Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number

A really fun arcade like game, with a (IMO) quite entertaining and thoughtful story line to pair with it, the replay value is also fairly decent.

Gunline miami. Still a fun game, but a downgrade from the original in every way. In hotline miami 1, speed and skill are rewarded. This game feels more like some puzzle, stealth game especially hard mode. Getting A+ is insanely annoying and not worth the time. Did it on switch and it's a frustrating experience. You basically need to play most levels a very specific way, not breaking a combo to get that A+ or S. The game doesn't allow for much creativity in your approach like the first. Dennaton stated in a 2022 interview confirming they agreed with most people's issues. (They haven't even beat hard mode themselves, imagine not beating your own game) funny how the guys that made a game that makes fun of it's fans, has a r*pe scene and some hardcore, edgy violence got butthurt over mean comments on the internet and refuse to talk to their fan base. (Have they ever seen what people will say to you in a CS or TF2 lobby?) Indy devs really are something else and masters of shooting themselves in the foot. (Phil fish, Edmund McMillen with repentance, yandere dev, etc.)

Better than the first one and I'm not sorry for saying so. Hotline Miami 2 is a sequel just as unhealthily obsessed with its predecessor as its fans are, with each one of it's dozen protagonists latching on to one key aspect that made the first game special: the gore, the mystery, the action, and the aesthetic. As we barge through its levels, we seek that first game, its simple pleasures, and we never find them. Neither do the characters. The gore is present, but it feels almost always defensive in nature. The mystery of the first game is stretched so thin that it feels exhausted. The action remains, but in spurts so difficult and grueling that they hardly give off "fun." Nothing is as you remember it, for you or the characters you control. Eventually, all of you, fictional or real, must give up on the first game. The second game cannot be it. It can offer something else, something less satisfying, less revolutionary, something more profound, but ultimately something different. Games are defined by their moments, and 2012 was a long time ago. We all buried Hotline Miami 1, and in response the light buried us. Not that we're complaining.

Although it starts great and the story is interesting, I'd say it's quite a convoluted and sometimes buggy game. Still good but not as good in terms of level design / gameplay as the first one. The story might get better on replay because it's very confusing, but It's a interesting and often feels way more surreal than the first game, which I really fuck with.

I really like the vibes despite the flaws it has.

A worthy sequel that surpasses the first part. More weapons, more masks, more maps, more everything. 10/10

One of THE GREATEST games of all time, every character is perfectly written and the gameplay while harder than the first game, is amazing. This is an amazing sequel and it always will be.

Incredible, in depth story. I can only regret that I wasn't there when the game came out.

Me cago en la madre del que se le ocurrió el logro de matar 50,000 enemigos, buen juego eso si.

Fun gameplay, amazing atmosphere, insane visuals

way harder than the first. you will probably feel achieved after beating something like "Dead Ahead". dives into the story a lot more. great conclusion to the story. only problems are enemy placements in my opinion. overall a 9.5/10 or 10/10

still very addicting gameplay and even better soundtrack
could use a little less windows though

The gameplay of the initial game was initially very frustrating. And now, in the second one, it has caused me depression, both because of the storyline and the gameplay.
(Remove the dead ahead level please)

However, despite these issues, the overall design and combat mechanics are truly exceptional, and it is no surprise that this game is one of the greatest indie games of all time

What a game. Really hard but really rewarding. Great music, great gameplay.

Lo recomiendo, la música es excelente y las mecánicas de combos dan un toque de frenesí mientras más puntos haces, me encanta

I had seen reviews raving about this game and its predecessor so I decided to buy it during a sale to see if it was something I'd enjoy. I was initially hesitant because I rarely play pixel art games. I'll be honest; I didn't like the game. I can't say that I hated it, but it just wasn't my cup of tea. I understand that others might find it enjoyable, but it was tedious to me. I'm the type of person who will try to complete a game's achievements as much as possible, if not fully, before I move on. That's precisely what I did. I'm writing this review after having unlocked the last achievement. I can say that I did my time and swiftly uninstalled the game, never to play it again. Once more, it's not a bad game, but I can't give it 5 stars.

Run, shoot, die, try same strat till get good RNG. my gameplay loop and possibly the most fun out of most of my games 10/10 i love doing the same thing 100 times :D, got 1k deaths within the first 3 hours of playing

Game was really fun and worked great on my rog ally until the other day. Now it crashes as soon as I click play and I have tried all of the troubleshooting steps and nothing has worked. Using -gl worked but none of my inputs would register.

