Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number

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  1. Raven78_
    Jun 30, 2023
    9
    I really enjoyed this game its hard and addictive but I think they ruined a little bit the story but its being A really great game and this delivery adds more mechanics like control 2 characters or have 2 guns etc. 9/10

    PD: love the music
  2. Suprizer
    Jun 8, 2023
    9
    Slightly just slightly worse than the first one. Gameplay is improved story is deeper but the way they tell the story was the problem to me. And the ending made me feel like ''Thats it ? that was it all these all the things i've did for this ?'' Yea kinda disapointing ending. First one is a must play along with this one some might like the ending but i didn't -as much-.
  3. Magical_Viktor
    Apr 30, 2023
    6
    Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»
  4. Tampasco
    Mar 28, 2023
    8
    Boa sequencia do primeiro jogo, com uma diversidade de personagens com habilidades que não tem muita diversidade, porém a de socos é legal, entender a historia desse jogo é uma dificuldade para mim, mas vale a pena pela frenesi.

    Nota Final: 8,2
  5. ibanegas
    Mar 20, 2023
    9
    I have to text something without another option if I want to este the game: I enjoyed it. Enough? Haha.
  6. Santinooo456
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    Este juego es perfecto,con un final muy bueno,una historia re piola,y para rematar(es un chiste)el estilo gráfico es muy bueno,y su dificultad es muy difícil lo cual te emociona al ganar,y el gameplay,no es para todos pero es muy bueno 11/10
  7. Nick7000
    Mar 11, 2023
    7
    Ну, в общем то, это та же самая первая часть, заметных изменений нет. А первая часть мне понравилась.
  8. PanchaMiguela
    Mar 3, 2023
    9
    Really liked how miserable and unjust the game is, and how it build on the themes of the last game, it's not fun though, play the first game if you want to have fun.
  9. Asparz
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    the second indie I love and I hate many indie games because they always have the same mediocre and poor style and I don't care if they were made by few people, but I would like to enjoy hotline miami as the first time.

    Man, this party sucks.
    I hate these people
  10. farrrullll
    Jan 27, 2023
    8
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  11. nastyjes
    Jan 10, 2023
    7
    Good but too long .
  12. Ukrainepatriot
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
    Моя любимая игра из жанров топдаун шутер! Однообразие компенсируется саундтреком со сложностью, да и сюжет (на удивление) оказался очень хорошим, тупо кровавая дрочильня на недельку, а может и больше.))
  13. Alvelian
    Dec 21, 2022
    8
    Чувак, эта вечеринка отстой. Я, бля, ненавижу этих людей.
  14. saraysamuel
    Dec 2, 2022
    10
    dios mio , ah sido uno de los mejores juegos que eh jugado nunca , no solo su historia , su gamplay , lo que mas destaca es su impresionante banda sonora que de verdad es lo que mas eh podido disfrutar de este juego , es una puta obra maestra , todos los niveles y sus mapas que estan perfectamente detalladas para el estilo que tiene , todo enserio todo , este juego es de lo mejor , 10/10dios mio , ah sido uno de los mejores juegos que eh jugado nunca , no solo su historia , su gamplay , lo que mas destaca es su impresionante banda sonora que de verdad es lo que mas eh podido disfrutar de este juego , es una puta obra maestra , todos los niveles y sus mapas que estan perfectamente detalladas para el estilo que tiene , todo enserio todo , este juego es de lo mejor , 10/10 BUEN SERVICIO… Expand
  15. Jonneeyy
    Oct 21, 2022
    7
    Mega spaßiges Spielprinzip mit absurder Story und wunderbarem Design. Leider sind manche Level zu vollgepackt und im Laufe des Spiels kommt relativ wenig Innovation. Viele Level ähneln sich auf Dauer, weshalb ich den ersten teil (aufgrund seiner Kürze) besser fand.
  16. Gliphy
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    Много новых персонажей, дали ответ на множество вопросов, а также дали немного новых. Обожаю вторую часть за еще более выверенный геймплей, за еще более трогающие историю и музыку.
  17. AlmerKek
    Oct 3, 2022
    10
    Вторая часть намного лучше чем первая,ИИ стал лучше,больше уровней,больше и лучше музыка.
  18. george_bondo
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    this game is just perfect with that beautiful music , characters and atmosphere
  19. dl_MARFI_lb
    Jul 10, 2022
    10
    This game - is the best top-down shooter in my opinion. It isn't perfect, but hey - nothing is perfect.
  20. AmateurSam
    Jul 7, 2022
    9
    The gameplay is super fun, the story is super depressing and the soundtrack is my favourite out of any game ever.
  21. The_D4RknesS
    Jun 22, 2022
    9
    Violent game with bloody executions and an exciting soundtrack, but its difficulty is ridiculous since the developer They could have thought of people who like to play games just for fun and not wanting challenges
  22. Antohadance
    Jun 22, 2022
    9
    Отличный сиквел, не знаю почему он многим не нравится, на мой взгляд 2 часть явно лучше 1
  23. Elmatatan
    May 20, 2022
    10
    A very misunderstood game, honestly a master piece in gameplay and storytelling .
  24. 4ya5h1
    May 10, 2022
    10
    in this game you dont need to think or understand whats going on you just go and kill run and kill open doors and kill. soundtrack is perfect i loved it, gameplay is awesome, fast and fun. plot is not understandable. dunno wtfs going on
  25. Izoeros
    Apr 26, 2022
    9
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  26. Sir-Edmund
    Apr 5, 2022
    8
    This game is such a perfect sequel to me fixing some problems I had with the original that mostly being the melee as it felt a lot worse in the first instalment the story is a banger gameplay banger OST don't even get me started cause it is a mother **** banger the characters have so much depth to there stories now focusing on many characters over six chapters each of them are likable inThis game is such a perfect sequel to me fixing some problems I had with the original that mostly being the melee as it felt a lot worse in the first instalment the story is a banger gameplay banger OST don't even get me started cause it is a mother **** banger the characters have so much depth to there stories now focusing on many characters over six chapters each of them are likable in there own way well maybe except for Jake but everyone hates Jake my favorite characters would have to be Manny Pardo and the Fans however there are some gripes I have with the game mainly consisting of the many enemies that are placed off screen which to me feels kind of cheap but it really is not that bad however Dead Ahead hard mode I **** hated this stage i got through hard mode and this stage made me legit think some not so happy thoughts but man the high i felt after seeing that level cleared sign I damn near cried in joy and that ending man it **** me up but i was right back for more it is just a fun game and i would highly recommend purchasing this game… Expand
  27. ALKWSZYZ
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
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  28. Sepherim
    Feb 25, 2022
    5
    Hotline Miami 2 no es exactamente un mal juego, pero si que es un empeoramiento con respecto al primero. La razón de ello es sencilla: decedieron innovar (¡genial!) pero no les salió bien. La apuesta de jugabilidad base es igual a la del primero, con mayor variedad de enemigos, armas y situaciones. Hasta ahí genial, si bien a veces se sobrecarga un poco de bosses y algunas cosas que noHotline Miami 2 no es exactamente un mal juego, pero si que es un empeoramiento con respecto al primero. La razón de ello es sencilla: decedieron innovar (¡genial!) pero no les salió bien. La apuesta de jugabilidad base es igual a la del primero, con mayor variedad de enemigos, armas y situaciones. Hasta ahí genial, si bien a veces se sobrecarga un poco de bosses y algunas cosas que no salen tan bien. El problema es que ya no hay máscaras y cuando puedes escoger es de modo limitado, lo cual facilita el diseño de niveles pero a la vez quita libertad al jugador a la hora de experimentar y probar cosas según su estilo de juego. Y sobretodo el fallo está en darle más peso a la historia. La historia del 1º era mala y sin demasiado sentido pero al menos no ocupaba demasiado tiempo; en este caso sin embargo la historia es igual de mala y sin sentido, pero ocupa mucho más tiempo de pantalla con cosas que no interesan, rompiendo el ritmo de juego.

