A Hat in Time

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8.7

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  1. Sekay191
    Jun 4, 2023
    9
    La protagonista es adorable, la musica es genial, tiene cooperativo y es muy divertido pero esta mal optimizado esta un poco abandonado por el creador pero aun asi es muy disfrutable (Encima tiene workshop en PC asi que es un gran añadido)
  2. sansbattle1111
    May 22, 2023
    9
    A Hat in Time is a delightful and whimsical platformer that successfully captures the essence of classic 3D platforming games from the bygone era. Developed by Gears for Breakfast, this game manages to strike the perfect balance between nostalgia and innovation, offering a charming and memorable experience that will captivate both newcomers and fans of the genre.

    One of the first things    A Hat in Time is a delightful and whimsical platformer that successfully captures the essence of classic 3D platforming games from the bygone era. Developed by Gears for Breakfast, this game manages to strike the perfect balance between nostalgia and innovation, offering a charming and memorable experience that will captivate both newcomers and fans of the genre.

    One of the first things that stands out about A Hat in Time is its gorgeous art style. The game boasts a vibrant and colorful aesthetic that feels like a love letter to the golden age of 3D platformers. Each world you visit is beautifully crafted, with attention to detail and a distinct personality. From the cozy, forest-filled hub world to the bizarre and whimsical environments, every level is a visual treat.

    The gameplay mechanics in A Hat in Time are a joy to experience. Controlling Hat Kid, the game's adorable protagonist, feels tight and responsive. The variety of hats she can equip adds a layer of versatility to her abilities, allowing for creative approaches to platforming challenges. The level design is cleverly crafted, with a mix of challenging platforming sequences, engaging puzzles, and entertaining boss fights that keep you on your toes. Each level is unique and offers its own set of mechanics and objectives, preventing the game from ever feeling repetitive.

    The narrative of A Hat in Time is surprisingly engaging, offering a whimsical and lighthearted story that gradually unfolds as you progress through the game. The characters you encounter are colorful and memorable, and their interactions with Hat Kid bring a sense of life and personality to the game world. The humor is often charming and genuinely funny, creating an enjoyable atmosphere throughout the adventure.

    The game's soundtrack deserves a special mention. Composed by Pascal Michael Stiefel, the music perfectly complements the game's whimsical nature, evoking a sense of wonder and adventure. Each track is carefully crafted to match the tone and theme of the levels, enhancing the overall experience and immersing the player even further into the game world.

    While A Hat in Time offers an incredibly enjoyable experience, it's not without a few minor flaws. The camera controls, while generally functional, can sometimes be a bit finicky and cause frustrating moments. Additionally, a few technical hiccups and occasional frame rate drops can momentarily disrupt the otherwise smooth gameplay.

