But unlike its predecessor, that won’t happen every time you play – at least, if you play well – because PayDay 2 actually recognizes and rewards a smart, stealthy approach to bank robbery.
Though some of the multi-day missions have unavoidable armed conflicts, most heists allow for a skilled crew to ace them without the cops ever getting involved.
Disabling alarms, silently taking out guards, and effectively controlling civilian crowds all have a huge impact on how fast and how severe police intervention will be.
A flawless heist is incredibly tough to orchestrate, but it IS possible, and that possibility kept me chasing perfection match after match.