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  1. Jul 10, 2016
    9
    if you want a challenge , a simple game with great gameplay and a amazing soundtrack that improves the atmosphere ,throug all the blood and a history existing right behind all of this , that's the game for you
  2. Nov 22, 2016
    9
    I think in order to enjoy this you have to have the right mindset, after playing this I was left gaining an experience that really struck me, it has an amazing sound track and the story is left almost entirely up to your interpretation, let the urge to kill take over you when you play. Really hoping this game gets a larger audience because I think that people are just judging it afterI think in order to enjoy this you have to have the right mindset, after playing this I was left gaining an experience that really struck me, it has an amazing sound track and the story is left almost entirely up to your interpretation, let the urge to kill take over you when you play. Really hoping this game gets a larger audience because I think that people are just judging it after looking at it and thinking "eh looks boring". Because I admit I was guilty of that, then a year and a half later I buy it because its on sale on the PlayStation store and regret my previous judgement after just looking at screenshots and assuming it was a boring simple indie game. Just give it a shot before you give it up. Expand
  3. Apr 20, 2021
    10
    One of my favourite games of all time Hotline Miami has the best soundtrack gameplay in town. The story is interesting and if you're played Hotline Miami 2 you might be able to make sense of it but if you're playing it for the first time just think of it philosophical questions they giving you
    . I would recommend getting the Tiger mask and go to town there's nothing more satisfying than
    One of my favourite games of all time Hotline Miami has the best soundtrack gameplay in town. The story is interesting and if you're played Hotline Miami 2 you might be able to make sense of it but if you're playing it for the first time just think of it philosophical questions they giving you
    . I would recommend getting the Tiger mask and go to town there's nothing more satisfying than to tiger mask . And I cannot recommend the soundtrack enough I have listened to would for 8 years now and I don't think I want to stop
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  4. Jan 10, 2017
    8
    A+ Game with an epic storyline,gameplay and especially soundtrack is something that gives a life to it's own level. i love how a indie development team came up with such a wonderful idea about making a violent 2d uptown shooter now known as hotline miami. this game is something that when you have started playing you will end up after 2/3 hours asking yourself ''how did i spent my hours soA+ Game with an epic storyline,gameplay and especially soundtrack is something that gives a life to it's own level. i love how a indie development team came up with such a wonderful idea about making a violent 2d uptown shooter now known as hotline miami. this game is something that when you have started playing you will end up after 2/3 hours asking yourself ''how did i spent my hours so quietly and greatly?'' then you'll remember that you played hotline miami a video game which you will never ever forget. i recommend this game especially for people who are looking for 80's retro action with 80's electro music. an amazing experience every player should know about.

    My rating for it would be 8.1/10
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  5. Jan 22, 2017
    9
    Had me hooked from start to finish. A compelling story carried by excellent (and superbly challenging) gameplay, and an art-style underlining the tone and feel of the game, Hotline Miami is simply masterfull.
    The music originally striking me as the games only weak point, where games such as Party Hard having nailed the sound part of the game, Hotline Miami simply felt slightly tone deaf
    Had me hooked from start to finish. A compelling story carried by excellent (and superbly challenging) gameplay, and an art-style underlining the tone and feel of the game, Hotline Miami is simply masterfull.
    The music originally striking me as the games only weak point, where games such as Party Hard having nailed the sound part of the game, Hotline Miami simply felt slightly tone deaf by comparison. Though throughout my time with the game the simple, drum heavy, electronic tracks grew on me. In the end being one of the defining parts of our main character, adding to the feeling of the game. It fits the games tone perfectly.

    The gameplay being one of the most challanging ever, though at no point did it feel truly unfair, just unforgiving. Any mistake can, and will, lead to death. Be prepared to spend up to hours trying to clear the same level.
    The games artstyle being simplistic, works well. It's not the sort of game where you would want a lot of detail things going on all over the place. It works perfectly and is done with enough colour and style for anyone to enjoy.

    A brilliant Indie game, at this point i haven't played Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number, but if it lives up to the original in any way, i'm in for one hell of a ride. Recommended in a heartbeat, especially at the price it can be found at on Steam during any sale.
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  6. Jul 2, 2017
    8
    Hotline Miami is an old-school shooter-beat em up game made by Devolver Digital.
    This game is weird, it feels a lot like an acid trip but it's also innovative, fun and satisfying.
    The story is really confusing, it doesn't tell it in a correct order, the characters were uninteresting because you never have the time to know anyone. But one element that surprised me about hotline miami was
    Hotline Miami is an old-school shooter-beat em up game made by Devolver Digital.
    This game is weird, it feels a lot like an acid trip but it's also innovative, fun and satisfying.
    The story is really confusing, it doesn't tell it in a correct order, the characters were uninteresting because you never have the time to know anyone. But one element that surprised me about hotline miami was the philosophy in it, it makes us question violence in video games which is ironic but also clever.

