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Danny O'Dwyer massacres most of the state of Florida in this video review of Hotline Miami.

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155 comments
maragos
maragos

One of the best game reviews I have seen lately. Totally on the spot. Pro-editing.

LeoLex_
LeoLex_ like.author.displayName 1 Like

will we see this on PSN?

omghaxor45
omghaxor45

i would love to buy this game, but i have a baby brother that hangs out with me all the time. MY brother plays all my games and i'm curious to know if there is an option that turns off the blood because i don't want my brother to see that. I let him play some bad games but this one is, by far, one of the most brutal game I've ever seen.

User351251345
User351251345 like.author.displayName 1 Like

Some kiddie made a game in GameMaker, big whoop...

Real programmers (like me) develop in C++, this was made with stupid drag-n-drop trash.

 

Buggy, and slow, HUGE file size for a trashy game,

also with 50% CPU usage (makes the fan turn on).

 

Low quality (because not much effort was put into it), my tip: develop in a lower level language (not some childs toy).

eze_sl89
eze_sl89

@User351251345 you are a stupid fuckk, get a life , get a GF , get a job and stop insulting people who make fun and enjoyable games. Maybe stopping so much C ++ and starting to live the life outthere may be good for you, dumb shitt.

skipper1993
skipper1993

@User351251345 Watch out! Looks like we got a badass (for real) over here!

 

Anyone can learn C++ it?s a piece of piss. Unless your an idiot, and seems how you seem so inclined to throw around the fact that you know how to write in it as some kind of bragging right, makes it look like it took you real effort to get the hand of. So really it just makes you look like a moron man, I was stoned as fuck all the way through college and manage to come out getting distinctions in object oriented programming, event driving programming, using C, C++, Visual Basic and JavaScript. They are all Childs toys my friend, unless you have a low IQ or some kind of learning disability.

 

Besides, what about Minecraft? That sold millions of copies as an un-finished JavaScript game. To say it was coded in an inferior language is irrelevant. It still made more money than anything you produce ever will.

Darthbawls
Darthbawls like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @User351251345 I dont understand why your angry. If your so good then make your own game and lets see what you got to offer. No need for hate.

Sp0ilzbury
Sp0ilzbury like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 5 Like

 @User351251345 Watch out guise, we gotta badass over here!

 

Since you're such  a superior game designer (no really) why not ;give us some prime examples of your extreme talent.?

 

Go back to your C++ for Dummies books and let the gamers have some fun.

peanut-butter
peanut-butter like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @User351251345 Get off your high-horse.  Games like Duke Nukem Forever were made with fancy programs and it sucked.  Now look at Pong.  It doesn't matter how it's made, it matters how good it is.

yarez3
yarez3 like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 12 Like

 @User351251345 buggy? yes. Inefficient? Hell yes. Low Quality? No. Just no. The gameplay itself is quick, and lends to creativity from the player. The theme and tone were well thought out, keeping consistent across the graphic style and soundtrack. The execution of the game was wonderful, and had me (and most critics) coming away after having tons of fun. This is a game. Games should be fun. Mission accomplished. As for the use of gamemaker, sure, it's a child's toy for those without the skill/desire to learn actual programming. You know what else is a child's toy? Lego. And people can still build things you wouldn't believe with that stupid align-n-attach trash. Bottom line, you're trying way to sound like your a superior intelligent programmer (no really guise) and you only come off as sounding immature and foolish

atahanbozkurt
atahanbozkurt

Considering it's made with Game Maker, It's really a good game.

Speuj
Speuj

I bought this a couple of weeks after release... played it once... couldn't get into it.  Haven't run it since...

Darko-Ashitaka
Darko-Ashitaka

Most definitely one of the best games of the year! Go buy it if you haven't yet :)

SolidTy
SolidTy

My friend swears by this game, I can't wait to give it a shot.

melante
melante like.author.displayName 1 Like

After the criticism to Ultra-Violence following the latest E3 I had some hopes that this industry was going to mature. After seeing this game, and the critical acclaim it received, I think we are hopeless...

cowkiller321
cowkiller321 like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

I'll keep basing my taste on how good a game is, and not how violent. Just like in movies or any other piece of entertainment. If you don't like it, don't play it, please avoid judging whoever doesn't think like you.

rastababy123
rastababy123 like.author.displayName 1 Like

It's not always about the maturity. And you don't reaally notice the violence once you get a little in-depth with the game. but the point is, with a, like, 8 bit graphics and a touch of creativity you can produce an it's-actually-a-good game? I think this review is justifiable.

User351251345
User351251345

 @rastababy123 Uhh, the graphic processor isn't 8-bit.

 

The graphics are limited to that of your computer's... And VERY un-optimized GM TRASH... Created by someone with no creativity or skill (sorry but it's true)... You shouldn't be able to tell this kind of trash!

Evanrocknuma
Evanrocknuma

Downtempo soundtrack?  Simple but attractive graphics?  A story that doesn't feel the need to explain itself, allowing the player to decide?

 

This sounds right up my alley.  Thanks GameSpot.  I'm sure I wouldn't have given this a chance if you hadn't reviewed it.

HuSSaR83
HuSSaR83 like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 4 Like

I love memorable cocaine filled rampages raawwrrrrr

Jamoid
Jamoid like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 6 Like

nice to finally see a review from danny! more please.

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mike321987
mike321987

lol looks a load of crap that looks like a comaddor game or zx spectrum 128 lol

Gixzr
Gixzr

Game play & Graphics kind a reminds me of the first GTA  that got better & better....

Johnny9ball
Johnny9ball

Looks like a paid for review,

Plataea
Plataea

 @Johnny9ball 

I thought it was an excellent review.  I haven't played the game (yet), but the review is clear and concise, yet complete.  It gives the viewer a very good idea of what playing the game might be like.  He also covers the game's flaws.

rastababy123
rastababy123

 @Johnny9ball sorry but I can't grasp an inch of validity with your statement err how can an indie two-man team pay for a review? Oh, and speaking of INDIE and good gameplay (if ever you did play it, which i assume you didn't), err doesn't that seem self-explanatory to you as to why it has that score? or do you want other people to point out how much of a dumbass you are?

User351251345
User351251345

 @rastababy123  @Johnny9ball I don't like you... You probably use Game Maker, because you have no skill either...

 

I highly doubt you would know good game play... If it bit you where it hurts... This game is TRASH, just like anything that was compiled with an interpreter in it.

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