***** TRUE TRUE! Maybe some of people see just an another shooter game with ultra violence, but this game and whole story is ART and in my opinion it totally overcome some expensive games made by big companies. Series of these games HM and HM : Wrong Number are legends for me...
Yes, I also believe this game is art. This is one of those things that people will look at hundreds of years from now, just so they can see what kind of talent independent artists had in the 21st century.
My eyes were full of tears by watching to this. I'm just a brazilian guy born in 1982 who likes to play games since atari (I don't like to call myself a "gamer"). Hotline Miami is one of the best games I played. I know it's not for everyone but for my taste, it's perfect! I don't know what could be improved.
@@ursogames Também de 2003, haha, só um dos jogo mais importantes da minha vida, falo sobre influencia tanto na paixão por video games quanto por musica
These guys made a game that I love. Though you will never read this I feel I owe you my thanks. Thank you for giving me this strange twisted experience that I still play three years later. Thank you for the squeal, for the hours of madness fueled intensity and frustration, for the moments of confusion, horror, and triumph. Thank you Devolver Team. I wish you all the best -A fan of your work.
Am I the only one with the feeling. That "Cactus" is going through depression and needs help.. No joke. I think these guys are awesome. But he kinda scared me with the depression talk..
Ryan Parker all great artists and people have some kind of flaw. games like Hotline Miami had emotion put into the game. from working in it and the game itself tattoos your brain with it. never had i (in a game) ever felt something relateable. hell, even MOON and Jasper Byrne themselves are going through it too. Albert Einstein himself had Aspergers, he had so much trouble in school. you would call him a highschool dropout because he actually dropped out as his relationship with teachers and students was so bitter. this is the reason that art is so fucking shit these days and without emotion, its no use. Justin Bieber and that bullshit, thats for fucking money. art is for the real artists. even Andy Warhol, one of the most detached artist of all time and Stanley Kubrick (the most overly attached movie director of all time) had aspergers and both had some kind of depression. artists have some kind of thing in them which makes them excel at one thing. and that is why art like Hotline Miami was made in the first place
Patrick M oh shit,your right. The answer of what makes this game good is that the developer had emotional problems going to through it. Your right about art,and apparently, this game shows it by the way you play it,feel it and show it. Idk how to explain it,but I for sure know what you mean man
All the emotion that I could feel watching this is immense. Their games feel organic, like actual thought, talent and heart went into making it. Easily the best games I've played in a very long time and I'll fully support these guys always.
For real. It sucks that now most games are focus tested but nothing ever new or interesting. Let alone fun. These are the kind of guys the industry needs.
dude this game is fucking sick. Someone told me to pirate this game after I had played it for the first time and I decided to buy it. These guys are amazingly motivated and I think I would prefer to support them. Fuck the pirate life. These guys refined a genre of videogames to a great level.
OwTheEdge™ I will be starting development of my own HM standalone mod that follows the original story of the first two hotline games called, "Miami: Post-Mortem." If you hear news of it in the future, you know who's making it.
Kudos to both of them for not lashing out on social media when faced with criticism and insults. I fully support criticizing any sort of product, especially one you pay for, though I totally get that it's hard to hear people rip into something you've poured so much work and creative energy into.
This is so inspirational. Actually since i played Hotline Miami i still regularly make soundtracks that were inspired by Hotline Miami 1 and 2 (just for myself) and it's just so much fun to play, watch making of's, create something yourself, look at fanart and so on. I love it so much
TheBandios Nutsy Butt Well i wrote that the tracks are "just for myself" on purpose because i... well it's weird but i don't really like most of my tracks. I mean i love them but when it comes to showing it to others i always think that my own tracks kinda suck and i'm very critical so yeah i'm hesitant most of the time but... well here you go, it's my latest Hotline Miami inspired track and it's called "Call me when it's done". It's not like one of the soundtracks that make your blood pump like the ones in main Hotline Miami levels, this one is more of an homage to the tracks that play in between the gameplay segments and to some of the trailer soundtracks (Like in the segments where you're at home getting your calls and during dialogue scenes and such.) [EDIT] I see this track as kind of my own "interpretation" of what the game made me feel sometimes if that makes any sense at all. Enjoy! (i hope) dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/g5txarag1qeoeba/call%20me%20when%20it%27s%20done.mp3?dl=0 (i may send you more after your feedback)
I've always stood by the following statement: Dennaton have transmuted videogames into art with the series. Full blown, emotion inducing masterpieces. Music, visuals, gameplay, the thought it all provokes. The many interpretations of the story. Art.
