PAYDAY 2: The OVERKILL Pack Analysis on Niklas Notes

PAYDAY 2: The OVERKILL Pack

DLC

(released 10 years ago)

OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio.

Starbreeze Publishing AB

TL;DR

It is a downloadable content pack for PAYDAY 2 that adds new weapons, a mask, and a van skin. Players can now wield a minigun and a rocket launcher, and earn extra achievements while building hype for community events. It's like a heist movie, but with more explosions and less plot.

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Genres:

FPS

Heist

Shooter

Tags:

FPS

Shooter

Action

RPG

Heist

Multiplayer

Co-op

First-Person

Stealth

Likely Inspirations:

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Grand Theft Auto V

Left 4 Dead

Team Fortress 2

Steam Review Analysis – Total (updated Feb 23, 2025, 1:04 PM)

Disclaimer: This analysis is independently conducted and is not affiliated with Valve or Steam.

Review Summary - 1,406

82%

Very Positive

994

224

87%

Purchased on Steam

167

13%

Purchased Elsewhere

0% Primarily Play on Deck

Conclusion

The reviews for PAYDAY 2: The OVERKILL Pack continue to highlight a strong appreciation for the minigun and RPG, with many players enjoying the added variety and fun they bring. However, concerns about pay-to-win mechanics, weapon effectiveness, and pricing issues persist, indicating a divided sentiment among players.

Strongly Positive

Minigun Fun

Players enjoy the minigun for its high rate of fire and destructive capabilities.

~16%

RPG Power

The RPG is praised for its high damage output and effectiveness against tough enemies.

~10%

Positive

Gameplay Enjoyment

Overall enjoyment of the gameplay experience with the new weapons.

~7%

Weapon Variety

The DLC offers a variety of weapons that enhance gameplay options.

~3%

Cool Van Skin

Players appreciate the new van skin included in the DLC.

~2%

Neutral / Mixed Opinions

Negative

DLC Pricing Issues

Players feel the DLC is overpriced for the content it offers.

~2%

Technical Issues

Players report technical problems, such as desync and ammo issues.

~2%

Limited Usefulness

The weapons are seen as situationally useful, limiting their overall effectiveness.

~1%

Strongly Negative

Pay-to-Win Concerns

Critics express concerns that the DLC promotes a pay-to-win model.

~3%

Useless Weapons

Some players find the weapons ineffective or poorly designed.

~3%

This analysis is powered by OpenAI’s language models and may occasionally contain inaccuracies. For the most precise details, please consult the reviews directly on the official Steam store page.

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Updated on Jul 9, 2025, 11:50 PM