Hotline Miami is an exceptional Action/Shooter that raises the bar for the genre.
93
Verdict
97%
Steam
86
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (97% positive from 120K reviews)
Critically acclaimed (86/100 critic average)
Outstanding soundtrack
Standout indie gem
Steep difficulty curve may not appeal to casual players
Hotline Miami is a 2012 top-down shooter game developed by Dennaton Games and published by Devolver Digital. Set in Miami in 1989, the game follows an unnamed silent protagonist—dubbed Jacket by fans—as he commits massacres against the local Russian mafia. In each level, the player must defeat every enemy through any means necessary, with wearable animal masks providing the player with unique abilities. The plot follows Jacket as he slowly loses his grip on reality and is interrogated for his actions. It advocates a pacifist message by making the player feel regret for their in-game actions.
Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 3d ago
I honestly just play this game to beat biker half to death. Very good very erotic 10/10 Play this game
As a certified penguin, I approve of this game. The lore is surprisingly interesting as well. Love it.
Hotline Miami is a very cool and unique Shooter, that still feels fluid and fast, despite the fact it came out in 2012. It is very fast paced and has a decent amount of levels, so a normal playthrough is done in 3-4 hours. But of course going for 100%/all achievements lengthens your journey in the game. So, if you want something different from a normal Shooter and don't mind the fast pace, this game might be for you! PS: If you have trouble unlocking an achievement you fulfilled the requirements for: Loading into a random level and dying always unlocked these achievements for me.
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