Your friend's guide to beating Hotline Miami's Decadence level. Learn enemy placements, weapon strategies, and how to grab that crucial 'O' puzzle piece.
Alright, so you've made it to the 'Decadence' level in Hotline Miami. It's April 25th, 1989, down in Miami, Florida. This one's got a decent number of guys, but we can totally handle it. Let's break it down.
Walkthrough
- 1You'll start on the first floor. The enemies here are pretty bunched up. First, take out that lone guy near you. Then, grab a melee weapon and chuck it at the dude chilling in the far north hallway. Now, grab another melee weapon, use the door-slam trick on the guy in the south-east room, and bash the other one. For the north-east room, burst in, melee the first guy, and then throw your weapon at the guy on the couch.
- 2Next, grab one of those assault rifles. Use it to pick off the sentry in the west room. After that, fall back a bit. Wait for the other two guys to round the corner from where you're aiming the rifle.
- 3Head up to the second floor. Grab a knife. Use it to melee the guard chilling in the north corner. Keep an eye on the patrol guys in the south room – when they get close, door-slam the first one and then knife the second. Finally, knife the guy in the bottom room to clear out the east side.
- 4Now, grab a shotgun. Target the guy in the center hallway. Shoot him from a distance near the north pool table. If anyone spots you, just take cover. Use this same tactic for the east sentry in the dining room, and then the west sentry in the far corner. For the guys in the north-west room, approach from the north with your shotgun. Take out the one on the couch first, and then deal with the standing guy if needed.
- 5Keep an eye out for the PUZZLE PIECE: "O". It's on the right side of the dining table on the second floor. Don't forget to grab it!
- 6Before heading downstairs, make sure you grab a fully loaded shotgun. You'll need it.
- 7The boss is going to pop out of his office. Keep your distance and target him. He's tough, so one shot won't do it – you'll need three hits to take him down. After he's down, pick up the girl on the bed in his office and head back to the car to finish the level.
Tips
- Melee weapons are your best friend early on for silent takedowns and conserving ammo.
- The door-slam trick is super effective for taking out groups or tough enemies without getting hit. Just open a door and immediately press the melee button.
- Shotguns are great for clearing rooms and dealing with sentries, but be mindful of the noise and recoil.
- For the boss, just keep moving and firing. Don't let him get too close.
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