2023-10-05 14:49:56
The third installment of the popular heist saga has arrived on our Xbox.
Developed by Starbreeze Studios and published by Deep Silver, PAYDAY 3 Cooperative heist game that takes players on a journey full of shootouts and multiplayer action. After 10 years since the last installment, this third part comes to us, which is now available on Xbox Game Pass.
Rogues at full speed
PAYDAY 3 transports players to the criminal underworld of New York. Dallas, Chains, Wolf, Hoxton, and newcomers Joy and Pearl, have decided to return after the team’s actions have earned them influential and powerful enemies, tarnishing reputations and inciting intense animosity. For these adversaries, reputation has a similar, if not greater, meaning than wealth. Something reignites his appetite for crime, which leads to a series of daring heists.
The premise is intriguing and promises a compelling exploration of the consequences of the gang’s actions in PAYDAY 2. However, It never gives the details or the form one would expect.. These criminals enter the world of heists once again and the story is told mainly through cinematics and without taking advantage of any game mechanics or events to explore the plot.
You decide how to steal
PAYDAY 3 continues to offer a cooperative game that keeps players in suspense. Whether you’re meticulously planning with your team, coordinating every move, or adapting to unexpected turns, The game constantly offers intense moments. PAYDAY 3 features a quick and easy four-stage tutorial that helps new and veteran players familiarize themselves with its mechanics: combat, stealth, evasion, and hostage management.
We are presented with eight different robberies, all available from the start, eliminating the need to level up. Each heist has a unique setting and aesthetic. Our success depends on the ability to experiment with environment and skills, inventing the perfect routine for each job. We can opt for infiltration by posing as a client or unleash chaos at gunpoint.
failed structure
PAYDAY 3 introduces heist phases, adding a structured framework to what was previously more organic in the series. Trip start in stealth, where players can advance undetected. As the situation worsens and the robbery escalates, the negotiation phase comes into playin which there are hostages and the enemies are alerted. An anticipation phase It adds suspense as you wait for the imminent police assault, giving you the opportunity to exchange hostages for more time before the assault. During the progression phase, you must complete the objectives under intense fire. Finally, the phase of no return presents a relentless police chase.
However, beneath its superficial charm, PAYDAY 3 reveals flaws. The repetition of missions reveals a simplicity that can make the gameplay become somewhat boring. AI behaviorboth among the NPCs and among the bot companions that replace your gang, can be extremely useless. Guards can inexplicably detect you with astonishing accuracy at times, while sometimes overlooking glaring security lapses.
Another negative point is the objectives of the missions. While some are creative and engaging, like setting up a drill to open a vault and then running away with a server and as much money as possible, others are uninspired. Tasks like staying in a designated circle for a few seconds, moving to another circle, and repeating the process are reminiscent of game mechanics from another era. Opening locks is a tedious task that requires no skill., since you can’t miss it, but it takes a little longer if you don’t time it right, and it doesn’t help that the UI is a bland icon. In summary, PAYDAY 3 continues to shine as a cooperative experience, but shows signs of inconsistency in its gameplay and AI behavior.
Suspicious progression system
The progression system extends to cosmetics and weapons, which players can unlock based on their infamy level (obtained on each hit) and the in-game currency obtained in missions. The always fun and imaginative customizable masks, costumes, gloves and weapons They allow you to create your character with a lot of possibilities, which is simply a lot of fun and a boost to unlock more things.
However, the introduction of in-game currency is a cause for concern. Allowing in-game currency to be exchanged for specific cosmetics and weapon mods is common practice. However, the possible inclusion of real money purchases in exchange for in-game currency It should be approached with caution as it can affect the balance of progression and fairness in the game, potentially leading to a pay-to-win scenario.
Lights and shadows at a technical level
PAYDAY 3 presents a visual appearance that, although reminiscent of its predecessor PAYDAY 2, is not up to modern standards. The game’s character models, while well designed, don’t have the upgrade you’d expect from a game released in 2023. The effects, such as grenade explosions, smoke bombs, etc., are also not dazzling and they have a flat appearance. They lack the wow factor that distinguishes visually impressive games. Unfortunately, graphical glitches and occasional animation issues don’t help the look either.
Conclusion
PAYDAY 3 offers action-packed cooperative gameplay with a series of heists and a well-crafted progression system. However, problems with AI, repetition of unfun mechanics and lackluster graphics mar the experience.
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PAYDAY 3
39,99€
Pros
Very fun in multiplayer mode Variety of scenarios and environments Infinite character customization
Cons
Many user interface issues Terrible AI that makes solo play difficult Disappointing story and technical section Uneven playable system
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