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Hotline Miami

Hotline Miami is an indie top-down shooter that was developed by a two-person team at Dennaton Games. The game captivated audiences with its stellar soundtrack, David Lynch-inspired narrative, and intense gameplay that requires great aim, strategy, and timing.

Hotline Miami
Hotline Miami

Released
October 23, 2012
Developer(s)
Dennaton Games
Publisher(s)
Devolver Digital
Genre(s)
Shooter
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ due to Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Strong Language, Crude Humor

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