# Payback 2

> The Battle Sandbox

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id570426586](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id570426586)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id570426586`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Apex Designs Games LLP
- **Category:** Action
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (54,630 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.106.15
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-13
- **First published:** 2012-11-02
- **Size:** 179 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/payback-2/id570426586)
- **Website:** [http://www.apex-designs.net/payback2.html](http://www.apex-designs.net/payback2.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.apex-designs.net/privacy\_policy.html](http://www.apex-designs.net/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

Payback 2 delivers bite-sized, action-packed stages that distill GTA-style chaos into fast, punchy battles. From massive gang clashes to rocket car races, the action never stops.

Features include a varied campaign with fifty events, expansive online multiplayer, worldwide leaderboards, hourly/daily/weekly challenges, and a custom mode to craft your own battles across seven cities, nine game modes, dozens of vehicles and weaponry.

## Rankings

- #5,813 — Overall

## Review summary

The game is widely loved for its addictive gameplay and strong nostalgia, with many calling it a quality title and a potential masterpiece. Praise often cites graphics and story, and some players want a sequel. Common drawbacks across reviews are intrusive ads, compatibility issues on older iOS devices, multiplayer problems including lag and hackers, and frequent requests for more content and updates.

### Pros

- Addictive, enjoyable gameplay that keeps players coming back
- Strong nostalgia and long-term appeal for returning players
- High overall quality with praise for graphics, story, and gameplay (many call it a masterpiece)
- Core game design is appreciated and some players prefer not to change it

### Cons

- Excessive ads and interruptions during play
- Compatibility issues on older devices (e.g., iPhone 6, iPad Mini 2) causing crashes or non-start
- Multiplayer problems including lag, matches becoming unplayable with many players, and hackers/cheaters
- Requests for more content and updates (new events, backstory, features)

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