i've played both games in one shot during a lonely night, full of sadness. I was high on weed, and from that day, something has changed in my life. I'm a dépressive person, with paranoia and schyzophrenia diagnosed, and this game didnt help me at all. but it was a truly butifull experience, I ve never played a game with this much soul, it s amazing. since then, every time I hear the menu ost from HM2, I cry. everytime I see the end of HM2, I cry. everything in both of these games is perfect
The part where he says its spiritual and can't be analyzed. I think that is like, you know those personality types, intuitive vs analytical. Its like that, just gotta immerse yourself and know what fits in the context. So, it is analyzable, but only if the analysis is self-aware of its flaws. Its like trying to describe color to a blind guy he would think, you can explain all the science you like, but if you don't explain it in a way for them to get it its worthless. You have to say its like the sensation of touch, as if wind is projected from objects towards your eyes from the sunlight, that warmth on your back from the sun, your eyes can touch it from a distance, just don't look into the sun ok lol. Like if they can understand echo-location from fans or the wind, they can understand how it is to see. Corporate types, no creativity, do stuff based on what their boss says etc. Yeah, it wouldn't work out for them even if they had this level of analysis, because what you need is a group of people on the same page, or the vision won't turn out the same. I think thats the success, and what he means by spiritual is level of immersion. He said he emulated the characters in the story, thats what it is, immersion. Then you can know what feels off, breaks suspension of disbelief, or immerses and engages you more.
Hotline Miami (and the sequel) was one of the most memorable gaming experiences of my life... it's my go to argument when someone says games can't be art.
+Justin Rogando As much as i disagree with this comment, (I feel I will remember this game forever.) it was still really funny. "Phonecall Florida" Priceless.
Hotline Miami restored my faith in gaming's creative base. If anyone is going to save the medium, it's going to be scruffy, politically incorrect cowboys like Dennis and John, who make the game they want to make, and don't give a shit about mainstream appeal.
this game is beyond important to me and these two are personal heroes of mine. im a serious gamer but never had a favorite game untill i stumbled on hotline miami 1 & 2. i have so many questions for dennis and jonatan. i would love to be able to one day meet them. for some people that person is micheal jordan or the president for me its these two. absolute legends of the most human variety. ive watched this countless times and i still get chills. so humble for tqo people who've achieved greatness theyre total bros.
Hotline Miami and Hotline Miami 2 are just those rare games that seem to get everything right. The gameplay, the ultra violence, the look, the feel, even the story vague though it is, and that amazing soundtrack. It all just works. Best of luck to all involved in this project, and whatever you folks are putting out I'm probably buying.
I really liked this El Huevo's quote "People in corporations are analysing what works and doesn't work, you can't analyse it... it's a spiritual thing."
I already love both games but after seeing this documentary I have even more respect for them. These days the world is painted as a picture perfect place with picture perfect people when it's everything but. You can see the struggle in these guys as I see the struggle in myself everyday and I respect them very much for sharing their story with the world. I do hope that in the future they can ignore the negative troll comments (from people who probably had not a single moment in their lives to be proud of) and focus on the positive comments that reflect their work.
Armando Arrojo i mean yeah maybe not fucking fifa or pong or some shot but most games have OSTs which good or bad can be considered art. As well as 3D models and background art which can both be considered art.
@@Pontificate I get what you mean. I guess I was referring to this specific game as an example of pure ART. Everything, from the story to the OST, pixel art, the whole vibe... same could be said about some games but not all if you know what I mean.
As an old man, born in '87, i can say that growing up with video games u lose interest as u grow older because you already experienced gameplays styles and can forsse much of the plot. Hotline Miami was the first game that was brand new in years and fell in love with. HM2 for me exceeded expectations especially with the hard mode which was insane but so good! Will be following Dennation from now on!!!
There more games that are beautiful like Hotline Miami but artistic in their own way. Dark Souls,The Last Of Us,GTA V and so on. Their some rare gems like these that people want to have. Each game gives you a perfect stratification of something of what the game delivers. Hotline Miami and one of them and I recommend you to try one or more of the recommend games bro
Well this came out of nowhere. Thanks for making it though. Really interesting look at the development of HM. Lovely to see Fork Parker himself needing a moment.
One of my favorite video game narratives of all time. And that being done through 8 bits with very little dialogue is impressive. Number 1 video game soundtrack.
Hotline miami is one of my favorite games EVER. I was hoping they would make "hotline miami 3". But if they don't I'm still going to try any game this guys make.
These guys are amazing for creating this type of game. You don't see these games in the gaming genre, and just the feeling you get when you play this game. Cactus guys keep on making the series go on, this is one the best game series I've played ever!!
I didn't play the first game until it was one of the free games on PS+. Not five minutes into playing it I knew I was experiencing something truly amazing. I've bought the sequel three times now along with the vinyl soundtrack. I will forever back these guys in anything they do. Unrivaled creativity.
hotline miami 2 was a FAR BETTEr game than the original. and the reason why, is BECAUSE it was so different. it took your expectations, threw em out the window and said "here, let me show you something new, and original". hotline miami 2 is one of the most masterfully crafted pieces of art i have ever experienced. the story, the music, the art, all of it is nothing short of masterful.
Same here Marc. The difference is that I actually took that decision already. I went from corporate software crap to game development again at the beginning of 2016 when I first watched "indie game: the movie". Of course, you have to discipline yourself and work extra instead of waste time, or drink. It's all about discipline and passion for what you do
I love Hotline and I love how you guys carry yourselves. In a world with some many basic, plastic people it's nice to see that there are some out there that go about life with some sense of genuineness. I absolutely can not wait for the next games you make and I thank you for the hours of gaming and the provocative story I indulged in.
