Hotline Miami

 PlayStation 3
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 313 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 253 out of 313
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 313
  3. Negative: 22 out of 313

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  1. AliciaDark
    Jun 27, 2013
    7
    This is a really great game that focuses on gameplay, but even so: music and graphics are good too.
    If you want some a good quality "old-school fun", this is excellent for you.
  2. Breikzer
    Oct 24, 2013
    6
    Addictive gameplay and extreme blood, but the graphics sucks, I see indie games with incredible graphics (journey, limbo). The difficult is very hard, you die many times and the story is a big piece of
  3. Chaeote
    Aug 2, 2013
    5
    Ok, I watched videos of this game thinkling "huh, that looks cool", finally got my hands on it.

    And, the game is completely unapproachable without third -party help. The "tutorial" in short, gives you BASIC button assignments to do actions, some of which overlap, which means they need more explanation so you don't do the wrong thing at the wrong time. Then it displays all this    Ok, I watched videos of this game thinkling "huh, that looks cool", finally got my hands on it.

    And, the game is completely unapproachable without third -party help. The "tutorial" in short, gives you BASIC button assignments to do actions, some of which overlap, which means they need more explanation so you don't do the wrong thing at the wrong time.

    Then it displays all this information in a stupid "trippy" floating font style, that takes you 3 times to go over just so you can read the damn thing.

    I have no idea how the gameplay is, because I couldn't understand it enough to even start attempting the first level, and my eyes were hurting because nothing on screen (the TEXT) could stand still for 2 seconds).

    I'm sure people like this game, that's obvious, but, holy crap... I can't even start the thing without getting a headache.    … Expand
  4. TheQuietGamer
    Dec 21, 2013
    7
    A brutal game that pays homage to the gory 80's action flicks and retro games of old. The game nails style, sporting old-school graphics and soundtrack that really help suck you into the game. It's story is also great, if a little too vague, and leaves you with a sense of mystery about the events of the experience. I found myself asking if the character had just gone insane, or if it wasA brutal game that pays homage to the gory 80's action flicks and retro games of old. The game nails style, sporting old-school graphics and soundtrack that really help suck you into the game. It's story is also great, if a little too vague, and leaves you with a sense of mystery about the events of the experience. I found myself asking if the character had just gone insane, or if it was all just one cocaine fueled nightmare. The story might not give you all the answers, but it definitely keeps you guessing in a good way. Where the game stumbles the most for me is in it's gameplay.

    This is a challenging game, just not always fairly. Enemies can kill you in one hit so you really have to come up with a good strategy if you want to get through these levels. The problem with this is that death can just feel random at times. You might be able to get the drop on an enemy one second, only to have them gain foresight next time and blow you away before you can even get close. I have had enemies ignore loud gunshots, yet somehow manage t hear me open a door from halfway across the map and swarm me. It's moments like these that just make it seem like death can be unfair, but unlimited lives make up for most of the frustration.

    Another area where the game stumbles is with it's controls. It's got a twin stick shooter set-up, but aiming with the analog stick feels stiff and awkward making it almost impossible to pull off a quick shot when you need to without the lock on system. Unfortunately the lock-on system also has it's own issues. It doesn't always lock on to the target you want it to, and I've had times where it would change targets on me for no reason. Issues like these can add many deaths to a game that will already kill you if you're not on your toes. Naturally these issues, as well as the light hit detection issues, lead to a lot of deaths that just don't feel fair.

    So these issues do bring down the experience, but they don't ruin it. When everything is working the way it should the game can be an absolute blast. Bashing an enemies brains in and completing a level is extremely rewarding and there are plenty of reasons to replay levels for new unlockables and high-scores. Overall this is a flawed game that can still provide a heck of a lot of fun if you're willing to put up with it's issues. It can be a frustrating experience, but there are enough good things here that I fell that I can still recommend it to those who are looking for something different and don't mind the games extreme brutality.    … Expand
  5. raccoondaddy
    Dec 3, 2017
    7
    Hotline is a pretty good game, that gives a lot of respect to the 8-bit action games. This is an action game, but its more like strategy action style of gameplay. Its basically, clear a room, don't mess it up or you have to do it all over again. It does play more towards a realistic fight scenario, when you're working through a hard part it can be REALLY frustrating. Fortunately, theHotline is a pretty good game, that gives a lot of respect to the 8-bit action games. This is an action game, but its more like strategy action style of gameplay. Its basically, clear a room, don't mess it up or you have to do it all over again. It does play more towards a realistic fight scenario, when you're working through a hard part it can be REALLY frustrating. Fortunately, the game is pretty forgiving, in the sense that each floor is a checkpoint.

    As for the story, its good, but it has to grow on you. The game is pretty hard in terms of difficulty and requires some patience in most tough areas.    … Expand
  6. hileger
    Oct 19, 2022
    7
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Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best PS3 Game of 2013
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#50 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2013
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#73 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2013

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
    Sep 27, 2013
    88
    The ultra-violent indie hit Hotline Miami has found its way unto our PlayStation 3 an Vita and it is a drug infused combination between GTA, Metal Gear, neon lights and animal masks. Yes, you should play this. [September p.91]
  2. Level7.nu
    Sep 10, 2013
    90
    Hotline Miami is ludological entertainment at its finest. It is a game about grinding levels and that practice makes perfect. It is also a game about exploring new narratives and discussing the video game worlds fascination with violence and gore. A must play.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Sep 1, 2013
    93
    Dizzyingly good soundtrack. [Oct 2013, p.73]
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