The user interface in Hotline Miami is minimalist, designed to keep you focused on the action. In the top left corner, you'll see your current score, which accumulates as you perform kills and combos. Below that, your combo meter will display, indicating how many enemies you've killed in quick succession without being hit or pausing too long. Maintaining a high combo is essential for achieving high scores and unlocking new masks. The bottom right corner shows your currently equipped weapon. Pay attention to the weapon's ammo count if it's a firearm. There are no health bars; a single hit means death, so the UI doesn't need to track health. The game's simplicity in UI allows for maximum immersion in the brutal gameplay loop.