    Overall, A Hat in Time is an absolute delight for fans of 3D platformers. Its charming art style, engaging gameplay mechanics, well-crafted levels, and captivating soundtrack make for an unforgettable experience. Despite a few minor flaws, the game shines with its attention to detail, creative design, and pure nostalgic appeal. Whether you're a long-time fan of the genre or a newcomer looking for a whimsical adventure, A Hat in Time is an absolute must-play that will leave you with a smile on your face.    … Expand
  3. WarioLandFan
    Mar 28, 2023
    9
    This game is great. All the levels are full of personality and life, the movement is tight and is some ways better than most 3D Mario games. I'd give it a 10, but the Seal the Deal DLC and Alpine Skyline level aren't great, but still alright. If you're a fan of platformers, I definitely recommend this game.
  4. BigDaddyAstro
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    This game is just the good stuff everything is amazing, Why have you not played this if you have not?
  5. lonewolf3264
    Dec 25, 2022
    10
    An underrated Gem of a game, Nintendo quality with a Mario Galaxy cross Mario 64 / Banjo Kazooie vibe (yet has it's own awesome characters and design) I enjoyed it thoroughly. Highly recommended. Nintendo need to hire these Dev's to produce Nintendo Games.. on second thoughts, no.. because then people on other platforms can't play it. Hope these guys get more support and create more gamesAn underrated Gem of a game, Nintendo quality with a Mario Galaxy cross Mario 64 / Banjo Kazooie vibe (yet has it's own awesome characters and design) I enjoyed it thoroughly. Highly recommended. Nintendo need to hire these Dev's to produce Nintendo Games.. on second thoughts, no.. because then people on other platforms can't play it. Hope these guys get more support and create more games of this style and calibre. Nintendo might have some serious competition. It also support mods on pc!!!!!… Expand
  6. A_lmao
    Aug 27, 2022
    10
    A true masterpiece a must play for anyone who loves 3d platformers the characters are great the music slaps and overall is one of the best games I've ever bought
  7. Lanayaru
    May 28, 2022
    8
    I had a very pleasant experience with A Hat in Time. The game includes incredibly nice graphics, preety good voice acting and really solid platforming. Not to mention the music that is absolutely amazing and beautiful. The only thing that made the experience slightly uncomfortable is deffinitely the camera, which is a common problem for platformers I guess. But also your character actsI had a very pleasant experience with A Hat in Time. The game includes incredibly nice graphics, preety good voice acting and really solid platforming. Not to mention the music that is absolutely amazing and beautiful. The only thing that made the experience slightly uncomfortable is deffinitely the camera, which is a common problem for platformers I guess. But also your character acts kinda unstable on slopes. But if you ignore those problems, then you will have a damn good game on your hands. It's a must play for any 3D platformer fan!… Expand
  8. MovesLikeJag3r1
    Apr 28, 2022
    8
    A great platformer with a decent story and fun, interesting characters. Each world is dense and contains interesting missions that make the game an overall blast to play. The only real downsides in the game are the fact that there are frame rate issues at different parts of the game and that the combat overall is extremely simple.
  9. AeonsAlex
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    A fun as heck campaign coupled with easy and smooth controls and a steam workshop full of numerous custom content makes for a game that sits on the same level as Mario Odyssey.
  10. Toffeltrasa
    Jan 15, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I have EVER played. The controls and movement is one of the best in a videogame ever. And the murder mystery. OH. MY. GOD. ITS SO GOOD. The game has some difficulty spikes at the boss battles, but It's really satisfying when you defeat them. This is what 3D platformers should strive to be.
  11. joethepoo
    Jan 11, 2022
    10
    this game is a masterpiece it blows any 3d platformer that Nintendo has made out of the ball park and straight into outer space. this is the best 3d platformer of all time.
  12. MisterBee55
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    This is such a good game. The music, the gameplay, and the characters are all amazing. It has some of the best movement in any game I have played with so many options of going around and the hat gimmick just adds to that. The worlds are so great with Mario Sunshine-type missions to complete. You go from a town taken over by the Mafia to a competition between a penguin and an owl where youThis is such a good game. The music, the gameplay, and the characters are all amazing. It has some of the best movement in any game I have played with so many options of going around and the hat gimmick just adds to that. The worlds are so great with Mario Sunshine-type missions to complete. You go from a town taken over by the Mafia to a competition between a penguin and an owl where you have to star in their movies to give them positive reviews based on how well you played. There is also a forest inhabited by a shadow monster that makes you sign contracts after taking your soul and you also travel to a group of islands stretching above the sky. The DLC makes the game even better with a ship of seals called the "SS Literally Can't Sink" and work for a jewelry store owner to collect timepieces(like stars and shines from Mario) in the metro. There is also loads of customization for the different hats, costumes, and color schemes. Although there are only 40 timepieces in the base game, the DLC also adds a much harder mode containing missions that keep you coming back to the game to complete another objective. There is also a new multiplayer DLC that is basically infection but in A Hat in Time which is a great mode to play with some of your friends that get the game too. The $40 price for the base game with the first 2 DLC packs is a great steal so get it if you have the chance.… Expand
  13. JacobTheToadMan
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    A Hat in Time is a wonderous journey through and through. I heard of this game through YouTube videos, and became instantly enamored with it. The bright and vibrant level, the charming characters, and the MUSIC, everything about it hooked me. Later, after I finally bought the game myself, I am happy to report I was not disappointed in the slightest. If you are at all a fan of 3D PlatformerA Hat in Time is a wonderous journey through and through. I heard of this game through YouTube videos, and became instantly enamored with it. The bright and vibrant level, the charming characters, and the MUSIC, everything about it hooked me. Later, after I finally bought the game myself, I am happy to report I was not disappointed in the slightest. If you are at all a fan of 3D Platformer Collectathon type games, then you need to check out this game, you won't regret it.… Expand
  14. grimreapersims
    Nov 25, 2021
    9
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  15. Mister04
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Great game
  16. WhoDaDev
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    The best 3D platformer of all time, even rivaling the revolutionary Super Mario 64, this game is way more technical than Mario Odyssey too.
  17. Toast_JustToast
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    This is a Mario Odyssey clone…..and I loved every second of it, this game has so much charm and love put into it. The multiplayer is lacking but it more than makes up for it in the mods, if you ever feel that Mario itch for exploring than just play this game, and if you don’t still play it!
  18. JackieDesgraca
    Jun 16, 2021
    9
    Um jogo indie realmente bem interessante e bonito, trazendo conceito dos jogos Collect-a-Thon como Spyro, Mario 3D, Banjo Kazooie, jogos de um pequeno mundo aberto com muitas coisas a coletar, esse é o objetivo bem sucedido de A Hat in Time, em desenvolvimento desde 2011, tendo várias alphas, um Kickstarter bem sucedido que fez com que o jogo saísse completo da forma que os devs queriam, eUm jogo indie realmente bem interessante e bonito, trazendo conceito dos jogos Collect-a-Thon como Spyro, Mario 3D, Banjo Kazooie, jogos de um pequeno mundo aberto com muitas coisas a coletar, esse é o objetivo bem sucedido de A Hat in Time, em desenvolvimento desde 2011, tendo várias alphas, um Kickstarter bem sucedido que fez com que o jogo saísse completo da forma que os devs queriam, e mesmo com pequenos atrasos e muito conteúdo cortado, o jogo saiu bonitão e ao longo das duas DLCs, a equipe evoluiu bastante.