    The gameplay is fun, bloody and satisfying but can be frustrating because of bad AI, the enemies have really fast reflexes but ignore the bodies on the floor just next to them.
    You can beat this game doing stealth or just running and shooting, both tactics work and it's really fun, the weapons control very well and the aiming mechanic is effective so even with bad AI, the gameplay was a success.

    This game really surprised me with the philosophie and the bloody and satisfying gameplay, I really recommend it, it's not perfect and it is pretty short, but I do think it's worth it.
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  7. Jun 17, 2018
    9
    Стильная игра с необычным сюжетом и геймплеем, а также классным саундтреком.
  8. Jun 1, 2020
    10
    Ну это просто шедевр. Бодрый геймплей под крутую музыку в стиле ретровейва в 80х годах. Тема с масками и ультранасилием очень крутая и стильная.
  9. Mar 17, 2017
    9
    Ryan Gosling 16 Bits Simulator!

    Pros: - Great gameplay (It rewards your timming A LOT!) - Tactics versatility - Retro art style and homage to a few cult movies and games from the past. - Yes...."replayability" :P - The Soundtrack is really good and fast paced to follow the action. - Play it with controller (preferably DualShock 4) Cons: - Is really short (maybe it wasn't
    Ryan Gosling 16 Bits Simulator!

    Pros:
    - Great gameplay (It rewards your timming A LOT!)
    - Tactics versatility
    - Retro art style and homage to a few cult movies and games from the past.
    - Yes...."replayability" :P
    - The Soundtrack is really good and fast paced to follow the action.
    - Play it with controller (preferably DualShock 4)

    Cons:
    - Is really short (maybe it wasn't difficult to me).

    P.D. The second part will feature a level editor!
    WE WANT MODS! :)
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  10. Apr 15, 2017
    8
    It's a very specified game. I take a lot of fun from this game. Blood, retro music, brutality, colorfull levels, interesting gameplay, nice history. Awesome! It's a one of that indie games - you should to play :)
  11. May 10, 2017
    9
    Such an original idea brought into life with great precision. Eveything this game offers, it gives it to you. Definitely one of my go-to game during long summer nights.
  12. Oct 17, 2017
    10
    Break through the front entrance, the door knocks idle guard, break his head on the floor. We select baseball bat late, we go into the next room and catch belly charge fraction. We start from the beginning.

    We break, collide, break. We select, we go. Run bit in the forehead guard with a shotgun, finish off the poor fellow, and assigning it to the gun. We clean the next room. Run out of
    Break through the front entrance, the door knocks idle guard, break his head on the floor. We select baseball bat late, we go into the next room and catch belly charge fraction. We start from the beginning.

    We break, collide, break. We select, we go. Run bit in the forehead guard with a shotgun, finish off the poor fellow, and assigning it to the gun. We clean the next room. Run out of bullets, shotgun longer any good. With the noise of the neighborhood came running men, armed and very dangerous. Oh.

    We break, collide, break, pick up, we go, and so on. Shotgun is let it lie. Exhibit skill, cut down with an ax four armed. Pokes his nose into the corridor, we see that we have noticed guard the door with a gun at the ready. One, two, three - is ready. We leave into the corridor and ... catch a bullet. Damn! But who even occurred to make transparent windows in buildings ?!
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  13. Aug 8, 2017
    8
    Już na samym początku rozgrywki rzucają się w oczy podobieństwa do filmu Drive z 2011 roku, dotyczy to szczególnie postaci głównego bohatera. W grze nie ograniczamy się jednak do roli kierowcy, jesteśmy zabójcą który bez chwili wahania gotowy jest odebrać komuś życie. Brutalność jest tutaj chlebem powszednim, wszędzie krew i porozrzucane części ciała. Nasz bohater nie przebiera w środkach,Już na samym początku rozgrywki rzucają się w oczy podobieństwa do filmu Drive z 2011 roku, dotyczy to szczególnie postaci głównego bohatera. W grze nie ograniczamy się jednak do roli kierowcy, jesteśmy zabójcą który bez chwili wahania gotowy jest odebrać komuś życie. Brutalność jest tutaj chlebem powszednim, wszędzie krew i porozrzucane części ciała. Nasz bohater nie przebiera w środkach, żeby dojść do celu. Dziwne, jak przy tak „oszczędnej” grafice udało się twórcom przedstawić to w tak dosadny sposób. Nie jest to może „kamień milowy” w historii elektronicznej rozrywki, raptem gra na kilka godzin. Oferuje nam jednak coś, co ostatnio rzadko daje się odczuć - prawdziwą frajdę płynącą z rozgrywki. Gorąco polecam! ;-)