    Gráficamente es pobre, como lo era el primero, no notándose mejoría alguna entre uno y otro. El sonido sigue en la línea del anterior, también tirando a pobre. Pero, al menos en mi experiencia, no me he encontrado ningún bug de importancia, aunque la IA de los enemigos es tremendamente errática y a veces ven cosas que no deberían y otras no ven lo que tienen frente a ellos.

    Por todo ello, creo que queda en un 4,5.    … Expand
  29. StarkAgentos
    Feb 25, 2022
    4
    Точь в точь, как первая часть, без каких-либо изменений. Разве что вторая часть не такая сложная, как первая, но всё равно это непроходимо.
  30. vova22379
    Jan 29, 2022
    5
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  31. ReubenIsAGod
    Dec 21, 2021
    7
    I really loved my time playing hotline miamai 2. The narritive is very rich, very confusing and strange. The biggest issue with this one, however, is that it is not as polished/tight to play as a the first game. The comvbat loop in 2 is slower, more enemy dense and I defintely expeienced more jank playing this tittle. Like dogs glitching in walls, getting stuck on the enviroment more.I really loved my time playing hotline miamai 2. The narritive is very rich, very confusing and strange. The biggest issue with this one, however, is that it is not as polished/tight to play as a the first game. The comvbat loop in 2 is slower, more enemy dense and I defintely expeienced more jank playing this tittle. Like dogs glitching in walls, getting stuck on the enviroment more.

    Regardless, i had a great time playing through the game.    … Expand
  32. DragoDorits
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece.

    In comparison to the first one, everything has been improved. More likeable characters (which also means more fluid and different gameplay), and supremely tight controls and game feel. Little things, like the more detailed sprites, the fact that (almost) everything one shots everything, and even more just make it an unforgettable experience.
  33. Ivan9173
    Dec 9, 2021
    6
    Не самый понятный для меня сиквел. После первой части, она мне показалась какой-то совсем душной, не знаю. Не могу сказать, что я не получил удовольствия, но это явно не уровень первой игры. В общем, как-то средне.
  34. Thanatos909
    Sep 28, 2021
    5
    Плохое продолжение великолепной игры. Сюжет 50/50, про фанатов было интересно, а вот флэшбеки - дикое душнилово, в целом показалось всё очень затянутым и дропнул к концу игры.
  35. talipisagor
    Sep 10, 2021
    7
    finali hariç beni mutlu eden ve keyif veren bir oyun oldu. finali çok saçmalamıştı.
  36. BulgarianCritic
    Jul 12, 2021
    6
    This has been a decent ride with some up's and downs. The soundtrack was fire and most of the tracks were full of hardcore love , it made me feel like a Miami cop on his last days. The story was a cryptic bizzaro tale which can be pieced together if you pay close attention to the details and characters but that doesn't make it a good story it just makes it a decent one in my eyes. TheThis has been a decent ride with some up's and downs. The soundtrack was fire and most of the tracks were full of hardcore love , it made me feel like a Miami cop on his last days. The story was a cryptic bizzaro tale which can be pieced together if you pay close attention to the details and characters but that doesn't make it a good story it just makes it a decent one in my eyes. The gameplay is the same as the previous one which is mostly mastering the level layout and enemy AI by dying repeatably until you do , sadly a lot of it was ruined by bugs and sometimes a slower input on the controls. You can often get stuck on walls or doors for example and you might be required to restart the entire level all over again which can piss you off since some levels are pretty hard to beat.… Expand
  37. Tromble
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is a mechanically and narratively perfect sequel to Hotline Miami.

    This games difficulty curse starts where the original left off which is a rare and marvelous thing to see in games.

    Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is easily one of the greatest games I have ever played.
  38. LepreJacket
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    Просто пиздато.Добавить конкретно нечего.Прекрасное продолжение, которое вместило в себя и спин-офф.
  39. IMR707
    May 24, 2021
    7
    Fun game to finish. Fairer than the first one. The music is still awesome and the gameplay got more varieties. Not too care about the story. I just wish that there is option to always hold the Shift instead of always have to hold it.
  40. PaulKorsky
    May 13, 2021
    10
    Я её обожаю, это одна из моих самых любимых игр вообще, и возвращаться к ней время от времени - потрясающе.
  41. Common3182
    May 4, 2021
    8
    Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is a great sequel to the Hotline Miami series with a emphasis on story my only issue is that the map design is more open so often you will die to a enemy off screen even when shifting to see, but still a great soundtrack and story
  42. Hsjs
    Apr 27, 2021
    10
    Step 1: kick the door down
    Step 2: kill dude that got hit with the door
    Step 3: get killed by some fat dude that saw you through a window
    Step 4: press R to restart
    Welcome to life.
  43. frederik1478
    Apr 21, 2021
    8
    An amazing game that is certainly not as fun to think about as it's predecessor ,
    I mean I like the game I think the first is better but it is mostly because this one puts on too many new game mechanics that makes it a bit more Random if you finish the level.
    . The worst part is that the levels are a bit too big that makes aid way more tedious when you die because you have to replay it,    An amazing game that is certainly not as fun to think about as it's predecessor ,
    I mean I like the game I think the first is better but it is mostly because this one puts on too many new game mechanics that makes it a bit more Random if you finish the level.
    . The worst part is that the levels are a bit too big that makes aid way more tedious when you die because you have to replay it, The first game had the level small enough that it was maybe 10 20 seconds where in this one it can be a minute or two Complete each section of the level .
    , Is a nice challenge if you have completed the first game so I would recommend it    … Expand
  44. Cz3rw0ny
    Apr 5, 2021
    8
    Pretty good sequel, maybe not as fresh and good as the first part, but still was worth completing.
  45. iisadouche
    Jan 21, 2021
    5
    Horrible level design, terrible bugs and broken mechanics, this game is a mess. You get sniped by enemies you can't even see, you cant hit enemies in a doorway, and Ash and Alex are a pain in the @ss to play. The aiming is so jittery and hard to control, and half the time you cant see your character, so you end up running into walls and getting killed.
  46. JoelArpal
    Dec 30, 2020
    8
    Fast, gore and reflexive. Hotline Miami 2 has a very interesting way to put the player before a mirror an make him think about who he really is.
  47. Sa3d_bruh
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Definitely top 5 games of all time,easily best indie game plus the soundtrack is the best in entertainment
  48. Chubac
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    Just as good (if not better) as the original. I don't know why many dislike this game.
  49. Jackermy
    Sep 23, 2020
    4
    I didn't find anything new in this game. The same gameplay, the same strange storyline, the same music. Also, I find a lot of bugs, that I didn't see in the first chapter. This game still is just for fun, but now with attempts o build some kind of a story and connect these two chapters. Also, the problem is random stealth and spawn of NPCs.
    I don't recommend you to play this game. It is    I didn't find anything new in this game. The same gameplay, the same strange storyline, the same music. Also, I find a lot of bugs, that I didn't see in the first chapter. This game still is just for fun, but now with attempts o build some kind of a story and connect these two chapters. Also, the problem is random stealth and spawn of NPCs.
    I don't recommend you to play this game. It is much better to play the first chapter and forget about this series.    … Expand
  50. KonstantinPayne
    Aug 29, 2020
    8
    Вторая часть углубляет и умножает все лучшее, что было в оригинале, она проработанней, шире, больше и мощнее во всех аспектах, так что распинаться долго не имеет смысла. Самое первое, что стоит заметить - 2 часть гораздо сложнее и дольше по продолжительности.Вторая часть углубляет и умножает все лучшее, что было в оригинале, она проработанней, шире, больше и мощнее во всех аспектах, так что распинаться долго не имеет смысла. Самое первое, что стоит заметить - 2 часть гораздо сложнее и дольше по продолжительности.
  51. Pliskinsnake
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    Go buy it now go buy it now go buy it now ddddffhjjyhhghfbhvffhfhfjfjfhfjfhgjghgjhtjmk
  52. tommydlbass
    Aug 16, 2020
    8
    Good story that it's very much the same game but crazier. This close the story that the first game started and introduce new playable characters, and well as the option to the people to make their own levels. Most of what made the first game good it's here, but it's true that there's little to add. Fun fun fun
  53. BobbyTarantino
    Aug 15, 2020
    6
    a man goes to the doctor. says he's depressed. he says life seems harsh and cruel. says he feels all alone in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. the doctor says "the treatment is simple. the great clown pagliacci is in town tonight. go and see him, that should pick you up." the man bursts into tears. he says "but doctor... i am pagliacci."
  54. kezzyhko
    Jul 31, 2020
    8
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  55. EdgarMttz
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Creo que es importante tratar a Hotline Miami 2 como menos de una secuela y más de una expansión independiente. Después de todo, la mayoría, si no todas, las ideas para este juego se derivaron de ideas de DLC de la primera. La historia está estructurada como un compañero del primer juego en lugar de una continuación.
  56. explorerbay
    Jun 21, 2020
    7
    It's a little worst than the first one but still a great game, the music and the mechanics are great.
  57. CoraxReviews
    Jun 9, 2020
    6
    Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is the perfect example of why some games don't need a sequel. The game offers nothing the original Hotline Miami didn't have already. Uninspired game design, tedious levels that are much longer than needed and unfair difficulty make this game feel like a tryhard effort to top off one of this generation's best indie games. All in all, Hotline Miami 2 would haveHotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is the perfect example of why some games don't need a sequel. The game offers nothing the original Hotline Miami didn't have already. Uninspired game design, tedious levels that are much longer than needed and unfair difficulty make this game feel like a tryhard effort to top off one of this generation's best indie games. All in all, Hotline Miami 2 would have been a way better fit as a DLC to the original game rather than a standalone game.… Expand
  58. Kotofon
    May 9, 2020
    8
    Тот же самый HM только теперь с годным сюжетом. Теперь у нас несколько персонажей, со своими характерами, историей и финалом. Не понимаю что за недалёкие люди ставят оценку ниже, чем первой части, когда она наоборот выросла, Теперь, как я уже и сказал, есть крутой сюжет, тоесть реально, он неплохой. Мне было даже пофиг уже как-то на сам геймлпей, который никак не изменился со времён первойТот же самый HM только теперь с годным сюжетом. Теперь у нас несколько персонажей, со своими характерами, историей и финалом. Не понимаю что за недалёкие люди ставят оценку ниже, чем первой части, когда она наоборот выросла, Теперь, как я уже и сказал, есть крутой сюжет, тоесть реально, он неплохой. Мне было даже пофиг уже как-то на сам геймлпей, который никак не изменился со времён первой части. Проходил уровень за уровнем, только чтобы узнать что там дальше. Молодцы.… Expand
  59. Baltifru
    Apr 19, 2020
    9
    Hotline Miami 2 is for me the perfect complement to the first episode.

    It kept the essentials that made Hotline Miami so unique: a simple yet intense, nervous, gory gameplay enhanced by bigger maps; an excellent OST; and a very dark atmosphere. This last aspect was pushed much further in this episode, with many more characters all psychopathic in their own way: the cutscenes illustrate    Hotline Miami 2 is for me the perfect complement to the first episode.

    It kept the essentials that made Hotline Miami so unique: a simple yet intense, nervous, gory gameplay enhanced by bigger maps; an excellent OST; and a very dark atmosphere. This last aspect was pushed much further in this episode, with many more characters all psychopathic in their own way: the cutscenes illustrate their schizophrenia and taste for violence very creepily. This is a real demonstration of how intense and shocking a game with seemingly simple artistic design can be.