    História:
    É o basicão de histórias de jogos nesse estilo, o plot é bem simples, a garotinha de chapéu está voltando pra casa mas perdeu as ampulhetas que são seu combustível, tendo que viajar pelo mundo a procura delas, esse é o plot base, mas há sub-plots dentro dos mundos, alguns bem básicos, outros até um tanto mais complexos, então o World Building do jogo é grande, e você entende bem o que rolou ou o que está acontecendo com o mundo que você está, simples porém divertida.

    Gameplay:
    A gameplay também é básica de jogos do gênero, só que ela é bem variada, e essa variação vai com a estrutura do ambiente do jogo, não são missões repetitivas, são diretas ao ponto, e as vezes casos mais especiais, como stealth, chase, exploração, vibes diversificadas de terror, ação, investigação, é uma gameplay variada que traz mais conteúdo pro jogador, esse é como um tapa buraco não-forçado pra duração do jogo, pois jogando normalmente ele, sai bem curto, 11 horas de gameplay da pra zerar, se gosta de exploração e caça de achievements, o jogo dura BEM mais inclusive com os Mods incríveis feitos por fãs e as DLCs.

    Performance e Gráfico: Os gráficos são bem bonitos, comparado com as betas, onde o jogo tinha um visual meio poluído e cellshaded, em questões de performance, nos consoles a otimização do jogo é um pouquinho ruim, com reduzidas em partículas, mas da versão de PC em si, é uma boa otimização, se você tem um PC simples, basta ter uma placa de vídeo que dá pra jogar no mínimo e aproveitar a experiência, mas em PCs mais potentes ele roda perfeitamente, no estado atual pelo menos.

    Trilha Sonora e Arte: Ambas são perfeitas, a arte desse jogo é extremamente bonitinha e fofa, com artes próprias pra cada missão em cada loading, e a trilha sonora sempre fica na vibe do ambiente, acrescentando um ar a mais no ambiente que você está, e são muitas músicas, com a trilha sonora inteira durando 5 horas.

    O trabalho da equipe toda nesse jogo valeu muito apena, e é sempre bom dar grande apoio a indies como esses, agora a equipe está ajudando em Here Comes Niko, um grande sucesso a todo mundo da equipe Gears for Breakfast.    … Expand
  19. Jonthethird
    Jun 9, 2021
    8
    not as good as Mineirinho Director's Cut and Hunt down the freeman but still pretty decend
  20. kompadre
    May 11, 2021
    10
    Great little game. Criminally underrated. My absolute GoTo for any occasion requiring a drop of finelly distilled, generously poured, objective and undeniable positivity.
  21. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    8
    This game is way better than Super Mario 64. The Snatcher is amazing in every way. The hat abilities are SO GOOD.

    Just...don't play the Switch version.
  22. 4y4
    Apr 11, 2021
    8
    It's a great co-op platformer game. Highly recommended for split screen gaming!
  23. wentos
    Mar 30, 2021
    10
    I am a huge fan of old school style platformers and collectathons so I absolutely loved this. I only just finished it last month so it's not as if my score is inflated because of the kickstarter hype from years ago. It really is worth a perfect 10 to me. If you're not a fan of this genre then you're probably going to get bored but for me, this game is incredible.

    Basically, almost    I am a huge fan of old school style platformers and collectathons so I absolutely loved this. I only just finished it last month so it's not as if my score is inflated because of the kickstarter hype from years ago. It really is worth a perfect 10 to me. If you're not a fan of this genre then you're probably going to get bored but for me, this game is incredible.

    Basically, almost everything is perfect. The level design is great. The worlds and whimsical and well designed. Your range of motion is perfect. Just running around and not really even doing anything just feels... GOOD. It's hard to describe but the way everything controls is just fluid and perfect.

    There are some glitches here and there but they don't really break the game. Sometimes it's frustrating because they're collision problems and I clipped through something but it was rare. The camera is a little wonky at times but honestly... as someone who grew up with games like this it's not even a problem for me anymore. Fiddling with cameras is like second nature to me. The difficulty curve is weird and it definitely spikes later on out of nowhere but it's not that bad.