PS: An indie movie of the game would be so awesome. A mix between Oldboy, No country for Old men, and drive would be so awesome!!! If Quentin directed it it'd be extra awesome though that would not be indie still he's the only big time director I would trust.
For those who would want a HM film, I could see QT directing it, but for me, there’s one director who’s ideal for it: David Lynch. HM has the brutal violence and off kilter surrealism found in his films and shows, along with lots of subtle details and disturbing images that Lynch loves to use. Definitely my number one choice for directing a HM film.
i was at a buddys house about a year ago and it was about 3am after we had a pretty heavy night and i couldnt find any music to put on, he told me to google the soundtrack to hotline miami! i did and listened to MOON, perturbator, and Scattle for the first time. it changed everything for me musically, from the stuff i was writing on my laptop to just driving around listening to tunes. then i watched this a year later and now it all makes sense, the people the created this game are some very real people. its refreshing to know im not the only one thinking the way i do. so thanks jonathon and Dennis for doing exactly what you do.
HM 1&2 are my two favourite games, they've trumped everything I've played in the past decade. Those two men have made something beautiful. These games are something special to me, I listen to the soundtracks everyday, I Play them everyday, I respect those two men so much, I can't imagine my life right now without hotline Miami.
As someone starting out in game dev I found this very insightful and inspirational. I unfortunately think that the 2 main devs have and both were during this documentary struggling more with their mental health then they had let on. I hope they both have gone and received some top end therapy or coaching with the money they've made and wish them all the best. On a side note Im a big fan of both hotline miami games.
That was the moment that stood out most for me too, when they all talk about what a bad place they were in when making this game. It didn't make *me* more depressed or violent, on the contrary - and if the game ends up also boosting them up from that spot, then the "video games are bad" people should really suck it.
yeah it's hard. i managed to rambo the first floor of first level but then got beaten down like a dog for a good 30 minutes before quitting, looking up playthroughs and realising that it wasnt that kind of game
Pffft. Hotline Miami 2 was just fine. I liked both games on their own merits, and I'd throw down money for a preorder of a third game in a heartbeat. I feel like there's so much more to tell, and more characters hinted at in some of the "hidden" and bonus scenes that would and could warrant a third. If it never happens at all, I'd be disappointed, but all that said, I've got two great ones to replay when I want to.
+Salty chocolate Balls I find it to be an awkward situation because they teased it in Hotline Miami 2. I wonder why they would tease a game they aren't going to make. (Not saying it's a bad thing, I enjoyed both games and think both are perfect) I just want to know why lol
+Cereal Chaser Midnight Animal got cancelled sadly. The guy who made it couldn't pay enough for a contract to market the game and sell the license. Also, the code of the game didn't work on 98% of the people who got to beta test the game in house with the potential contractor. The game was a huge potential success but until the guy has the funds and the game can somehow be fixed code-wise, it's cancelled.
Marcus Munitions Yeah, I heard about that as well. On one hand, I'm pretty disappointed, but on the other, I'd rather the poor guy be able to get his life together and back on track before he drives himself crazy trying to finish it.
I just stumbled across this, and was completely confused as I noticed the videos at 14:05 of Rezzed was from a video I filmed and edited a few years ago for a very tiny website that only got a handful of views, all the shots with music and everything! It even has the friend I made it with shown playing games there! Awesome documentary, whoever picked the videos to use has great taste! :D
This is an extremely well-crafted documentary, incorporating both the games, their OSTs and quotes, that all tie in with and match the moods of what some of the guys said. I didn't think my appreciation for the Hotline series could go any deeper, but it definitely did.
The first Hotline Miami is one of the greatest games I've ever played, and I've played ALOT of games. My Steam-library consists of almost 300 fucking titles, so... yeah. Anyway, Jonathan and Dennis; dont ever let anybody tell you how to make your games. You guys are artists Cant wait for the HM2 level editor!
This documentary totally confirms the theory that the janitors from the first game's default ending figuratively represent the creators speaking directly to the player.
Wow....freaking stellar ! Normal guys getting it done! You can hear all the passion and dread of life ,these guys went through to make MH.Then to be noticed and awarded , seemed overwhelming.
Hotline Miami has brought so much emotion to me. The love and the thrill. The story plot was so beautiful in my eyes. To many think... wrong number put a horrible plot and many were afraid of change in the game...but fuck, i absolutely love the plot and how it mixed with the first game, created many theories, the multi-character stories that all cross paths with eachother...sad to see that hotline miami 3 most likely wont be a thing. But I will support Dennaton all the way till the end. Ignorance is all over the internet, Hotline Miami and wrong number are pure bliss. Great soundtracks, great story plot, great gameplay, great developers. Amazing job to both Dennaton and Devolver. Im inspired by your work.
