Hotline Miami / Masks guide
Hotline Miami masks guide: Tony, Don Juan, Zack, Rasmus and Brandon
Choose a Hotline Miami mask for a particular combat or exploration goal.
Edition covered
The original 2012 Hotline Miami campaign. Publisher screenshots are from the PC edition; this guide does not apply Hotline Miami 2’s character restrictions to Jacket’s masks.
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Masks
Quick notes
- Select a mask for a problem. Masks alter Jacket’s abilities.
- Know the first game’s Tony. Tony gives lethal punches in Hotline Miami.
- Use utility masks on cleanup runs. Rasmus helps make secrets visible, while a combat-oriented mask is often more useful for a first clear.
- Practise a mask’s timing. Faster movement changes when Jacket reaches a doorway; lethal doors change the opening attack.
Know the first game’s Tony
| Goal | Mask direction | Tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| Learn an unfamiliar floor | Richard or a familiar ability | Fewer new timing changes |
| Punch through close enemies | Tony | Still respect armed sightlines |
| Chain separated groups | Zack | Does not make the route safe |
| Search for hidden pieces | Rasmus | A utility focus over combat benefits |
| Shorten a practiced route | Brandon | More speed can overshoot a doorway |
Useful tip
Mask names recur in the sequel, but their rules do not transfer automatically.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Hotline Miami publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |