Hotline Miami is an action-packed game that combines elements of top-down shooters and mobsters. The player controls an unnamed man that is sent on missions to clear out different stages from bandits and mobsters. This is the story of the game, in a nutshell.

The game starts off with the player being introduced to the main character. The main character is a man that has a lot of experience with guns and war. He has a huge gun that can be used for a lot of things. He is not a very good shot, though.

When the player is not doing anything, he is forced to shoot the targets that appear on the screen. The targets can be destroyed by shooting them. In this way, the player can keep his health and stay alive.