"Irreverent tone" but "lackluster unlocks and poor variety." "Poor AI, repetitive design, and technical problems." Polygon
"Disappoints on all levels... playing the game was a chore." Aggregate score varies by platform. Community Perspective raid-world-war-ii
: It follows the Payday formula of objective-based "raids" (stealing Nazi gold, sabotaging operations) with character classes like Recon, Assault, Insurgent, and Demolitions. "Irreverent tone" but "lackluster unlocks and poor variety
“I checked on the game on a whim and discovered that they had finally released the big update they had been teasing for months... Honestly, it's worth giving a shot. It's every bit as solid as Payday 2 now.” Steam Community · 1 year ago “I checked on the game on a whim
“Raid WW2 on PS4 is one big jar of marmite... the missions in the second half of the game still lag so badly that you can't actually see what's going on.” Metacritic RAID: WWII Review
is a four-player cooperative first-person shooter that largely functions as a World War II-themed reskin of the Payday series. Historically, the game has been criticized for its "dated" graphics, "unintelligent" AI, and numerous technical glitches that often lead to crashes . While its initial release was poorly received, recent community-led updates—culminating in the 2024 "Resurgence" update—have significantly improved the game's mechanics, performance, and overall fun factor. Key Review Highlights
: Players can unlock skill trees and authentic weapon modifications, though some find the progression grindy and the cosmetic options limited.