Underplayed Gems

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number (2015)

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number cover
Developer
Dennaton Games
Publisher
Devolver Digital
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 79,130 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a blistering, neon-drenched top-down shooter where every split-second decision can end in a bloody, punishing death

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What players say

Players are split on this sequel. Some admire its memorable ending and expanded cast, while many complain about larger levels where enemies shoot from offscreen and a finicky hitbox system that makes fights feel unfair. The difficulty is widely seen as cranked up, often at the expense of the tight design that made the first game a classic.

Screenshots

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