Hotline Miami - The Subversion of Expectations

In Hotline Miami, Dennaton has crafted an amazing ability to build up an expectation of what's going to happen, and then play with that expectation to surprise players. Let's take a look at some prominent examples see how they do this, and what effect it has on the players.
Yeah, I said I was done with Hotline Miami, but this is something I've always wanted to talk about, and since I'm just getting back into the flow of making stuff, I figured now was as good a time as any. I did something a little different with the audio this time around. Lemme know if you like it or if you even notice. Also, new capture card, so all the footage is now 60fps! That's pretty cool, huh?
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[@worf7271]

Hotline Miami 1+2 are 75% off on Steam right now in case you don't have them yet.

[@BebxOfficial]

Still can't get 2, though. Godamn it Australia!

[@cyrusm22930]

Aw hell yeah! thanks for telling me

[@BoneDaddy69420]

Which you should.

[@thewanderingjew8233]

australia has 2 banned feelsbadman

[@dreven4692]

Aye I got the game on steam in Aus by buying a global key from g2a, their going pre cheap and it lets you use the workshop too for custom levels. www.g2a.com/hotline-miami-2-wrong-number-steam-cd-key-global.html

[@hallway211]

I think Evan is the best subversion. In the first mission, you think you'll go in and murder everyone. But when you go and beat down the first russian, Evan stops and goes to ask for medical help.

[@plagueman049]

He is a literal walking subversion of expectations. And even after you realize "Oh my god I'm a pacifist"... then he goes fucking berserk on some dudes head and mashes it to bits, subverting you *again*

[@lucastait9361]

And then you go in and murder everyone

[@Mate_Antal_Zoltan]

the best part is, is that trying to pick up guns will just make him disassemble them which is actually pretty useful because it renders the gangsters the guns belong to useless, but it's still pretty funny

[@ozwilliam4987]

You'd also think Evan would be a pain to play as considering the series's gameplay being quite heavily murder focused. However, with his extremely quick pacifist takedowns and the ability to keep a chain going by disassembling guns. Evan becomes a possibly more efficient fighter than any other character in the series.

[@DickmasterNCR]

No the subversion was killing enough people and seeing him throw his jacket off and start murdering

[@Colddirector]

I've always thought that every story in Hotline Miami 2 is kind of structured like a joke. The preceding story is a setup and the climax is sort of an ironic punchline.

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

That's a good way to put it! I like it!

[@peluksape]

@Aiden Blake I think the setup is showing the whole story, every character and beat for it to all end in the punchline: nuke war russia ending time

[@Beltboy]

Fun fact: The Janitors, are actually Dennis and Jonatan, owners of Dennaton.

[@fefyfona4318]

Ahh 🤔 hence the name Dennaton.

[@kxkxsjk2]

They are not the owners. They are litteraly Dennaton, it's just two men

[@feverdream6826]

@@kxkxsjk2 so they technically ARE the owners

[@Mate_Antal_Zoltan]

ah, I knew there was a reason for their heads being a much different shape than the rest of the characters

[@lastmanstanding7155]

So the explanation is actually probably real. Probably some dudes who were bored and thought of a game idea. Creating the events of the story.

[@maciekbeznazwiska6801]

Actually the whole game is "The Subversion of Expectations". Who would have thought that the game about killing can be so deep and every single kill is not senseless (including fans, at least a bit)

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

That's the thing! Although there is senseless violence in the game... Lol.

[@anonymousxaela761]

Every kill IS senseless, the entire point of the game is that violence is senseless and part of Human nature. We are animals. (Hence the masks.)

[@blockeontheleafeon]

What about a Game with "Just Shapes and Beats?" ;) Seriously though. Who knew that a Simple Game about Shapes and Beats could Subvert Expectations? A LOT Mind you! :3

[@narsicko6919]

@@anonymousxaela761 it's like in HLM 2 when Richard was talking to Martin Brown. Richard says to him "You really like hurting other people don't you?" And Martin replies with "its just a film." Then Richard says "Well, that's one way to look at it." Martin Represented the player saying "its just a game" but the truth is we keep playing playing this game over and over again trying to get a better score everytime. We do enjoy the violence since we try to find new ways to kill the enemy. Hince Richard asking "Do you like hurting other people?" Just like how martin talks about how he liked bashing people's heads in, strangling them. Ripping their eyes out. It is senseless violence but it's apparent that we do enjoy it.

