Hotline Miami

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1873 Ratings

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  1. zerzerzerze
    Nov 7, 2021
    0
    the game means that it is constantly replayed due to specially added bugs, for example, non-registration of hits / hits, instant death of enemies and the like that makes the player freeze in the game and spend all his nerves, unplayable and nasty sight
  2. Izoeros
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
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  3. tipobaha
    May 29, 2014
    8
    I don't think even a little bit before i've played this game that massacre can be really funny and enjoyable. You don't afraid to die and this is the whole game's idea.
    Not a brilliant story, no good graphics(maybe this made the game original) but really amazing soundtracks with tasty game play. You need to give a try.
  4. GolovA
    Dec 30, 2015
    8
    Unique perspective and approach to the classical style of retro-walkie shooter. The gameplay comes down to your reaction skill run and slash - so prepare to die a lot... A LOT! :)
    Before you start playing though - one suggestion - accept that you are a masochist! :)) But really, my initial reaction to this Rogue one-shot-equals-death game was abysmal - i hated the game in the first    Unique perspective and approach to the classical style of retro-walkie shooter. The gameplay comes down to your reaction skill run and slash - so prepare to die a lot... A LOT! :)
    Before you start playing though - one suggestion - accept that you are a masochist! :)) But really, my initial reaction to this Rogue one-shot-equals-death game was abysmal - i hated the game in the first hour. But you know what, i gave it another try (in several months, i'll be honest) and this game is pretty good and very fun!
    Spelunky is better though! :)    … Expand
  5. sinadoom
    May 28, 2017
    8
    A simple yet incredibly entertaining top-down 2D game. Who'd have thought a game with pixel graphics where the entire premise consists of nothing but clearing out rooms of bad guys could be so satisfying?! What makes Hotline Miami awesome is not only the great soundtrack, but also that it rewards both good tactics and good reactions. You have to be very fast and deliberate about everyA simple yet incredibly entertaining top-down 2D game. Who'd have thought a game with pixel graphics where the entire premise consists of nothing but clearing out rooms of bad guys could be so satisfying?! What makes Hotline Miami awesome is not only the great soundtrack, but also that it rewards both good tactics and good reactions. You have to be very fast and deliberate about every movement, every kill, every shot, every throw and punch. An insta-death game which means you have to restart the level initially sounds frustrating, but the fact that there are no load times and the weapons available and enemy patterns are slightly different on each restart, as well as the amazing soundtrack, make this a joy to play and extremely rewarding when you can combo waves of enemies.

    There are plenty of satisfying skill-based games out there, but I've yet to come across one which makes me feel like a total badass every time in the same way that Hotline Miami does.    … Expand
  6. ChoicestGames
    Sep 20, 2014
    8
    The over-the-top violence in Hotline Miami might turn those of you away who don't like violent games but if you're able to stomach it, you'll notice there's actually more to the game than meets the eye thanks to its stealth/puzzle elements. You'll need a combination of wits and lightning reflexes, and you'll often find yourself cursing at how frustrating the game is at times, but withThe over-the-top violence in Hotline Miami might turn those of you away who don't like violent games but if you're able to stomach it, you'll notice there's actually more to the game than meets the eye thanks to its stealth/puzzle elements. You'll need a combination of wits and lightning reflexes, and you'll often find yourself cursing at how frustrating the game is at times, but with great difficulty comes a great sense of achievement when completing the levels. Combine these qualities with an awesome soundtrack inspired by music from the 80s and 90s and you'll want to keep playing this game to the end.… Expand
  7. ns0l
    Mar 18, 2014
    8
    Mad game, I love it. The animals masks, bloody idea. The characters are psychos. The dialogues at the start: "I'm here to show you how to kill people". I recommend this game. It feels dangerous and It's completely insane.
  8. PictoPirate
    May 17, 2017
    8
    Annoying, infuriating, addictive but above all else bloody good fun; Hotline Miami may cause you to hurl your pad across the room in frustration but you will almost certainly go scampering back after it seconds later to have another go.
  9. Rolento
    Feb 20, 2014
    9
    This thing hit all the right spots. It's retro and it's new, it's challenging and it's fun, it's serious and it's not, it's linear and it's subversive, it's atmospheric to the point of mysticism and it's actually crude reality. All the elements of the game from the graphics to the music to the plot to the gameplay mix together so well it's, pardon the pun, criminal. Plus, for an indie 2dThis thing hit all the right spots. It's retro and it's new, it's challenging and it's fun, it's serious and it's not, it's linear and it's subversive, it's atmospheric to the point of mysticism and it's actually crude reality. All the elements of the game from the graphics to the music to the plot to the gameplay mix together so well it's, pardon the pun, criminal. Plus, for an indie 2d game this has some shockingly realistic combat mechanics! Think about it: this is exactly what would happen if you burst into a building full of mafia thugs.

    ...minus the retry button.    … Expand
  10. Claytality
    Feb 11, 2020
    8
    Hotline Miami delivers a fast-paced, unforgiving, arcade style experience that is quite enjoyable. There are masks which change how your character does his killing. The music is good but all electronic. Short game but sweet. Good for speedrunning.

    Watch a video of the gameplay to get a feel for it.

    Bought for $2.50 on sale, played 7 hours, got half the achievements. Recommended.
  11. Annoymous1
    Oct 6, 2015
    9
    It is both a mix of frustration, as well as fun. The soundtrack is the main reason that I got into this game, with its 80s like mix of techno is amazing. The story is awesome, with its brutal history and its dark and depressing tone. The point system and masks are unique, and it almost seems like Smash TV, but a much more enjoyable and deep experience than Smash TV could be.
  12. azgoodaz
    Jun 13, 2015
    10
    Hotline Miami has to be one of the most addictive games that is under $20 dollars. If you get hit or get shot at, you will die. Once dead you have restart the level or checkpoint and its really stressful if you do. And thats what I truly like about this game. Even though its a great game, I'm sadly not one of those gamers that can read non-speakable text boxes so I normally skip all ofHotline Miami has to be one of the most addictive games that is under $20 dollars. If you get hit or get shot at, you will die. Once dead you have restart the level or checkpoint and its really stressful if you do. And thats what I truly like about this game. Even though its a great game, I'm sadly not one of those gamers that can read non-speakable text boxes so I normally skip all of that.