Hotline Miami 1 & 2 were just plain amazing. Sooooo much fun. the fact that they just made it for themselves is more awesome. they're good developers and I hope to play more of their games. they don't need a 3rd installment. it stands well how it is already
I've played many, many games. But Hotline Miami is in a league of its own. I have no idea how 2 dudes could possibly create something so beautiful.
***** TRUE TRUE! Maybe some of people see just an another shooter game with ultra violence, but this game and whole story is ART and in my opinion it totally overcome some expensive games made by big companies. Series of these games HM and HM : Wrong Number are legends for me...
Tomas Juhasz Totally agree dude.
***** Indeed, agreed.
Yes, I also believe this game is art. This is one of those things that people will look at hundreds of years from now, just so they can see what kind of talent independent artists had in the 21st century.
Niflheim Or a Very Accurate one.
Such humble dudes, makes me want to support them even more. El Huervo had me rollin' the whole time, dude is the realest.
real.
Why do you interview these amateurs? You should focus on the Miami Mutilator.
***** You're*
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***** k
***** HES STILL OUT THER..ohhhh Hotline 2....
Why dont you just calm the Fuck down and let Miami's finest Manny Pardo solve the case?
At the end of the video should be : " Press "R" to restart "
It is there. After the first two credits.
My eyes were full of tears by watching to this. I'm just a brazilian guy born in 1982 who likes to play games since atari (I don't like to call myself a "gamer"). Hotline Miami is one of the best games I played. I know it's not for everyone but for my taste, it's perfect! I don't know what could be improved.
For someone who doesnt call themselfs a gamer you have great taste in games i AM an avid gamer and this is still my favorite game of all time.
Po q legal seu comentario
Sou de 2003 e conheci hotline no lançamento e jogava no meu ps vita
É um dos meus jogos favoritos até hoje ainda jogo o 1
@@ursogames Também de 2003, haha, só um dos jogo mais importantes da minha vida, falo sobre influencia tanto na paixão por video games quanto por musica
@@viictorgois Sem duvias cara!
Mas me sinto na minoria quando digo que prefiro a trilha sonora do primeiro jogo XD
These guys made a game that I love. Though you will never read this I feel I owe you my thanks. Thank you for giving me this strange twisted experience that I still play three years later. Thank you for the squeal, for the hours of madness fueled intensity and frustration, for the moments of confusion, horror, and triumph. Thank you Devolver Team. I wish you all the best
-A fan of your work.
i can relate so much to this
Exact same thing here but 8 years later now I think
Am I the only one with the feeling. That "Cactus" is going through depression and needs help.. No joke. I think these guys are awesome. But he kinda scared me with the depression talk..
Same here,him talking about it and the game progression made it nerving even though they made a successful game.
Ryan Parker they act strange yes...
HaloDemon46 yes.
Ryan Parker all great artists and people have some kind of flaw. games like Hotline Miami had emotion put into the game. from working in it and the game itself tattoos your brain with it. never had i (in a game) ever felt something relateable. hell, even MOON and Jasper Byrne themselves are going through it too.
Albert Einstein himself had Aspergers, he had so much trouble in school. you would call him a highschool dropout because he actually dropped out as his relationship with teachers and students was so bitter.
this is the reason that art is so fucking shit these days and without emotion, its no use. Justin Bieber and that bullshit, thats for fucking money. art is for the real artists.
even Andy Warhol, one of the most detached artist of all time and Stanley Kubrick (the most overly attached movie director of all time) had aspergers and both had some kind of depression. artists have some kind of thing in them which makes them excel at one thing.
and that is why art like Hotline Miami was made in the first place
Patrick M oh shit,your right. The answer of what makes this game good is that the developer had emotional problems going to through it. Your right about art,and apparently, this game shows it by the way you play it,feel it and show it. Idk how to explain it,but I for sure know what you mean man
All the emotion that I could feel watching this is immense. Their games feel organic, like actual thought, talent and heart went into making it. Easily the best games I've played in a very long time and I'll fully support these guys always.
Sivart Yenalb Game makers making the game they actually want to make. Shame that's a new concept these days, eh?
For real. It sucks that now most games are focus tested but nothing ever new or interesting. Let alone fun. These are the kind of guys the industry needs.
Keiichi Gaming
just did a simple pallet swap from blue to red. Because red is my favorite color.
dude this game is fucking sick. Someone told me to pirate this game after I had played it for the first time and I decided to buy it. These guys are amazingly motivated and I think I would prefer to support them. Fuck the pirate life. These guys refined a genre of videogames to a great level.
These dev brought out a patch for the pirated version because they didn't want people to play a broken copy of their game.
Now that's dedication.
OwTheEdge™ It's just showing love to the fans.
Marcus Munitions Exactly.
OwTheEdge™ I will be starting development of my own HM standalone mod that follows the original story of the first two hotline games called, "Miami: Post-Mortem." If you hear news of it in the future, you know who's making it.
vlad smothesbeuger they encourage pirating the games if you live in Australia or just don't have the money. they're really cool dudes
The Hotline Miami series will go down as the most badass indie games I've had the pleasure of playing.
"At first I was like, 'Hotline Miami sound like porn flick or something like that. But so does 'Final Fantasy', so..."
lol
"i was having beer... ssSSSSSSsSSSSS..."
i love el huervo
What are you a fuckin hippie?
@JohnACorp782 Watch the video, fuckwit. It is a quote
Didn't know El Huervo was friends with the devs personally. :o
Really cool. And a fantastic partnership.
Kudos to both of them for not lashing out on social media when faced with criticism and insults. I fully support criticizing any sort of product, especially one you pay for, though I totally get that it's hard to hear people rip into something you've poured so much work and creative energy into.
"I don't think we want to collaborate with anyone" *releases the jacket character pack for Payday 2.
@Rain Kahn youre a year late
I wanna see a hotline Miami movie.... like that would be dope...
Mono SoundS So you mean Drive?
***** pretty much yea lol
We did? Apparently I'm not well since I'm still writing youtube comments.
Edna El Gato YES
***** with a dash of Oldboy for good measure
This is so inspirational. Actually since i played Hotline Miami i still regularly make soundtracks that were inspired by Hotline Miami 1 and 2 (just for myself) and it's just so much fun to play, watch making of's, create something yourself, look at fanart and so on. I love it so much
send me a link dude, id love to hear what other people make inspired by this awesome game
id love to hear them too tbh
if ur okay with a link maybe?
TheBandios Nutsy Butt Well i wrote that the tracks are "just for myself" on purpose because i... well it's weird but i don't really like most of my tracks. I mean i love them but when it comes to showing it to others i always think that my own tracks kinda suck and i'm very critical so yeah i'm hesitant most of the time but... well here you go, it's my latest Hotline Miami inspired track and it's called "Call me when it's done". It's not like one of the soundtracks that make your blood pump like the ones in main Hotline Miami levels, this one is more of an homage to the tracks that play in between the gameplay segments and to some of the trailer soundtracks (Like in the segments where you're at home getting your calls and during dialogue scenes and such.)
[EDIT] I see this track as kind of my own "interpretation" of what the game made me feel sometimes if that makes any sense at all.
Enjoy! (i hope)
dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/g5txarag1qeoeba/call%20me%20when%20it%27s%20done.mp3?dl=0
(i may send you more after your feedback)
thanks a bunch;
man that was simple and sick, i really enjoyed it tbh!
it sounds really '' hotline Miami '' yknow? i do hope youll make more of them!
Nutsy Butt Hey thanks a lot! Okay then you have boosted my ego enough for me to send more as soon as i can (sometime today presumably)
I've always stood by the following statement: Dennaton have transmuted videogames into art with the series. Full blown, emotion inducing masterpieces. Music, visuals, gameplay, the thought it all provokes. The many interpretations of the story. Art.
i've played both games in one shot during a lonely night, full of sadness. I was high on weed, and from that day, something has changed in my life. I'm a dépressive person, with paranoia and schyzophrenia diagnosed, and this game didnt help me at all. but it was a truly butifull experience, I ve never played a game with this much soul, it s amazing. since then, every time I hear the menu ost from HM2, I cry. everytime I see the end of HM2, I cry. everything in both of these games is perfect
Everytime I hear the menu music or see the end I cry too. I can't handle the music of Hotline 2 sometimes. So full of heart.
Sven yeah slot of us had haha
"[Publisher] is a scary word. It's almost synonymous with Satan." Love that quote, hahaha!
Literally this and the sequel are some of the greatest games ever.
so i was having beerSSSS at jonnatan's place
'Was'? lol
*Face twitches violently backwards as he draws out the 's'*
20:43
"It's a spiritual thing and people can be like 'ooooh spiritual u fookin hippie'... FUCK you man"
Fucking priceless.
+Smiley Beard is the shit!
+Smiley el huervo ftw
The part where he says its spiritual and can't be analyzed. I think that is like, you know those personality types, intuitive vs analytical. Its like that, just gotta immerse yourself and know what fits in the context. So, it is analyzable, but only if the analysis is self-aware of its flaws. Its like trying to describe color to a blind guy he would think, you can explain all the science you like, but if you don't explain it in a way for them to get it its worthless. You have to say its like the sensation of touch, as if wind is projected from objects towards your eyes from the sunlight, that warmth on your back from the sun, your eyes can touch it from a distance, just don't look into the sun ok lol. Like if they can understand echo-location from fans or the wind, they can understand how it is to see. Corporate types, no creativity, do stuff based on what their boss says etc. Yeah, it wouldn't work out for them even if they had this level of analysis, because what you need is a group of people on the same page, or the vision won't turn out the same. I think thats the success, and what he means by spiritual is level of immersion. He said he emulated the characters in the story, thats what it is, immersion. Then you can know what feels off, breaks suspension of disbelief, or immerses and engages you more.
When Dennis is talking about his breakup, Jonatan looks at the camera constantly. He looks like he's in an awkward situation lmao
HM1 and 2 shit on most big budgeted games FACT
I personally enjoyed it more than gta 5 tbh
@@substance.abuser gtav is a great game though. You can't say anything bad about it. But HM 1,2 are my favorite games of all time so fuck it.