[@genarocrovetto1694]

Jacket had the right number, if you look closely at chapters Revenge and Resolution, you can see that the initial room is the same, thence indicating that Jacket went to the building were the janitors were, but just took the wrong path (he went straight up stairs while he should have gone to the door on his right). The janitors were hiding in a russian club to not raise suspicion, which they did until they were found by biker.

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

They're different addresses though! Vengeance is at South 86th Street while Resolution is at North 87th Place!

[@deano8249]

But they have the exact same layout and furniture!

[@darthvaderreviews6926]

The number being 1 off and the North/South inversion seems more like symbolism and less literal, at least to me, representing how close Jacket was to finding the truth. (as does the building's totally identicaly layouts)

[@inakilukac]

Came here to post this, on closer inspection the layout of both levels is sliiightly different, with one of the rooms being one tile bigger, but i think this is an accident caused by how rushed the development was. So yes, jacket did go to the same place as biker, or at least an awfully similar one.

[@deano8249]

They both also use the same music.

[@johnhoma7145]

The best subversion of expectations I've seen in Hotline Miami and in any game was when Richter shot Jacket and I pressed B to restart, but instead of a boss fight, the game established that from now on, your actions had consequences, and Richter shooting you actually happened

[@slicedbread5568]

Hotline Miami is truly wonderful

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Isn't it? I think there one more video I can squeeze outta the franchise too!

[@goodtips8973]

totally agree. I dream about hm3!

[@sleekstreet1679]

@@goodtips8973 that’s not coming

[@goodtips8973]

@@sleekstreet1679 yeah, bu i had a hope. today not. regards

[@solidraid7752]

I wish to point out that the biker appears in HM2. Launch up the subway level and play the cutscene. You will end up in Evan's house. Normally you are to go and do something before you receive a phonecall. If you get in the game for the first few seconds, rush over to the phone and press the interaction button on the phone before you are called. You won't see a pop up. (Hence, it's hidden, lol) if you listen to the phone call and continue to do the level like usual, the tape will end with Evan rounding in a club with all main characters, dead and alive. With biker giving you an interview on his side of the story. Feel free to try it out yourself!

[@Ekalmid]

One of my favorite subversion of expectation is after playing the Henchman's introductory chapter, and start the next chapter, you expect to play as the Henchman again with there even being a weapon laying next to him. You expect maybe he is going to go on a drugged up killing spree, or an anxiety induced rampage, but then the fans' van come screeching in, forcing you to play as one of them instead of the henchan. One of my favorite moments in this game

[@megatennepster3833]

That was an insane moment, where the second the fans came in and I realized the level was called "Execution"...

[@fuckwit5885]

So if what you're saying is true, and Dennaton is really trying to subvert our expectations, then that means... HOTLINE MIAMI 3 CONFIRMED GUYS

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

All I know is that Dennaton does what it wants. They openly mocked Fans in this game, so I can totally see them abandoning the series. Hopefully, they still make games in some way!

[@NotACutie]

I don't think they can really explore Hotline Miami any further than what they did

[@kxkxsjk2]

@@NotACutie well, they could release a game explaining what happened with world and 50 Blessings in particular after they accomplished their goals

[@peketo3693]

@@kxkxsjk2 nothing they're all dead

[@peluksape]

@@peketo3693 yeah, totally, they got the coup they wanted but the russians nuked everything, not giving half a shit

[@uh3622]

Squatch:" Hotline Miami - Richard I don't think it can live up to the hype, but here it is: the final video in the Hotline Miami series." Me: *HMM*

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Uhh... Subverting expectations that I set up? Yeah, we'll go with that... Lol. Thanks for watching! :)

[@madnessguy010101]

Something pertaining to the topic that I believe you missed; when playing as Jake, we notice he has three masks. Understanding that a mask is unlocked after each level, we as the player expect to have at least three levels with Jake. However, as we all know we only end up having two levels, in some cases not even finishing it, before Jake is executed.