    Pełna recenzja dostępna jest na blogu Gracz.org
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  14. Aug 15, 2017
    8
    nice gameplay and old school graphics, insane characters, very hard die and retry and interesting scenario in someway ! one of the best die and retry i ever played. time to finished the game is pretty short but the difficulty can increased the longevity.
  15. Apr 2, 2021
    8
    8.3/10
    Ну что ещё можно сказать об этой игре. Современная классика, которая лично для меня возродила интерес к инди-играм очень сильно в своё время. Я родился в 90-ых, и соответственно не играл в различные хиты 80-90-ых годов, но именно так в моём представлении выглядит "идеальная игра из конца 80-ых начала 90-ых, которой никогда не было". Даже если посмотреть историю твин-стик шутеров,
    8.3/10
    Ну что ещё можно сказать об этой игре. Современная классика, которая лично для меня возродила интерес к инди-играм очень сильно в своё время. Я родился в 90-ых, и соответственно не играл в различные хиты 80-90-ых годов, но именно так в моём представлении выглядит "идеальная игра из конца 80-ых начала 90-ых, которой никогда не было". Даже если посмотреть историю твин-стик шутеров, можно увидеть, что самые известные представители оных пришлись уже на наш век, а не на век прошлый, когда игровая индустрия лишь зарождалась.
    Коротко: Hotline Miami - выдающийся сюрреалистический, нуарный (и даже пост-модернистский) опыт современных компьютерных игр, в который стоит поиграть каждому. Одна из самых стильных игр прошлого десятилетия, и все эти эпитеты не мешают быть данной игре действительно увлекательной в геймплейном плане. Крошить пачками русских бандитов, которые чувствуют себя в Майами, как дома, потому что они живут на территории русско-американской коалиции (да, лор здесь тоже действительно увлекательный) - это весело. Иногда нужно помыслить мозгами, иногда нужно действовать по стелсу, и иногда это довольно сложно, но это всегда весело. Ну и я не могу не упомянуть про саундтрек, который тоже задал волну определённой синтвэйв и даунтемпо стилистики в игровой музыке (как не странно, El Huervo, треки которого были весьма запоминающимися в Hotline Miami, были также заглавными в игре SteamWorld Dig 2, которую я прошёл сразу же следующей, ничего об таком совпадении не подозревая. И да, там тоже отличный саундтрек)
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  16. Aug 29, 2017
    8
    UNCE UNCE UNCE UNCE!!

    A really fun and addicting game. It was really intense, and you often have to try to beat the same sections of the same levels over and over again. Fail and learn. Quite addicting
  17. Jan 6, 2018
    8
    Hotline Miami is extremely fast paced and gory top-down shooter with well fitting soundtrack. It got great atmosphere and almost no story.
  18. Nov 2, 2017
    10
    I cant describe how much I love this game. The sound is awesome and the style of the 80s too. This game is really special and everyone should try it!
  19. Feb 14, 2021
    9
    One of the best indie games, a spectacular achievement which paved the way for many other indies. Hotline Miami plays a bit similarly to Grand Theft Auto I and II, but with a much better style and unforgiving difficulty. The good news is that the levels are so short, dying won’t frustrate you. On the contrary, the fast and addictive gameplay will make you repeat the same levels over andOne of the best indie games, a spectacular achievement which paved the way for many other indies. Hotline Miami plays a bit similarly to Grand Theft Auto I and II, but with a much better style and unforgiving difficulty. The good news is that the levels are so short, dying won’t frustrate you. On the contrary, the fast and addictive gameplay will make you repeat the same levels over and over and you will feel a good sense of accomplishment when you manage to complete a level. Sound design is superb.

    I was told by many friends that I should try this. The screenshots hadn’t drawn me in and with regards to being way too late to jump into Hotline Miami bandwagon, I plead guilty. Hotline Miami is psychedelic, violent and often sick. Once you get the hang of it, you won’t put it down. Choose your favorite mask and enjoy playing the psycho killer.

