Hotline Miami

 PlayStation 4
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 211 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 174 out of 211
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 211
  3. Negative: 18 out of 211

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. xdhollywood
    May 28, 2015
    10
    One of the god damn greatest games ever made. Hotline Miami takes the 80's, Hyper fast gameplay, Brutal kills, Nice pixel graphics, Diverse gameplay on what mask you pic, Mysterious story, and Amazing music. Hotline Miami is a true Classic in gaming
  2. nofriends
    Aug 21, 2019
    10
    Perfection. Tight controls, brilliant design, and replayable. Crucial staples of fun games. A masterpiece, one of my favorite games ever.
  3. hb1209
    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 game play, engading and interesting story, an original concept definitely worth it.
  4. GamerRedux
    Aug 30, 2014
    9
    Fantastic! Love the old school challenge but needs more levels. Much easier controls on the PS4 than on the Vita. The story is paranoid and makes you think twice. The music is not to be missed!
  5. sityoazzdown
    Jun 2, 2020
    6
    Pros:
    +addicting
    + great satisfaction but also rage + great on the go game So-So * more complex story than I thought after research (need to pay attention) * not sure if I got by on skill or luck Cons: - inconsistent and unfair A.I Example: guy with a shotgun with a his back turn will do a 180 one shot kill from across the room, while another one will chase you. it feels like    Pros:
    +addicting
    + great satisfaction but also rage
    + great on the go game

    So-So
    * more complex story than I thought after research (need to pay attention)
    * not sure if I got by on skill or luck

    Cons:
    - inconsistent and unfair A.I
    Example: guy with a shotgun with a his back turn will do a 180 one shot kill from across the room, while another one will chase you. it feels like rng.

    - stiff and horrible twins stick mechanics (was this intentional to make the game artificially difficult?)

    - inconsistent hit boxes.
    Example: on my screen it clearly shows the bat going through the npc but it doesn't register sometimes, same with bullets going through npcs. keyword: sometimes.

    - inconsistent "stealth". what constitutes an enemy detecting you. I had an A.I do a 180 one hit shot the second I entered a room, but kill his friend while hes facing your general direction and not far away, and sometimes he wont notice.

    It's definately one of the hardest games that I've actually completed. That sense of satisfaction when chapter cleared is a big high. But I can't just turn a blind eye on the flawed mechanics of this game, getting killed by a character off-screen is the icing on the cake, My frustrations were not with getting good, it's with the wonky game systems. And I have a suspicion it was intentionally implemented too.    … Expand
  6. True_Reclaimer
    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 good deal. Buy it
  7. Noble_Nexus
    Sep 2, 2014
    7
    Esse jogo apesar de simples e sem nexo, é muito divertido e desafiador, joga-lo sem um controle no PC é uma tarefa para os mais experientes passarem aperto, O jogo é muito bom, níveis bem desenhados ao estilo 16 - 8 bits rico em detalhes e com animações razoáveis, a trilha sonora é mediana, algumas vezes é empolgante e outras você deseja deixar mudo mesmo para economizar os ouvidos, boaEsse jogo apesar de simples e sem nexo, é muito divertido e desafiador, joga-lo sem um controle no PC é uma tarefa para os mais experientes passarem aperto, O jogo é muito bom, níveis bem desenhados ao estilo 16 - 8 bits rico em detalhes e com animações razoáveis, a trilha sonora é mediana, algumas vezes é empolgante e outras você deseja deixar mudo mesmo para economizar os ouvidos, boa jogabilidade, os controles sempre respondem muito bem (apesar de serem um pouco confusos) e seu enredo é..... estranho.
    recomendo para pessoas que gostam de jogos violentos e desafiadores com um toque Old School