    Together with this incredible atmosphere, there is another aspect of Hotline Miami 2 that makes it reach a new height: its scenario. Although it required to play the whole game, the first episode revealed a well-thought scenario that was the pinnacle of the game. However, the scenario of this episode is much deeper, with interconnections with the first episodes, new incredible revelations, and multiple scenes and details that one might even not notice at first play, but bring answers to different questions. It was clearly too much for me to catch everything in one go, but reading the wiki of the game helped me clarified some brilliant details of the scenario.

    Even more than his old brother, this Hotline Miami game is a masterpiece in terms of gameplay, scenario and art, and I'm amazed of an 8-bits game can leave such a lasting impression.    … Expand
  60. dirceusoaresjr
    Mar 28, 2020
    7
    Um pouco abaixo do primeiro título, mas ainda assim, muito bom. Destaque mais que especial para a trilha sonora que é sensacional (vindo de alguém que não gosta de música eletrônica), tanto quanto a primeira..
  61. PeanutMaster
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    I think Hotline Miami 2 Wrong Number is better than previous chapter. Story is more understandable. Music is awesome. Gameplay is really cool. I think that's not fair that HM2 has only 72 rating score. I'd like to erase my memory and play this game again. That's awesome
  62. matdimond
    Aug 10, 2019
    7
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  63. Excuitor
    Jun 17, 2019
    8
    Excellent continuation of a masterpiece game. The first part, it seemed to me, was more chess or something, there are a lot of randomness and action here. Good or bad, I do not know. I still tend that bad. But still this is a great game, which I was glad to go through.
  64. JaydenPickens
    Feb 20, 2019
    9
    The game is longer than the first part, has amazing story and characters. Really loved the vibe here and figuring things out along the way. It was fun and I will remember this game. It leaves an impression. Pickens approves!
  65. Macky100
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    I love this game. It feels like the first one but better in gameplay, story, and music.
  66. hotHEAD69
    Jan 17, 2019
    2
    2 points for music. That's it.
    The difficulty? It's a **** joke. I love the first game because it was difficult but not unfair.
    Most of the game you hide behind something and **** pray because levels are so big that you can't see every enemy which results in a bullet from off screen. It's not a FUN game. How they managed to **** UP such a good and simple concept is beyond me. I've made    2 points for music. That's it.
    The difficulty? It's a **** joke. I love the first game because it was difficult but not unfair.
    Most of the game you hide behind something and **** pray because levels are so big that you can't see every enemy which results in a bullet from off screen.
    It's not a FUN game. How they managed to **** UP such a good and simple concept is beyond me.
    I've made this account just to write this **** review.    … Expand
  67. RazorSamurai
    Jan 10, 2019
    6
    та же самая первая часть но хуже чем первая, уровни сделали длиннее из-за этого теряешь время и сдыхаешь каждый раз забывая где там спрятался чувачок в углу карты и убивает тебя. некоторые скажут что типа так сложнее но прикол в том что это не повышает сложность а просто заставляет тебя тратить время впустую. саундтрек кстати в первой части был круче он был более мелодичным, спокойным ата же самая первая часть но хуже чем первая, уровни сделали длиннее из-за этого теряешь время и сдыхаешь каждый раз забывая где там спрятался чувачок в углу карты и убивает тебя. некоторые скажут что типа так сложнее но прикол в том что это не повышает сложность а просто заставляет тебя тратить время впустую. саундтрек кстати в первой части был круче он был более мелодичным, спокойным а тут слишком много орет ну я не могу объяснить но в первой было лучше но это уже имхо. во второй части участились случаи застревание в текстурках и баги когда уровень никак уже не пройти и приходилось рестартить у меня так один уровень который я дохуя времени проходил забаговался, заебок.
    вообщем первая часть но только хуевее. и не говорите мне о лоре блять, он сделан по фану на коленке а не ВАУ ГЛУБОКИЙ СЮЖЕТ, ххтьфу тебе в ебало. скажи спасибо что еле до 7 докатило. а нет, я передумал, 6 нахуй.    … Expand
  68. SebboBastian
    Dec 24, 2018
    8
    Second best muuuuurder game of this decade! Love the trippy-ness! Loses a bit compared to the first game because the messyness with so many different characters. But still, love this ****
  69. POstAL_QueeN
    Nov 23, 2018
    9
    Достойное продолжение, которое тоже втягивает тебя во всю эту эпопею безумия полностью. Прошло очень много времени и все могло поменяться в лучшую или худшую сторону. Это зависит от насущных обстоятельств. Но твой разум и мысли не поменялись, в подсознании остается все, и это все дает о себе знать в нужный момент. Когда оно выходит, приходится вернуться к старому и начать совершать вещи. ЯДостойное продолжение, которое тоже втягивает тебя во всю эту эпопею безумия полностью. Прошло очень много времени и все могло поменяться в лучшую или худшую сторону. Это зависит от насущных обстоятельств. Но твой разум и мысли не поменялись, в подсознании остается все, и это все дает о себе знать в нужный момент. Когда оно выходит, приходится вернуться к старому и начать совершать вещи. Я не говорю конкретно какие вещи, потому что это судить не мне, и далеко не многим. Это судить надо самому исполнителю. Ведь осознание - это в большинстве случаев решение. Нахождение истины, позволяет определить правильный путь. И в данном случаи понять, сущность вещей. Их намерения и важность в бытие. Поможет ли это тебе, или наоборот убьет. Но побочный эффект тоже может быть не утешительный, ведь нужно будет принять во внимания всю ту накопленную грязь, не каждому это под силу.

    Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number - это банальное психоделическое продолжение безумия. И это как раз таки то, что и нужно было. Эта банальщина сделала все как надо. Без нее не получился бы второй шедевр. Игра затягивает, так же как и первая часть. У меня были остаточные чувства (даже больше тревожные), что игра не получиться, ей не удастся опередить успех первой части. Но как я начал играть, я все прекрасно понял. Этой игре и не надо кого-то опережать, особенно первую часть. Ей наоборот надо быть посредственной, что и стало в итоге ключом к совершенству. Стараться кого-то опередить - это может привести в некоторых аспектах к подражанию, может это слегка и заметно в этой игре, но простота возвышает свой образ выше. Это форма и является достойным продолжением.