@@substance.abuser Yeah, sometimes GTA gets repetitive and it’s just feels pretty mundane sometimes.
@@mekassah5288 you can lol, literally all previous GTA games except 3 were way more fun
Lots of indie games in general are great at doing that
This was awesome Complex, do more stuff like this.
Hotline Miami (and the sequel) was one of the most memorable gaming experiences of my life... it's my go to argument when someone says games can't be art.
This game lives inside of my heart.
My "R" key must finally be broken... The video won't restart.
One of the best and most considerable games in history.
7 years later... "What was that game? Crap, was it like... Phonecall Florida or something?"
+Justin Rogando As much as i disagree with this comment, (I feel I will remember this game forever.) it was still really funny. "Phonecall Florida" Priceless.
Stuart Cole Butt-dial Washington: Incorrect Digits?
I come from the far future of 2020, and I can say that I do in fact remember that Hotline Miami as one of the best games
@@major_havok7854 big facts im still playing my boy
Hotline Miami restored my faith in gaming's creative base. If anyone is going to save the medium, it's going to be scruffy, politically incorrect cowboys like Dennis and John, who make the game they want to make, and don't give a shit about mainstream appeal.
this game is beyond important to me and these two are personal heroes of mine. im a serious gamer but never had a favorite game untill i stumbled on hotline miami 1 & 2. i have so many questions for dennis and jonatan. i would love to be able to one day meet them. for some people that person is micheal jordan or the president for me its these two. absolute legends of the most human variety. ive watched this countless times and i still get chills. so humble for tqo people who've achieved greatness theyre total bros.
Hotline Miami and Hotline Miami 2 are just those rare games that seem to get everything right. The gameplay, the ultra violence, the look, the feel, even the story vague though it is, and that amazing soundtrack. It all just works. Best of luck to all involved in this project, and whatever you folks are putting out I'm probably buying.
I really liked this El Huevo's quote
"People in corporations are analysing what works and doesn't work, you can't analyse it... it's a spiritual thing."
"What are you fucking hippie"
loved this documentary, these guys deserve all the praise
I already love both games but after seeing this documentary I have even more respect for them. These days the world is painted as a picture perfect place with picture perfect people when it's everything but. You can see the struggle in these guys as I see the struggle in myself everyday and I respect them very much for sharing their story with the world. I do hope that in the future they can ignore the negative troll comments (from people who probably had not a single moment in their lives to be proud of) and focus on the positive comments that reflect their work.
Seriously Hotline Miami is hard... Hell nah, Hotline Miami 2 is hard.
you think its hard.... try beating it on hard mode
Justin Leonard the first game was muuuuch easier after playing part 2 :D
that one level with Manny where you raid that ship took me 15 mins on normal, took me 1 hr and 30 mins on hard
Wtf biker is easy af
I want to Die yeah I beat it a couple of days ago and I felt so proud lol
I feel like they are both on the edge of tears through the whole interview.
Love this game!! 8/8
Lol didn't expect to see you here!
+FeverGaming you mean 5/7 ?
Hussin Mohamad 8/8 ;)
FeverGaming you don't go to 9gag frequently then i reckon.
***** it would have to be on basic tv for me to watch it haha
all these dudes look high asf lol
Probably because they're talking slow and seem distant from the conversation. Stupid fucking chode.
Well I mean they are the devs for Hotline Miami
talk slow = fucking junkie. Seems legit.
You can actually see one holding a joint.
Kira they are swedes that’s why
I think that the music made the experience so much better because it was so synched up with when you die and restart
So glad Complex did this.
"But so does Final Fantasy" had me ROLL'N!😂😂😂
I want to have a beer with these guys and give them a hug. These guys are a great example of creators with meaning to their work.
BTW This game can be considered ART
All games can
@@Pontificate I respectfully disagree
Armando Arrojo i mean yeah maybe not fucking fifa or pong or some shot but most games have OSTs which good or bad can be considered art. As well as 3D models and background art which can both be considered art.
@@Pontificate I get what you mean. I guess I was referring to this specific game as an example of pure ART. Everything, from the story to the OST, pixel art, the whole vibe... same could be said about some games but not all if you know what I mean.
@@armandoarrojo9841 i cant believe you reply to a 5 years old cmt xd
Hotline Miami has actually been a big part of my life.
"I was having beersSSSsSssSSS."
(with a little cocaine, but don't tell anybody)
These men are legends, revived a genre and made it fresh.
1:36 Hi Beard
***** HI
Niklas Åkerblad Hi
Niklas Åkerblad "HI there,man! Haven't seen you around."
***** Hi Solido
El huervo=real life beard
As an old man, born in '87, i can say that growing up with video games u lose interest as u grow older because you already experienced gameplays styles and can forsse much of the plot. Hotline Miami was the first game that was brand new in years and fell in love with. HM2 for me exceeded expectations especially with the hard mode which was insane but so good! Will be following Dennation from now on!!!
