A Hat in Time

 PC
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 39
  3. Negative: 1 out of 39
  1. GameSpot
    Oct 5, 2017
    70
    A Hat in Time is slow to start, but it's brimming with the charm and collectible-finding joy of classic 3D platformers.
  2. DarkZero
    Nov 16, 2017
    60
    The playful childishness of the experience is really what pulls it all together and even though it’s by no means a bad game – it was definitely the angle it needed to hold together all the loose parts. After all, nostalgia can only do so much before players realise that games have moved on and evolved for a reason, especially when an absolute titan like Super Mario Odyssey was released almost besides it and flawlessly shows how to truly mix the old and new into something else entirely. In all I’d recommend A Hat in Time as a quick pick up game when there’s a lull in the market (which 2017 definitely hasn’t had), but not at it’s current price of £22.99, especially with the amount of irritating bugs I encountered throughout.
  3. GameCritics
    Oct 31, 2017
    60
    I never got a sense that I knew what A Hat in Time was about either as a story or as a game. Its various worlds don’t cohere, its plot doesn’t exist, and its systems never really play off each other in an interesting way. No single aspect of the experience is terrible, but the good bits never build to anything. Consequently, A Hat in Time is a cute, breezy little thing that rolls off the mind as soon as it’s completed.
  5. We Got This Covered
    Oct 19, 2017
    60
    Dodgy controls nearly ruin this lovably hyperactive ball of imagination.
  6. GameWatcher
    Oct 11, 2017
    60
    Playing through A Hat in Time was an experience that made me question the idea of a specific term - Inspired. It’s clearly built as a homage to titles like Super Mario and Luigi’s Mansion yet struggles to stand out on its own because of it. It certainly made me smile from time to time, but most of that time was also spent thinking how a finer experience could be achieved by simply playing the games that inspired it. An issue presented by a certain other homage earlier this year.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Oct 6, 2017
    An adorable platforming adventure that steadily finds it own voice. [Recommended]
  2. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Oct 17, 2017
    This is a game that, despite its derivative nature, manages to delight in the details enough to make me remember why I loved the games that inspired it to begin with.

Awards & Rankings

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#85 Best PC Game of 2017
27
#27 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
19
#19 Most Shared PC Game of 2017

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 530 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 464 out of 530
  2. Mixed: 33 out of 530
  3. Negative: 33 out of 530
  1. ItsTimeToPlay
    Oct 7, 2017
    10
    Mithaldu is an idiot... now that that is out of the way,
    I don't generally review steam games... but I felt I had to do my part in getting    Mithaldu is an idiot... now that that is out of the way,
    I don't generally review steam games... but I felt I had to do my part in getting the word out. This game is a love letter to the GameCube era and all of the unique games that came with it.
    Paper Mario? It's got some of that!
    Super Mario Sunshine? It's got a lot of that!
    Windwaker? It looks good enough to be it's twin!
    If you're like me and you grew up on super Mario sunshine and other GameCube classics, this game is a STEAL for $30.    … Full Review »
  2. Icingo
    Oct 5, 2017
    9
    A Hat in Time is a delicately crafted, sixth-generation-inspired platformer. The level of detail found throughout the world is absolutelyA Hat in Time is a delicately crafted, sixth-generation-inspired platformer. The level of detail found throughout the world is absolutely astounding. The gameplay is very reminiscent of Mario's early forays into 3D-platforming with chapter based encounters. There are a current total of five unique chapters, which are mostly large environments, just oozing with charm. A huge, fishy town controlled by the Mafia! A spooky, mysterious forest! Even a crazy, western train! Feeling nostalgic? Same.

    PROS

    + Precise controls and an intuitive move-set gives the protagonist an unparalleled sense of
    movement and acrobatic prowess.

    + Stunning visuals that perfectly blend sixth generation sensibilities with modern resolution/lighting/particle effects.

    + The soundtrack. Geez. This soundtrack.

    CONS

    - Some collision issues and general glitches. Nothing detrimental. Some of it has actually been rather funny.

    - The difficulty spikes when it comes to bosses. Not going to spoil anything, and perhaps this issue is just because I am not great as I think I am. But, the sudden rise was jarring.

    Overall, A Hat in Time is a game that keeps on giving. From speed-running, easter eggs, developer console, steam workshop, and the later to be added, 6th and 7th bonus chapters, multiplayer, in-game level editor, developer commentary. Buying the game right now at $29.99 is a no-brainer.

    Enjoy the hell out of it now, revisit again in the future with even MORE content. Or, continue to play it while the Workshop keeps receiving content from dedicated fans... You can't possibly go wrong.

    9/10    … Full Review »
  3. SnappyReview
    Oct 8, 2017
    9
    A Hat In Time is kickstarter game funded in attempt to recapture the glory days of 3D Platforming and it does just that. It gives youA Hat In Time is kickstarter game funded in attempt to recapture the glory days of 3D Platforming and it does just that. It gives you entertaining levels to platform across and many collectibles to collect.

    The story has you take control of the cute Hat Girl who is on her way home until Mafia Men ruins her plan by making her fuel fly out. Her fuel are these hourglass that serve as the stars or jiggys if you were playing Mario or Banjo Kazooie. To get enough fuel you must venture across 5 worlds tackling different task for the hourglass.

    The Worlds:
    As stated before you tackle 5 Worlds for hourglasses. ALMOST all of these can be beaten in any order. As long as its available, you can play it or skip it. Some worlds require all levels to be beaten before the final boss though. Too avoid spoilers, i will just state each world is filled with creativity and entertaining level design.

    The Characters:
    Every world offers new characters to see while it may bring one or two back. Almost the whole game has voice acting too which is actually not bad at all. Everyone of the characters voices makes them all the more interesting.

    The Abilities/Collectibles:
    The game has a hat system. Each hat gives you an new ability. You unlock these new abilities by stitching new hats which can be done by collecting yarn balls. Each hat you unlock is mainly built for that world but the new hat can be used in the previous world for collecting other collectibles such as time rift tokens or yarn balls. It basically balances itself out and does backtracking well.

    That being said, the game has a nice small amount of collectibles to get. You have your main collectible, time rift tokens, yarn balls, Hats, Badges, and others.
    I already explained some above so i will continue with the others. Time rift tokens are used to spin a slot machine to obtain the "other" collectibles such as music,more hat variety, and colors (Hat Kids appearance can be changed).

    Badges are like Tonics from Yooka Laylee. You can edit your gameplay slightly, for example, one token lets you run up the wall after a belly dive.

    The New:
    A Hat In Time doesnt really add anything to the genre but does everything so well and unique, its fine.

    The Music:
    Not much to say here. The soundtrack is very catchy and you will memorize some of the music just like you would if playing a Mario or Banjo Kazooie game.

    The Negative:
    The game is short...Like really short. Can finish in a day.
    The end game falls really short too. Chapter 4 completely drops the entertaining part and goes full platforming and chapter 5 shouldve had a bit more levels.

    Summary:
    A Hat In Time hits all the right nails of a good 3D Platformer. Its charming, funny, creative, and has good challenging platforming sections but is pretty short. That being said, i give it a 9/10.    … Full Review »
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