    Ты как будто никуда и не перемещался, но также ощущаешь новый психоделический мир. И из подсознания возвращаются знания об убийстве, об цели убивать. И без сомнений приступаешь к делу. Нового на самом деле тут много, но оно хорошо скрыто, и так должно быть. Ты вроде опять должен убивать, но история совершенно новая. Ты двигаешься по новому задуманному сюжету, который приведет тебя к неоднозначному финалу. И на протяжении всего пути ты должен убивать, оставлять за собой гору трупов. Я считаю это центром игры, в ней нашли изюминку для реализации чего-то большего. И если говорит в обширном понимании, то это нечто большее - посредственность. Иногда не надо запредельно думать, надо смотреть на более ближние варианты. Которые вроде бы под носом, но их не видно. Разработчики сделали все верно, это и есть качество креативности, иногда надо думать просто.

    Я по прежнему считаю это вторым шедевром, но это все таки сиквел. Пускай это будет максимум для сиквелов, хотя я думаю что это одно из лучших продолжений. Я искренне полюбил эту игру, так же как и первую, хоть и думал что получится совершенно иначе...    … Expand
  70. nintendo-sekta
    Nov 6, 2018
    10
    Игра идеальна. Идеальное продолжение и окончание сюжета серии. В ней есть всё что нужно: музыка, сюжет, персонажи, добивания. Игра уже не такая лёгкая что идёт на пользу.
  71. nyeven
    Oct 29, 2018
    4
    I loved the first part because it had a cool convoluted story, the gameplay was super fun and fast paced, and the soundtrack was awesome.

    The sequel only covers the amazing soundtrack. The story has so many characters whose stories don't intersect so following their individual stories becomes near impossible. The gameplay is the same, except that the game has so many bugs. For    I loved the first part because it had a cool convoluted story, the gameplay was super fun and fast paced, and the soundtrack was awesome.

    The sequel only covers the amazing soundtrack.

    The story has so many characters whose stories don't intersect so following their individual stories becomes near impossible.

    The gameplay is the same, except that the game has so many bugs. For starters, enemies will kill you off screen more times that you could count, so more often than not you will have to resort to a more passive gameplay style of luring them behind the corners.

    Also, enemies will often bug through walls, get stuck behind furniture, etc. I even experienced a game breaking bug. On the 24th scene of the 6th level, two dogs spawned inside a fountain and couldn't get out, and to my misfortune I have picked the knuckleduster so I couldn't pick up weapons. That meant I couldn't kill the dogs and after 1 hour of wiping on that level I had to restart the level...

    I'd recommend this game to anyone who likes to get annoyed by video games. Otherwise, skip it and enjoy the original.    … Expand
  72. Kx1
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    The story of this game is simply amazing. Perfect combination of Lynch, Jacob's Ladder (?) and other obvious references like Drive, Miami Vice, early Tarantino stuff - You really need to dig deeper (lot of reviewers didn't) to understand this convoluted plot, but it is definately worth it. I would love to make a 'none-gore focused' movie out of this.

    Btw the gameplay is better than the    The story of this game is simply amazing. Perfect combination of Lynch, Jacob's Ladder (?) and other obvious references like Drive, Miami Vice, early Tarantino stuff - You really need to dig deeper (lot of reviewers didn't) to understand this convoluted plot, but it is definately worth it. I would love to make a 'none-gore focused' movie out of this.

    Btw the gameplay is better than the first game as well in my opinions.    … Expand
  73. MrWitzelsucht
    Oct 23, 2018
    9
    I must confess to having never played the original, but I'm loving the sequel. Dream-like ultra-violence. Sometimes a fast-paced kill-fest frenzy is the way forward. Other times a measured stealthy assassin approach works best. Just don't leave anyone alive.
    Extremely addictive, just-one-more-go gaming at it's best. Colourful, psychadelic, top-down pixel graphics. A fantastic    I must confess to having never played the original, but I'm loving the sequel. Dream-like ultra-violence. Sometimes a fast-paced kill-fest frenzy is the way forward. Other times a measured stealthy assassin approach works best. Just don't leave anyone alive.
    Extremely addictive, just-one-more-go gaming at it's best. Colourful, psychadelic, top-down pixel graphics. A fantastic soundtrack. Very difficult to stop playing.
    My only criticism is that some levels are a bit harsh in terms of having unseen assailants shoot you off-screen. However, the trail-and-error nature of the game means you soon learn where these are and adapt your tactics to deal with it.
    Almost finished my first run through of it. Look forward to a second go with all the extra masks/weapons I've picked up in the hope of achieving those elusive "A grades".
    Also looking forward to trying out the levels created by other players using map maker .
    Thoroughly recommended (unless you don't like video nasties)    … Expand
  74. TheLordius
    Aug 6, 2018
    10
    I like the different character mechanic,the gameplay is extremely fun,smooth,the music is masterful,the story is complex,weird and interesting to figure out,the masks attributes are fun,the level design is similar to the first game (if you liked Hotline Miami's level design,you'll find it great),the plot is rather addicting and really entertaining to see what's next (many people complainI like the different character mechanic,the gameplay is extremely fun,smooth,the music is masterful,the story is complex,weird and interesting to figure out,the masks attributes are fun,the level design is similar to the first game (if you liked Hotline Miami's level design,you'll find it great),the plot is rather addicting and really entertaining to see what's next (many people complain about it but i think it's as good as the first game's plot,even better maybe,more complete,more things to expect),the replayability is massive (already completed the game 4-5 times),more content than Hotline Miami 1,more things to see and i highly recommend to anyone,buy it on Steam especially on Sales where you can find it 4 bucks.For its price 15$ and 4$ with Sales on PC it's really worth a 10/10.And about the graphics,they're amazing for a shoot em up game,not requiring a beast PC (awesome to look at) The game runs smooth and I personally love the 80's/90's style.Go buy the game,son.… Expand
  75. Eridu
    Jun 2, 2018
    9
    A game heavily focused on the gameplay. Frenetic action accompanied by great retro music that bumps you up and get you in the mood for some killing. If you are looking for an action game then this is your game and you should give it a try. I specially love this game because even though the graphics are kinda dull, the personality of the large amount of protagonist aren't. You'll find aA game heavily focused on the gameplay. Frenetic action accompanied by great retro music that bumps you up and get you in the mood for some killing. If you are looking for an action game then this is your game and you should give it a try. I specially love this game because even though the graphics are kinda dull, the personality of the large amount of protagonist aren't. You'll find a cryptic story and if you enjoy looking at the details and watching sites and theories then you'll find extra fun in this game.

