Thread:Essie Essex/@comment-17194369-20150919184858/@comment-1500935-20150920185222

It's not even about the looks of both games, it's about their meaning. Dishonored is about consequences in your actions, while Hotline Miami is about the meaning of violence, which is toned down by the retro style graphics and score system. Dishonored tries to be realistic while Hotline Miami plays on the irrational.

Frankly I don't even understand while there would be a debate when these games have nothing in common. Well, I can understand if it is started by the same people who only see ultra-violence in both Hotline Miami and its sequel. Probably even the same kind who only remember the question "Do you like hurting other people?" but forget the three other ones:
 * "Who is leaving messages on your answering machine?"
 * "Where are you right now?"
 * "Why are we having this conversation?"

Hotline Miami is addressing the player while Dishonored lets you be whoever you want. There's just no debate to be had unless a troll is getting on the nerves of some fanboys.