[@Deivid_Dono]

3:27 That scene fucked me up badly I didn't even have time to react, i was reading the text and then BAM Pardo fukkin' dies

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Imagine how he felt! Lol. Thanks for watching!

[@Deivid_Dono]

Squatch Gaming Official No thick skin could help him survive that

[@anonymousxaela761]

Thank god it was all a dream then, eh?

[@tp4bunghole108]

My favourite subversive moment is during the jake levels, when you get shot by the guy with the shotgun and then dragged off into that room and executed. It’s insane

[@atoaster9940]

Richter... I dont feel so good

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Why not?!?

[@atoaster9940]

Squatch Gaming Official nah just a infinity war joke, dont worry ;)

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Oh, really? Who said it? I don't remember... Lol.

[@atoaster9940]

Squatch Gaming Official not sure if you want spoilers from the new movie.

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

I've seen it already. No spoilers from me. Lol.

[@p4p0r30]

i think Jacket and Biker just stopped at the middle of the fight (maybe Biker just told Jacket that hes just looking for the answers and they both went their way)

[@rowleyryan9025]

I think that Jacket won but didn’t really finish off Biker, because we see him again in the second game with a huge scar across his mouth similar to the open wound he has after Jacket hits him.

[@sometffurry]

i think the fight ended with a stalemate, and they both incorrectly remember who won

[@MarkEstratocaster]

@@rowleyryan9025 Then why the meeting between Biker and Evan is in the bar of the deceased heroes? The most likely outcome is that Jacket killed Biker

[@noobbobux3840]

@@MarkEstratocaster no one died in hotline miami 1 where jacket visits beard at his shop we can see biker dead on the floor and beard said that all of this haven't actually happened

[@fulcrum7455]

Jacket probably have biker the scar but it was a stalemate

[@internet-browser]

"Things never turn out the way you expect them to." -Beard

[@rubykdc9829]

More hotline Miami!

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Hope you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!

[@thenothingking]

Nothing more to make

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

There's one more thing I think I can make something on. It's not story based, but design based like this one is. That'll prolly come out in a couple weeks!

[@ritajuozanaitiene7357]

you could try out talking about one of the biggest comunity made champaign for hotline miami - hunter snowfall and red star

[@timbertam7668]

2:33 On my first playthrough, i wondered... why the heck doesn't pardo wear a mask... and when i saw the cops, i tried to open the door and shoot them, and it didn't damage them for some reason... then i realised that i had to walk to them, and then the thing kept on going as normal. Just imagine if this was intended, and you were able to do that... but with or without that, hotline miami is still wonderful

[@darkcrescent2903]

Yeah Part 5 caught me off guard for sure...never got ahold of all of the pieces on some of the tougher levels..so I'd usually just ice the janitors..

[@PKMNTrainerKelly]

everything about the Hotline Miami games are amazing. The gameplay, the music, the plot.

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Isn't it? I think the best part is the gameplay though. It's so satisfying and addicting! Lol. Thanks for watching!

[@barrylmcdonald4176]

YOU subverted our expectation of no more hotline Miami videos!

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

;)

[@barrylmcdonald4176]

Ayyyyy

[@Ghost-vp7wz]

I THOUGHT I WOULDNT SEE HOTLINE MIAMI ON YOUR CHANNEL AGAIN I AM BLESSED

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Lol. Well there isn't much more of it left; I think I can scrape up one more video, but that might be it! Thanks for watching! :)

[@valx5]

duuude i love your videos & in-depth analysis, i've been hooked on Hotline Miami since i first played it and there's always new secrets i find with each play-through. your videos are informative and entertaining & help me connect some dots! thank you for being so extensive and thorough in your videos!!!