    I played this game to see if it really was one of the best games of the generation; and I wasn't disappointed at all.    … Expand
  76. FalconBlook
    May 24, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've played this game for almost 3 years, people ask me if i get bored, i don't really play it that much but this game is just so fun, i think it's a great game for releasing your anger so you'll feel relaxed, no words for how incredible this game is… Expand
  77. RagingPoet
    Feb 17, 2018
    5
    Hotline Miami 2 could be a good game if not for the terrible level design.
    Floors have much bigger rooms, wider and longer corridors and more windows between rooms than in the original. It makes levels more open and this is a very bad thing in a game like this. A lot of the time enemies can shoot player from somewhere outside of the screen, making it almost impossible to play aggressively    Hotline Miami 2 could be a good game if not for the terrible level design.
    Floors have much bigger rooms, wider and longer corridors and more windows between rooms than in the original. It makes levels more open and this is a very bad thing in a game like this. A lot of the time enemies can shoot player from somewhere outside of the screen, making it almost impossible to play aggressively and have fun.

    Overall original Hotline Miami is pretty much the same game but much better and that makes the sequel pointless.    … Expand
  78. JavierTaco
    Jan 17, 2018
    7
    It's a good game. It definitely improves on the gameplay from the first game, but that's about it. Story is pretty good, although hard to follow at first, which will make it somewhat difficult for you to be truly engaged in it. Also, it is a tad bit more frustrating than the first game, as there is a higher emphasis on the use of firearms, which results in a lot of enemies being able toIt's a good game. It definitely improves on the gameplay from the first game, but that's about it. Story is pretty good, although hard to follow at first, which will make it somewhat difficult for you to be truly engaged in it. Also, it is a tad bit more frustrating than the first game, as there is a higher emphasis on the use of firearms, which results in a lot of enemies being able to shoot you from very far away due to larger levels.… Expand
  79. npougoxa
    Oct 17, 2017
    9
    Original Hotline Miami something reminded me of verified dance of death: after exhausting rehearsals short, ending with the death of the hero, you finally start to feel the inner rhythm of the game and turns dull gunfight at the feast, and the hero - in the game version of John Wick. And step - kill the enemy with a gun stick - and pitch - "put" three - and pitch - the noise ran two more -Original Hotline Miami something reminded me of verified dance of death: after exhausting rehearsals short, ending with the death of the hero, you finally start to feel the inner rhythm of the game and turns dull gunfight at the feast, and the hero - in the game version of John Wick. And step - kill the enemy with a gun stick - and pitch - "put" three - and pitch - the noise ran two more - finished. In this simple mechanics hidden unprecedented in its grandiosity game designer job. I do not remember a single mission, in which we would like to change something, "that's the door to push a couple of centimeters" and "have enemies out well from the different parties, so it would be more fun" - although usually such thoughts occur during the passage of any games. At the same time when you started to "feel" the rhythm of Hotline Miami, then I realized how simple and logical locations to make each and every srezhissirovanna shootout. And this simplicity is captivating. The Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number it is no more. There is only 2 reasons why I recommend this game. First, it's end of the HM story and second, Level Editor. Level Editor - it's a big, fat plus for this game. Do not play HM2 after you finish the story - play your own, or strangers campaings in Level Editor.… Expand
  80. pepemichael146
    Sep 5, 2017
    4
    I was a sucker for the last game, but this one is almost **** The trippy style is still in place, music is even a bit better (they chose music with some space instead of pure club banging, big plus), gameplay is still same, but they really **** up the maps. They made big corridors filled with enemies, who can shot better than we do. Even if they let us have some smaller rooms theyI was a sucker for the last game, but this one is almost **** The trippy style is still in place, music is even a bit better (they chose music with some space instead of pure club banging, big plus), gameplay is still same, but they really **** up the maps. They made big corridors filled with enemies, who can shot better than we do. Even if they let us have some smaller rooms they instantly fill that with windows, making it painful to hide or fight with melee weapons. If I was killed by someone with melee I felt like it was my fault, but when w was shoot from across the map by an enemy, only because I wasn't able to push trigger and bumper almost at the same time I felt that something was wrong. They also filled maps with gun only killable enemies so we HAVE TO use the guns, to get anywhere. Almost all of the last game bugs are back. They added way too much object that we can't run through but can shoot through.
    Mask mechanic is deleted, you can't collect them, you just have a character with 3-4 "abilities' to chose from (because sometimes they don't use masks at all) for me it is scandalous, they cut off a symbol of Hotline Miami. The story is still nice, although to understand it you still need to make an investigation. Overall, if you came here for good Hotline Miami, go back. It has its pluses and, just maybe, you'll like it more than. I don't recommend it as a game unless you're a really big fan of the last one and just have to experience it yourself instead of reading plot online.    … Expand
  81. angelss_13
    Jul 5, 2017
    6
    Buen juego, posee todos los elementos para entretener, pero mejoró muy pocas cosas respecto a su predecesor y malogró varias (diseño de niveles, la intención de darle sentido a la historia, variabilidad de estilos de juego, etc.).
  82. agurczuk
    Jul 4, 2017
    8
    Hotline Miami 2 is a 2D pixel top down action indie game - a very punishing and fast paced but entertaining.

    If you played the first one - this one will not surprise you at all. It's essentially the same game with just a few mechanics added on top, a bit higher difficulty level, and a number of new levels. I think I preferred the original version as it felt fresh at the time. This one    Hotline Miami 2 is a 2D pixel top down action indie game - a very punishing and fast paced but entertaining.

    If you played the first one - this one will not surprise you at all. It's essentially the same game with just a few mechanics added on top, a bit higher difficulty level, and a number of new levels. I think I preferred the original version as it felt fresh at the time. This one feels just like more of the same and while the game is well designed and plays well it lacks the novelty the previous title had.

    Graphically - this is very rough looking, gory 2D pixel art. The camera is constantly bobbing left and right in the rhythm of the music. Blood explodes violently, everything is extremely graphic and brutal. Although the resolution does not let you see the details it's still pretty gruesome. Did not enjoy the graphic style much, but got used to it in the end and it serves it's purpose just fine.

    The thing worth of note is definitely the soundtrack - it's just amazing to listen to even without playing the game. But fits very well - the game would not be half as good without it. It sets the tone and mood so well.

    Mechanically it's a very fast 2D action shooter. One you will die a lot. The levels are sort of a puzzle, you need to learn what route to take, and where to expect enemies. You need to decide which gun to take, and in which order to eliminate your opponents as this will dictate which new guns you will get. The ammo is very limited and therefore each shot counts.

