Hotline Miami

Hotline Miami is a top-down action video game developed by Dennaton Games and published by Devolver Digital. It was released in 2012 for Microsoft Windows and later ported to other platforms such as PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Android. The game is set in 1989 Miami and follows the story of an unnamed protagonist, referred to as "Jacket," who is a mentally unstable and violent individual. Jacket receives cryptic messages on his answering machine that instruct him to carry out brutal and bloody missions, often involving killing Russian mobsters or other criminal organizations. The gameplay is fast-paced and challenging, with the player taking control of Jacket and using a variety of weapons to take down enemies. The levels are designed to be completed quickly, with the player having to rely on quick reflexes and strategic planning to survive. The game's graphics and soundtrack are heavily influenced by 1980s aesthetics, with vibrant neon colors and a retro electronic soundtrack. The game's story is also non-linear and often surreal, with the player having to piece together the events and motives of Jacket and the other characters. Hotline Miami gained critical acclaim for its unique and addictive gameplay, atmospheric visuals, and engrossing story. It has since spawned a sequel, Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number, and has become a cult classic among gamers.