    Don't underestimate Hotline Miami. It might be a cheap game but its highly addictive and you wont stop playing it.    … Expand
  13. SirJoseph
    Nov 2, 2014
    8
    Origin
    Hotline Miami is one of many in a wave of indie games that has risen to new gaming heights thanks to vociferous support from its community and general all round brilliance. Unlike most indie games though, it had an art style befitting of the date and setting - 1989 - that just gelled perfectly with the in-game antics and of course, engrossing soundtrack. A 2D, top down, violent,    Origin
    Hotline Miami is one of many in a wave of indie games that has risen to new gaming heights thanks to vociferous support from its community and general all round brilliance. Unlike most indie games though, it had an art style befitting of the date and setting - 1989 - that just gelled perfectly with the in-game antics and of course, engrossing soundtrack. A 2D, top down, violent, shooter, head f***, Hotline was designed by just 2 people (Jonatan Söderström & Dennis Wedin) and has since spawned various merchandise including artworks, figurines, outfits, masks and in more recently, a DLC collaboration with PAYDAY2 and later this year, the sequel - Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number, which I was lucky enough to play a level of it at EuroGamer, London.. there was some guy playing it before me, couldn't get past the level... heh heh heh

    Gameplay & Story
    The beginning of each level is reason enough to believe how insane the game can be. You chose and don a mask of many - each with their own specific trait - e.g. my favourite, Don Juan, a horse head mask, has the ability to kill enemies by opening a door on them. Add to that, a rooster, owl, pig, mole, a load of other common variety animals! The significance? Hell if I know.. but 3 of the masks are worn by some random people who occasionally show up in your apartment and indulge in random conversation - from explanations, accusations and plain and simple hostility. After each level, you retreat to your apartment where you await a phone-call telling you something along the lines of 'I need some laundry picked up' or 'kids kicked a football through my window' - code for drugs and murder usually.

    Using a standard Xbox controller, Hotline has a fairly tough initiation into the game. One analogue stick to move, the other circling your character for aiming, triggers for shooting & throwing discarded weaponry, bumpers for scouting the map along with various other standard buttons to finish kills and grab goods. What makes it so addictive? the rush, the speed of the levels - risk and rash decisions are met with rewards - paraphrasing from the loading screen advice - the more you rack up multi-kills and get creative with your exterminations, the more points you get - which in turn applies to your grade at the end of each level (an A+, F- basis). I tend to go back and try and improve my scores afterwards, to unlock more masks, secrets etc, but also to find and use more weapons - Pipes, knives, shotguns and machine-guns are commonplace, but as you delve deeper into the murky underbelly of Miami, you'll encounter rifles, pool cues, katanas and drills.. What are you fighting? The Ruskies of course! all wielding a variety of different objects designed to take you out in one, along with a battalion of guard dogs that patrol the hallways.

    Soundtrack
    The 23 music tracks alone take over a whopping hour and a half of your head-bobbing, shoulder jiving pleasure. From several different artists, Sun Araw, M|O|O|N, Perturbator, Jasper Byrne, Scattle, Elliott Berlin, Eirik Suhrke, CoConuts, El Huervo & Shelby Cinca - some of which, career's took off after the success of HM and have returned for a second offering in the games sequel. But what is that makes the soundtrack stand out so much? Matched only by the brutal nature of the game itself, the drum loops, bass lines and other miscellaneous funk provide an extremely satisfying mood for caving in Russian Mafia skull. It manages to get the blood pumping and fuel your desire for bloodshed - virtually that is :p. Upon listening only, it may seem like a repetitive throwback to the late 80s with it's techno beats, however it is the accompaniment with this game that makes it a perfect fit.

    Overall
    It will put off most people with its combination of retro design/graphics and ultra-violence. Give it a chance however, you'll likely end up a cold, hard killer, fixated on spilling some red pixels. You don't need to be that skilled with a controller either, once you've got it down anyway. HM is often on sale too, around the £1.50 mark - so it's hardly gunna break the bank! You'll also find it on the Playstation store for PS3&4. The concept of the game is a simple one, but the way it is executed - colour, music, gameplay, - just makes for all round awesome fun. Waiting for no.2: Wrong Number    … Expand
  14. PessimisticMan
    Nov 18, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. Don't let the simplistic style fool you, this game is story rich, and has some of the most intense gameplay EVER.
    PROS:
    +The controls are tight and well flowing. +The story is interesting, and makes you think more than you would expect an arcade style game to make you. +The soundtrack is one of the best I have ever heard! +It is so satisfying    One of the best games I have ever played. Don't let the simplistic style fool you, this game is story rich, and has some of the most intense gameplay EVER.
    PROS:
    +The controls are tight and well flowing.
    +The story is interesting, and makes you think more than you would expect an arcade style game to make you.
    +The soundtrack is one of the best I have ever heard!
    +It is so satisfying for even the most simple of kills - not to mention how amazing it feels when you finally beat a level.
    +It is very difficult, which normally annoys me a tad-bit, but this game adds re-playability through it's extreme difficulty.
    +The simple graphics make it easy to continue through the game; what I mean is the kills make you cringe in the 2D style - imagine if it was 3D and realistic! Yuck!
    CONS:
    -I don't know, maybe you don't like the colors?    … Expand
  15. crimsondoor
    Apr 23, 2019
    7
    Story is non-existent, graphics and art style are ok if they are your cup of tea. Not mine though. I have no interest in the 80s-esque purple palette, 8-bit look and "vaporwave" music (ugh I freaking hate this term). The game is basically an endless trial-and-error process... So after the 100th time you finally cleared the stage but you would feel "relief", not "satisfaction", and youStory is non-existent, graphics and art style are ok if they are your cup of tea. Not mine though. I have no interest in the 80s-esque purple palette, 8-bit look and "vaporwave" music (ugh I freaking hate this term). The game is basically an endless trial-and-error process... So after the 100th time you finally cleared the stage but you would feel "relief", not "satisfaction", and you would think to yourself "why did I spend so much time on this damn thing..."

    There are some notable control issues as well. For example you often get killed by enemies outside the screen. Perhaps this is intended by the developers but I don't understand what the point is. I mean, the enemies can see you so it makes no sense you can't see them. The worst is the awkward aiming/rotation issue - you can't melee enemies if they are close to you. In fact I've died many times from this way. On another note, It's very easy to miss with the guns and throw weapons because of the aforementioned aiming issue and the tininess of the projectile path (without exaggeration it's just a thin line), but enemies have 100% accuracy and will kill you with one bullet so it's pretty unfair. Weapons are hard to pick up and they sometimes get stuck under walls and furnitures... And these are just the few of them.

    If you are a masochist, there are other interesting and difficult games that actually give you satisfaction when you complete them so I find no point playing this game.    … Expand
  16. coopert
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Excellently executes everything it is trying to achieve. Delivering a frustratingly gory retro fun fest that kicks your ass over and over again and still has you coming back for more.
  17. mateusnroll
    Mar 6, 2014
    10
    One of the best games I've every played, be it indie or not. Breathtaking soundtrack, amazing level design, mind-f*ing story line (still not sure if I've understood it).

    I hope they can create a couple more leves of this. I would be eager to buy it.
  18. mickaelm
    Apr 29, 2014
    9
    An amazing indie game made by peoples who have a lot of talent. But, what an experience...
    In this game, we as a player kill a lot, I is done in an incredible 8-bit style and a great catchy soundtrack, make the game a superb and fun every instant we play it.
    A must play for players looking with no real purpose the killing, but rewarded in the fun and addicting in gameplay. I give this    An amazing indie game made by peoples who have a lot of talent. But, what an experience...
    In this game, we as a player kill a lot, I is done in an incredible 8-bit style and a great catchy soundtrack, make the game a superb and fun every instant we play it.
    A must play for players looking with no real purpose the killing, but rewarded in the fun and addicting in gameplay.

    I give this game an 8.5/10 for its retro era visuals and fun but simple gameplay.    … Expand
  19. DanySK
    Oct 19, 2016
    8
    Top down 2D shooter with loads of brutality. Nice graphical desing, AMAZING soundtrack (among the best I've ever found in a videogame), alienating but amazing story line. It's like being in a movie co-authored by Lynch and Tarantino. You learn how to play by dying over and over. However, unlike many other games, it does not stress the player: the will of playing a level always overcomesTop down 2D shooter with loads of brutality. Nice graphical desing, AMAZING soundtrack (among the best I've ever found in a videogame), alienating but amazing story line. It's like being in a movie co-authored by Lynch and Tarantino. You learn how to play by dying over and over. However, unlike many other games, it does not stress the player: the will of playing a level always overcomes the delusion of dying over and over.
    Warmly recommended.    … Expand
  20. OneGamerMore
    Apr 6, 2014
    10
    Al principio parece que es un juego Indie cualquiera, pero a unos 15 minutos te vas dando cuenta que es Lo máximo.
    Tiene una buena trama y excelente historia, jamás me había divertido tanto con un juego como este.
    Y del soundtrack ni hablar es el mejor que he escuchado en harto tiempo, tiene una musica demasiado excelente que se adapta a cada misión haciendo sentir cada nivel y matanza    Al principio parece que es un juego Indie cualquiera, pero a unos 15 minutos te vas dando cuenta que es Lo máximo.
    Tiene una buena trama y excelente historia, jamás me había divertido tanto con un juego como este.

    Y del soundtrack ni hablar es el mejor que he escuchado en harto tiempo, tiene una musica demasiado excelente que se adapta a cada misión haciendo sentir cada nivel y matanza como si fueras tu el que asesinaras .

    Si te adaptas a la historia vas a sumiendo la vida del personaje, como entra a la locura y como piensa en matar, poco a poco la dificultad se aumenta, tienes que pensar mucho más para pasar un nivel, para tener un excelente combo alto y mejorar tu puntuación.

    Lo que más me sorprendió al final fue que me entere que tan solo 2 personas desarrollaron esta maravilla de juego, y solo con eso se puede ver que su trabajo valió la pena.

    Sinceramente este juego lo recomiendo al 100 % y su calificación es de 100/100

    At first it seems that either is an Indie game, but about 15 minutes you begin to realize that it's the maximum.
    It has a good plot and great story, I had never had so much fun with a game like this.

    And not to mention the soundtrack is the best I've heard in sick time, he has too great music that fits each mission by killing each level and feel like you're the one who will murder.

    If you adapt the story're plunging the character's life, as hard to madness and how you plan to kill slowly the difficulty increases, you have to think much to pass a level, to have an excellent high combo and improve your score.

    What surprised me was that at the end I found out that only 2 people developed this wonderful game, and that alone can see his work paid off.

    I honestly recommend this game 100% and its rating is 10/10    … Expand
  21. AverageReviewer
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    An amazing game, much better than its sequel. It's not too long and not too short, it's not too hard and it's not too easy. Thr story is much better and is not that convoluted. If you haven't played it than you should.
  22. bone-eazy
    May 6, 2014
    10
    Относительно недавно я "подсел" на инди-игрушки, и первой игрой, по совету моих друзей, из этого жанра стала именно Hotline Miami. Я уже с детства любил электронную музыку и стиль "retro wave", именно это и послужило поводом сыграть в эту игру.
    В первую очередь, что бросилось мне в глаза - это 16-32 битная графика и яркие цвета, которые придают свое настроение и навеивают дух 80-ых.    Относительно недавно я "подсел" на инди-игрушки, и первой игрой, по совету моих друзей, из этого жанра стала именно Hotline Miami. Я уже с детства любил электронную музыку и стиль "retro wave", именно это и послужило поводом сыграть в эту игру.
    В первую очередь, что бросилось мне в глаза - это 16-32 битная графика и яркие цвета, которые придают свое настроение и навеивают дух 80-ых. Немалую роль для атмосферы здесь сыграл и саундтрек, который написали небезызвестные Pertrurbator и Scattle (об остальных я узнал именно благодаря игре, и за это разработчикам отдельное спасибо)
    Сюжет у игры есть, но лично он мне показался немного несвзяным, либо просто дело во мне. Честного говоря,я даже не знаю.
    Так же, на что меня подтолкнула эта игра - это на просмотр фильма "Драйв", и он мне понравился не меньше "Hotline Miami"
    Хочу выразить просто ОГРОМНУЮ благодарность Джонатану Сёдерстрёму и Деннису Уэдину, а так же Pertrurbator, M|O|O|N, Scattle, Sun Arraw, Coconuts, Jasper Byrne, El Huervo, Eirik Suhrke, Elliott Berlin. Я просто с нетерпением жду новую часть, и мне кажется, она выйдет не менее удачней, чем первая часть. Лишь для завершения процитирую известного блогера русской игровой комьюнити "10 из 10, госпаде! 10 из 10!":)
    Мое первое ревью на подобного рода сайте, прошу строго не пинать ^_^    … Expand
  23. flametail23
    Mar 15, 2015
    9
    Hotline Miami is one of the most fun games that I have ever played. I can say that this game is worth buying at full price. The soundtrack is Amazing, the game is really hard and it's just great fun to run around and kill people.
    9/10
  24. Tomle1202
    Jul 16, 2017
    8
    Madness under the masks of endless and merciless violence, Hotline Miami is a shockingly bloody top-down shooter that rarely shows its aesthetic aspect over the color of crimson.
  25. ThePCGamer101
    Jun 24, 2015
    8
    Awesome music, graphics and gameplay, but you may find it a bit hard all through the game but you will feel satisfied once you reached the ending! I wonder how Hotline Miami 2 will be?
  26. xSALT
    Jun 18, 2014
    9
    This game is different. It is reminiscent of an old arcade game with a top-down view and classic joystick, button combination. With a hi-def bit design (pixelated, but the lines are sharp and contrast is perfect. Think minecraft, terreria, fez, etc..) but with a style of its own.

