Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number

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  • Summary: A brutal conclusion to the gruesome saga, Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number follows the escalating level of violence through multiple factions born from the events of the original game and driven by uncertain motivations. Step into the murderous mind of several distinct characters - each withA brutal conclusion to the gruesome saga, Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number follows the escalating level of violence through multiple factions born from the events of the original game and driven by uncertain motivations. Step into the murderous mind of several distinct characters - each with their own motivations and methods of execution -- as storylines intersect and reality slips away into a haze of neon and carnage. Blistering combat, an unmistakable visual style, and a powerfully intense soundtrack will once again push you to the limit and questioning your own thirst for blood.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Play UK
    Mar 13, 2015
    93
    Excelling in so many aspects, from its eye-popping visual style and electronic soundtrack, through to its perfectly balanced twin-stick action and smart, surprising story, Wrong Number lives up to the legacy of the original. We’d go so far as to say it’s essential.
  2. Power Unlimited
    Mar 12, 2015
    90
    Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is one of those rare sequels like DOOM 2, Metal Gear Solid 2 and Metroid Prime 2 that seems identical to its predecessor, but manages to be a different beast entirely. It’s harder, more story-driven and even more subversive, and seems to specifically made to destroy the expectations of those who have mastered the first game. It might not be as pure and focused as Hotline Miami 1, but it’s everything we wanted from a sequel and way, way more.
  3. GRYOnline.pl
    Mar 17, 2015
    85
    Hotline Miami 2 is everything we knew from the original turned up to 11. Some things could have been crafted differently (especially the way the story is presented) but the end result is stunning nonetheless. Hotline Miami 2 is the best incarnation of the series and a must buy for every fan of the original. Everyone else should wait for a price drop - this game can make you crazy frustrated.
  4. PlayStation Universe
    Mar 13, 2015
    80
    Although Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is more narratively ambitious than its prequel, something has been lost in the transition. The levels, while good for the most part, simply do not match up those seen in the original game. Nevertheless, Wrong Number still stands as an excellent closing act for the series all the same.
  5. Kill Screen
    Mar 24, 2015
    75
    Hotline Miami 2 cares deeply for politics. It wants to make its brutality meaningful, to say something about media and culture and desensitization. But its sprawling narrative only shows that it has forgotten its own lessons: the way Hotline Miami plays, its spatial violence puzzle, is what Hotline Miami means.
  6. EGM
    Mar 17, 2015
    65
    Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number still sits atop the same solid, brutally violent core that made the first game a success, but it inherits all of its predecessor’s flaws as well, and buries them within a bloated, altogether less satisfying experience. While the sequel isn’t without its occasional charms, there’s no doubt Hotline Miami would be destined for a greater legacy had it called it quits after the first spree.
  7. Giant Bomb
    Mar 20, 2015
    60
    Hotline Miami's thrillingly brutal gameplay is stretched to the point of breaking in this aesthetically pleasing, but otherwise disappointing sequel.

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  1. Positive: 16 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 31
  3. Negative: 7 out of 31
  1. opblackparade
    Mar 17, 2015
    10
    There are few times where games offer novel experiences anymore as the industry grows, but Hotline Miami 1 & 2 were both really fantastic, andThere are few times where games offer novel experiences anymore as the industry grows, but Hotline Miami 1 & 2 were both really fantastic, and Wrong Number is in my opinion the better half. It is, in my opinion, a necessity to first play the original because its sequel spikes in difficulty much faster and continues to ramp up, and because of story reasons. I personally adore the huge areas with so many enemies because even though it can take an hour of retries, figuring out a path where you can get a 20x multiplier is really satisfying. The story is fantastic, I was kind of sour on the ending at first, but through more understanding of the story by the end of the second playthrough, I was thoroughly satisfied with everything, and adored and hated characters appropriately after everything was said and done because the game is well written. As for content, the game is 7-8 hours long with a Hard mode where the levels are mirrored, along with a level editor that will be coming soon. My only gripe is that I want more Hotline Miami through a sequel or by purchasing a full retail disk. I came for the gameplay, but ended up enjoying the narrative more. Hotline Miami 2 is the best game I've purchased on PS4, and that's saying something considering the small team that worked on it while triple A developers make lackluster titles such as the Order. If you liked Hotline Miami 1, give this a shot.… Expand
  2. DaQuarterPounda
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    An extremely underrated sequel that improves upon the sequel. The pacing is not quite as good but it makes the first game hard to go back to.An extremely underrated sequel that improves upon the sequel. The pacing is not quite as good but it makes the first game hard to go back to. Still trekking through Hard Mode.… Expand
  4. WhiteNoisetrash
    Mar 13, 2015
    9
    Without any new fantastic features and without anything "new" added to the game, this is more of the same from where Hotline Miami 1 left it.Without any new fantastic features and without anything "new" added to the game, this is more of the same from where Hotline Miami 1 left it.
    The good thing about that is that the game is what it is and is still a massive challenge to complete and an even greater challenge to complete all levels with highest rating.

