harrisk954
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I had the exact same thought. Another glowing example of the sad state of video game websites.
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Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number | Review Thread
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I had the exact same thought. Another glowing example of the sad state of video game websites.
probably because the PC version has a level editor and maybe, and i'm just assuming here, the developers felt the game feels more true to its nature with KB + M considering the original game came out on PC first.
Messofanego
Banned
Midnight Resistance - Andi Hamilton
Too bad to hear the rape scene is an absolute throwaway and is more for shock value.
Nice to see some counterpoint reviews. Makes for a more interesting discussion.
Too bad to hear the rape scene is an absolute throwaway and is more for shock value.
the level editor is in ALPHA state in the PC version..
I Wanna Be The Guy
U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!
Pretty sure I remember the devs saying a while back that the level editor would be on all platforms.
PC version doesn't have the level editor yet.
I was so hoping I could check PSN before work and download this to my Vita for lunchtime, but alas only the original came up.
Pretty excited for this. I sure as hell don't need it since I just recently got Zombie Army Trilogy AND Dead or Alive 5: Last Round, but Hotline Miami is too sweet to pass up.
Pretty excited for this. I sure as hell don't need it since I just recently got Zombie Army Trilogy AND Dead or Alive 5: Last Round, but Hotline Miami is too sweet to pass up.
I have been concerned about this design choice as well, but I figured that custom levels will solve that problem. It's fine to have a more rigid structure for the story campaign when you have a sea of custom levels to choose from. Then again, I'm extremely disappointed that they weren't able to include the Level Editor at launch. Really deflated my hype.
KainXVIII
Member
What are you afraid? Lack of AF on PS4? =)
Splash Wave
Member
I've mentioned this in another review thread, but:
Is it just me, or does Destructoid give almost everything a 9?
Is it just me, or does Destructoid give almost everything a 9?
Crimsonclaw111
Member
57 seems crazy low as it makes it sound like they completely screwed everything up.
the IGN review did showcase the level editor though so i assume the PC version given to reviewers does have some alpha or beta version of the level editor
IAmRandom31
Banned
Seems the lower scores are all about gameplay choices.
No masks, and instead using various characters with unique perks and abilities. And the bigger stages.
Sounds like to me the reviewers weren't particularly good at the game in the first place, and the bigger levels and restrictions caused it to be even more difficult. So they didn't like it due to that.
No masks, and instead using various characters with unique perks and abilities. And the bigger stages.
Sounds like to me the reviewers weren't particularly good at the game in the first place, and the bigger levels and restrictions caused it to be even more difficult. So they didn't like it due to that.
Triggerhappytel
Member
Review scores are so ridiculous. I know I'm getting this because I enjoyed the first game, and yet I read over some of those scores and quotes in the OP and found myself doubting whether I should buy it.
Raptomex
Member
Hopefully the level editor will increase the replayability.
OldAsUrSock
Banned
Many multiplatform games are reviewed on one platform or hardly looked at on other platforms than the one they review off of.
BabyFaceKillah
Member
guess ill wait for PS+
Fancy Clown
Member
I mean, there's no way it won't. The hard mode sounds like it will increase replay for the campaign itself though; mirror mode, more enemies, and no lock on.
Guidelines for a happy gaming life: You shouldn't give a shit about reviews, outside of the reporting of technical issues.
superseohyun
Member
wow what?! why would they do this?!
Why should you completely ignore complaints about the way a game is designed? You should read more than one or two and take them all with a grain of salt, sure, but if a review gives a detailed description of some game feature that sounds like it would really turn you off, I don't see why you shouldn't factor that into your purchasing decision.
Buying things without being informed doesn't give a person a "happy gaming life."
Druz
Member
Except I loved the first game. I think the PCgamer review is really well spoken, but I'd buy it and play it anyway to have my own opinion. Enjoyed the first one too much to not find out for myself why number 2 "failed".
Fushichou187
Member
Just sounds like a unique challenge (for better or worse). It's one character and all the masks/characters are there to allow you to play the game in different ways. There will always be ones that you prefer over others.
