Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-06-29
- Engaging and deep story
- Great variety of characters
- Excellent soundtrack enhances experience
- Significant difficulty spike present
- Frustrating level design issues
- Game-breaking bugs and glitches
Emotions
Archetypes
Hardware
Windows <8GB VRAM / <16GB RAMpositiveWindows 12-15GB VRAMpositive
Snapshot History
Positive
Negative
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85%
379
78%
22%
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 76%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 24%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 78%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 22%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 1030
- Negative points
- 670
- Gameplay points
- 442
- Perf. points
- 13
- Rec. points
- 221
- Misc points
- 0
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Significant improvement over first game
| Players note that the sequel is more polished, with better graphics, gameplay mechanics, music, level design, and story compared to the original. It expands on the first game in almost every way. | 40% |
Game is enjoyable overall
| Players frequently describe the game as fun, great, and worth playing despite some flaws. Many consider it a masterpiece or one of the best sequels. | 36% |
Engaging and deep story
| The story is described as compelling, well-written, and complex, with an impactful ending and interesting non-chronological narrative. It deepens the lore and complements the first game. | 32% |
Great variety of characters
| Multiple playable characters with unique abilities, playstyles, and stories add significant variety and replay value. Characters are well-written and memorable. | 28% |
Excellent soundtrack enhances experience
| The soundtrack is highly praised for its quality, style (often synthwave), and ability to set the mood. It is frequently cited as a standout feature. | 27% |
Addictive and fast-paced gameplay
| Gameplay is fluid, dynamic, and addictive, with fast-paced action and instant retries. It's challenging but rewarding, especially in hard mode. | 16% |
No major technical issues
| Feedback indicates the game runs well with no serious bugs or problems encountered. | 5% |