    PS: Keep moving when you shoot.
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  20. Jan 17, 2018
    8
    This is a great game. It's very simple, but the things it does just works. A trippy and hyperviolent atmosphere, a great soundtrack, good gameplay, and amazing presentation. This game nails it all.
  21. Oct 30, 2018
    9
    Крута, стильна, жестоко, сложно. Один из любимых сэттингов, ну и самые лучшие саундтрэки в видеоигорах.
  22. Jun 26, 2018
    8
    Before everything... The most wonderful soundtrack ever!
    Now, I can say that the game it's a very cool proposal, isn't an only violence and gore, this game come to the bottom of our minds, the personality problems, the inside conflicts, and many related things.
    This isn't a game about a person killing people, this is a game about us killing... something...
  23. Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing! The story is very good, the combat is super fun and the soundtrack is perfect, a must buy.
  24. Oct 21, 2018
    10
    Игра просто супер! Нет реально народ!
    Мне понравилась эта игра своими продуманными персонажими. Они как по мне очень харизмотичны и выделяются.
    Да... есть и 2 часть игры, но я считаю что 1 часть HOTLINE MIAMI может смело называтся ГОРЯЧЕЙ!
    Игра просто супер! Нет реально народ!
    Мне понравилась эта игра своими продуманными персонажими. Они как по мне очень харизмотичны и выделяются.
    Да... есть и 2 часть игры, но я считаю что 1 часть HOTLINE MIAMI может смело называтся
    ГОРЯЧЕЙ!
  25. Oct 31, 2018
    10
    Игра идеальна. В ней есть всё что нужно: музыка, сюжет, персонажи, сбор масок, сбор пазла.
  26. Oct 11, 2020
    8
    Very fun and challenging game. Its difficulty is what makes it interesting, because you have to make do with limited tools of destruction.
  27. Mar 11, 2020
    10
    Soundtrack 10/10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Story Mode 10/10
    Я всем советую эту замечательную игру
  28. May 10, 2022
    8
    great game. great soundtrack, gameplay is awesome, fast and fun. plot is bareilly understandable. unique game
  29. Apr 5, 2021
    8
    Very cool game, with a pretty fresh gameplay and lots of fun. Can be played even on oldest laptop.
  30. Aug 20, 2023
    10
    DO YOU LIKE HURTING OTHER PEOPLE?
  31. Feb 14, 2020
    8
    I like this game. Vaporwave aesthetics just fit the game. If they weren't, game would be 5/10 or less. Music made me appreciate vaporwave. Definitely a game to play on. Not for casuals though, this game is frustrating. It is a challenge, but maybe too much.
  32. Sep 10, 2021
    8
    2. oyuna göre daha keyifli ancak final kısmı aşırı zor ve sinir ediyor. geri kalan kısmı harika
  33. Sep 19, 2020
    10
    Да тут как бы и говорить нечего. Живая классика и один из лучших саундтреков в индустрии.
  34. Aug 29, 2020
    8
    Отличная игра с невероятной атмосферой, при том, что является изометрией, но погружает по полной. Хардкор, ультранасилие, уникальный геймплей и пожалуй единственный случай, где стилистика для Инди-игры оправдана.
  35. Dec 20, 2022
    10
    Ураганный мясной экшен под великолепный саундтрек. Лучшее средство чтоб выплеснуть свою ярость. Моя любимая игра с видом сверху со времен GTA2
  36. Jul 6, 2020
    8
    Hotline Miami is a stealth/puzzle game with hardcore action elements that combine to make one awesome game. Walking around smashing incredibly pixelated heads in with a samurai sword, only to steal the man you just killed's shotgun to blast your way through tons of enemies is a blast. Be careful, though, as the enemies are easily alerted and all kill you with one hit, making this game veryHotline Miami is a stealth/puzzle game with hardcore action elements that combine to make one awesome game. Walking around smashing incredibly pixelated heads in with a samurai sword, only to steal the man you just killed's shotgun to blast your way through tons of enemies is a blast. Be careful, though, as the enemies are easily alerted and all kill you with one hit, making this game very tough.

    Final Verdict - 8 (Great)
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  37. Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Melhor jogo do planeta, uma pena que a sequência desse game não seja igual a essa obra prima.

    1000/10
  38. Mar 28, 2020
    8
    Um dos melhores jogos indies que eu já joguei, não sou um fá desses jogos, mas esse é excelente. Destaque mais que especial para a trilha sonora que é sensacional (vindo de alguém que não gosta de música eletrônica).
  39. Dec 16, 2020
    10
    Got this game for a ridiciously cheap price 6 years ago and it still holds itself up to exactly to what it promises, a simple a masterpiece between gameplay story telling
  40. Mar 20, 2022
    8
    Hotline Miami is a top-down shooter video game by Jonatan Söderström and Dennis Wedin, collectively known as Dennaton Games. The game was published by Devolver Digital and released on 23 October 2012 for Microsoft Windows. Set in 1989 Miami, the game revolves primarily around an unnamed silent protagonist—dubbed "Jacket" by fans—who has been receiving coded messages on his answeringHotline Miami is a top-down shooter video game by Jonatan Söderström and Dennis Wedin, collectively known as Dennaton Games. The game was published by Devolver Digital and released on 23 October 2012 for Microsoft Windows. Set in 1989 Miami, the game revolves primarily around an unnamed silent protagonist—dubbed "Jacket" by fans—who has been receiving coded messages on his answering machine instructing him to commit massacres against the local Russian mafia. The game blends top-down perspective with stealth, extreme violence and surreal storytelling, along with a soundtrack and visuals inspired by 1980s culture. The game itself was influenced in part by Nicolas Winding Refn's 2011 neo-noir crime film Drive, as well as the 2006 documentary Cocaine Cowboys. Expand
  41. Apr 19, 2020
    9
    Hotline Miami is far more that what I had imagined when I first saw its screenshots for the first time. "How come my friends are recommending so insistently this 8/16 bits game ?". And here I am, after completing the two episodes, thinking they're definitely both among the best games I've played. Just that.