    The game deserves a massive thumbs up from here, the only reason it's not getting a 10 is the very same reason, that it's "just" the same as before.    … Expand
  5. stamito
    Aug 26, 2016
    8
    This is quite a nice little game; it is very similar to the first one so if you liked HM1 you’ll like this one.
    The gameplay is pretty much    This is quite a nice little game; it is very similar to the first one so if you liked HM1 you’ll like this one.
    The gameplay is pretty much the same, some interesting differences might be that you’ll use quite a few characters this time, and each one of them has kind of specific abilities (much like the mask thing in HM1). The gameplay is still very fast and brutal, and not very forgiving, you’ll die quite a lot (it’s twin stick action), the stages are also significantly bigger in this one and the game is longer. So summarising, it is basically more of the same, slightly better.

    The story is told in a much more direct way this time and it is a good one. In terms of story, it is highly related to the first game, so I suggest you play both games in a relatively short space of time or chances are you’re gonna miss a lot of small things. Storytelling is more direct but it’s still kind of vague, you’ll have to pay attention to follow the thing; it is really good so if you don’t see the full picture after completing the game, I would suggest you do some online reading; it is worth it.

    Other than that, graphics are the same, old styled, and the OST is amazing, maybe even better than HM1 OST which is quite an achievement considering HM1 OST was already awesome.

    Anyway same old thing, so if you liked HM1, you won’t be disappointed, although it might feel too similar. For those who didn’t play the game, this is a fast paced twin stick action game, not very forgiving but not too hard. If you like that kind of game and you don’t mind (or like) about old styled graphics, get it! most likely you’ll like the game.    … Expand
  6. ThatOneCritic
    Mar 21, 2015
    7
    Bloody, brutal, dark, and awesome.
    Hotline Miami 2 is twitch action, murder simulator. Ultra brutality just like the first game.
    If you've    Bloody, brutal, dark, and awesome.
    Hotline Miami 2 is twitch action, murder simulator. Ultra brutality just like the first game.
    If you've played the first Hotline Miami, you wont have too much with this one. But if you're new to the series, prepare to die....A lot. The gameplay is challenging, you one hit the enemies, and vice versa. This makes every level you complete rewarding, and when you do complete a level, you'll feel a great amount of satisfaction. Game's story is like I said, bloody, brutal, and holy hell, is it dark. Not gonna spoil anything.
    The game's art style is retro style, NES, it really doesn't bother me in any way. The soundtrack is amazing. The music seems to fit in with the game's style, one of the best composers in the soundtrack would have to be Jasper Byrne. He made great music for the first, and even better in the second. You're gonna enjoy every song while you're committing massive amounts of genocide.

    There's one problem with the game though, that makes the game especially hard, that's the controls

    Now with console versions, oh my god, are you gonna rage. The controls just aren't just tailored to a controller, so it makes the game extremely hard to play.

    Other than that, it's a pretty awesome game, but if you're thinking on getting the game, just get it on pc.    … Expand
  7. CurryChan
    Oct 15, 2020
    5
    Resta mecánicas muy buenas del 1, tiene un control muy incomodo, pero la historia es genial y algunos niveles están decentes.
  8. kia_salemi
    Mar 3, 2021
    0
    The control is just horrible, this games should've been played on a PC with mouse & keyboard.
    Though the whole game is terrible. Glad didn't    The control is just horrible, this games should've been played on a PC with mouse & keyboard.
    Though the whole game is terrible. Glad didn't pay for it and played it on ps now.    … Expand

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