    Music: 10/10 It fits perfectly with the gameplay. It takes very general elements from older music in games    This game is different. It is reminiscent of an old arcade game with a top-down view and classic joystick, button combination. With a hi-def bit design (pixelated, but the lines are sharp and contrast is perfect. Think minecraft, terreria, fez, etc..) but with a style of its own.

    Music: 10/10
    It fits perfectly with the gameplay. It takes very general elements from older music in games like pokemon, megaman, metroid.. etc.. but with a modern twist. It does this well, the pairing of the music with the visuals and gameplay create a truly immersive environment. There is variety within the areas you travel in-game to the point where you actually hear it. It is catchy as hell, loops, and best of all, it doesn't get annoying.

    Gameplay:
    Very good mechanics and responsive gameplay make controlling the player avatar efficient. It can be fast or slow paced depending on your style which makes this a deeper game than I originally thought. It is strategy meets reflexes and stealth. Do you like sneak around with melee weapons to avoid alarms as in splinter cell? Do you like the badass loose cannon that gets **** done by rushing in guns blazing? This game can satisfy your need for planning what you will do next as well as the need to shoot everything. However, the in-between in lacking. By that, I mean you will always do one or the other. You may plan as much as you want, but the rooms will always loop. The enemies in the rooms have a plan to follow [code]. They will patrol what they are programmed to patrol until you give them reason to attack you. This is fine, but feels as if the situations become very similar. Weapon choice is also limited with either a selection of [ranged] guns or [melee] weapons. You may also perform executions which, while a nice touch and nice way to make sure you got the kill, does not add or subtract from the overall gameplay. There are also [stat/effect] modifiers in the form of various masks your character may use while playing through the story, such as the ability to add lethality to opening a door, or increased walking speed.

    Overall: 8.7
    Hell of a good game. Difficult enough to keep you interested and playing with good tunes to listen to. You will be mad after a getting killed a few times, but you have to realize that is part of the game. Error is met with a restart of your last checkpoint, so it is somewhat forgiving. Great Indie game, would recommend.    … Expand
  27. Look444
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    Is there anything left to say about this game? Hotline Miami sets us in an ultra-violent Miami in the 80's where the game shows us our true nature. They tell us to kill and we do. There is not much to say apart from, gameplay is simple, frustrating sometimes even, but still entertaining. Story is almost nonexistant in this first game, but the little we have is damn awesome. Music is justIs there anything left to say about this game? Hotline Miami sets us in an ultra-violent Miami in the 80's where the game shows us our true nature. They tell us to kill and we do. There is not much to say apart from, gameplay is simple, frustrating sometimes even, but still entertaining. Story is almost nonexistant in this first game, but the little we have is damn awesome. Music is just great.
    It's also inspired by the movie Drive which is plain amazing.    … Expand
  28. deweee
    Mar 14, 2015
    5
    Firstly, the game is HARD. But not unbeatable random like FTL, but it is hard, especially boss fights but this is expected from a retro game. If you dedicate yourself, you can learn pretty quickly and the game will become much much easier and that's where the real problem is. Repetition is the biggest problem of the game. Also it should have explained mask and weapon attributes, it didn't.Firstly, the game is HARD. But not unbeatable random like FTL, but it is hard, especially boss fights but this is expected from a retro game. If you dedicate yourself, you can learn pretty quickly and the game will become much much easier and that's where the real problem is. Repetition is the biggest problem of the game. Also it should have explained mask and weapon attributes, it didn't. I've learned that masks had attributes from Youtube. There are also bugs where weapon don't attract attention, hits don't register and etc.

    OST is awesome, pixelart is awesome. But this is not a 10$ game in 2015. If it's 1-2$ you can buy and try it, you may like it. I quit after chapter 7's boss fight and I have no intention to return. Some levels really take up your time (30 mins on more in a single level, I've seen really good players die 100 times in a row). There are many great indie games out there. Don't waste any more than couple bucks to this game. Overall, watch the videos. If you like it, buy: But only if it is very very cheap. Otherwise, stay away and spend your 10 $ on something else    … Expand
  29. Marick
    May 2, 2015
    9
    Hotline Miami is a game different from others, but manages to keep me very well connected PC and a very pleasant way .
  30. DinoBeam
    Mar 30, 2021
    4
    Insanley overhyped. hoping for a cool tripped out 80's Miami semi pulp fiction vibe? Get ready to hear the same trashy modern edm song pumped at you over and over as you try to fight your way though clunky controls and cheap levels that then start to randomize as you start to figure them out.
  31. azeitona
    Nov 27, 2014
    10
    THIS GAME IS AWESOME. And I do not say that at all the time. If you check out my reviews, you'll see that I hardly give a game a ten. But Hotline Miami deserves it. Awesome atmosphere, nice visuals, and a superb soundtrack. The gameplay is really addictive, even though it's a little frustrating -but that is the whole point of it. And the story is amazing. I never thought that a indie gameTHIS GAME IS AWESOME. And I do not say that at all the time. If you check out my reviews, you'll see that I hardly give a game a ten. But Hotline Miami deserves it. Awesome atmosphere, nice visuals, and a superb soundtrack. The gameplay is really addictive, even though it's a little frustrating -but that is the whole point of it. And the story is amazing. I never thought that a indie game could have such a strong story, told by the little details and little hints by the dialogue. This game is pure gold, and is the best indie that I played to this day -PERIOD. And it is really cheap, so there's little to no excuses to not try it out.… Expand
  32. Jankovic
    Sep 21, 2014
    9
    I felt compelled to write a review on this game after I completed the short, but well done campaign, simply to spread the message of the game's creative risks and potential for deeper explored concepts. With Hotline Miami 2 on the way, I think its about time.

    The visuals are designed to re-create the nostalgic retro design of the 1980s, but to call them a "re-creation" does it no    I felt compelled to write a review on this game after I completed the short, but well done campaign, simply to spread the message of the game's creative risks and potential for deeper explored concepts. With Hotline Miami 2 on the way, I think its about time.

    The visuals are designed to re-create the nostalgic retro design of the 1980s, but to call them a "re-creation" does it no justice. The pixel art is detailed, yet simple, and has an unmissable style. The music is inspired by the psychedelic vibes, of the 80s, an has a ominous feel to it. It goes from dubstep to reggae. Many people forget to mention the sound effects, which aren't so good. They are generally repetition of the same sound repeat, until you get to the guns, where the bullet sounds so realistic it makes me feel like Im right there.

    The game's gameplay is harsh and unforgiving, but can be learned quickly. There are no fancy game mechanics, that make it unique, besides the hyper-realistic difficulty. I think that themes in the story like the characters morale were not explored enough, to make my actions feel like they have any cause, or consequence, but the devs could argue, thats the point.

    This is by far my fave game. I feel that a sequel is much needed. Congratulation to Dennaton.    … Expand
  33. Wergez
    Nov 2, 2014
    10
    First of all you can't tell whether you like or not by just watching it. It's about the felling - such a great feeling.
    I have with this game more fun than I had with some AAA games. The music and the atmosphere are really great. It really makes an immersion. I'm curious about the story. I want more and more. But the game is challenging. I want more masks! But there are some difficult to    First of all you can't tell whether you like or not by just watching it. It's about the felling - such a great feeling.
    I have with this game more fun than I had with some AAA games. The music and the atmosphere are really great. It really makes an immersion. I'm curious about the story. I want more and more. But the game is challenging. I want more masks! But there are some difficult to get. Some masks make you better and some worse. A genius system.    … Expand
  34. warrenbbnov
    Nov 5, 2014
    10
    Really really fun game, good mechanics and music. I love the idea of the masks. If you haven't checked this game out yet do so!

    The game is brutally hard, if your not into that there is no way to make it easier but this is the intention.
  35. ElectroSoul
    Jan 13, 2016
    8
    One of the best indie games I ever played. good story, addcting and well responsive gameplay, good soundtrack. The ending is...good, not great but overall is a good game. 8/10 (with a better ending I would totally give it a 9)
  36. seth6978
    Mar 10, 2015
    10
    If you where ever a fan of the first Hotline Miami then you will without a doubt like Hotline Miami 2. It takes the older game and only improves it! The story, graphics, characters all have been made very well. Even some minor problems like rebinding controls have been added to make the audience like it more. I cant stop playing this game it is Hotline Miami but improves on every base.
  37. Sandweech
    Mar 9, 2015
    9
    This game is great! It reminds me of the old bird's eye view 'Grand Theft Auto' games from the 90's but without the vehicles or parades full of people to run over. The gameplay here is quick and addictive and your thirst for blood will be at an all time high while dodging bullets and trying on fancy new animal masks. The soundtrack is one of the best that I've heard in a while, and playingThis game is great! It reminds me of the old bird's eye view 'Grand Theft Auto' games from the 90's but without the vehicles or parades full of people to run over. The gameplay here is quick and addictive and your thirst for blood will be at an all time high while dodging bullets and trying on fancy new animal masks. The soundtrack is one of the best that I've heard in a while, and playing with a controller is a breeze once you get the hang of it. I'm not exactly sure what's going on in the game or what the story is about because it's a complete mind-fudge, but it's entertaining to say the least. Overall 'Hotline Miami' feels like a bad acid trip, but a fun one at that. It's definitely worth picking up even though it can be beaten in five or six hours. Now go! Now! And start your animal mask collection immediately!… Expand
  38. JayLightBar
    Feb 9, 2015
    7
    Hard. This game is hard. Visuals are nice, old retro style to them. Plays very arcade like, and completely balls to the walls hard. I didn't enjoy the game a whole lot. Mostly because I'm not a fan for the Hard is the selling point type of games. But do I see why this is considered a good game? Yes of course.
  39. Da_Metz
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hotline Miami was one of those "One Hit Wonders" that completely sets the tone for an 80's era action movie, with the bright and vibrant neon colors mixed with a soundtrack that completely sets the mood added with a malevolent and gore filled overtone makes Hotline Miami the total package that every action Indie gamer could have ever hoped for. The games play style is action packed and high octane for both incredibly satisfying melee combat as well as the rapid secession of combo kills causing players to adapt to a play style in which the player has to be more attuned to "reacting" to situations, than planning out and slowly taking out enemies. While in Hotline Miami the player will have to come to terms with the fact that Jacket( 1 of 2 Player Characters) is the epitome of the term "Glass Cannon" being able to take out enemies in a single bullet, punch(with a certain mask), or melee weapon; come to the crushing realization that you will get destroyed just as easily prompting for many viewings of the iconic "Press R to Restart" screen.

    Overall Hotline Miami is a truly amazing game with incredible fast paced action and an amazing soundtrack that will have you clamoring for the digital collectors edition on steam.    … Expand
  40. Ivan9173
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Одна из моих первых инди, которую я прошёл от начала и до конца. Пиксельный пиксель дизайн великолепен, геймплей динамичный и заставляет думать на ходу, музыку великолепна и приносит чувство нереального вайба. 12/10, как сказал бы Патриарх Верхнего Интернета, но он играет только в ААА игры.Одна из моих первых инди, которую я прошёл от начала и до конца. Пиксельный пиксель дизайн великолепен, геймплей динамичный и заставляет думать на ходу, музыку великолепна и приносит чувство нереального вайба. 12/10, как сказал бы Патриарх Верхнего Интернета, но он играет только в ААА игры.
  41. Boggybean
    Apr 28, 2015
    10
    Truly one of those magical games that needs to be experienced to see what everyone is talking about.

    From the very start the game is fantastic. You are put in a room where a homeless man teaches you how to crush a man's skull with a baseball bat and how to blow a man apart with a shotgun. Already, expectations are high and the game delivers. The gameplay is fast-paced as hell, needing    Truly one of those magical games that needs to be experienced to see what everyone is talking about.