[@KillianDefaoite]

Stuff like this is why I think the hotline Miami series is one of the most artistically brilliant games of the modern era.

[@gratefulcranegames]

My favourite example of this would probably be the fans, by the last part of the scene once you see the swans go down, it's a major state of shock and a note of what happened to everyone else, with all this buildup of so much killing from each character the last thing we'd be thinking is that any of them would die, and the only way we can see it from the son's point of view when he's high

[@countspider6488]

Been playing hotline miami for 2 years now and still make that mistake with the henchman

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

I've been guilty of it too! I love seeing it happen to people for the first time. They're so confused. Haha.

[@onefairyfan87]

And it’s things like this that makes Hotline Miami, both 1 and 2, one of my favorite video games of all time

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

It's the little things that count. Lol. Thanks for watching!

[@zesork5627]

Great video as always! You always always remind me how amazing these two games are!

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Thanks for watching! Happy to hear you enjoy them so much! :) I think there's only one more thing I can squeeze out of the franchise before I'm tapped out. Lol.

[@homoergausster]

Your analysis is fantastic. I liked, rather than loved, Hotline Miami, but every HM video you upload makes me appreciate it a lot more. Great job.

[@spagandhi]

Whenever I hear someone say “subversion of expectations” I think about the TLJ essays

[@1zzat]

Holy shit, man! I thought you were done with HM. What an awesome surprise, awesome as always.

[@PrizidentOfChuvashia]

Yet the best subversion of expectation, by far, is the Hotline Miami 3 title in the end credits of HM2.

[@NotReallyJacket]

You uploading this video was a subversion of expectations, great to see more Hotline Miami!

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Exactly! Lol. Nah, I just had the idea ages ago (like last year when I was making all the other videos), and since I'm just getting back into making videos again, I figure why not now? Thanks for watching as well, man!

[@trulswangberg1561]

I've seen every one of your hotline Miami videos now (not the stream ones) and I have just 2 words for you, Thank you. . . thanks you for making sense of all this madness. I've finished both games around 3 years ago the main thing that catched my attention was the pure violence and that kickass music. . (its on spotify I checked) I'll never forget the punishment jacket handed out that club owner near the end game of hm1 just. . jesus guess I need to install this masterpiece one more time. Sub

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Thanks a lot, man! Happy to hear you enjoyed and they showed you a different side to the game that you didn't notice! That was the whole point of making them! :) Thanks for the support too, but I'll be upfront: I'm not doing Hotline Miami videos anymore, so if you were only interested in those, there's no reason to stay subscribed or anything! But thanks so much for watching everything! :)

[@TheG_Boy]

When you want to call milking but you thirst for this milk as well

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Lol. I honestly didn't expect the amount of attention this has gotten. I was trying to shake off the rust from not making videos in months. Thanks for watching, though! I really appreciate it!

[@adamhallmc]

I finally bought Hotline Miami, and am planning to get the second game. These stories, and the gameplay is astounding. I'm watching your videos to understand everything. Props to you.

[@GalileoAV]

Nice to see a new vid!

[@MARKHENSTROM]

Bro - you could make a Hotline Miami upload about *anything* - and I'd watch the hell out of it. Great job! 😄👍

[@WilhelmStrasse]

Another example of this is the Van that comes crashing into the Building in "Deadline" in the first game.

[@goodtips8973]

You're back!And HLM's back! Perfect! Thank you for sharing.

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

I am, but HLM won't be back for long. There's really only one more topic I think I can squeeze out of the franchise until I'm tapped out. Lol. Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@disgal6235]

Thanks for the new video I was rage angry But now thanks to you i feel better my good sir

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Lol. Happy to hear it made you feel better! Thanks for watching, man!

[@jeffpower145]

Something that surprised me is the first bomb room in Hotline Miami 1. I didn't expect that. I didn't notice all the wires and stuff. I thought it was just decoration. It fucking scared me.

