7. A Crime Opera That You Can Tailor.

Music composer, Simon Vilkund, explains music's role in Payday 2.

It's no secret that the purpose of music in any game is the same as its purpose in a movie: to help set the mood, to drive a feeling home, even if that feeling is “things have hit the fan.” The music in Payday 2 provides that in spades; a quiet tension, the slow crescendo of building action, a rush of adrenaline, all out mayhem, and even reflection.

And then they take it a step further, allowing you to create your own playlist with their music, listen to whatever your host has lined up, listen to tracks at random, or make your own selection for a particular heist.