    From the very start the game is fantastic. You are put in a room where a homeless man teaches you how to crush a man's skull with a baseball bat and how to blow a man apart with a shotgun. Already, expectations are high and the game delivers. The gameplay is fast-paced as hell, needing twitch-shooter reactions to kill and dodge death. Kills are extremely satisfying, racking up combos on killing groups of mobsters is exhilarating. More and more weapons and masks are unlocked as time goes on, opening a whole new world of playstyles and brutal finishers on opponents. Every time you die, the famous message "Press R to restart!" will pop up, waving in its glorious neon colours, leaving absolutely no delay to try the level again in a different approach.

    The story is very much ambiguous, but there's enough substance there to make your mind race with thought, leaving several questions behind, "Who's leaving demands on the answering machine?" "Is this all really happening, or are the neon colours and synth pop driving me further into insanity?" and so on. There's mainly two characters to be concerned about, neither of which are provided with names, and so were dubbed by their loving fanbase as "Jacket" (the protagonist) and "Biker" (the second protagonist who pops up in the Jacket's interpretation of the story). The developers don't even care about them, they don't want to make you question your actions, they just want you to have fun with it, and leave the story there as ambiguous and mysterious as they please.

    Stop reading my review and just buy it already - you absolutely must experience this game. This 80's, neon-striped, violence-ridden joyride of a game.    … Expand
  42. TheBricktator
    Aug 1, 2015
    10
    Hotline Miami is one of the best experiences I've ever obtained playing video games. This game is extremely addictive, in the sense that the game gives you tastes of accomplishment and success, and then brutally takes it away, only leaving you with a dead body and a prompt to click "R" to restart the floor. The vivid colors leave the game extremely memorable, and the vague storyline leavesHotline Miami is one of the best experiences I've ever obtained playing video games. This game is extremely addictive, in the sense that the game gives you tastes of accomplishment and success, and then brutally takes it away, only leaving you with a dead body and a prompt to click "R" to restart the floor. The vivid colors leave the game extremely memorable, and the vague storyline leaves you wanting more. Not to mention the soundtrack, which happens to be up with one of the best video game soundtracks of all time. Love it or hate it, Hotline Miami sets the standard for Indie Devs everywhere.… Expand
  43. Overvulture
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    When asked what it is I enjoy most about a game, the best I can come up with is "the experience", as vague as that is. Whatever I mean by that, Hotline Miami captures it in every way. With the sickly bright visuals, the unflinching and brutal violence, the hypnotizing soundtrack, and the surreal plot, it sets itself apart as one of the most distinct experiences in indie gaming. It'sWhen asked what it is I enjoy most about a game, the best I can come up with is "the experience", as vague as that is. Whatever I mean by that, Hotline Miami captures it in every way. With the sickly bright visuals, the unflinching and brutal violence, the hypnotizing soundtrack, and the surreal plot, it sets itself apart as one of the most distinct experiences in indie gaming. It's comparable to drugs, getting under your skin and becoming a game you play by feel more than sight. You'll get into a flow and completely lose yourself in the violence, only for the last enemy to die. Then the music cuts abruptly, a dull buzzing plays, and you slowly walk back to your car through the trail of maimed bodies.

    Everything moves so fast, you don't even have time to think, you just have to react instinctively. The feel of the action very much compliments what's going on in the protagonist's head. No time to stop and think, only to act, and react, as fast as possible, no matter the consequences. The best games don't just have you play as a character, they make you feel like you *are* the character, and the gradually deteriorating mental state of a brutal killer wouldn't look like anything else than what you see in this game. The violence, intensity, and difficulty aren't going to be for everyone, but this is among my most loved of indie titles on the market.    … Expand
  44. BrauteJarcor
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    aaaltooo jueeeeeegooo
    la musicita era re piola, era
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  45. Ci8
    Nov 28, 2016
    10
    Вам известное чувство жажды крови? Вы умеете держать себя в руках? Не сойдёте ли вы с ума, если не будете убивать? Сможете ли вы удержаться? Каково ваше психическое состояние? Зачем вы здесь? Почему вы не слушаете меня? Вы здесь? Вы любите причинять людям боль?

    История об ультра-насилии. Невероятная сложность уровней. Редко используемый до момента возвышения этой игры на подиум. Да,    Вам известное чувство жажды крови? Вы умеете держать себя в руках? Не сойдёте ли вы с ума, если не будете убивать? Сможете ли вы удержаться? Каково ваше психическое состояние? Зачем вы здесь? Почему вы не слушаете меня? Вы здесь? Вы любите причинять людям боль?

    История об ультра-насилии. Невероятная сложность уровней. Редко используемый до момента возвышения этой игры на подиум. Да, сегодня у нас Hotline Miami.

    Игра представляет из себя top-down shooter в 2d стиле. Разработчики придерживались «ретро» стиля. Сама геймплейная часть представляет из себя платформенную часть и шутерную часть. Двигаться вы будете обычными для всех WASD, а стрелять/бить кнопками мыши. Игра стаёт сложнее, по мере прохождения. Начиная от маленьких, коротких уровней заканчивая огромными, долгими уровнями, на которых много десятков врагов. Вы будете использовать всё оружие, которое будет у вас под руками. От бутылки, до мачете, от 9мм пистолета, до М4. Враги бывают разных типов. Также присутствуют боссы. Их небольшое количество, но их достаточно и они еще успеют потрепать вам нервы.

    Играть в этой части мы будем за таких персонажей: Джекет, его еще называть «Куртка» в народе и за Байкера, представителя молодёжи того времени. Эти персонажи будут переходить друг другу, а это значит что кто-то должен уйти с этого бизнеса.

    Джекет, как его еще называют в народе «Куртка» это обычный гражданин США, которому начали приходить странные сообщения с угрозами. В тех сообщениях был скрытый смысл. Переж каждым заданием нам звонили из «50 Благословений» и говорили нам куда поехать и какую работу нам сделать. Сначала Джекет делает это без энтузиазма, его даже вырывает после убийства, но позже он вливаеться в эту среду и начинает убивать с удовольствием. Он использует все приспособления чтобы убить очередного русского мафиози. Позже, когда Джекет освободит девушку лёгкого поведения и начнёт с ней жить, «50 Благословений» начнут недоверять Джекету и скажу их подчиненному «убрать» Джекета. Рихтер( тот что должен был убрать Джекета) приходит к Куртке домой и ждёт его. Когда Джекет приходит, он обнаруживает его лежачую подругу в ванне в крови. Когда он приходит в гостинную, его уже там поджидает Рихтер и делает ему выстрел в живот. Но, доктора спасают Джекета, но всё же он падает в кому. Но одного дня он просыпаеться и сбегает с больницы, не смотря на огромную охрану из нарядов полиции. После побега из больницы он идёт мстить Рихтеру, убивая всех полицейский в тюрме. Когда он убивает Рихтера, он выходит на охоту на главу Русской Мафии. После удачной победы над главой Русской Мафии Джекет сдаеться полиции, но это несёт некоторые последствия, о которых вы сможете узнать во второй части Hotline Miami, под названием – Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number

