When comparing Read Only Memories vs Hotline Miami, the Slant community recommends Hotline Miami for most people. In the question“What are the best pixel art games?” Hotline Miami is ranked 5th while Read Only Memories is ranked 57th. The most important reason people chose Hotline Miami is:
The overhead view allows the player to see much of the level in order to plan how to attack each situation, in violent and gory aplomb.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Superb soundtrack
The music is filled with special emotions that fit well with the vibe of the whole game.
Pro Cyberpunk point and click
Pro Multiple choices and endings
In almost every single conversation you can choose your response, which will affect the flow of the conversation leading to different outcomes.
Pro Demo available
Not many people nowadays do those, but this game has one.
Pro Really likable characters
All characters are, well, characters, as in they all have different goals, perspectives, thoughts, styles, etc. They are unique and for the most part really cool.
Pro Excellent, ultraviolent close combat
The overhead view allows the player to see much of the level in order to plan how to attack each situation, in violent and gory aplomb.
Pro Great, tense soundtrack
The soundtrack has a very 80s electro flare to it that helps flesh out the feel of the game and its violent story.
Pro Unique, neon-soaked art style and surrealist, gritty story
Playing off of themes seen in movies like Scarface, Hotline Miami features a crazy violent story that exudes a very 80s feel.
Pro Makes the player question why they love killing
The game is super violent, but the player loves it, and questions themself because of it
Cons
Con Nonsensical puzzles
There is absolutely no rhyme or reason to any of the puzzles presented in the game. Even "adventure game logic" makes more sense here.
Con Incredibly cringy story
The story is one of the most unintelligent vapid dribble I've had the misfortune of being exposed to. With a cast of unrelatable insufferable characters railroading you into making absolutely stupid choices.
Con Buggy
Even after all the updates, AI in the game is still very buggy.
Con Light on story and can be difficult
There is really no reason given as to why the player is doing what they are doing and the game itself has a fluctuating difficulty level that can be frustrating.