    Overall it's just a really amazing game and I regret waiting so long to finally play through it completely    … Expand
  24. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    8
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  25. GregLobstery
    Feb 8, 2021
    9
    Hat in Time is fun as peck. I wish there were more games out there like this that were nostalgic of the GameCube era. This is one of if not the best modern era 3D platforming game. Only issue is that it's pretty glitchy at times, but its still 100% worth the playthrough. I can't be the only one hoping for a sequel someday?
  26. PhantomPoke
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    this game is cute, a lil buggy but adds charm. The sound track is really good too listen to Peace and Tranquility its very calming.story wise its eh they do have secret back stories though
  27. Coolguymike
    Sep 26, 2020
    9
    This game is what's so great about the indie scene. Nice platforming, not a bad story, a bit short but the DLC expands on the game, cool collectables and an all-around fun time!
  28. schatwal96
    Sep 18, 2020
    10
    This was an amazing game, but it had MANY glitches and I the final collectible is missing. It was very fun but also needs lots of help. Mac users are cautioned because they have NO DLC or Modding on the Mac version and is the 1.0 version. Do not buy on mac over any other platform.
    UPDATE: Got a PC, WORKS AMAZING!!!!
  29. Ahan0
    Sep 11, 2020
    9
    Really cute charming and fun. And while yes the game has a lot of glitches and some things are janky,that rarely really becomes a problem (also mods lots and lots of mods)
  30. Exven
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Best platformer i've ever play! I didn't play all of them ofc. But this one is my fav!
  31. John_Joccy
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Best platformer l've ever played. I would like to note the good graphics on Unreal Engine , which is quite old, but all the juices have grown out of it. I also liked the simple but interesting plot with different interesting planets and different interesting chapters on it. But most of all, personally I remember only Snatcher, the girl in the hat and girl with a mustache (as they are called)
  32. Rodserra
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Jogo exepcional, a hat in time é com certeza um dos melhores jogos de seu genero, nenhuma fase é igual a anterior, todas são inovadoras e divertidas de se jogar, alem da animação fluida e do cenario extraordinario
  33. PotHeadSteve
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    I bought this game on a steam sale for 15 bucks with all content. I am more then happy with my purchase. In fact i would even spend more if i didn't get it on sale. It feels and plays just like a Mario game. The jumping and controls are literally spot on. They cannot be any better, hat girl jumps around just like Mario does. The controls are actually so good that they rival Mario at time,I bought this game on a steam sale for 15 bucks with all content. I am more then happy with my purchase. In fact i would even spend more if i didn't get it on sale. It feels and plays just like a Mario game. The jumping and controls are literally spot on. They cannot be any better, hat girl jumps around just like Mario does. The controls are actually so good that they rival Mario at time, i have not played Mario games past Mario galaxy so i cannot say how they have changed. But this feels like Mario Sunshine but without the gimmick of the water canon. Instead you have magic hats that you stitch by collecting wool in the game, it is fun finding all the wool. They are placed well and are fun trying to solve their puzzles. The voice acting and the characters are all extremely likeable. Hat girl herself is the most adorable thing in the world and has more character then most AAA paid voice actors. You can tell the developers had a lot of fun designing the game. They seem to make fun of everything just like Conker. So many times it had me laughing out loud because of the funny writing, like the ghost guy who makes you sign contracts. It reminded me of Conkers bad fur day(My favourite game of all time)but without the drinking, swearing, violence and sexual themes of Conker. Don't get me wrong this game is surprisingly dark for a platforming adventure kids can like, like the part at the queens mansion. But it never seems over bearing, in fact i love how it covers so many things well. Many directors of kids films even say themselves, you need to add a little bit of dark stuff. But modernized for the current generation of consoles. I love this game, it is so refreshing to play a game like this. I was a bit bored at first, but once i understood what this was. I had so much fun listening to the characters and going through the time rifts. It never felt like busy work, it felt like extremely engaging excellent game play. This game is not without its flaws though. I have had the game crash so badly that it bugged out steam thinking it was still alive. Forcing me to end process over tsk manager. There are noticeable frame-skips even this late, as the game came out 3 years ago. The game will suddenly have a mini heart attack, then quickly load up. LOL It made me be like"Oh no, is it going to crash..... Oh good"*LOLS ensue. The camera can also be an issue. Some sections of the game slow down for stealth(Which is fine and good)but the camera can get cumbersome in tight areas when you are trying to find the next platform to jump onto to get to the next part, while avoiding guards. Another thing is rifts give a slot machine to obtain different aesthetic upgrades. I don't like the randomization. I think they should let us choose. Another thing is there are no lives as there are in traditional games of this sort. I think they maybe should have added a life mechanic where if you die too many times you have to start at the beginning of the level.It is all worth it though as i just absolutely had a blast playing it. I am still not done. I wanna keep playing. I have played 30 hours or so of it. But i wanna keep playing it. The writing is so fantasic and i don't see how they can screw this up so far. Some people have complained that JonTron is lending his voice to the game as a receptionist, lemme tell you that is a dumb reason to not like a voice actor or a game. His political opinions have nothing to do with his talent as a comedian and voice actor/writer. It is immature. This is an excellent game i would give it ten if not for the problems i talked about, but no game is perfect. I hope they make a sequel.… Expand
  34. GandalfCzarny
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    This is how you made 3D platformer! It has not only great level design and fantastic and perfect character flow, but it also unbelievable cute and have great community around it. Just love it
  35. Scapper3
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Игра стильная, модная, молодежная (это уже 5 баллов). Хороший саундтрек (еще 2 балла). Хорошие персонажи (еще 2 балла). Хороший сюжет (еще 5 баллов). Ведьмак от мира платформеров. Итог: 14/10
  36. GameHillZone
    May 29, 2020
    10
    The game is really amazing, have played it for hours! This is like you're playing a 3D Super Mario game. It's a great suggestion for who wants to feel nostalgia!

