sp5der Hotline Miami Collection Review

I don't think Hotline Miami needs much of an introduction — one look at the first few screenshots tells you everything you need to know. It's a fast-paced top-down game with a killer soundtrack and buckets of blood. The story, however, isn't as straightforward. In most games of this genre, narrative takes a backseat, but here it’s presented more like a philosophical piece wrapped in a retro-action shell — something that makes you reflect on the nature of violence and the meaning behind your actions. The second game in the series leans heavily into that philosophical aspect, which comes at the cost of gameplay quality. As a result, it wasn't received as warmly as its predecessor. Still, I recommend checking it out. Rating: 6.5/10 & Tier: B