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Hotline Miami Collection

Both transgressive and subversive, Hotline Miami and its sequel are both much smarter games that I’ve seen some quarters give them credit for, and brought together into one package for the Switch is a good bit of the ol' ultra-violence.
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50%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
65% User Score Based on 4 reviews
Critic Score 78%Based on 2 reviews

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About Hotline Miami Collection

Hotline Miami Collection is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by Dennaton Games and was released on October 10, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Hotline Miami Collection contains both legendary games in the neon-soaked, brutally-challenging Hotline Miami series from Dennaton Games.

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65%Audience ScoreBased on 4 reviews
music6 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • The Hotline Miami Collection offers addictive and rewarding gameplay, making it highly replayable.
  • The pixel art visuals and synthwave soundtrack have aged incredibly well, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The games run smoothly on the Switch, making it an ideal platform for both new and returning players.
  • The collection is uneven, with the sequel being flawed and feeling more like an expansion than a proper sequel.
  • There is a lack of a level editor, which disappoints some players who enjoyed that feature in other games.
  • Some levels in the sequel are painstakingly difficult, leading to frustrating backtracking.

  • music

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The music in the Hotline Miami series is consistently praised for its stellar synthwave and EDM soundtracks, which enhance the fast-paced, brutal gameplay and create an engaging atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the addictive and rewarding nature of the music, noting that it feels tailor-made for the game's aesthetic and contributes significantly to its replayability. Overall, the soundtracks are considered a standout feature, complementing the dynamic pixel art visuals and intense action.

    • “Anyone would be hard-pressed to find a more stellar selection of pre-existing music that almost seems like it was tailor-made for this duology.”
    • “The pixel art visuals and synthwave soundtrack have aged incredibly well – especially in the seven-year-old original – and while the lack of a map editor stings to this day, its brutal story missions are as engaging as they were the day they were released.”
    • “One thing that is consistent between both entries is the indelible soundtrack.”
    • “[EDM soundtrack, quality top-down stealth, sound and art design, 1980s gore, distinct stages].”

  • gameplay

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The gameplay of the Hotline Miami Collection is characterized by its satisfying difficulty, blending twin-stick mechanics with puzzle-solving elements, which enhances replayability. While the sequel maintains similar gameplay, it enriches the series with expanded lore and new characters. The standout soundtrack further elevates the overall experience.

    • “With satisfyingly difficult gameplay and a soundtrack that steals the show, the Hotline Miami Collection is a double feature that offers much replayability.”
    • “While the sequel is more of the same gameplay-wise, it expands the series lore and introduces new characters and concepts.”
    • “A bloody unique blend of twin-stick mechanics and puzzle solving.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, -67% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The graphics feature vibrant pixel art visuals that have aged well, complemented by a dynamic synthwave soundtrack. The 16-bit art style is praised for its creativity, and the game runs smoothly in handheld mode, despite some disappointment over the absence of a map editor.

    • “The pixel art visuals and synthwave soundtrack have aged incredibly well – especially in the seven-year-old original – and while the lack of a map editor stings to this day, its brutal story missions are as engaging as they were on the day they were released.”
    • “The visuals are dynamic and creative with the 16-bit art style, and the handheld mode runs smoothly.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
    • “The character models are poorly designed and look like they belong in a much older title.”
    • “The environments are bland and repetitive, making exploration feel tedious.”

  • story

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story is praised for its engaging and brutal missions, which have remained captivating over the years, despite the absence of a map editor. The combination of pixel art visuals and a synthwave soundtrack enhances the overall experience, contributing to the game's lasting appeal.

    • “The pixel art visuals and synthwave soundtrack have aged incredibly well – especially in the seven-year-old original – and while the lack of a map editor stings to this day, its brutal story missions are as engaging as they were on the day they were released.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is praised for its excellent port and affordable price, contributing to its high replayability, enhanced by an engaging soundtrack.

    • “Excellent port, the price is right, and it's highly replayable with killer tunes.”
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78%Critics’ scoreBased on 2 critic reviews
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Hotline Miami Collection is a arcade shooter game. Common tags for Hotline Miami Collection include indie.

Hotline Miami Collection is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Hotline Miami Collection was released on October 10, 2017.

Hotline Miami Collection was developed by Dennaton Games.

Hotline Miami Collection has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked Hotline Miami Collection for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Hotline Miami Collection is a single player game.

Similar games include Hotline Miami, Metroid Dread, The Nioh Collection, Danganronpa Decadence, Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 + 2 and others.