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Overdose

Complete the Overdose mission in Hotline Miami. Find the Earl mask and Puzzle Piece 'A' with this step-by-step guide.

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Complete the Overdose mission in Hotline Miami. Find the Earl mask and Puzzle Piece 'A' with this step-by-step guide.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    On April 16th, 1989, in Miami, Florida, start by door slamming the sentry and rushing the guy on the toilet with your current weapon.
  2. 2
    Quickly equip any nearby gun and aim toward the top hallway to kill the patrol.
  3. 3
    Lock onto the final guy in the north hallway and kill him to progress.
  4. 4
    On the second floor, which has the most enemies encountered so far, use the tight quarters and doorways to funnel enemies towards you.
  5. 5
    Kill the first enemy and wait for others to approach as they hear the gunfire.
  6. 6
    Clear the first three rooms using this funneling tactic, switching weapons or throwing items if you run out of ammo.
  7. 7
    Deal with outliers, such as the enemy in the south-east bathroom.

Collectibles:

  • PUZZLE PIECE: Find Puzzle Piece "A" next to a bathtub in the south-east of the second floor.
  • MASK: The "Earl" mask is found on the limbless and headless torso in the south room of the second floor.
Tips
  • Use doorways to your advantage to control enemy flow on the second floor.
  • Be ready to switch weapons or use thrown items if you run out of ammunition.

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