    Pros: - Has a unique art style - Great collectables to open more challenges to be made - Gameplay works perfectly - Fun Story - Camera Mixed: - It would be great if there is more stages to explore. But as an Indie    The game is really amazing, have played it for hours! This is like you're playing a 3D Super Mario game. It's a great suggestion for who wants to feel nostalgia!

    Pros:

    - Has a unique art style
    - Great collectables to open more challenges to be made
    - Gameplay works perfectly
    - Fun Story
    - Camera

    Mixed:

    - It would be great if there is more stages to explore. But as an Indie Game, I'll accept that, It won't affect the score. If you want to play more missions, you need to buy 2 DLCs those were released (Seal the Deal and Nyakuza Metro)

    Cons:

    Nothing XD    … Expand
  37. Vigilantetophat
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    It's the most original game and I can say I love how the graphics and the controls on that awesome game all works perfectly the soundtracks are timed perfectly with the introduction and outros in the game and I know that's a game worth playing
  38. EnzictheWolf
    Jan 24, 2020
    8
    It was a bit since I played through this game, however, I know I like this game. Great platforming and puzzle solving. You buy hats that are used for power ups like and speed up power up and one that you use to jump of green platforms. I like that the power ups are not just there to force you to use them, you want to use them and get better at using them. i saw a speedrun race of this gameIt was a bit since I played through this game, however, I know I like this game. Great platforming and puzzle solving. You buy hats that are used for power ups like and speed up power up and one that you use to jump of green platforms. I like that the power ups are not just there to force you to use them, you want to use them and get better at using them. i saw a speedrun race of this game at GDQ 2019 and even tho I had a hard time following it was fun to watch. I have beaten this game but not very fast.
    A feature that really that helps speedrunners is a timer in the game. Even if you are not a speedrunner you can still see how fast you can complete the game if you want.

    I know I got sidetracked but thanks for reading anyway.    … Expand
  39. peary
    Jan 3, 2020
    8
    yeah awesome game right. but if you play it over 50 hours it's getting to be boring
    and... this game created without main missions? really, too many side missions.
  40. Estr
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    A Hat in Time is an amazing game. Well worth the wait.

    I first encountered this game through the Brutalmoose Youtube Channel, where he covered the beta for this game shortly. I was immediately impressed by the visuals and various moves displayed and Brutalmoose seemed to have a good impression of it. Having played the full game and completed it myself, I can say that this is    A Hat in Time is an amazing game. Well worth the wait.

    I first encountered this game through the Brutalmoose Youtube Channel, where he covered the beta for this game shortly. I was immediately impressed by the visuals and various moves displayed and Brutalmoose seemed to have a good impression of it.

    Having played the full game and completed it myself, I can say that this is definitely one of the best 3D platformers I've ever played. In my head, this surpasses the legacy of platformers like Banjo Kazooie, Donkey Kong and Super Mario 64.

    In A Hat in Time you play as Hat Kid, an alien child trying to get back home. However, you are forced to make an unplanned stop due to passing near Mafia Town.

    From here to there, you lose all 40 units of your fuel, also called Time Pieces, or Thingamajigs, or Junk, it all depends on who you're asking. Immediately you are met with a variety of colorful NPCs and enemies and released into an open world where you can practice your varied move set which includes Dashing, air dashing, double jumps, air recovery... and that's before you even factor in the additional movesets you gain with Badges and Hats.

    The controls are amazing. Saying they're "Tight and responsive" doesn't do them justice. To quote the legendary AVGN, this feels just like it should, like you're in control. Not one time throughout my playthrough of A Hat in Time did I feel frustrated by the controls in any way. Every movement was as I intended it. No slipping around, no delays, perfect.

    The sounds and voice acting are great. All of the voice actors did a bang up job playing their roles and made for enjoyable and memorable characters. The option to have the characters mumble (in Banjo Kazooie style) rather than talk is also fun. However, I must comment that unfortunately not ALL characters seem to have mumbles, which is a shame, I was really looking forwards to hearing the Jon Tron bird mumble.

