RichC2

So, anyone actually played this game? The reviews have been fairly excellent, and I'm mildly intrigued by it. It's only $10 so no big loss either way but curious if anyone has played it.

http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/hotline_miami

Here's their Drive-inspired ad:

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/UgXM7ivgYTo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Gameplay:

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/OgtzJCPw3KE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

dsa_shea

I would have played the crap out of this in 1988.

Fandango

Dutch developer Abstraction Games has been hired to deliver Hotline Miami’s curious and unique style and gameplay to both the PS3 and PS Vita under the guidance of Dennaton Games.

Hotline Miami will also launch with the popular Cross-Buy option allowing you to play it on both devices with a single purchase.

Decker

I bought it for the PC but couldn't get into it at all. Don't see what the fuss is about.

wlj

i have watched several vids and I don't see what the fuss is about either

Nausicaa

I bought it and I loved it. Not sure what there ISN'T to fuss about. It's a great game, and tons of fun.

I think what you need to know before you buy is the game is that it's very fast pace, and feels more like an old arcade game than a modern 'homage' top down shooter. You will almost never last more than 30 seconds on any map. It requires quick reaction times and accurate mouse control.

It's also hilariously brutal the dozens of ways you can kill people, and awfully satisfying when you finally clean out a level with raw, murderous efficiency after dying at the front door 25 times in a row.

The game will probably be better on a dual analogue stick controller. I found aiming with the mouse somewhat cumbersome, and it took a while for me to get comfortable with it.