    What Hotline Miami 2 introduces over the first installment is the need to play certain new characters. While mechanics in the first part were constant throughout the whole game - here you get a number of different playable characters, each that comes with a bit different qualities. For example you get to control a news reporter that throws away all guns until you kill two people with a bat or other blunt weapon or you get to control two brothers - one carrying chainsaw while the other one shoots. The new characters are interesting change to the game paste - but some of the levels seem unnecessarily difficult forcing you to play a certain way instead your own - especially the Vietnam ones, where you can't change weapon and it's really hard to get ammo.

    The story tries to be a bit more deep than the first one but I never played Hotline Miami for the story. It's the game play that sells this game - and it's still unique and plays so smooth. It's definitely worth picking up and giving it a go. If you've never played the original one though I would recommend the first one over the second - as the game play does seem a bit more focused there.    … Expand
  83. bdurmaz
    May 10, 2017
    8
    HM2 is maybe worse than its predecessor, but I still don't understand the hate. This is still as addictive.

    Especially those who say the plot is "a mess", like the first one wasn't. You can explore the magnificent plot that is not given but has to be taken by the player.
  84. RainbowStaple
    Apr 26, 2017
    8
    Really amazing game, loved every minute of it whether it be the story or the smooth gameplay its honestly amazing; worth every penny. Its very challenging at the start but once you get used to the controls and gameplay its a honest challenge.
  85. p1menta
    Jan 20, 2017
    9
    Que jogo do caralho. Te mata de raiva com a dificuldade )mas isso não é uma reclamação), te mata de amores com o visual, a história a trilha sonora, aliás, pqp, a trilha, vsf; merece um oscar, um grammy uma medalha de honra ao mérito.
  86. LincolnClay
    Jan 15, 2017
    8
    Hotline miami 2 is way more improved than the first one,hotline miami 1 wasn't bad it was a great unforgettable game with cool soundtrack but we gotta face it that hotline miami 2 has a catchy,chill-giving soundtrack and new characters with different storyline's plus a better improved gameplay. however,hotline miami 1 had an epic story with epic ending. but to be honest, hotline miami 2 isHotline miami 2 is way more improved than the first one,hotline miami 1 wasn't bad it was a great unforgettable game with cool soundtrack but we gotta face it that hotline miami 2 has a catchy,chill-giving soundtrack and new characters with different storyline's plus a better improved gameplay. however,hotline miami 1 had an epic story with epic ending. but to be honest, hotline miami 2 is amazingly special at it's own way.

    My rating for it would be 8.3/10    … Expand
  87. jackthebrown
    Dec 11, 2016
    7
    Fun game, but not as good as the first one. Most of the game is shift looking ahead, which would be fine if the game were fast paced, but a lot of the game is also baiting enemies around a corner and killing them when they come around the corner since the levels are way more open in this one. This makes it a little boring and repetitive, though the levels they did right feel amazing alongFun game, but not as good as the first one. Most of the game is shift looking ahead, which would be fine if the game were fast paced, but a lot of the game is also baiting enemies around a corner and killing them when they come around the corner since the levels are way more open in this one. This makes it a little boring and repetitive, though the levels they did right feel amazing along with cool new mask abilities when you get to use them.

    The story is pretty good but the writing is very corny, needed a lot more work. The art style is great as always and the music is even better than the first one, very well done in that regard. Playing this game more for the ambiance and feel is definitely what you want to go for, the gameplay is fun and all, but if you're going strictly for gameplay stick with the first one. Worth the money no question, but a little disappointing.    … Expand
  88. grrrr
    Jul 15, 2016
    8
    the core gameplay is the same as in its predecessor. I'd be happier if they released it as data-disc with just more levels for the first game and didn't try to improve it, because it failed.
  89. spudtat0
    Jul 6, 2016
    7
    Still a great game, but if you only liked the gameplay of Hotline Miami then this is all it has to offer. The magic of the first game seems to be lost in this sequel and there has been not much improvement to the gameplay, so the AI still glitch up sometimes, and killing an enemy can cause them to show up through the walls.
  90. youlouz
    Jul 4, 2016
    5
    Just like its first has a lot of potential but ruined once again because I had a hard time even getting through the first level.

    PROS
    -graphics
    -weapons

    Cons
    -impossible
  91. somedude14
    May 8, 2016
    7
    Most people will probably consider this borderline unplayable due to the insane difficulty. I did beat it on Hard as well but overall I'd say some areas of this game seem like they got very little or no playtesting at all. Soundtrack is phenomenal.
  92. Ridash
    May 7, 2016
    0
    If you like being shot from the other side of your screen on each and every level feel free to buy this game. Not even the amazing soundtrack and interesting storyline can save this horrific level design ****
  93. bigsilverhotdog
    May 4, 2016
    4
    Hotline Miami was great because of the complex and dynamic action gameplay based on improvised violence. The levels were claustrophobic and you needed surprise on your side. Things happened quickly, your reflexes had to be perfect, and if you wanted to get a high score (I've got top 100 global on every level of HM1) you had to perfect a strategy and then execute it (haha). There were someHotline Miami was great because of the complex and dynamic action gameplay based on improvised violence. The levels were claustrophobic and you needed surprise on your side. Things happened quickly, your reflexes had to be perfect, and if you wanted to get a high score (I've got top 100 global on every level of HM1) you had to perfect a strategy and then execute it (haha). There were some AI bugs, engine weaknesses (the pickup delay after executions was just unforgivable), and other minor complaints, but the core gameplay was truly excellent.

    Hotline Miami 2 takes most of that gameplay away and throws long linear hallways and endless large rooms of windows at you, along with more offscreen gun enemies 'shooting you before you can see them' than you can shake a stick at. Less melee weapons, less guns, less variation with FAR more emphasis on drawn out gun battles, and more bugs. Even the AI is worse, somehow. The maps are poorly designed, huge, with open spaces galore, and packed with massive amounts of enemies. The combo system has been revamped for the worse. The controls are sluggish, and the game feels far less smooth. Overall the gameplay is worse and more limited in every single area.

    Hotline Miami 2 is the end result of a developer unaware of what made his first game a success. People didn't buy it because of the marginally interesting story. They didn't buy it because the developer was a cult of personality. They bought it because it had highly refined core gameplay with violence, violence, and more violence. It's not even an action game at its best: it's a puzzle game.