    Three elements make Hotline Miami great: 1) its gameplay. Although seemingly
    Hotline Miami is far more that what I had imagined when I first saw its screenshots for the first time. "How come my friends are recommending so insistently this 8/16 bits game ?". And here I am, after completing the two episodes, thinking they're definitely both among the best games I've played. Just that.

    Three elements make Hotline Miami great:

    1) its gameplay. Although seemingly simple, the gameplay is surprisingly nervous, fast-paced and enjoyable. Seeing the enemies behind the walls allows to plan your actions, but after the first bullet is shot, the adrenaline kicks-in and your reflexes and speed of action have to do the rest. Gory, nervous, just like Jacket really is.

    2) its atmosphere. How can a seemingly retro game make a player feel nervous, crazy, repulsed by the craziness, or enjoy violence ? Yet with cynical details on the characters' faces, sequences of Jacket talking to his masks, or aggressive dialogues, the atmosphere is set and felt intensely. And this aspect is even pushed much further in the second episode.

    3) its scenario. Yes, this game looks like shooting everywhere, but once you reached the end of the game you come to realise many things and that there is a real, well-thought story behind all this. And there again, it's the tip of the iceberg until you play the second episode.

    Add to this divine soundtracks, and you get a true masterpiece. Absolute must-have.
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  42. Nov 1, 2020
    10
    The whole game can be described as simple yet effective. This applies to the story, the graphics and the gameplay too which gives us a unique experience.
  43. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Frenetic gameplay, great music, the masks, the mechanics, everything is great. An amazing indie game.
  44. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    80's Miami was a hub for drugs and violence, you see that clearly in this game.
    You experience it through a crazy, nightmare inducing storyline where nothing is explained to you, you're left alone trying to figure it out as you murder every single person in your path, creating a bloody mess while listening to the most perfect soundtrack maybe ever.
  45. Feb 5, 2021
    10
    Amazing and unique project. I love this game. Interesting story and unforgettable gameplay.
  46. Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Recomendado a todos los que no tienen miedo de participar en un viaje lleno de prueba y error, muchas maneras creativas de matar a los enemigos y participar en un loco, sobre la historia muy buena! Y lo más importante ... la banda sonora es brutal!
  47. Aug 16, 2020
    9
    A classic game with a good story and incredible music and visuals. One of the games of the old generation for sure.
  48. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This in definitely an incredible indie game. Every single ounce of this game is oozing with style and 80s flair. The soundtrack is easily one of the best i have heard in a video game ever and fits absolutely beautifully to the setting. The combat can be brutally difficult and challenging but also fair. Every time you die you feel like its your fault. The game also has a fair amount ofThis in definitely an incredible indie game. Every single ounce of this game is oozing with style and 80s flair. The soundtrack is easily one of the best i have heard in a video game ever and fits absolutely beautifully to the setting. The combat can be brutally difficult and challenging but also fair. Every time you die you feel like its your fault. The game also has a fair amount of content considering that it has been made by a smaller indie team and will likely give you a good few hours of playtime.

    I find myself coming back to this game frequently, the setting, style, music and combat truly make this game one of the most well made indie game i have ever played.