    I never buy soundtracks on Steam unless they're in a bundle with the game. But for this game i actively went out of my way to buy the Soundtrack. It's that good. It's so good I hum it in my head when I'm at work. That's how enjoyable and memorable it is. Not to mention, it has some tracks by the legendary Grant Kirkhope! In addition, you also get remixes you can unlock within the game of certain themes, which you can even swap so they play in the level instead of the regular music. Talk about going one step beyond!

    The only gripe I have with this game is that it's a tad short for my liking (for now!) However, the creators had the foresight to make this game easily moddable, which adds plenty of hours of fun to it.

    I really want to see this game become a franchise, I want to see these developers take this even further! More Hats, more Badges, more levels!

    Congratulations to the crew for showing the world that it doesn't take Nintendo to do a platformer right.    … Expand
  41. pedraww
    Dec 8, 2019
    8
    A beautiful platform game with chapters that are different in visual and mechanics.
  42. Cafe_8bits
    Nov 14, 2019
    8
    A Hat In Time its love translated into a game. Love for the 3D platformer genre,and love for the project. AHIT have a great gameplay, great music, great gameplay. I can only complain about its looks, because in some parts this game is visually a mess. But still, the best 3D Platformer i played in the generation, and everyone should give it a try.
  43. KrakenOfPepsi
    Oct 17, 2019
    8
    this is definitely one of the best mainline 3D Mario games but I still can't figure out how to play as Mario, I'm stuck playing as a stupid little girl in a hat. please let me know if you figure out how to play as him thanks
  44. sebassbruu
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    Uno de los mejores plataformeros que jugue en mi vida. Al nivel de Mario 64 o Banjo - Kazzoie, pero indie!
  45. Hobo_Hagrid
    Oct 6, 2019
    8
    A hat in time is without a doubt an almost perfect platforming game that shows it's love for the former games that have come before it. If you have played games like Mario 64 or Banjo-Kazooie you can se the inspiration and love that the creators got from those games. The worlds, the humor, characters and gameplay all reflects on this passion.

    My only gripe is that it I would want the    A hat in time is without a doubt an almost perfect platforming game that shows it's love for the former games that have come before it. If you have played games like Mario 64 or Banjo-Kazooie you can se the inspiration and love that the creators got from those games. The worlds, the humor, characters and gameplay all reflects on this passion.

    My only gripe is that it I would want the gameplay to be a bit more polished where it can be frustrating sometimes when you want to change hats (abilities). Or that the game bugs out. in different places. Also i have had computers that could not run this game because of low fps even tho the same computer could run games like Battlefield and other games with high-end requirements on high settings.    … Expand
  46. Kreyt
    Aug 28, 2019
    9
    This game reaches what most platformers try, feel you have total control in your movements. Spectacular worlds, design, animation, art, level disign. Feels as good as any Mario game.
    The only issue i have is with the camera, in non-open spaces doesn't work as it should. But is a MINOR issue. Not to the point to ruin the inmersion you have in the game.
  47. Din0saur_
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Awesome. I was just starting my "adventure" with platformer games, and oh boy, this game was a great start. The story was pretty good, all the chapters were a great experience. Movement mechanics in this masterpiece are also good, despite the fact some hats can only be used in some circumstances. The cartoon-ish style fits the game very well, and the soundtrack is really really good. NowAwesome. I was just starting my "adventure" with platformer games, and oh boy, this game was a great start. The story was pretty good, all the chapters were a great experience. Movement mechanics in this masterpiece are also good, despite the fact some hats can only be used in some circumstances. The cartoon-ish style fits the game very well, and the soundtrack is really really good. Now the DLCs. The world in Nyakuza Metro was fun to explore while looking for the objective, which was sometimes hard to find. The new chapter in Seal the Deal wasn't as good as Nyakuza, but was still good. Navigating on the maze-like ship was hard and frustrating, and if I were to review it separately, i would give it at least an 8/10. The new difficulty is great, and it does it's job at being hard. It sometimes changes the missions completely. It ranges from adding some more obstacles to fighting two bosses at the same time.… Expand
  48. M4thew
    Jul 27, 2019
    8
    A Hat in Time is a 3D-platformer with a lot of charm and humour. During your playthrough you will visit unique locations with memorable characters. While some of the worlds are a bit confusing, it doesn’t affect the experience that much, since you can always look up, where you have to go to reach your main objective. In A Hat in Time, there are so called “pons” you need to collect toA Hat in Time is a 3D-platformer with a lot of charm and humour. During your playthrough you will visit unique locations with memorable characters. While some of the worlds are a bit confusing, it doesn’t affect the experience that much, since you can always look up, where you have to go to reach your main objective. In A Hat in Time, there are so called “pons” you need to collect to unlock certain levels or skills. However, unlike the music notes in Banjo Kazooie, these “pons” will respawn, after you re-enter the level. I am really thankful for that, since some levels are a bit confusing, like I already said. But “pons” aren’t the only collectibles. The rewards for completing main objectives are time pieces, which you need to progress in the game and unlock new worlds in the hub area. You also need to collect yarn so you can craft new hats, which will give you new abilities.