    "How can I hit those two guys in that room and still combo the guy way in the back?"

    Which guy needs to die last, and how to kill him, to drag this 12x combo upstairs..."

    And so on.

    The pacing and gameplay of Hotline Miami 2 simply isn't rewarding or enjoyable at all. The game feels bad, and it plays bad. It's less game than HM1, and that's just pathetic. A huge, huge disappointment.    … Expand
  94. VagueShape
    Feb 25, 2016
    10
    All the things you loved about the first HM, only with improved story telling, vastly improved boss designs and an even better soundtrack.

    Most of the haters are just mad the levels are much larger and actually take some thought to complete. Unlike in HM 1 where you could just strap on the tony mask and melee combo the entire stage in 30 seconds. While its actually an improvement in    All the things you loved about the first HM, only with improved story telling, vastly improved boss designs and an even better soundtrack.

    Most of the haters are just mad the levels are much larger and actually take some thought to complete. Unlike in HM 1 where you could just strap on the tony mask and melee combo the entire stage in 30 seconds. While its actually an improvement in overall challenge of the game, their perfected rush down playstyle is no longer viable in every situation. So they claim its "no fun." That is far from the truth however, the game is much more refined and offers a lot of really good new qualities.

    Only downside is....we STILL haven't gotten the level editor that was promised at launch.    … Expand
  95. Iamthetony
    Jan 14, 2016
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played at pc: simple controls, nice story , great characters ,amazing levels testing player's skill (for example Blood money is testing can you see where your chrosshair is) also the developer always do something for the comunity
  96. camptownrangers
    Nov 22, 2015
    4
    Hotline Miami was a game that was fun largely thanks to how I almost never needed to rely on guns. Hotline Miami 2 forces the player to use guns in the vast majority of levels.

    Difficulty is artificial, level designs are a big step back, it just took everything fun about the original and snapped it over its leg with a sickening crack. I really, really wanted to like it, the soundtrack    Hotline Miami was a game that was fun largely thanks to how I almost never needed to rely on guns. Hotline Miami 2 forces the player to use guns in the vast majority of levels.

    Difficulty is artificial, level designs are a big step back, it just took everything fun about the original and snapped it over its leg with a sickening crack. I really, really wanted to like it, the soundtrack is great and the story is as idiotic and crazy as ever (this is a good thing), but the levels are almost all designed to be slow methodical crawls as you avoid bullets shot from dozens of enemies that you can't see because they're off-screen and have ridiculous line-of-sight length. You can never just blitz through a level with a melee weapon and a death wish and come out victorious like you could in the first one, and that just kills it. Disappointment of 2015, and I really hate that I'm typing that down.    … Expand
  97. Overvulture
    Nov 9, 2015
    7
    A step down from the first game, with less focus and some annoying level design getting in the way of the hypnotic, automated "flow" you could get into in that game. But it remains a bitterly nihilistic story with a backdrop of ridiculously fast, challenging violence with the same kind of gratuitous style. Things get a lot more frustrating, but I simply could not stop myself from drivingA step down from the first game, with less focus and some annoying level design getting in the way of the hypnotic, automated "flow" you could get into in that game. But it remains a bitterly nihilistic story with a backdrop of ridiculously fast, challenging violence with the same kind of gratuitous style. Things get a lot more frustrating, but I simply could not stop myself from driving to the conclusion even if it wasn't exactly something I wanted to see.

    The game is a sensual feast that leaves me exhausted after a while, even more so than the first game, with a soundtrack that's even more driving and mesmerizing. The new characters add a lot of variety, but there are some serious balance issues going on and it detracts somewhat from the simplicity that made the first one so smooth. From tight, confined experience to broader and messier, there are still a lot of things here I enjoyed, but it's simply not as memorable as the first game and remains one for the fans who want a little more. Non-essential gaming but intriguing for the curious and adrenaline-addicted.    … Expand
  98. suneater
    Sep 26, 2015
    6
    A mixed bag that attempts to build on the strengths of the original but seems to struggle against its own design. I love how much larger the new maps are but that is also one of the games biggest issues; Much of the game is spent shift-looking far ahead of you to line up the perfect shot while hiding behind cover because a missed shot means a counter-shot from off screen can kill you. TooA mixed bag that attempts to build on the strengths of the original but seems to struggle against its own design. I love how much larger the new maps are but that is also one of the games biggest issues; Much of the game is spent shift-looking far ahead of you to line up the perfect shot while hiding behind cover because a missed shot means a counter-shot from off screen can kill you. Too many of the maps were a complete joke with you spamming walls of shotgun fire off screen in the hopes of killing stuff (and actually succeeding) and rewarding you with a huge combo or punishing you with a bullet in the back from off screen. I guess rooms made out of entirely glass were popular in the 80s because there are also tons of windows this time around, meaning enemies from outside of your vision can shoot to kill from multiple rooms away. Melee is usually an option but with long corridors and tons of breakable windows its often unrealistic to melee everything everytime.

    If the game was in a different engine (with some kind of first person option) or had a zoom feature I would've really loved this and it would've felt like a significant improvement over the original. New characters, bigger levels, more weapons, and a psychedelic story are great and all, but when the core gameplay is this frustrating and unwieldy it is difficult to recommend. If you enjoyed the original its worth picking up but I wouldn't recommend it for newcomers to the series despite being completely seperate from the original (outside of lore).    … Expand
  99. PringleDringus
    Sep 24, 2015
    10
    Retro City Rampage meets Killer 7. The level design is pushed to its limits the story and characters are compelling, and the game as a whole has a fantastic, conclusive feel to it. If it interests you, you'll like it.
  100. SarudeDankstorm
    Aug 18, 2015
    8
    Not as good as the first one, but still a good time nonetheless. The game also has a very good soundtrack, although you can't actually get it from the game files any more; you have to buy the soundtrack separately.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 67 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 67
  3. Negative: 4 out of 67
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    May 13, 2015
    84
    Dark, violent, thought-provoking and powerful. Although satisfying, Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is not the masterpiece its predecessor was. [Apr 2015]
  2. Gaming Age
    May 8, 2015
    42
    Dennation had a hit. It was dumb, it was violent, it was addictive. What it wasn’t, was mean. It wasn’t punishing. It wasn’t gross. By trying to go further, and bigger, and better, Dennation spoiled a winning recipe
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  3. Games Master UK
    May 6, 2015
    83
    '80s style and sociopathic stealth return in the bitingly hard, brilliant-but-unfocused sequel. [May 2015, p.56]
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