Raptomex
Member
As long as there's a checkpoint system is this really a big deal? In the first game, some of the later levels took me a while anyway due to all the deaths.
BobTheFork
Member
I try not to bag on review content but...
"Hotline Miami 2 improves upon its predecessor in a way that is pleasing, but non-essential. And to get there, it undercut the one thing that made the original great. Hotline Miami was nasty, brutish, and short. Hotline Miami 2, sadly, is not."
Which of the three things they listed is the ONE thing that made the original great.
"Hotline Miami 2 improves upon its predecessor in a way that is pleasing, but non-essential. And to get there, it undercut the one thing that made the original great. Hotline Miami was nasty, brutish, and short. Hotline Miami 2, sadly, is not."
Which of the three things they listed is the ONE thing that made the original great.
Deaths is not what I'm referring to- I was reading a review that was talking about how the reviewer had to search a level for the last guy. I guess we'll have to wait and see how it actually plays out.
The comparison to Only God Knows only makes me even more hyped.
These posts are what review threads are all about.
These posts are what review threads are all about.
Fancy Clown
Member
I guess short lol? Since Hotline Miami clearly looks to be nasty and brutish.
Only God Forgives?
Triggerhappytel
Member
After really enjoying Driveclub and The Order and questioning how the fuck Mordor got GotY, I find myself paying less and less attention to mainstream games press.
not much different than the biker stages in hm1
superseohyun
Member
in miami 1 the butcher does play differently so it is not the end of the world. Still i would prefer to have little restriction during the most of the game.
Fewer masks and multiple playable characters was always of concern to me. I'm not crazy about the larger levels and longer campaign, either.
I'll still buy it tonight, regardless. Gotta try it for myself. First game was so unique, satisfying and occasionally disturbing. Loved it.
I'll still buy it tonight, regardless. Gotta try it for myself. First game was so unique, satisfying and occasionally disturbing. Loved it.
Fancy Clown
Member
Wow... they fucked up this game? How is it possible?
The original is one of the best games I've ever played... I though they couldn't get this to be worse. Maybe more of the same.
But then, the reviews are saying other thing. I'll wait to get this now...
Did you not read the majority of the reviews that are positive?
| Praxis |
Banned
Wow... they fucked up this game? How is it possible?
The original is one of the best games I've ever played... I though they couldn't get this to be worse. Maybe more of the same.
But then, the reviews are saying other thing. I'll wait to get this now...
There is one bad review. If you liked the original I'd say this is worth £10, even if it's half as good as the first it will be money well spent.
My AnimeGAF origins are showing.
Dr_LucienSanchez
Banned
Wow... they fucked up this game? How is it possible?
The original is one of the best games I've ever played... I though they couldn't get this to be worse. Maybe more of the same.
But then, the reviews are saying other thing. I'll wait to get this now...
How are you seeing that the game is fucked? The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with one outlier.
Why? Because of positive reviews?
That PC Gamer review effectively rips into a big problem with big sequels. Hotline: Miami is an arcade game draped in storytelling. Hotline: Miami 2 seems to jettison the arcade mechanic to double down on storytelling. Not what I'm looking for in more Hotline. First, it hampers my enjoyment of playing the game. Second, I'm always wary when a game with brief, focused storytelling is followed up by a game with long, detailed storytelling.
I commented on a review in a review thread, yes.
Air Zombie Meat
Member
Reviews looking good. Interesting to see the complaints about length and size of levels. I didn't mind HM1 being quite short but I was left wanting more from it. As long as the soundtrack and gameplay is there I'm sure I'll love it. Not long to go now!
superseohyun
Member
the biker was always a fun killing machine, with or without his flying knife. according to the review this character who has limited ammo and can not pick up guns...sounds not so good to be honest.
RelentlessRolento
Member
Sounds like my worries that the intent of concept stands stronger in the original, but gameplay gets more thought and polish in this.
Digital-Hero
Member
It does. The beginning of the year droughts are painful.