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  • Summary: Step into the neon-soaked underground of 1980s Miami as bizarre messages on your answering machine seem to be urging you to commit terrible acts of violence - but will you obey? Hotline Miami overflows with raw brutality and skull crushing close combat as you find yourself outgunned andStep into the neon-soaked underground of 1980s Miami as bizarre messages on your answering machine seem to be urging you to commit terrible acts of violence - but will you obey? Hotline Miami overflows with raw brutality and skull crushing close combat as you find yourself outgunned and using your wits to choreograph your way through impossible situations. An unmistakable visual style, a driving soundtrack, and a surreal plot that will have you question your own thirst for blood. Bash and blast through over 20 multiscreen levels with 35 unique weapons and collect 25 game-altering masks in one of the darkest and most unusual independent games on the scene. Expand

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  1. Aug 27, 2014
    90
    Hotline Miami on the PS4 is the same intense, gripping experience that we've already come to love on other platforms, but with the use of the DualShock 4's new capabilities and smooth ergonomics, it easily lives up to the thrills of its past exploits.
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  1. Sep 7, 2014
    10
    Best PS+ Game so far, i did 100% and its the best indiegame of the year. great music and soundtrack. Brilliantine gritty knife throwing gameBest PS+ Game so far, i did 100% and its the best indiegame of the year. great music and soundtrack. Brilliantine gritty knife throwing game play, engading and interesting story, an original concept definitely worth it. Expand
  2. Oct 25, 2014
    10
    Great Game play, Great Story, Great Music fun to play ! It is one of the best Indie-games i have ever played. It is definitely a must have forGreat Game play, Great Story, Great Music fun to play ! It is one of the best Indie-games i have ever played. It is definitely a must have for all Indie-game fans, the money is worth it. Expand
  3. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    A unique and beautiful experience
    I enjoy every second of it
    One the best action and stories And gameplay in my life
  4. Aug 22, 2016
    8
    This is a nice little game; fun to play and with an interesting story that opens the door for the good stuff happening in hotline Miami (HM2).This is a nice little game; fun to play and with an interesting story that opens the door for the good stuff happening in hotline Miami (HM2).

    Graphics are retro styled which gives the game a bit of personality, but if you don’t like the style you’ll feel disappointed by it. Music is simply amazing; it goes very well with the brutal, fast paced gameplay. The story is quite good for this kind of game; although the game obviously focuses on gameplay, it is simply nice to play but you get a good story as well. The story can be a bit hard to follow if you don’t pay attention and for it to make complete sense you’ll have to unlock the “true” ending. I’d also say some of the questions about the characters won’t be answered until you play HM2 which explains a lot of the stuff that happens in HM1. As I mentioned above, the gameplay is fast, it is all about twin stick fast paced action, and the good thing is the story does not break that rhythm. I think it is also worth mentioning the game is kind of hard and not very forgiving, you’ll die a lot, so if you don’t like that you might want to spend your money elsewhere.

    Another interesting thing is the violence, this game, despite the graphic style is quite brutal and violent. This is a good thing for people who like it, but be careful if you’re thinking of buying it as a present for children or if there is children around; violence, drugs etc. are quite present here.
    Finally, I would advise people to play both HM1 and 2 together as the story in the second game is highly related to the first one and answers questions you may have on the first game. There are also a lot of characters and references from HM1 in HM2. If you make the effort to understand the story, I think you’ll enjoy it quite a lot, but you need to pay attention as the game does not hold your hand on this (if you’re losing the point, I suggest you read a bit on the internet after completing the game).
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  5. Mar 17, 2016
    8
    Really enjoyed the graphic 8 bit violence and smooth stringing kill combos. One of the better indie games on PS4. And always on sale so a goodReally enjoyed the graphic 8 bit violence and smooth stringing kill combos. One of the better indie games on PS4. And always on sale so a good deal. Buy it Expand
  6. Nov 19, 2021
    8
    Кайфовая, очень динамичная с одним из лучших саундов в истории видеоигр. А вот с сюжетом без бутылки не разобраться...Кайфовая, очень динамичная с одним из лучших саундов в истории видеоигр. А вот с сюжетом без бутылки не разобраться...
  7. Aug 23, 2023
    6
    Twin-stick overhead shooter that plays like the on-foot missions of GTA Chinatown Wars without the sandbox elements. The retro- styledTwin-stick overhead shooter that plays like the on-foot missions of GTA Chinatown Wars without the sandbox elements. The retro- styled graphics are quite crude and garish and the one-false-move-and-you're-dead format can be infuriating; prepare to be killed by unseen, off-screen enemies again and again and again and again. But it does have a "one more go" addictive quality that fends off the frustration levels. Just. Expand

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