There more games that are beautiful like Hotline Miami but artistic in their own way. Dark Souls,The Last Of Us,GTA V and so on. Their some rare gems like these that people want to have. Each game gives you a perfect stratification of something of what the game delivers. Hotline Miami and one of them and I recommend you to try one or more of the recommend games bro
+AceItX How the hell do you dare to compare Hotline Miami to those filthy AAA's?
Kite because those some games that people put heart into,not every cooperation is evil.
Yes.
Jacket
Aaannd subscribed
Jacket t h i c c
4 years later and ur still jacket nice
@@ChineseGodfather Who is this? Wrong number. My name is Richard.
Y'all heard the man, *yes.*
Well this came out of nowhere. Thanks for making it though. Really interesting look at the development of HM.
Lovely to see Fork Parker himself needing a moment.
Man... I'm watching this as I'm trying to learn coding and pixel art, this are legends of videogames
Oh look, the two janitors who made the phone calls are real people.
One of my favorite video game narratives of all time. And that being done through 8 bits with very little dialogue is impressive. Number 1 video game soundtrack.
Hotline miami is one of my favorite games EVER. I was hoping they would make "hotline miami 3". But if they don't I'm still going to try any game this guys make.
Same here dude. Same here.
These guys are amazing for creating this type of game. You don't see these games in the gaming genre, and just the feeling you get when you play this game. Cactus guys keep on making the series go on, this is one the best game series I've played ever!!
I didn't play the first game until it was one of the free games on PS+. Not five minutes into playing it I knew I was experiencing something truly amazing.
I've bought the sequel three times now along with the vinyl soundtrack. I will forever back these guys in anything they do.
Unrivaled creativity.
All these guys tearing up gets to me. its so sweet and genuine. Love them all
hotline miami 2 was a FAR BETTEr game than the original. and the reason why, is BECAUSE it was so different. it took your expectations, threw em out the window and said "here, let me show you something new, and original".
hotline miami 2 is one of the most masterfully crafted pieces of art i have ever experienced. the story, the music, the art, all of it is nothing short of masterful.
The gamrplay still sucks i comparasion with the first one
Great game and sweet doc... Nice job. Makes me wanna make games again..
***** Don't talk about it. Do it.
***** You chump!
***** can you code?
Same here Marc. The difference is that I actually took that decision already. I went from corporate software crap to game development again at the beginning of 2016 when I first watched "indie game: the movie". Of course, you have to discipline yourself and work extra instead of waste time, or drink. It's all about discipline and passion for what you do
Amazing video. Inspiring and explains everything so perfectly.
I love Hotline and I love how you guys carry yourselves. In a world with some many basic, plastic people it's nice to see that there are some out there that go about life with some sense of genuineness. I absolutely can not wait for the next games you make and I thank you for the hours of gaming and the provocative story I indulged in.
PS: An indie movie of the game would be so awesome. A mix between Oldboy, No country for Old men, and drive would be so awesome!!! If Quentin directed it it'd be extra awesome though that would not be indie still he's the only big time director I would trust.
For those who would want a HM film, I could see QT directing it, but for me, there’s one director who’s ideal for it: David Lynch. HM has the brutal violence and off kilter surrealism found in his films and shows, along with lots of subtle details and disturbing images that Lynch loves to use. Definitely my number one choice for directing a HM film.
i was at a buddys house about a year ago and it was about 3am after we had a pretty heavy night and i couldnt find any music to put on, he told me to google the soundtrack to hotline miami! i did and listened to MOON, perturbator, and Scattle for the first time. it changed everything for me musically, from the stuff i was writing on my laptop to just driving around listening to tunes. then i watched this a year later and now it all makes sense, the people the created this game are some very real people. its refreshing to know im not the only one thinking the way i do. so thanks jonathon and Dennis for doing exactly what you do.
HM 1&2 are my two favourite games, they've trumped everything I've played in the past decade. Those two men have made something beautiful.
These games are something special to me, I listen to the soundtracks everyday, I Play them everyday, I respect those two men so much, I can't imagine my life right now without hotline Miami.
thank you so much complex for this, really appreciate it.
As someone starting out in game dev I found this very insightful and inspirational. I unfortunately think that the 2 main devs have and both were during this documentary struggling more with their mental health then they had let on. I hope they both have gone and received some top end therapy or coaching with the money they've made and wish them all the best. On a side note Im a big fan of both hotline miami games.
That was the moment that stood out most for me too, when they all talk about what a bad place they were in when making this game. It didn't make *me* more depressed or violent, on the contrary - and if the game ends up also boosting them up from that spot, then the "video games are bad" people should really suck it.
