- June 16, 2015
- Overkill Software
PAYDAY 2
Payday 2: Crimewave Edition doesn't look all that great, but it plays better than ever this time around.
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PAYDAY 2 is a single player and multiplayer arcade role playing shooter game. It was developed by Overkill Software and was released on June 16, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.
PAYDAY is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter where you rob banks and get paid. The Crimewave edition includes an enhanced graphic engine. Up to four friends co-operate on the hits and as the crew progresses the jobs become bigger, better and more rewarding. Along with earning more money and becoming a legendary criminal Crime does pay – use your funds to customize your character with new …
- Exciting co-op gameplay that allows for strategic planning and execution of heists.
- Variety of missions and randomized elements keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.
- Recent updates and additional content enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable for fans of the crime genre.
- Repetitive gameplay, especially for single players, due to poor AI and lack of direction.
- Technical issues such as lag, crashes, and a frustrating menu system detract from the experience.
- Graphics and overall presentation feel outdated compared to other current-gen titles.
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players noting updates and improvements, while others criticize them as outdated and reminiscent of last-generation visuals. Despite decent 1080p graphics in some areas, many users report low frame rates and lackluster design, which detracts from the overall experience. However, the game's focus on gameplay and cooperative elements has been praised, suggesting that graphics may not be the primary draw for players.
“The graphics have been updated; some of the downloadable content available for the PC has been included, and little bits and pieces seem to have been improved.”
“It's a game focused on the gameplay with decent graphics.”
“1080p graphics are awesome.”
“Outdated graphics, like in the past century, low frame rates on PS4.”
“Extremely repetitive, horrible graphics.”
“Low graphics, poor AI.”
Payday 2: Crimewave Edition Review
There is no excuse for an online co-op focused game to ship with the online side of things not working. It is even more inexcusable that a patch hasn't been released yet to remedy the situation. At the time of writing, the game has been available for three weeks and is still broken. Payday 2: Crimewave Edition is an embarrassing, broken release that should be avoided by consumers and is a black eye on the current state of video game publishing.
20%PayDay 2: Crimewave Edition review
The co-op heists of Payday 2 hijack new-gen, bringing with them a gym bag full of updates and DLC, but also some familiar problems. Great for newcomers, but non-essential for seasoned criminals.
60%Payday 2 Crimewave Edition PS4 Review
Payday 2 Crimewave Edition boasts countless new features such as the Crime.Net feature that allows for seamless and riveting gameplay sequences.
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PAYDAY 2 is a arcade role playing shooter game.
PAYDAY 2 is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and others.
PAYDAY 2 was released on June 16, 2015.
PAYDAY 2 was developed by Overkill Software.
PAYDAY 2 has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.
PAYDAY 2 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.
Similar games include Borderlands: The Handsome Collection, PAYDAY 3, RAID: World War II, PAYDAY The Heist, GRID Autosport and others.