    Байкер, такой же обычный гражданин как и Джекет. Он живёт богато и ни в чём себе не отказывает. Но ему стаёт скучно и он начинает работать на «50 Благословений». Но позже, ему стаёт интересно кто же за всем этим стоит и он начинает копать информацию. Он всё больше и больше углубляеться в это. Убивает он теперь не ради забавы, а ради информации. Позже, он приходит в телефонную службу «Phone MOM», чтобы узнать откуда к нему поступали столь необычные сообщения, но «50 Благословений» позаботились об этом и послали Джекета убить Байкера, но кто победил вы сможете узнать, если пройдёте игру. За Байкера есть 2 концовки. Первая, если вы собирали все буквы на уровнях и вторая, если вы не искали ничего. Но какие именно концовки вы так же узнаете, пройдя игру.

    Что же мы получили? Мы имеем прекрасную историю об ультра-насилии в Майами, 80-ых годов. Прекрасный геймплей, затягивающая сама по себе игра, сложный для понимания сюжет и много, много крови и убийств. Убийств здесь больше, чем в фильмах о Рембо. Почувствуйте себя в шкуре маньяка убийцы и молодого парня, который будет искать ответы. И всё же, ты любишь причинять людям боль?

    Оценка: 9.7/10 Замечательный шутер со своей атмосферой и сюжетом.

    Обзор был составлен Ci8, членом группы BigBadWhale Games в сотрудничестве с WeLoveBundles    … Expand
  46. Nintolerance
    Nov 28, 2015
    9
    Brutally difficult, beautifully stylised, wonderfully orchestrated. This soundtrack lives on my media player, and I legitimately own a costume of the player character.

    Hotline Miami's design, aside from a couple hiccups with boss enemies, is damn near flawless. The pacing makes it difficult to put down even when you're mad as hell about your repeated stupid deaths. Storyline is damn    Brutally difficult, beautifully stylised, wonderfully orchestrated. This soundtrack lives on my media player, and I legitimately own a costume of the player character.

    Hotline Miami's design, aside from a couple hiccups with boss enemies, is damn near flawless. The pacing makes it difficult to put down even when you're mad as hell about your repeated stupid deaths.

    Storyline is damn near opaque, but the general theme of the game is conveyed seamlessly through the playable segments and give a LOT of characterization with only a couple paragraphs of dialogue total. When talking mechanics-as-narrative, Hotline Miami is my #1 example.

    It's not quite a perfect 10. Enemy AI can be unpredictable in a way that spoils the fun on occasion, and a couple encounters change up the rules (boss is immune to melee, boss can survive more than one hit...) in an infuriating way, but it's still not enough to come close to ruining the experience.

    I'd recommend this game to anyone with a strong stomach.    … Expand
  47. VagueShape
    Feb 25, 2016
    9
    One of the best indie games ever made.
    - Great Sound track
    - Great theme
    - interesting enough plot/premise
    - fun fast paced gameplay.
    - challenging yet offers multiple ways to clear levels

    cons
    - some really bad twitch boss designs
    - secret ending leaves a lot to be desired.
  48. volodin_rs
    Dec 10, 2015
    10
    лучшая игра в которою я играл!!! Рекомендую всем и как вы её пройдёте вы сразу влюбитесь в это игру.!! лучший саундтрек !!!
  49. pepemichael146
    Sep 5, 2017
    9
    Full of bloody action, psychedelia, pulsating music and twisted plot. I got through it 2 times, on ps3 couple years ago and on pc, recently. I don't regret any of it. it was still fresh and as good as I remembered. Almost highest note for style and originality.(I was killed because of bugged door a bit too much).
  50. DONOSSO
    Apr 14, 2016
    10
    Gran jugabilidad y ritmo frenetico que sin duda me engancho basatante, y que con tal de conseguir las mascaras, mucho mas. Gran banda sonora con un ritmo techno que le da mas confort a cada nivel, los remates y el contenido "explicito" en pixeles que me encantó.
  51. jackthebrown
    Dec 11, 2016
    9
    Great game. The gameplay is fast and fun, the controls are tight, the art style is great for the game and atmosphere, the atmosphere is immersive, and the soundtrack is AMAZING, and the story is engaging, cryptic, and pretty well written. Would definitely recommend the game.

    The game only falls short in two regards. The level design is usually great, but some levels just feel like they    Great game. The gameplay is fast and fun, the controls are tight, the art style is great for the game and atmosphere, the atmosphere is immersive, and the soundtrack is AMAZING, and the story is engaging, cryptic, and pretty well written. Would definitely recommend the game.

    The game only falls short in two regards. The level design is usually great, but some levels just feel like they weren't tested enough or were thrown in because the designer liked the level, not necessarily because it was good for the game. It also has a **** stealth part that really really slows down the fast pace of the game and loses the immersion in the game completely. The game is just fast pace, fast pace, fast pace then you just hit this brick wall of a stealth level that does not fit in at all.