    I highly recommend this game and think it is a crowning achievement from the developers over at Dennaton games.
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  49. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    The story is very mistery, and gameplay is cool, but one of the greatest things in this game, is sountracks
  50. Aug 15, 2020
    8
    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."
  51. Aug 23, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece came from the 80s.11111111111111111111111111111 11111111111111111111
  52. Jul 14, 2021
    8
    САМОРОДОК.
    Hotline Miami - Невероятно драйвовый, двухмерный, пиксельный взрывной экшен 24/7 бросающий вызов. Пока сам не попробуешь, не поймешь в чем суть. Еще и с бомбическим саундтреком и с интересным сюжетом имеющий продолжение в виде второй части игры и даже комиксом. Играется не затянуто и на одном дыхании, всем советую.
    Итог - 7 пранков из 10
    САМОРОДОК.
    Hotline Miami - Невероятно драйвовый, двухмерный, пиксельный взрывной экшен 24/7 бросающий вызов. Пока сам не попробуешь, не поймешь в чем суть. Еще и с бомбическим саундтреком и с интересным сюжетом имеющий продолжение в виде второй части игры и даже комиксом. Играется не затянуто и на одном дыхании, всем советую.
    Итог - 7 пранков из 10
  53. Sep 11, 2023
    9
    Blends gameplay, story and player in a genius way. Incredible music and gameplay.
    9.5/10
  54. Jul 26, 2022
    8
    Aslında basit olmasına rağmen içinde zorluğu barındıran sürükleyici ve eğlenceli oynanışıyla sizi sürekli yeniden denemeye iterek, hoş grafikleri ve ilgi çekici hikayesiyle güzel bir deneyim sunuyor.
  55. Aug 15, 2023
    10
    This one got me looking at indie games from that day on. Simple and addictive gameplay, great soundtrack, and even a nice little plot. I absolutely recommend it.
  56. Mar 24, 2021
    9
    fast and perfect gameplay and perfect deep story and Genius dialogues and legendary soundtrack
  57. Jan 4, 2021
    8
    Hotline Miami has great gameplay, music and atmosphere. It is fast-paced, fun and entertaining. Definitely worth a shot
  58. Jan 31, 2021
    9
    I was crazy while playing. It is a difficult game but a nice game. 8bit air is also nice. Nice Soundtrack.
  59. Apr 11, 2023
    10
    The best game of all time. Everything is perfect. Story, music, level design, gameplay, concept. Pure perfection.
  60. Dec 30, 2021
    9
    Step into the neon-soaked underground of 1980s Miami as bizarre messages on your answering machin
  61. May 3, 2021
    10
    Hotline Miami is one of my favorite idie games ever from soundtrack to design great game
  62. Jul 7, 2021
    9
    мен мұндай ойынды 2 рет өткізіп, 50 сағаттан артық ойнаймын деп ойламадым
  63. May 18, 2021
    10
    SO GOOD!!! Love the music and the gameplay. This is worth your money for sure. Esp if you like violence there's no shortage here
  64. Jun 25, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра замечательная.Понравилось всё.Начиная от мелких деталей и отсылок, например на фильм Драйв, заканчивая достойным сюжетом и атмосферой.Играю и по сей день, перепрохожу.Саундтрек к игре слушаю отдельно, будто так и должно быть.Единственное что иногда не радует, так это баги.Но их настолько мало, что не замечаешь.Десятка с плюсом. Expand
  65. Jun 26, 2021
    8
    It is very difficult to solve the logic of the chapter, so you have to try the chapter 300 times to solve it, but the feeling when you finish the chapter is very good.
  66. Jun 28, 2021
    10
    Hotline Miami is a kinetic and addictive fever dream of a haunting narrative and pulse pounding gameplay.

    Hotline Miami is only held back by several progression oversights (the survive one bullet mask being found after survive two bullets mask) and consistent bugs (dog behavior/inconsistent doors/enemies running out of the map). However these are minor nitpicks. I highly recommend
    Hotline Miami is a kinetic and addictive fever dream of a haunting narrative and pulse pounding gameplay.

    Hotline Miami is only held back by several progression oversights (the survive one bullet mask being found after survive two bullets mask) and consistent bugs (dog behavior/inconsistent doors/enemies running out of the map).

    However these are minor nitpicks.