[@thedarthyguest6777]

So glad you made another one

[@goku-hh8kt]

You really did subvert our expectations with another Hotline Miami video

[@elymoji]

idk if you still read these comments but my favorite expectation/subversion in HM2 When you boot up the game, the title screen depicts a storm of some sort over Miami, wind blowing the trees harshly. When The Henchman has his Richard encounter, the radio mentions a storm coming to Miami. It's not a storm. The title screen depicts Miami after the nuke.

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

I read every comment. :) Yes! Amazing piece of foreshadowing and subversion! I love it! Thanks for watching!

[@timerbunneh]

*logs onto youtube* *sees this in recommendations* Color me floored, mate.

[@dead_fox]

Never thought about this... Very interesting video!

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Thanks for watching! Happy to hear you enjoyed! :)

[@looseteeeth]

i immediately knew as soon as i saw the over the top firebird lookin car that it was the Son's. guess that bit went over my head.

[@devilish6854]

Nobody won between the Jacket vs Biker. They both injured each other and thought the other died but since Jacket was in a coma and Biker was high as fuck, they dont remember what exactly happened, hence the two perspectives and outcomes of the fight.

[@Flak_Jacket]

Nice analysis dude !

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Thanks, man! I appreciate it! And Thanks for watching! :)

[@Earthshaker89]

GOOD STUFF AS ALWAYS!

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

THANKS, MAN! I APPRECIATE IT! :D And Thanks for watching!

[@incendium6615]

The writting in this is just so... BYOUTIFUL

[@Matt-FRESHMINTY]

Great video!

[@Alucard666QC]

Really good video !

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Thank you very much! :) Thanks for watching!

[@Elacrin]

Your videos are fun to watch ;-;

[@ferdinandbardamu.]

This is how you subvert expectations Neil C.uckmann

[@nEVERlessthanthree]

I really want to play it again for the first time..

[@Nikola7.62]

Glad to see more of this masterpiece.

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

I wouldn't expect much more. There's really only one other thing I have an idea on. Thanks for watching! :)

[@Nikola7.62]

Squatch Gaming Official I understand. Thanks for your reply.

[@applesass]

Man I remember when you had barely any subscribers. I'm glad you've grown so much, you really are a good content creator.

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Me too! There's times where I still feel like I had barely any subscribers. Lol. Idk if I'll ever "make it", but I want to try! Thanks for the kind words and the support! :)

[@applesass]

You should make a discord, help you connect with your fans and get some neat discussions going!

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

It's in the works. Lol.

[@bonktastic4815]

SQUANCH DID A HM2 VID. I HAVE BEEN BLESSED. But honestly great video.

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Lol. I wouldn't expect much more! There's really only one other thing I have an idea on for Hotline Miami.

[@bonktastic4815]

Do what you like man, I will support you no matter what.

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Thanks, my dude. I appreciate it! :)

[@joncross9264]

I took as shot every time expectations was Said. My liver is raw rn.

[@lost-sight6748]

there's a small icon(or another thing i really dunno what is it)appeared at 6:19 at the scene may 24th,1989 miami-florida ...what is it?

[@scare2064]

i am going to say this i got hotline miami because i thought is was just a arcade shooter but little did i know i was going to be a die hard fan of what was to come

[@AbsolutelyCasual]

When I first played as the henchman and left the building I saw that first car that was really nice looking and that was pretty sure I wasn't going to be able to get inside of it but tried anyway lol it just didn't match his personality based off the conversation he just had with his boss

[@Elesarr]

more hotline miami videos *_YES_*

[@Raven-cy2sz]

Only a true hotline miami fan would know the meaning behind what happens and what is said in the game.

[@gavinwilcox5027]

0:21 I wish I could experience that for the first time again. I was so disappointed but was laughing so hard

[@marksadnik7270]

Squatch you deserve much more subscribers. Its a shame that more famous youtubers are known for having "spectacular video quality and editing" when people like you are 10 times better and dont't get half as much recognition as them. A real shame man.

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Aw, thanks a lot, man! I appreciate you saying that! :) I'm just thankful for what I have right now, especially since I'm just now starting to start making stuff again. Maybe if I work hard enough, the future will allow that to happen, but we'll see what happens. ;) Thanks for watching, man!

[@finnfinity9711]

fuck yeah, i knew you would do another one!

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Hey, man. It's my bread and butter. Lol. Thanks for watching!

[@finnfinity9711]

+Squatch Gaming Official no problem, i love your content, i hope you will subvert our expectations and make more lol

[@guts5463]

Can you make Hotline Miami videos on the custom created levels? Some of them are really good and I miss these!

[@MyUsersDark]

The first time I saw the outro for 'Homicide', I questioned if Pardo actually was a detective, or if he had stolen the badge to get out scott-free. The next scene crushed my doubts, though.

[@user-yv9ie6vn2v]

this game is a masterpiece.

[@lifeisgoo2021]

I find it a little funny that at the end of your chronology video on hotline I think you said that you where do with hotline Miami

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Subverting an expectation that I set up! ;)

[@bigfatwarlord1846]

Hey squatch have you platinumed the hotline miami games on ps4 if so do you have tips?

[@eminempreg]

Thanks for helping me fuel my Hotline Miami addiction

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

No problem, man! In a way, you're helping fuel mine. Lol. Thanks for watching!

[@CubeManGaMing]

Love these videos for Hotline Miami! Will there be anymore?

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

I have ideas for a couple more, but I'm not sure if I want to make them. Lol. They're not as compelling as the previous videos, and cover some topics the previous videos do. I don't' want people to think I'm selling out or anything like that. Idk. I'm at a crossroads. Lol. Would you want to see more?

[@CubeManGaMing]

Squatch Gaming Official I get what your saying... I’ve watched all your hotline Miami videos even the one that goes for an hour or so! And I wouldn’t call you a sell out, there isn’t a lot to cover on this game anymore, but if you do have more vid ideas and YOU want to make them I’m 100% on board on watching them! But don’t be forced too make them :)

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

I've got some ideas, and I want to keep making stuff, but Idk. Lol. We'll see! Thanks for the support, man. I really appreciate it!!!

[@Architector_4]

Wooo! Wonderful video! Although it does miss out a spoiler warning or something, to be honest. Also at 0:02, "Bombastic music...", you say as there is barely hearable soundtrack in the background... That made me laugh xD

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Thanks, man! I thought about that, but I figure most of the people that were going to watch know what this channel is, and they know the story. Lol. I thought about that too! Lol. That's why Jacket is "Dancing!" Haha.

[@Architector_4]

I just noticed how weird "Lol." is, with the dot and uppercase l... lol

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

It's how I've always done it!

[@Architector_4]

Yeah, and I started noticing it only now lol Can I ask you to not do it though? lol lol lol

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Lol.

[@AsianTheDomination]

that transam is pretty badass

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Isn't it? Lol. Thanks for watching!

[@djeddjole]

Please do more of these :3

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

I plan to, but for a multitude of games. I've only got one more idea for this game series that might be possible. Lol.

[@djeddjole]

Squatch Gaming Official oh that's cool :D Keep up the good work c:

[@kerdnerl8588]

In the son mission I instantly knee the other one was henchman's car. It was obvious to me

[@DickmasterNCR]

I swear I’ve seen an ending where jacket CAN hit biker and it will still allow you to progress

[@thewanderingjew8233]

I had the expectation there wouldn't be another video after the last one, but here it is. Was this some sort of 9 minute inside joke Squatch?

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

I don't think so. I didn't plan this. I thinking of stuff to make just to shake the rust off from the past few months, and I had this idea last year, but never got around to making it. Figured why not now? Lol.

[@toasterthedoge]

I think another great subversion of expectations was in HM2, where it shows that neither Jacket or Biker killed the other, and that the fight showed a fake death, when they just beat the other down

[@REVINANTE]

finaly hotline videos

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

I think there's only going to be one more... Lol.

