game was released the servers are still acting up, kicking me constantly out of the game, refusing to let me connect or simply saying the rooms are full even when that's clearly not the case. People are still hoping this will be patched soon but seriously: don't count on it. The content is greatI'm a huge fan of Payday 2; I've played it on Xbox 360 and boy, was it good! However, since the game was released the servers are still acting up, kicking me constantly out of the game, refusing to let me connect or simply saying the rooms are full even when that's clearly not the case. People are still hoping this will be patched soon but seriously: don't count on it. The content is great but that means little to nothing when there's no way of experiencing it.
    Stay away from this game if waiting and errors aren't your thing. If not; welcome to crime-net!    … Expand
  3. xRAIDER34x
    Oct 6, 2015
    7
    This game needs some attention. Communication is broken in multiplayer it is very hard to connect to an online lobby. The game is fun when working properly. The game has plenty of good qualities and it will keep you entertained as long as its working. I think this is a high risk buy I wouldnt take the risk unless you have played this game last gen. The graphics are a little better next genThis game needs some attention. Communication is broken in multiplayer it is very hard to connect to an online lobby. The game is fun when working properly. The game has plenty of good qualities and it will keep you entertained as long as its working. I think this is a high risk buy I wouldnt take the risk unless you have played this game last gen. The graphics are a little better next gen but the biggest difference is there are missions to take on and there is more content. That is the only thing I would say is worth the risk if you know what your getting into.
    graphics-7
    sound-9
    gameplay-8
    multiplayer-4
    replay value- 7 if fixed
    overall-7    … Expand
  4. Jellyfish-Games
    Aug 12, 2015
    7
    Not much of a difference from Payday 2... still a fun game to play when you're bored and the great thing is, internet isn't required to play. If they added more it would have been a much better "sequel".
  5. Butinho
    Feb 23, 2016
    7
    Although the online flaw has been fixed , this game has so much potential and very enjoyable . I will still not give the game a perfect score . My reason for this is the friendly AI . I have 1 friend that owns this game on XBOX ONE and mostly he is not always available . If the friendly bots can pick up loot , open deposit boxes , silently kill gaurds , cable tie civillians and followAlthough the online flaw has been fixed , this game has so much potential and very enjoyable . I will still not give the game a perfect score . My reason for this is the friendly AI . I have 1 friend that owns this game on XBOX ONE and mostly he is not always available . If the friendly bots can pick up loot , open deposit boxes , silently kill gaurds , cable tie civillians and follow orders . I would have given this game a 10 . I know it is a mulitplayer game but why add a single player function if not much attention is put into it . I have sent Overkill a lot of emails about this but got no response . I wish this game was more playable on single player… Expand
  6. MiamiBingeWatch
    Feb 24, 2016
    5
    I need to preface this review with a disclaimer. I enjoy playing this game. I really do. However, I am not blind to it's fault and of those there are many. The mere repetitive nature of the missions is enough to cut any gaming session to a few heists at most. The gunplay is fantastic as well as the beautiful graphics. But when it comes to actually putting together a heist in online playI need to preface this review with a disclaimer. I enjoy playing this game. I really do. However, I am not blind to it's fault and of those there are many. The mere repetitive nature of the missions is enough to cut any gaming session to a few heists at most. The gunplay is fantastic as well as the beautiful graphics. But when it comes to actually putting together a heist in online play you can just call it a day.
    You range from the highly efficient, experienced player to the absolute noob that can't seem to keep himself alive. This is especially frustrating when trying to take down a bank in stealth mode, when a new player instinctively pulls the trigger when confronted with an enemy.
    IF you're a fan of the series then go ahead and give this a go otherwise stay clear of this, probably unfinished, game.    … Expand

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#32 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015
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#53 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2015

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Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Aug 17, 2015
    70
    The best version of a still great online co-op shooter. [Sept 2015, p.104]
  2. games(TM)
    Jul 29, 2015
    70
    Great game when it works like it should – but is that a disclaimer we should really tolerate?
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  3. IGN
    Jul 13, 2015
    83
    Though it doesn’t exactly put the added power of the PS4 and Xbox One to full use, Payday 2: Crimewave Edition is the best-looking console version of Payday 2 you can get, and the best value on any platform for obtaining its wealth of downloadable content.
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