Edit: Got it fixed! Such a great game, take my thumbs up!

Everything about this game is amazing, except for the level designs. It triples down on the worst levels of the first game so every single mission is a punishing nightmare to navigate. Its still a really fun game nonetheless just very tedious.

8/10

This game makes me question the placements of windows.
Great game! I believe the stories each perspective told were a great portrayal of the effects from the first game, the OST is much better than the first as well.

Very fun and with all the changing characters keeps each level fresh and fun

-Got this game
-Played
-The Son says the infamous line
-Gets a grip
-Replays the whole game on hard
-Again Gets a grip

10/10 Would get a grip again

Legendary soundtrack☑️
Insane, fast-paced combat☑️
Replay value for years☑️
Challenging Hard Mode for true masochists☑️
Doors as weapons☑️
You will die A LOT Rage quits are guaranteed.☑️

Друга частина майже настільки класна як і перша. Музика і атмосфера - ТОП. Хаотична розповідь сюжету придає грі класну атмосферу, але без ютуба тут не розібратись.

Great game. Only play it if you enjoyed the first one.
Some of it is kinda bullshit, it has a janky editor, and its easy to lose saves to things like power outages
Do i reccomend?
Yes, but only if you have played the first game, and know that you want more.

if you enjoyed Hotline Miami 1 and are thinking of buying this game, DO IT. this game not only has a WAY better story than the original, but also equally fun gameplay to coincide with it. not to mention, the replayablity is CRAZY. if you want a neat wrap up on the Hotline Miami story and got a few bucks to spend, I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH, this is your game.

Not as good as the previous game. I think the length kinda hurts this game and too many open spaces will lead to rather frustrating deaths, but it is still a super violent drug enduced fever dream that I loved in HM1.
I recommend it wholeheartedly.

Amazing game, amazing music, semi-solid gameplay with pros and cons.

Pros:
- Trying to get that combo higher and higher, and keep it going is addicting. Getting through a level flawlessly, only to get a C+/B-, is uh, sometimes infuriating.
- Killing to the music. Oooooh yeah baby.
- Characters/masks with unique abilities. I kinda liked it. Yeah I know it's controversial, but to me it's like soda flavors. It works. I just wish I could choose them more often, instead of the fucking game killing the character off after 2 scenes (like, really??? I wanted to play Tony through the whole game, not for fuckin 2 levels. GIMME DEATH PUNCHIES.)
- Soundtrack is amazing.

Cons:
- Probably the top con, story is fucking incredibly difficult to follow. Could beat Pulp Fiction in the amount of times it jumps forward and backward in time. I beat the game and had no idea what the fuck happened. I thought the white gang was the Yakuza for 95% of the game, because they're literally stereotypically Asian-looking, then all of a sudden they have CCCP flags and AK's/RPK's? Like alright I guess? Then all of a sudden theres nukes going off? Had to go to wikipedia to find out what the fuck happened lmao.
- Campaign Crosshair color is abysmal. Can't fuckin see it half the time. WIsh I could change it.
- No aim sensitivity slider. My mouse is 4000 dpi but the crosshair moves like its at 750, REALLY disorienting.
- Characters die too often to enjoy their masks/abilities.
- No Miami Hotline 3, even 10 years later. :(


Overall Reccomendation? Definite yes. Get while on sale though. Can often get the bundle for like $8. Fun game, only about 8-9 hours long. Don't expect to keep track of the story.

Getting a large combo in this game uplifts my sense of self worth as a human being. Once you're able to do so consistently. This game will do the same for you.

Here's one of many tunes I listen to in place of the soundtrack.
https://on.soundcloud.com/ETamaq47asAkhe8u8

Hotline Miami 2 é um jogo que supera as expectativas em todos os aspectos. Conseguiu pegar tudo de melhor do primeiro título da saga e evoluir, melhorar, oferecendo uma experiência de jogo mais rica e complexa. As fases agora são maiores e mais complexas, com mais inimigos para matar e mais armas para escolher, o que aumenta significativamente a dificuldade e a diversão. A adição de diferentes personagens jogáveis é uma das principais novidades do jogo. Cada um deles tem sua própria habilidade e estilo de jogo, o que realmente muda a gameplay. Soundtrack impecável, level design insano, efeitos LSD perfeitos, além da conclusão de uma história muito bem orchestrada. Simplesmente CINEMA.

