Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
Main Game
RELEASED
7.9
Mar 10, 2015
PlayStation 5PlayStation 4+9byDennaton Games•Spike Chunsoft
Overview:|
As a top-down arcade shooter released in 2015, this main game serves as the brutal conclusion to its violent saga, focusing on fast-paced, unforgiving combat where instant death demands precise, repeated attempts. You follow multiple factions through larger, more complex levels, utilizing unique character methods in a haze of neon and carnage, all driven by an intense soundtrack and distinct visual style.
This title, released in 2015, serves as the brutal and definitive conclusion to a violent saga steeped in neon-drenched retribution. Set against a backdrop of escalating chaos following the events of the original narrative, players navigate the intersecting paths of several distinct factions. Each group operates with questionable methods and uncertain motivations, leading to unforeseen consequences that blur the lines of reality in a brilliant haze of bloodshed and carnage.
Core Gameplay and Mechanics
As a top-down shooter with strong arcade and indie sensibilities, the core gameplay loop revolves around high-stakes, fast-paced, and often unforgiving combat scenarios. Players must utilize a combination of stealth, environmental awareness, and precise execution to clear intricate, multi-room levels.
The experience emphasizes instantaneous death and instant restart, demanding players learn level layouts and enemy patterns through repeated attempts. Success hinges on mastering quick decision-making and chaining together lethal actions.
What defines the combat experience in this sequel?
The sequel introduces several new mechanics and significantly expands the scope of the conflict. Players will step into the shoes of multiple distinct characters, each possessing unique motivations and methods of execution. This shift means the approach to tackling objectives can vary significantly depending on the character currently in control.
Levels are generally larger and more complex than in previous installments, often featuring multiple entry points and requiring more strategic planning before the first shot is fired. The combat remains blisteringly fast, supported by an unmistakable visual style and an intensely powerful, driving soundtrack that heightens the atmosphere of tension and violence.
Atmosphere and Narrative Structure
The atmosphere is characterized by a distinct, vibrant, yet deeply unsettling aesthetic, blending 1980s retro visuals with extreme graphic content. The narrative focuses on the fallout and the spiraling cycle of violence, pushing the player to question the motivations behind the carnage.
The storyline weaves together multiple perspectives, exploring the consequences of past actions as reality itself seems to fracture under the weight of the escalating conflict.
Platform Availability and Content
This main game is available across a wide array of platforms, including PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation Vita, and Google Stadia, ensuring broad accessibility.
Is there any additional downloadable content available for this title?
As of the current information, there are no officially released DLCs or expansions associated with this main game installment. The experience provided upon release represents the complete, final chapter of the core saga.
Game Details
Primary Name: Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
Alternative Names:
Hotline Miami 2 (Shortened title)
HM2 (Acronym)
HotlineMiami2.exe (Windows Executable)
Type: Main Game
Series: Hotline Miami
Developer: Dennaton Games
Publisher: Spike Chunsoft, Devolver Digital
Engine: GameMaker: Studio
Release Information
Release Date: Mar 10, 2015
Genres & Themes
Genres: Shooter, Indie, Arcade
Themes: Action
Platforms
PlayStation 5PlayStation 4LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 3PlayStation VitaGoogle StadiaXbox Series X|SXbox OneMacNintendo Switch
Game Modes
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Player Modes: Single-player
Game Modes: Single player
Age Ratings
ESRB:M (Mature)
PEGI:18+
CERO:D (17+)
USK:16+
GRAC:19+
Set in Miami, USA, in 1991, an action game in which followers of the previous protagonist solve the mission * Excessive expression of violence - excessive and frequent expression of blood and mutilation in enemy attack scenes * Direct criminal expression - Sexual assault scenes present in the in-game progression * Excessive vulgarity, profanity, and profanity expressions - Profanity in in-game dialogue such as f**k, assh**e, etc. * Direct drug expression - Drug effects such as taking drugs during the mission and shaking the screen are therefore in accordance with Article 21 of the Act on the Promotion of the Game Industry and Article 7 (4) of the Classification Regulations Classification as 'No Youth Available'.
CLASS_IND:16+
ACB:RC (Refused Classification)
Games 1(a): The computer game is classified RC in accordance with the National Classification Code, Computer Games Table, 1. (a) as computer games that "depict, express or otherwise deal with matters of sex, drug misuse or addiction, crime, cruelty, violence or revolting or abhorrent phenomena in such a way that they offend against the standards of morality, decency and propriety generally accepted by reasonable adults to the extent that they should not be classified."
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