[@cemxwekta358]

Even with some enemies. For example when encountring Fat Guy first time you expect to die him instantly like other enemies but he lives some seconds more.

[@michaelgavinmendoza9708]

I think the best subversion was in the very main menu of HLM2, at first we thought it was a very heavy storm, because of the radio saying of an incoming storm in the henchman's dream, but in the end, it was a nuclear bomb destroying Miami, or even the entire America

[@bonk6244]

Idk, the henchman part was obvious to me right away. I went for the shitty car straight away because I thought "this expensive looking car must belong to the boss"

[@Tony-The-Motherfucking-Tiger]

This game's gold.

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Isn't it? They really are masterpieces! Lol. Thanks for watching, man!

[@robertflannery4883]

its my birthday and very glad to see this

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Hey! Happy Birthday, man! Hope you enjoyed! Thanks for watching! :)

[@robertflannery4883]

so do you have any ideas on what you're covering next or is it a secret

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Nope! Lol. I mean, I have ideas for one offs, but nothing like I did for Hotline Miami where I covered the story in its entirety.

[@Ani-yi1hs]

My fav one is when The Fans show up during Execution

[@wuggman]

I wish I got to experience of my expectations being subverted with the two cars but when I went to the cars for the first time the door of the henchman car opened signifying it was his car and was less funny.

[@TheAnkh47]

Biker and son are my 2 favourite characters, they're awesome

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Yeah, they're pretty cool! I'm privy to Evan and Richter personally!

[@TheAnkh47]

Squatch Gaming Official i like how evan loses his shit and kills

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

I like that he's the only character that doesn't kill! :D

[@ceep2413]

I've replayed both games a lot lately and I've noticed another thing this game absolutely nails. Venerability. No other game makes you just as venerable as the enemy like hotline Miami does. While you have to potential to kill an entire room of goons, they can just as easily end you. They go down in one hit and so do you.

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

Do you mean Vulnerability? Because I totally agree! Lol.

[@ceep2413]

Squatch Gaming Official hah yeah. Dam auto correct making me look stupid

[@Zynet_Eseled]

Imagine if the third game comes up

[@KidKowloon]

The fact that you can make content on a game that doesn't have that much relevancy anymore is really impressive. I hope you keep it up. Hotline Miami will only die off when you stop makibg videos about it. 😂

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

I think the impressive thing is people keep watching videos on a game that doesn't have much relevancy anymore. Must mean it's significant if it's stuck around with people for so long!

[@whacudoin]

Hey squatch great video as always. I'm just asking you if you will ever going to do hotline miami 2 - minor charachters (like Prison Boss, Swat Chief ecc.). I apologize for my bad english as usual

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

You're okay, man. Your English is fine! Way better than if I tried to speak another language! To be honest, probably not. I don't think there's a lot there that would make it worth putting in the effort of making the video. But I guess never say never. We'll see!

[@whacudoin]

Squatch Gaming Official thanks squatch, another question you will ever going to do some charachters lore videos.

[@SquatchGamingChannel]

That's the plan, but I don't have an idea of what game to make stuff on yet. I'd like to make videos on characters like I did for Hotline, and stuff that talks about design like this. Maybe in the future I can get some kind of schedule going, but we'll see! Gotta get that grind on though! Lol.

[@whacudoin]

Squatch Gaming Official i suggest metal slug

[@medinaalangabriel]

A subversion for me was that I expected Beard to be just the face of a random NPC (Remember for example GTA SA? There were plenty of "twins" of the same blueprint character), so it felt pretty normal to have him everywhere, it was just a lazy videogame design decision... and then I get the surprise it was not only product of a fantasy delusion later when Richter start killing them all... but it had been in fact, a character on its own. In my case that has to be the greatest subversion I felt after finishing HM 1 and 2.

[@darkbarash1]

Squatch Gaming Official i love your videos they are really good i have idea for one more video u havent done yet about the janitors i know its not really characters sience they are the creators but still they do apper to kill richter at hm2 but dosent try to kill jacket