Pain and hardship breed creativity
@@taylereasdon4765 Also they just plain hurt
You can tell these guys are down to earth and genuinely care about videogames
Complex you should make more videos like this. I would love to hear from more indie developers.
very touching doc. the game designers are so real and honest
''You just have to use your brain''-Dennis Wedin (2015) 23:35
Because I'm thick as shit and don't have a brain I can't play it? xD
yeah it's hard. i managed to rambo the first floor of first level but then got beaten down like a dog for a good 30 minutes before quitting, looking up playthroughs and realising that it wasnt that kind of game
I’ve been playing this game for years I can’t stop 😩
Oh, my man
Pffft. Hotline Miami 2 was just fine. I liked both games on their own merits, and I'd throw down money for a preorder of a third game in a heartbeat. I feel like there's so much more to tell, and more characters hinted at in some of the "hidden" and bonus scenes that would and could warrant a third.
If it never happens at all, I'd be disappointed, but all that said, I've got two great ones to replay when I want to.
There will not be a 3 sadly.
+Salty chocolate Balls I find it to be an awkward situation because they teased it in Hotline Miami 2. I wonder why they would tease a game they aren't going to make. (Not saying it's a bad thing, I enjoyed both games and think both are perfect) I just want to know why lol
Yeah they said the universe was done at the end of 2 sadly :/ hopefully some of their new games will spark the same interest
+Cereal Chaser Midnight Animal got cancelled sadly. The guy who made it couldn't pay enough for a contract to market the game and sell the license. Also, the code of the game didn't work on 98% of the people who got to beta test the game in house with the potential contractor. The game was a huge potential success but until the guy has the funds and the game can somehow be fixed code-wise, it's cancelled.
Marcus Munitions
Yeah, I heard about that as well. On one hand, I'm pretty disappointed, but on the other, I'd rather the poor guy be able to get his life together and back on track before he drives himself crazy trying to finish it.
I just stumbled across this, and was completely confused as I noticed the videos at 14:05 of Rezzed was from a video I filmed and edited a few years ago for a very tiny website that only got a handful of views, all the shots with music and everything! It even has the friend I made it with shown playing games there!
Awesome documentary, whoever picked the videos to use has great taste! :D
I always thought jacket was the best character.
And he still is.
+Infinite Being I love playing as him in Payday 2
+wh3nderson95 everyone does
+Infinite Being | then here is the developers saying is the most boring one, and its freaking blank..... damn, it hurts
+Infinite Being I have no idea why, but I fucking love the biker
You guys set a true example on the video game industry. Game designers and level designers should practically be holding hands
Good video but I thought it was going to be about the storyline of the game
I thought it was an actually story in real life.
This is an extremely well-crafted documentary, incorporating both the games, their OSTs and quotes, that all tie in with and match the moods of what some of the guys said. I didn't think my appreciation for the Hotline series could go any deeper, but it definitely did.
The first Hotline Miami is one of the greatest games I've ever played, and I've played ALOT of games. My Steam-library consists of almost 300 fucking titles, so... yeah.
Anyway, Jonathan and Dennis; dont ever let anybody tell you how to make your games. You guys are artists
Cant wait for the HM2 level editor!
This documentary totally confirms the theory that the janitors from the first game's default ending figuratively represent the creators speaking directly to the player.
fantastic documentary!
Great documentary! Good no-bullshit interviews.
Hotline Miami 2 probably has the greatest story ever.
These guys, are like such a big inspiration to me and my passion to make games.
"Uhmm....You were supposed to gain points from starting the level without weapons...or clothes.."
He sounds so embarrassed. Like its a bad thing.
I love how some of them are just having a beer in their interview.
20:58 .... PERFECT! So. fucking. awesome!
Jonatan and Dennis seem like incredibly likeable guys.
Please do more stuff like this, Complex! This is great.
"M.O.O.N. - Dust" one of my favorite songs especially during summer night
freaking loved this game.
Wow....freaking stellar ! Normal guys getting it done! You can hear all the passion and dread of life ,these guys went through to make MH.Then to be noticed and awarded , seemed overwhelming.
16:40. Enjoy your success guys. You made 2 awesome games and deserve the recognition. Relax, enjoy yourselfes, and then make more games :)
Hotline Miami has brought so much emotion to me. The love and the thrill. The story plot was so beautiful in my eyes. To many think... wrong number put a horrible plot and many were afraid of change in the game...but fuck, i absolutely love the plot and how it mixed with the first game, created many theories, the multi-character stories that all cross paths with eachother...sad to see that hotline miami 3 most likely wont be a thing. But I will support Dennaton all the way till the end. Ignorance is all over the internet, Hotline Miami and wrong number are pure bliss. Great soundtracks, great story plot, great gameplay, great developers. Amazing job to both Dennaton and Devolver. Im inspired by your work.
Second game is my actual favourite game of all time, the story reminds me of pulp fiction which is one of my favourite movies too.
Thanks for the Hotlines, had a great time with both of them.
Hotline Miami 1 & 2 were just plain amazing. Sooooo much fun. the fact that they just made it for themselves is more awesome. they're good developers and I hope to play more of their games. they don't need a 3rd installment. it stands well how it is already
Man, they definitely started the documentary with the best musical track from the game.
Just picked up Hm and Hm2 a few days ago for $5.
Thanks for sharing this story. The production value is stellar too.