Hotline Miami
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
41/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Due to its mature and graphic content, including extreme violence and psychological distress, Hotline Miami is recommended only for older teens and adults. Parents should be aware of the game's intense themes and ensure it aligns with their child's maturity level.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— N/A — no named characters
Not enough information in the description to assess female character interactions.
Parent Pro-Tip
For mature players, the game can enhance cognitive skills such as strategic planning, critical thinking, and rapid decision-making, alongside improving hand-eye coordination and reaction time through its challenging gameplay.
What your child develops
Hotline Miami challenges players with intense, strategic top-down action, demanding high levels of problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and quick reaction times. Its demanding gameplay fosters learning transfer and adaptive challenge as players refine their tactics to overcome difficult levels.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Several chapters of top-down shooter action, Hotline Miami is a violent game, where the player takes control of the unnamed man, that receives orders to clear out stages from bandits and mobsters, using every weapon he can get. Over the course of the game, the player will be able to collect the masks that provide buffs and abilities.