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PAYDAY: The Heist – reviews and rating

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PAYDAY: The Heist has an average rating of 73% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8/10), the worst by Game Informer (6.5/10). The game was released on November 4, 2011 for PC and PlayStation 3. Metacritic score is 76, players on RAWG rate the game 66%.

Updated Oct 21, 2011

What critics praise

„On PC where it belongs, Payday: The Heist mostly lives up to its lofty potential.“

8/10 Game Informer

What critics criticize

„I want to love Payday, but sadly I can’t recommend this barebones PS3 port to anyone but the most die-hard of co-op shooter fans.“

6,5/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date: Nov 4, 2011
Platforms: PS3
Genres: ShooterAction
Developer: Overkill Software
Publisher: Sony Online Entertainment, Daybreak Game Company, Starbreeze Publishing
Age rating: PEGI 18
Average playtime: 4 h
Steam reviews: Very Positive (41 055)
Steam Deck: Playable
Game engine: Diesel
Reviews count: 2

Where to buy

Steam PlayStation Store

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More about the game

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FAQ

What is the rating of PAYDAY: The Heist?

When was PAYDAY: The Heist released?

PAYDAY: The Heist was released on November 4, 2011.

What platforms is PAYDAY: The Heist available on?

PAYDAY: The Heist is available for PC and PlayStation 3.

How long does it take to beat PAYDAY: The Heist?

Players on RAWG spend on average 4 hours playing PAYDAY: The Heist.

Is PAYDAY: The Heist worth playing?

Mostly yes. PAYDAY: The Heist has an average rating of 73% – it is a good game, but with some flaws.

What games are similar to PAYDAY: The Heist?

Games similar to PAYDAY: The Heist are for example Rochard, PAYDAY 2, Slam Bolt Scrappers, The Shoot and Patapon 3.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Slightly different opinions

Spread of ratings: 15 percentage points
Standard deviation: ± 7,5
Best rating: 8/10 Game Informer
Worst rating: 6,5/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

1 60

1 80

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#416 of 661 games released in 2011 better than 37 % of games
#68 of 88 games released in 2011 on PS3 better than 23 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Critics in this language2 reviews 73%
Foreign critics9 reviews 67%
MetacriticMetascore 76%
Players (RAWG)452 votes 66%

Local critics rate the game higher by 5 %.

How players rate it

Exceptional 6 %
Recommended 44 %
Meh 36 %
Skip 14 %

452 votes · RAWG

Reviews

8/10

Game Informer Oct 21, 2011

On PC where it belongs, Payday: The Heist mostly lives up to its lofty potential.

6,5/10

Game Informer Oct 18, 2011

I want to love Payday, but sadly I can’t recommend this barebones PS3 port to anyone but the most die-hard of co-op shooter fans.

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