    The controls are pretty good. If you get used to the double jump and the dive it feels really satisfying to get to difficult to reach areas. Even though the camera most of the time works almost perfectly, it bugs me that you can’t look up or down. It just makes it a bit difficult to find certain collectibles, which can be annoying at some points.

    The graphics are alright, nothing too special, but during my playthrough I noticed several graphical glitches. Some of the animations also look really weird, compared to the more clean movements of Hat Kid. On the other hand, the soundtrack is really good. The composers did a great job with the OST, because there are many songs, which are absolutely gorgeous. I also like the voice acting. It works perfectly with the characters and it also makes them stand out.

    I also want to address the level design. One thing I really liked about this game is that almost every level feels unique. You most likely won’t do the same thing twice. But there is one world, which distinguishes from the others. The world I am talking about is open-world-like, so you can choose, which objective you want to complete first. At first, it doesn’t sound that bad, but after beating the game, this world just feels a bit bland, compared to the others. And that’s because every objective in this world feels the same. You get to a certain point, have to do some 3D-platforming action and collect the time piece. And doing that four times is a bit boring, if you played some of the other levels, which are more exciting and unique. But to end this review with something positive I have to mention the bossfights. The bossfights felt really fresh, since it’s not just the usual “Hit me three times and it is over”. Every boss needs about 10-15 hits to be taken down and they even have multiple phases with different attacks. And in between, there are also cutscenes sometimes, which make the fight even more thrilling.

    At the end, A Hat in Time is a charming 3D-platformer with a few flaws here and there, but it still offers a ton of fun. If you want to experience a game, that resembles games like Super Mario Sunshine, this one is a must-play.    … Expand
  49. NIPScaps
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    This is honestly the best game i habe ever played. The game looks and feels nice and its reasonably priced. Controls very good.
  50. Fluffy_skies_32
    May 20, 2019
    10
    Visual : 4.5/5
    Gameplay : 5/5
    Story : 4.3/5
    Price : 4.4/5
    Music : 5/5

    And
    -DRM-Free
    -Can run on potato PC
  51. Danana3000
    May 19, 2019
    9
    This is one of the best games I have ever played!

    It's funny, charming, Infinitely replayable, and most of all, it's cute as heck! The controls are tight and reponsive, it's fun to just run around in circles with the sprint cap. The hat and badge mechanic is very creative and funtional. Missions in the game are always different, like switching from a miniboss to a survival horror. The    This is one of the best games I have ever played!

