Hotline Miami

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1873 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 208 out of 1873
  3. Negative: 85 out of 1873

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  1. Wave0Cloud
    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
  2. Wrathzo
    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
  3. marpolaris
    Apr 23, 2020
    7
    Adictivo gráficamente perfecto muy creativo cyberpunk pero muy difícil hay que tener buenos reflejos, en momentos es frustrarte pero es muy adictivo te obliga a ser mejor cada juego logra el poderlo re jugar y siempre sacarle provecho
  4. Baltifru
    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.    … Expand
  5. Chubac
    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.
  6. hileger
    Oct 15, 2022
    6
    простенкий инди мусор на вечер пойдет но точно уж не ихра хода нахуй высрали вторую часть непонятно
  7. explorerbay
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Frenetic gameplay, great music, the masks, the mechanics, everything is great. An amazing indie game.
  8. RankSpot
    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.
  9. joandrewyeah
    Feb 5, 2021
    10
    Amazing and unique project. I love this game. Interesting story and unforgettable gameplay.
  10. EdgarMttz
    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!
  11. tommydlbass
    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.
  12. AT_Reviews
    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.    … Expand
  13. Alex-Frantic
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    The story is very mistery, and gameplay is cool, but one of the greatest things in this game, is sountracks
  14. BobbyTarantino
    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."
  15. Pliskinsnake
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece came from the 80s.11111111111111111111111111111 11111111111111111111
  16. Bodislav
    Jul 27, 2022
    6
    Sigma .
  17. Thanatos909
    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
  18. FirstSpawn
    May 4, 2021
    7
    Прошёл чисто кампанию, без доп уровней. Игра своеобразная конечно же, и довольно крутая, но на мой взгляд не допиленная до 100%.
  19. Agentep99
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    Blends gameplay, story and player in a genius way. Incredible music and gameplay.
    9.5/10
  20. Relenea
    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.
  21. Richard_dias
    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.
  22. vova22379
    Jan 26, 2022
    7
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  23. As_7
    Mar 24, 2021
    9
    fast and perfect gameplay and perfect deep story and Genius dialogues and legendary soundtrack
  24. thedungeoner
    Jan 4, 2021
    8
    Hotline Miami has great gameplay, music and atmosphere. It is fast-paced, fun and entertaining. Definitely worth a shot
  25. GreenPufferFish
    Jan 12, 2021
    7
    Fun birds eye view shooting game i compelted it in around 6-7 hours it very simple nothing complicated only negative is the enemies that can only be killed with guns :/ also its good how masks are not just cosmetics but grant a competitive advantage.
  26. emreglbdk
    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.
  27. JulienMisterHum
    Apr 11, 2023
    10
    The best game of all time. Everything is perfect. Story, music, level design, gameplay, concept. Pure perfection.
  28. RecebiSpam
    Mar 19, 2021
    0
    Me arrependo de ter conhecido Hotline Miami apenas em 2020, no começo do ano, mas não me arrependo também de depois me aprofundar muito nesse jogo, eu amo pixel art, e estilos retros, esse jogo é perfeito pra mim, adoro coisas desafiantes, a soundtrack desse jogo te vicia que nem cocaína, você se sente um sociopata igualmente ao Jacket, eu fico com um sorriso no rosto enquanto explodo aMe arrependo de ter conhecido Hotline Miami apenas em 2020, no começo do ano, mas não me arrependo também de depois me aprofundar muito nesse jogo, eu amo pixel art, e estilos retros, esse jogo é perfeito pra mim, adoro coisas desafiantes, a soundtrack desse jogo te vicia que nem cocaína, você se sente um sociopata igualmente ao Jacket, eu fico com um sorriso no rosto enquanto explodo a cabeça dos mafiosos (meio psicopata da minha parte mesmo). Mas não importa, Hotline Miami tem uma história íncrivel, muito confusa e que vai ter deixar super curioso, ambientação do caralho, gráficos lindos que combinam com as cores fortes e o sangue fluído na tela, sem dúvidas, é um jogo que marcou a minha vida, é um dos únicos jogos que me deixa melhor enquanto estou jogando, eu entro no personagem, me sinto como o Jacket, gasto toda a minha raiva nos mafiosos, me sinto melhor, esse jogo acaba virando a minha salvação de anti estresse, foi uma experiencia única para mim, eu fiquei em choque quando não podia comprar o jogo, jogava a versão pirata todo dia, e hoje me orgulho de poder ter comprado, Hotline Miami pode mudar a sua mente, talvez até a sua vida.… Expand
  29. TiredAlfred
    Dec 30, 2021
    9
    Step into the neon-soaked underground of 1980s Miami as bizarre messages on your answering machin
  30. Common3182
    May 3, 2021
    10
    Hotline Miami is one of my favorite idie games ever from soundtrack to design great game
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Awards & Rankings

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#20 Best PC Game of 2012
23
#23 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
24
#24 Most Shared PC Game of 2012

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 51 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 51
  3. 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]
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