This game is harder than the first, but it feels unfair. got far into the game and gave up after finding a glitch where i could not hit enemies that were stuck in a corner

this games also good but not as good, this is for multiple reasons but the main one is because

It's crazy how they made a whole game to go with this banging soundtrack

Pretty good, but the first one has better level design, this one can be annoying in terms of enemy layout.

"It's good, just like the first one, but the only annoying thing is the many bugs in editor, like level crash, black npc cubes, or random sprites on the screen. But Overall, everything good."

really really really good sequel. not as perfect in concept as the first game but does improve various aspects and is much longer has more lore, etc. what you'd want from a sequel to a pretty simple short first game (kinda like portal to portal 2). yes story is a bit all over the place and near the end the levels get a bit unfair but if that gets in the way of you enjoying this amazing experience thats ur problem ngl

Нахуй мені під кінець гри дали ведмедя з кулеметами якшо я зачистив всі рівні на підарі з маскою тигра
12/10

no funny chicken man. but, this game is beautiful. it's 4x harder than Hotline Miami 1

i change my mind this is the best game ever made

didnt like the ending at first, took me a day and hours of thinking before understanding what it truly means
peak game, peak storyline
10/10

Proper fucking difficult but well worth the money, theres no such thing as power creep which keeps the challenge ongoing and allows for an overall smoother and more fun experience.

A great sequel with some equally great music

significant improvement to the first game in all aspects, soundtrack is lovely, and not as bullshit to 100% as the first game*
must play if you enjoy pulling your hair out, and then getting a grip

P.S. don't try to understand the plot my friend tried to teach me but i could not comprehend anything other than 'thick skin'

P.S.2. it will probably take you longer to get all achievements than it did for me since i've played this game before on playstation
oh and i cheated for the annoying genocide achievement and the achievement where you have to use all weapons

Damn. I never thought I would want more of it. Sadly the story ends on this one.

My hours don't mean much, but I bought exactly because dennaton and all the artist did a exceptional work.

Fun.

I would recommend for some one who want HARDCORE. This is not my cup of tea I was frustrated all the time when I play this game, AND THERE IS NO EASY MODE. I buy this game bc I wanna be John wick, But end up like YAMCHA

good old exploitatation classics, good old eighties <3

Rating: 7.5/10

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number builds on the chaotic, neon-soaked foundations of its predecessor, delivering an experience that's bigger, bolder, and more ambitious. It takes the series' signature fast-paced, top-down gameplay and amplifies it, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience for fans of the original.

The story is fragmented and nonlinear, jumping between multiple characters and timelines. While this approach adds depth and explores the dark lore of the Hotline Miami universe, it can also feel confusing and disjointed at times. The new characters bring variety to the gameplay, each with unique abilities and fighting styles, but not all of them are equally compelling.

Gameplay-wise, Hotline Miami 2 remains as brutal and unforgiving as ever. Every level demands precision, quick reflexes, and a touch of creativity. The expanded level design introduces larger, more open environments, which are a double-edged sword. While they add a sense of scale and complexity, they can also lead to frustrating moments due to off-screen enemies and difficulty gauging threats.

The soundtrack is arguably the star of the game. Packed with adrenaline-pumping tracks from artists like Carpenter Brut and Perturbator, the music perfectly complements the high-octane action, immersing players in its chaotic, retro-inspired world.

Visually, the game retains its pixel-art aesthetic, with even more vivid colors and gory details. It’s stylish, violent, and unapologetically raw. However, the increased difficulty and less intuitive level design may alienate some players who loved the tight, focused action of the first game.

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is a worthy sequel that pushes the boundaries of its predecessor. While it stumbles in certain areas, its ambition and style make it a must-play for fans of the series and anyone seeking a challenging, high-energy experience.

I like this game but this game is trying to shame me for some reason.
Might be patched soon...

"All these violent delights have violent ends."

Everything must come to an end, and this is such a beautiful way to end a story. Hotline Miami 2 is a brutal and stylish sequel that both expands upon and explains its predecessor. Introducing new characters, stories, and gameplay mechanics, the game provides fresh take on its core design, resulting in challenging and satisfying gameplay experiences. (Except for Corey’s floor on Death Wish which is unbelievably hard).

The game’s nonlinear, vague and fragmented storytelling - through multiple POV and timelines. It can feel confusing at first. However, when pieced together, it reveals a chilling message about nihilism and the pointlessness of violence. The game is not for the faint of heart as it the confront us an uncomfortable truth: Everything you’ve done and will do means nothing in the end.

great sequel and the level design is very extreme this is definitely one of the hardest games of all time

still love the gameplay, still dont remember the story