Payday: The Heist is a first-person shooter, where you take role of a criminal that needs to complete different heists in each level, it can be played solo or up to 4 player co-op. There is a character progression that increases your skills needed for the heists and violence.Variety of firearms can be used to complete heists. Taking hostages is a a common thing in most of the heists. To watch a gameplay video see below.