    I highly recommend Hotline Miami.
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  67. Aug 15, 2021
    10
    story 9/10 normally I would give 10 but it's really hard to understand the story without research | gameplay 9/10 really fun weapons and melee weapons some kill 2-3 men at the same time | the difficulty of the game is 10/10 the game is really hard but it gets easier the more you play the bad part of the game is really short, it's a game that lasts between 1-2, but if you are not astory 9/10 normally I would give 10 but it's really hard to understand the story without research | gameplay 9/10 really fun weapons and melee weapons some kill 2-3 men at the same time | the difficulty of the game is 10/10 the game is really hard but it gets easier the more you play the bad part of the game is really short, it's a game that lasts between 1-2, but if you are not a professional in the game, it can take 2-3 hours. I finished it in 1 week without much effort, but the game is really intense and very different. there are movements we can crush the head of the man lying on the ground | my score for the total game is 10/10 even though I give 9 for some things, my total score for the game is 10. buy and PLAY while it is on sale on steam Expand
  68. Aug 27, 2021
    8
    Juicy slasher with amazing music, boss fights, drive and, of course, ultra-violence
  69. Aug 31, 2022
    8
    Interesting story, storytelling, fast gameplay and cool soundtrack made this game for me.
  70. Nov 10, 2021
    10
    Супер игра в духе старых боевичков, мясная с улетным саундтреком и кислотной стилистикой. Пафос хоть руками загребай. Я когда впервые играл, ловил такой кайф, который трудно передать словами. Это не просто игра, а культурное наследие. Обязательно к ознакомлению.Супер игра в духе старых боевичков, мясная с улетным саундтреком и кислотной стилистикой. Пафос хоть руками загребай. Я когда впервые играл, ловил такой кайф, который трудно передать словами. Это не просто игра, а культурное наследие. Обязательно к ознакомлению.
  71. Mar 20, 2023
    9
    I have to text something without another option if I want to este the game: I wish we had more games like this one. Enough? Haha.
  72. May 4, 2023
    8
    Игра для извращенцев и мазохистов! Мне понравилось:)
  73. Dec 11, 2021
    8
    Хорошая игра после тяжелого рабочего дня чтобы снять напряжение, игра не плоха но очевидно есть проблемы с дверьми и ботами.
  74. Dec 31, 2022
    9
    So good, but it is really difficult to follow and understand the story ....
  75. Dec 30, 2021
    10
    Truly unlike anything you've ever tried.

    This retro styled game with ultra-modern gameplay is a must play in my opinion. It's difficult but it's so good and rewarding. The entire Hotline Miami plot can be difficult to understand at times, so I suggest you go watch a video about it. When you understand it it's a really gripping story and it hits in a certain way, that only red dead
    Truly unlike anything you've ever tried.

    This retro styled game with ultra-modern gameplay is a must play in my opinion. It's difficult but it's so good and rewarding.

    The entire Hotline Miami plot can be difficult to understand at times, so I suggest you go watch a video about it. When you understand it it's a really gripping story and it hits in a certain way, that only red dead redemption has been able to do so far.

    The soundtracks are fast and bassy, they fit the vibe so well.

    The game looks stunning, the menu gives a really empty feeling like if nothing really matters. It makes me feel like the main protagonist, Jacket is a nihilist in some way. He also has a really iconic sociopath personality

    Very important game, check it out.
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  76. Oct 7, 2022
    9
    У меня история с Hotline Miami, как с Portal. Первая часть просто офигительная, но вторая делает все лучше. А еще первая часть безумно забагована.
  77. Feb 26, 2022
    9
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  78. Feb 26, 2022
    10
    It's good, I like it INDIE GAME OF THE YEAR FTW, Great music soundtrack, Brilliantine gritty knife throwing game play, engading and interesting story, AN ORIGINAL CONCEPT DIFFIDENTLY WORTH ALL YOUR MONEYS
  79. Aug 4, 2022
    9
    Gameplay: You Have To Think To Kill People Not Just Enter And Kill And This Game Have Masks Every Mask Have Ability But The Problem A Lot Of Masks I don't know what they do like the Willem and Earl and sure why have the guns I love shotgun it's so fun but my problem with guns if you shot one time all enemies will come to you because that the meele weapons are my favorite
    Level Design: it's
    Gameplay: You Have To Think To Kill People Not Just Enter And Kill And This Game Have Masks Every Mask Have Ability But The Problem A Lot Of Masks I don't know what they do like the Willem and Earl and sure why have the guns I love shotgun it's so fun but my problem with guns if you shot one time all enemies will come to you because that the meele weapons are my favorite
    Level Design: it's close and I like that even if I see the opening design is better because make my have more freedom where I go and what I do
    Music: this game have one of the best soundtracks I ever heard go listen to hydrogen and you know why
    Story:I love the story and the mystery in the story and the message in this story but the problem the writers don't remember the story Except the ending and the story telling it's not everybody say it's good but I like it
    In The End Hotline Miami 1 Is One Of My Favorite Games And I Sorry if my English is bad i do not speak English
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  80. Jun 22, 2022
    9
    Блиин эта игра такая жестокая, мне она конечно очень нравится, но её надо срочно запретить а то люди поигравшие в неё станут психами и маньяками...
  81. Apr 12, 2022
    8
    Creator of a new genre. I'm so glad I finished it without breaking my monitor.
  82. Jan 8, 2023
    8
    Electronic music, pizza, bashing heads in, and a cryptic story to boot. Whats not to love!
  83. Dec 30, 2022
    8
    Frenético, alucinante e brutal são as palavras que definem Hotline Miami.
    Pura loucura em forma retrô tem todas características de um jogo de ação deveria ter, e também é bem desafiador em suas fases cheias de inimigos armados.
    Um jogo curtinho pra se divertir com a rapidez na gameplay que Hotline Miami proporciona, e se você liga pra gráficos em pleno século XXI, deveria apreciar a
    Frenético, alucinante e brutal são as palavras que definem Hotline Miami.
    Pura loucura em forma retrô tem todas características de um jogo de ação deveria ter, e também é bem desafiador em suas fases cheias de inimigos armados.
    Um jogo curtinho pra se divertir com a rapidez na gameplay que Hotline Miami proporciona, e se você liga pra gráficos em pleno século XXI, deveria apreciar a estética incrível que esse jogo faz de Miami nos anos 80/90.
    Nota Final: 8,4
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  84. Aug 28, 2022
    8
    I played a lot and even fun but you die so many times that you get stressed The game has a GTA VICE CITY vibe
  85. Jul 30, 2022
    10
    EMATARY GRAVE MAN - BLEED A RIVERSEMATARY GRAVE MAN - BLEED A RIVERSEMATARY GRAVE MAN - BLEED A RIVERSEMATARY GRAVE
  86. Jul 11, 2022
    10
    IT’S THE COMPLETE OPPOSITE OF WHAT THE GAME WANTS, BUT I FEEL SO ALIVE! YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
  87. Jul 24, 2022
    9
    this game is just perfect with that beautiful music , characters and atmosphere
  88. Aug 24, 2022
    9
    An extremely fun and fast game if you want to throw some stress this game is exactly for you, I think the only problem was in the section where the panthers were in that part I was very difficult to do it was unnecessary I think it was not the main boss battle anyway.
  89. Oct 11, 2022
    8
    Uno de los mejores juegos indie jamas creados. La musica es uno de sus puntos fuertes, pocas bandas sonoras encajan tanto con la jugabilidad como en Hotline Miami. La historia es bastante buena y de la jugabilidad ni se diga.