    This game is simple, violent and fun, the graphics are ok, and soundtrack is nothing memorable, but it's playability is awesome.
    i recommend for people that like old school and violent games.    … Expand
  8. Cobra9205
    Aug 30, 2014
    8
    1980s Miami. Neon rush. This game has a great soundtrack and atmosphere. It's worth a play for Perturbator's music alone. The game is basically the police office scene from The Terminator over and over.
  9. Huski
    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 for all Indie-game fans, the money is worth it.
  10. Sparkticle
    Nov 6, 2015
    9
    Definitely a very fun indie game to have and play. Obviously its quality warranted it a sequel. Many fun guns to try out, levels to run through, and once you get a hold of the mechanics, it's really fun. It makes you feel overpowered without making the game stupid easy, and that's a very notable achievement accomplished by this game.
  11. stratagemmedley
    Jan 23, 2015
    9
    Hotline Miami is a neon-tinted trip through 80's Miami which both carries the look, music and difficulty of classic video games. Hotline has you shoot, brawl and melee through multiple armed Russian gang members. This game is made by Devolver Digital, the same people who made Serious Sam 3 and the Shadow Warriors reboot and like those games Hotline Miami is brutal visceral fun, whichHotline Miami is a neon-tinted trip through 80's Miami which both carries the look, music and difficulty of classic video games. Hotline has you shoot, brawl and melee through multiple armed Russian gang members. This game is made by Devolver Digital, the same people who made Serious Sam 3 and the Shadow Warriors reboot and like those games Hotline Miami is brutal visceral fun, which despite having a top-down view and the art style being in the vein of 16-bit, the violence (which there is a lot of) still manages to remain gory and glorious, with each blow and each bullet feeling heavy with impact. This feeling is also amplified by how easy it is to die and good God is it easy to die. You will die a lot, this game does not pull any punches, you do everything perfect or you get your arse handed to you, these are the options this game will give you. This game also has a fantastic soundtrack, it really does compliment the aesthetic and the story, which though cliche and very much drinking from the same kool-aid as Bioshock, is still somewhat compelling. The game also manages to balance weapons extremely well, you'd expect guns to be much better than melee and both of those to be better than fists however this isn't the case, the guns may have the best range and damage but they run out quick, can easily miss and alerts everyone around you, melee weapons may deal more damage than fists and can be thrown to make enemies unconscious and of course your trusty fists may only leave enemies knocked down temporarily, requiring a brutal execution to finish your foe off, and have little range, however they are much faster, don't slow you down and gives you the most points, which you'll need to get a good ranking at the end of each chapter. However despite everything that is good, the game does have a few flaws, it is very evident that this game is a port from the PC, for example while the controls are generally fluent, at times, especially when looking ahead controlling can feel awkward and a little over-sensitive, also with all the colour and corpses on screen occasionally it can be hard to tell the difference between a dead enemy, a knocked-down enemy and an alive one, which can lead to cheap deaths. All in all this is a great indie gem worthy of your time and of great value, especially for £2.50 (equivalent to roughly 3 and a half dollars) so unless you have a good PC (where it controls more naturally) or an aversion to red pixels, I cannot recommend this game enough to you.… Expand
  12. Malamar
    Jan 13, 2015
    10
    What a fantastic game this game is sooooo hard but it keeps you hooked on to it because you think to your self "okay this time is it" but in reality you die at the very beginning with the up beat music and the HD pixels this game is amazing
  13. Grigann
    Apr 21, 2015
    8
    This game have original aesthetics, a great soundtrack and a clever storytelling with a nice "meta" touch to it, but more importantly it is a fun and enjoyable shooter experience. On the downside the controls on the PS4 are OK but not that great, and the scoring system could have been clearer. It's not suitable for everyone, but if you can stomach this hardcore combination of ultraThis game have original aesthetics, a great soundtrack and a clever storytelling with a nice "meta" touch to it, but more importantly it is a fun and enjoyable shooter experience. On the downside the controls on the PS4 are OK but not that great, and the scoring system could have been clearer. It's not suitable for everyone, but if you can stomach this hardcore combination of ultra violence, electro music and flashy graphics, this is easily one of the best games on the PS4 so far.… Expand
  14. Nel
    Feb 1, 2017
    8
    Fast paced action packed game. The game requires some skill and repetition to complete a few levels, but it is a lot of fun, and will not feel like a drag to complete.
  15. stamito
    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).

    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    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).    … Expand
  16. zGoldenOG
    Sep 8, 2019
    9
    game incrivel. Arte única. gameplay unica. Recomendo dar uma chance para o game.
  17. Alex_Pilgrim008
    May 8, 2023
    8
    Hotline Miami is a retro-inspired 2D puzzle game disguised as an action title. Yes, you perform a ton of killings with firearms and melee weapons. But you must perfectly enact your murderous spree or you'll end up dead which happens a lot. The trial-and-error of this game will be a real turnoff for players who like to progress fast. Almost every little mistake will get you killed sinceHotline Miami is a retro-inspired 2D puzzle game disguised as an action title. Yes, you perform a ton of killings with firearms and melee weapons. But you must perfectly enact your murderous spree or you'll end up dead which happens a lot. The trial-and-error of this game will be a real turnoff for players who like to progress fast. Almost every little mistake will get you killed since there are no health bars. You're killed in one-hit and must repeat the level every time you die. Some deaths seem cheap due to the off-camera shooting and the wonky lock-on feature. But while it's very difficult, it can be quite addicting due to the simplicity of the gameplay. Pattern recognition and stealth are the keys to victory. Also, you can wear masks which act as helpful modifiers. For instance, one allows more firearms to appear and another gives the game a red filter. Stylistically, "Miami" adapts an 80's neon glow aesthetic. The music is atmospheric and the story is mysterious. Overall, this will appeal more to puzzle fans than action fans. I would rate it with an 8.7 out of 10.… Expand
  18. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Legendary game, play it, this game changed my life for good, all I have for this game is LOVE.
  19. mainstreamkid
    May 3, 2019
    8
    This game is simple, violent and satisfying. The story is very interesting and it kinda gives me some Nicolas Winding Refn vibes, which I really like. But gosh, this game's soundtrack is on another level.

    Amazing.
  20. Armin4
    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
  21. MeatGrindeR
    Nov 19, 2021
    8
    Кайфовая, очень динамичная с одним из лучших саундов в истории видеоигр. А вот с сюжетом без бутылки не разобраться...
  22. GarbageMunch
    Sep 7, 2020
    9
    Positives: AI is difficult to go against, which is a nice change of pace from the typical game where most enemies are paper to a campfire. You have to take into consideration every enemy on the map. The game play is versatile, letting you either stay back with firearms, charge with melee, use throw able weapons, ground executions, or a combination of them all. Each level feels unique,Positives: AI is difficult to go against, which is a nice change of pace from the typical game where most enemies are paper to a campfire. You have to take into consideration every enemy on the map. The game play is versatile, letting you either stay back with firearms, charge with melee, use throw able weapons, ground executions, or a combination of them all. Each level feels unique, reflecting the story without having to use words. Each weapon feels different from the rest.

    Negatives: A couple masks feel useless, especially the default mask. The story is easy to miss if you are just tapping through the dialogue boxes quickly, but is made up by the immaculate level design.    … Expand
  23. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    8
    Hotline Miami is a great game with a great aesthetic and music. It's short and sweet.
  24. Yojimbo2015
    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- 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 offTwin-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

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
tbd

No score yet - based on 1 Critic Review

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 1
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1
  3. Negative: 0 out of 1
  1. Push Square
    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.
    Read full review