80
Giovanni Colantonio
Digital Trends
“Payday 3 doesn't shake up its predecessor's formula much, but a strong batch of initial heists sets the live service shooter up for success.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Varied missions with multiple approaches
- Satisfying gunplay and team coordination
- Fun stealth elements
- PC and console cross-play
- Tons Of Skills And Customization
- Diverse and interesting heists
Points of Contention
- Tedious XP grind
- Lacks offline play
- Not solo friendly
- Formula Can Feel Stale
- Matchmaking Issues
- AI Is Still A Pain
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics70
Gabriel Zamora
PCMag
“PayDay 3 is a heist-themed multiplayer shooter that delivers several exciting moments, but its always-online limitations and grind-heavy progression add frustration to an otherwise promising title.”
60
Jake Tucker
TechRadar
“Payday 3 is a competently made and fairly polished heist‑’em‑up but while stealth gets an upgrade, the shooting is the same as its decade‑old predecessor.”