    No le pongo 10 porque aunque es un juego que me encanta en cuanto a historia, jugabilidad, banda sonora etc. Aveces pesa de ser repetitivo, personalmente me
    Uno de los mejores juegos indie jamas creados. La musica es uno de sus puntos fuertes, pocas bandas sonoras encajan tanto con la jugabilidad como en Hotline Miami. La historia es bastante buena y de la jugabilidad ni se diga.

    No le pongo 10 porque aunque es un juego que me encanta en cuanto a historia, jugabilidad, banda sonora etc. Aveces pesa de ser repetitivo, personalmente me gustaria mas variedad de armas para agregar algo de flexibilidad al juego que solo armas meele y "pistolas"
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  90. Mar 6, 2023
    9
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  91. Jan 10, 2023
    9
    Laconic and beautiful. One of the best .
  92. Nov 25, 2022
    10
    juegardo , esta todo pro ,y esta bien chistoso y esta todo pro y me gusta bien
  93. Dec 4, 2022
    8
    One of the only indie games I’ve played through. I will be playing more indie games now. If they are as good or better will completely open my mind.
  94. Jan 27, 2023
    9
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  95. Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Lo compré de descuento sin saber de qué trababa, ya que había escuchado el nombre, pero me he sorprendido para bien
  96. Feb 10, 2023
    10
    the third indie that I love and I hate indie games a lot because they always have the same mediocre and poor style and I don't care that they were made by few people, but I would like to enjoy hotline miami as the first time.

    I LOVE HURTING PEOPLE
  97. Feb 17, 2023
    8
    an amazing rush of adrenaline that gets your heart going with non stop action and an amazing soundtrack
  98. Mar 3, 2023
    9
    It is fun despite the fact it shouldn't because of you know, the message of the game.
  99. Jun 8, 2023
    10
    I love everything about this game everything!!!!! every minute detail!!!!! Psychedelic vibes to gameplay and especially story. A blessing of a game.
  100. Apr 30, 2023
    8
    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»
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 51 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 51
  2. Negative: 1 out of 51
  1. PC Master (Greece)
    Feb 6, 2013
    87
    From the get-go, Miami’s presentation has a unique style, with vivid colors, generous amounts of post-process filtering and a stunning soundtrack (you will just let the game play on, only to hear the tracks). But at the same time, all notions of continuous fast-paced action gameplay disappear. Hotline Miami is essentially a top-down stealth game, that rewards the player with imaginative (and quite violent) kill animations. [January 2013]
  2. Games Master UK
    Dec 18, 2012
    88
    A stylish slice of retro carnage. This is the bloodiest, least forgiving game of the year. [Jan 2013, p.85]
  3. Hyper Magazine
    Dec 17, 2012
    90
    A drug-induced coma of violence, strategy, death and rebirth. [Jan 2013, p.67]