    All in all great game though, if you haven't played it pick it up at the next winter/summer sale and give it a try. It's short, but almost every minute is great.    … Expand
  52. spudtat0
    Jul 6, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a game alright but it's also an experience in the life of a character who puts on masks and slaughters mafia members and cops. Why an experience???, Because this character that you play as feels sick from his murders, starts hallucinating about crazy **** and gets all fked up near the end. It has a fantastic soundtrack that sounds amazing and matches with the situations that you are in. It's very challenging and can be frustrating at times, but is extremely fun too. It is rather short, but you can replay it and get better scores on all the levels.… Expand
  53. Leptoi
    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
  54. spiderkamil
    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
  55. frederik1478
    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    … Expand
  56. LincolnClay
    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    … Expand
  57. McCoffee
    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.    … Expand
  58. FromKanga
    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.    … Expand
  59. Panica3643D
    Jun 17, 2018
    9
    Стильная игра с необычным сюжетом и геймплеем, а также классным саундтреком.
  60. Mitya64
    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.
  61. angelss_13
    May 7, 2017
    7
    Muy buen videojuego. Trepidante y adictivo. La banda sonora es excelente. Además, su trama onírica y delirante es un concepto bastante bueno e interesante, que incita a reflexionar más allá de lo que es común ver en los videojuegos.
  62. marcelus
    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! :)    … Expand
  63. sharq223
    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 :)
  64. bdurmaz
    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.
  65. npougoxa
    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 ?!    … Expand
  66. Gracz-org
    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    … Expand
  67. PunchCoco
    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.
  68. Andromeda707
    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)    … Expand
  69. Knightsabez
    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
  70. RagingPoet
    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.
  71. Hustlerboss
    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!
  72. UncleEd
    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.    … Expand
  73. JavierTaco
    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.
  74. canceRnya
    Oct 30, 2018
    9
    Крута, стильна, жестоко, сложно. Один из любимых сэттингов, ну и самые лучшие саундтрэки в видеоигорах.
  75. Jackermy
    Sep 22, 2020
    6
    So, to be honest. I really don't know why this game got so high scores. The storyline is strange and not obvious, in some games - it is very good, but here you don't understand anything. The gameplay is monotonous but funny and also very hard because everyone dies from one bullet or hit. Also, I like the style of this game and music. Characters are unmemorable and I repeat - we don'tSo, to be honest. I really don't know why this game got so high scores. The storyline is strange and not obvious, in some games - it is very good, but here you don't understand anything. The gameplay is monotonous but funny and also very hard because everyone dies from one bullet or hit. Also, I like the style of this game and music. Characters are unmemorable and I repeat - we don't understand what is happening in this game.
    So, if you want to chill after a hard day - you can play Hotline:Miami    … Expand
  76. TheAdminJJ
    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...
  77. Kotofon
    May 9, 2020
    7
    Клёво.
    Разнообразие оружия - тут вам и бейсбольная бита, и кирпич, и катана, огнемёт, пулемёт, гранаты, и конечно же бензопила! вообщем все для зрелищной мясорубки.
    Маски - они тут играют важную роль. В зависимости от надетой маски, которую выбираешь перед началом уровня, изменяется какой-то аспект геймплея. Например, Тигр - летальные кулаки, Лошадь - убиваешь дверью, если за ней    Клёво.
    Разнообразие оружия - тут вам и бейсбольная бита, и кирпич, и катана, огнемёт, пулемёт, гранаты, и конечно же бензопила! вообщем все для зрелищной мясорубки.
    Маски - они тут играют важную роль. В зависимости от надетой маски, которую выбираешь перед началом уровня, изменяется какой-то аспект геймплея. Например, Тигр - летальные кулаки, Лошадь - убиваешь дверью, если за ней находится враг, Пантера - делает вас быстрее и т.д. Есть даже маска, которая переводит все диалоги на французский.
    Сюжет - ну такой простенький, да он тут особо и не нужен, так для галочки.
    Битвы с боссами, довольно сложные, как и вся игра впринципе.
    Если вам нравится стилистика 80-ых, то сие творение для вас.    … Expand
  78. Br_AgSs
    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.
  79. HM_kritik
    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!
  80. nintendo-sekta
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    Игра идеальна. В ней есть всё что нужно: музыка, сюжет, персонажи, сбор масок, сбор пазла.
  81. MatikTheSeventh
    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.
  82. BulgarianCritic
    Feb 22, 2021
    7
    The concept for the game was pretty good and the game play was hard and mostly fair, I say mostly because sometimes the controls didn't function that well and when throwing objects they went into a slightly different direction which in most cases resulted in you being dead. The story starts surprisingly well and kept you guessing for what the reason is for you to kill people and who givesThe concept for the game was pretty good and the game play was hard and mostly fair, I say mostly because sometimes the controls didn't function that well and when throwing objects they went into a slightly different direction which in most cases resulted in you being dead. The story starts surprisingly well and kept you guessing for what the reason is for you to kill people and who gives you these phone calls , but unfortunately the ending was a pretty generic and a boring ''F You'' which was disappointing for me personally. The soundtrack and the trippy retro visuals were a big plus for me and the bloodyness of the kills was also nicely done 7/10,… Expand
  83. Vladil2122
    Mar 11, 2020
    10
    Soundtrack 10/10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Story Mode 10/10
    Я всем советую эту замечательную игру
  84. gameking
    Jul 9, 2020
    7
    I like this game. It is very good for empty times. But sometimes this game has too much repeats. Sometimes it is just can be hard.
  85. 4ya5h1
    May 10, 2022
    8
    great game. great soundtrack, gameplay is awesome, fast and fun. plot is bareilly understandable. unique game
  86. facelessllama
    Apr 1, 2021
    6
    интересная задумка за скромный бюджет, еще один представитель пиксельного нашествия последних лет . любителям подобного жанра должно понравиться
  87. Cz3rw0ny
    Apr 5, 2021
    8
    Very cool game, with a pretty fresh gameplay and lots of fun. Can be played even on oldest laptop.
  88. Just4gamerstube
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    DO YOU LIKE HURTING OTHER PEOPLE?
  89. Trunestor
    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.
  90. mjodomew
    Aug 23, 2023
    0
    Yes, I love hurting other people. Hello to the losers of this game who are jealous of a masterpiece like Baldur's Gate 3. On the release day of Hotline Miami, we will give this trash game a 1-day temporary game of the year award.
  91. talipisagor
    Sep 10, 2021
    8
    2. oyuna göre daha keyifli ancak final kısmı aşırı zor ve sinir ediyor. geri kalan kısmı harika
  92. Crimert
    Nov 11, 2020
    4
    This game makes me feel bored because of trying out the same levels over and over and over again... 3hrs on record.
  93. IMR707
    May 23, 2021
    7
    The music and great and the gameplay is quite fun, until you finished the final chapter. After that, it was a really hard post-game, and it made me rage quit instead. I had fun in the main story though.
  94. Prometheus1241
    Oct 7, 2021
    7
    Quiet cool, but is not that great when Katana ZERO exists. Nevertheless, it is quite short and cheap, so recommended.
  95. PaulKorsky
    Sep 19, 2020
    10
    Да тут как бы и говорить нечего. Живая классика и один из лучших саундтреков в индустрии.
  96. KonstantinPayne
    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.
  97. Alvelian
    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
  98. Denvers
    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)    … Expand
  99. Pedro_Batista91
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Melhor jogo do planeta, uma pena que a sequência desse game não seja igual a essa obra prima.

    1000/10
  100. dirceusoaresjr
    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).
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#20 Best PC Game of 2012
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#23 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
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#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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