Hotline Miami

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 304 Ratings

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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 reeks of raw brutality and skull crushing close combat as you find yourself outgunned and using yourStep 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 reeks of raw brutality and skull crushing close combat as you find yourself outgunned and using your wits to choreograph your way through impossible situations. Its visual style, a driving soundtrack, and a surreal plot 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.… Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. DarkStation
    Jul 11, 2013
    100
    Each level in Hotline Miami begins with a choice – which rubber animal mask will you wear? Pixelated, haunting renditions of a variety of animals are represented. Dog, insects, donkeys. Which would you prefer? It’s a powerful and completely cosmetic decision that blends simple, fast action mechanics and surrealist narrative to an incredible accumulation.
  2. GamingTrend
    Jun 26, 2013
    92
    It’s not for everyone (even one of our own editors described it as “barf-tastic” at one point) but if you let its hooks into you, you will discover one of the most addictive, rewarding, crazy-ass games of recent memory.
  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Aug 12, 2013
    90
    All you really need to know is that Hotline Miami is one of the best, and hardest to master, indie games to ever grace a PlayStation. That said, Hotline Miami still needs to be a permanent fixture on your PS3, and the Vita version executes train trips without mercy. [September 2013, p70]
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  4. 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]
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  5. Play UK
    Jul 23, 2013
    85
    Aside from some control issues, this is an essential for the adult gamer. [Issue#233, p.76]
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  6. 3DJuegos
    Jul 4, 2013
    82
    Hotline Miami is pure gameplay, a videogame with personality and bloody heart.
  7. D+PAD Magazine
    Jul 1, 2013
    70
    It encompasses the audiovisual elements, the neon graphics and low-rez music, and the joyous bloodiness of early shooters. But at the same time it also encompasses how dehumanising and routine the old games were – how the violence was immature and gratuitous and just a way of dressing up limited gameplay mechanics with visceral feedback to actions.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 36
  3. Negative: 6 out of 36
  1. Gobrul
    Mar 19, 2016
    10
    It's one of if not the best indie games I ever played.
    Soundtrack 10/10
    Graphics 10/10 Game-play 10/10 Climate 10/10 Controls 9/10 (you    It's one of if not the best indie games I ever played.
    Soundtrack 10/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Game-play 10/10
    Climate 10/10
    Controls 9/10 (you have to get used to it)    … Expand
  2. peterphnguyen
    Mar 12, 2015
    10
    This is what we need, unique original games. Game is brutally hard so if you do not like instant death with one hit please stay away this gameThis is what we need, unique original games. Game is brutally hard so if you do not like instant death with one hit please stay away this game is not for you. HOWEVER, you will be missing out with some of the best music in a video game plus the most satisfying feeling when completing a level. Only problem with this is the unprecise controls at times but a part from that, this is a violent mess you should definitely play.… Expand
  4. SheetStain
    Jul 22, 2013
    10
    This game is great. It's 80's themed style and music go perfectly with it's over-the-top bloody violence. I have been playing for weeks and amThis game is great. It's 80's themed style and music go perfectly with it's over-the-top bloody violence. I have been playing for weeks and am incredibly addicted. I highly recommend this game. It is definitely difficult, but that's what makes it so special. It holds a special place in my heart.… Expand
  5. arostislavna
    Dec 8, 2021
    9
    A great, unique, and punishing indie game, with a soundtrack that makes it a total package.
  6. crackshot
    Sep 5, 2013
    8
    Fast, fun, simple and addictive with clever retro 80's design work and great soundtracks to accompany it. Proof that simple graphics andFast, fun, simple and addictive with clever retro 80's design work and great soundtracks to accompany it. Proof that simple graphics and simple intuitive gameplay work well.… Expand
  7. 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 strategyHotline 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
  8. the_blueprint
    Dec 17, 2013
    0
    Being killed after one hit just doesn't work in a game as inprecise as this. I do not recommend this to anyone because you will die at the first try..

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Awards & Rankings

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