Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number

IGN

Chloi Rad

8.8 / 10.0

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is a relentless, rhythmic, and brutal game of killing fast, and often dying even faster.

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Eurogamer

Tony Coles

Recommended

Hotline Miami 2 leaves me conflicted. There's lots to love here, but the structure makes it difficult to explore and exploit. It's still an absolute riot to play, and the urge to press on remains compulsive, despite the narrative hi-jinx. Its failings are never enough to truly spoil things - Hotline Miami 2 is definitely to be recommended. It's the sequel that everyone expected, perhaps. But I'm not sure it's the sequel the original truly deserved.

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PC Gamer

Chris Thursten

57 / 100

Restrictive design decisions sap the energy from a series that revels in it, and technical issues deal the killing blow.

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Game Rant

Brad Jones

'Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number' delivers the same frenzied gameplay and thoughtful approach to plotting, but the overall experience is undeniably bigger in scope.

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GamesRadar+

David Houghton

Adding good new ideas to the formula, but unable to implement them without diluting the overall experience, Hotline Miami 2 isn't a disaster, but certainly lacks the original's fiery vitality.

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Game Informer

Brian Shea

8.5 / 10.0

Frustration gives way to fun and fulfillment as failure turns to success

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Polygon

Griffin McElroy

8.5 / 10.0

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is unapologetic, and unforgettable

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GameSpot

Danny O'Dwyer

9 / 10

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is a challenging and stylish game which entertains throughout, and delights in forcing you out of your comfort zone.

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