    It's funny, charming, Infinitely replayable, and most of all, it's cute as heck!
    The controls are tight and reponsive, it's fun to just run around in circles with the sprint cap. The hat and badge mechanic is very creative and funtional. Missions in the game are always different, like switching from a miniboss to a survival horror. The characters are rememberable and unique with great voiceactors, especially the Conductor and Empress.
    My only problems are the minor bugs, small problems with wallrunning and the very disappointing and rushed ending cutscene.    … Expand
  52. curzon_dax
    May 16, 2019
    9
    While it is clearly inspired by the Nintendo Mario games (of the 3D type) it is a pretty good game. What it does better than Nintendo is give a little better character to ..characters speaking English.
  53. ToadieTo
    Mar 23, 2019
    8
    Great game but some minor annoying design flaws here and there but nothing big. It's worth the price.
  54. MaceoPrescesky
    Mar 16, 2019
    10
    HOLY MOTHER OF GOD THIS GAME IS SO GOOD! *Phew* ...I just needed to get that out right away. So! A Hat In Time is a collect-a-thon 3D Platformer in which you may traverse large levels (One of which is just dead up open-world) in a similar structure to a little known game called Super Mario 64. By that, I mean that you select a level (or "World", if you will), and then select and objectiveHOLY MOTHER OF GOD THIS GAME IS SO GOOD! *Phew* ...I just needed to get that out right away. So! A Hat In Time is a collect-a-thon 3D Platformer in which you may traverse large levels (One of which is just dead up open-world) in a similar structure to a little known game called Super Mario 64. By that, I mean that you select a level (or "World", if you will), and then select and objective to do in said level. You run around, do your thing, and leave. And you do this in really any way you like. Now don't get me wrong, there is an "Intended path", but the game really doesn't stop you from sequence breaking. Hell, in some ways it outright encourages it. Ok, now let's get into the nitty-gritty. A Hat In Time follows Hat Kid (Or Hat Girl, if you wanna call her that) on a cute little quest to gather her fuel supply of Time pieces, so that she can get home. Along the way the meets charming character after charming character, each as lovable as the last. She also finds yarn along the way that allows her to whip up new hats with new abilities. Now, I've heard people complain about the story and voice acting being "Too goofy" and... that's bad somehow? A Hat In Time is a goofy and charming game, so the voice acting is too! And you don't really NEED a decent story for a collect-a-thon. all you need is a thing to collect and a reason to collect it. A 3D plat-former typically gives up a solid story for great game play, and A Hat In Time nailed that!
    10/10 game totally worth the price! Can't wait for the switch release!    … Expand
  55. glitchboi
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    One of the greatest games I have ever played. It has great controls, a good story, pretty good voice acting, great sountrack, but it does have some cons.
    The game is very short, that's a con, BUT there are a lot of mods on the Steam workshop to make it longer.
    The ending felt very incomplete. We have no idea what happens next. But hopefully there'll be DLC to add onto the story, or maybe    One of the greatest games I have ever played. It has great controls, a good story, pretty good voice acting, great sountrack, but it does have some cons.
    The game is very short, that's a con, BUT there are a lot of mods on the Steam workshop to make it longer.
    The ending felt very incomplete. We have no idea what happens next. But hopefully there'll be DLC to add onto the story, or maybe another game.    … Expand
  56. MurphyBrandon
    Feb 15, 2019
    8
    A Hat in Time clearly takes inspiration from Super Mario and Psychonauts, but the developers added their own cute charm to it. I never expected to enjoy the custom outfits, but they are really adorable. More importantly, the platforming mechanics are actually fairly unique and agile. I suggest watching a short guide on how to get maximum distance, speed, and/or height from your jumps. ThisA Hat in Time clearly takes inspiration from Super Mario and Psychonauts, but the developers added their own cute charm to it. I never expected to enjoy the custom outfits, but they are really adorable. More importantly, the platforming mechanics are actually fairly unique and agile. I suggest watching a short guide on how to get maximum distance, speed, and/or height from your jumps. This isn't just double-jumping everywhere. There are multiple ways to approach most things, and the game often allows for last-second recoveries before taking damage. Even though it's an easy game, players can have a lot of fun with A Hat in Time.… Expand
  57. Riverraid
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    Fun game to kick back and relax. My only disappointment was how short it was but then again for the price I couldn't complain. Looking forward to a sequel or additional DLC to expand the game.
  58. PR0UD-N00B
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
    A Hat in Time is one of the best games out here. Every time you play again you find new things. You aren't forced to go for the objective and the game doesn't want you to do that directly. This is awesome and I support games like these.
    10/10
  59. Worrible
    Oct 8, 2018
    9
    A Hat in Time is a fantastic game which I'd recommend to everyone.
    In the game, you travel around worlds trying to find fuel for your ship (called time pieces). These Time Pieces are spread among different levels (acts) and worlds (chapters), allowing for different gameplay and mechanics throughout the game. Sometimes, the different chapters have separate stories!
    In A Hat in Time,    A Hat in Time is a fantastic game which I'd recommend to everyone.
    In the game, you travel around worlds trying to find fuel for your ship (called time pieces). These Time Pieces are spread among different levels (acts) and worlds (chapters), allowing for different gameplay and mechanics throughout the game. Sometimes, the different chapters have separate stories!
    In A Hat in Time, dialogue and writing enhances the game and gives each character a clear personality. The whimsical style of the game is simple and clean, although sometimes gets a bit messy and hard to follow.
    Let's talk about the bosses. These bosses are AMAZING. They put up a pretty good fight, getting more difficult with each boss. Each boss (mostly) has their own unique abilities, and normally have several phases to deal with. However, if you die during these bosses, you're forced to start all the way from the beginning. The platforming challenges within the level are fun, but sometimes is repetitive and get frustrating at times.
    The story is a bit underdeveloped. It's your classic, "Oh no! I can't get home because I need more power!" that's being used in game after game after game. A Hat in Time uses this story but makes it feel more... empty.

    (This isn't as important, but when I tried to complete this game 100%, I realized I needed the Seal the Deal DLC... so If you want to get 100% completion, you need Seal The Deal.)

    Overall, A Hat in Time is an amazing amazing AMAZING game, and I found myself coming back constantly. The game is an instant favorite, and recommend it to anyone who likes platformers.    … Expand
  60. Psalmbody
    Sep 14, 2018
    8
    Some bullet points because I'm lazy, good music. good graphics for an indie game, decent level design, not the best optimization (not bad, I just think it could've been better), decent level design, fine voice acting, fun gameplay, fine keyboard and mouse controls, occasionally annoying camera (really only happened once or twice).
  61. Lizalfos64
    Aug 15, 2018
    10
    This is an utterly fantastic game. The amount of passion and soul put into it is evidenced from start to finish. Controls and camera are excellent, graphics are quite pretty, soundtrack is stellar, and not a single part feels slow or boring.
  62. bronydell
    Jul 21, 2018
    9
    I love this game. It's well crafted platformer where everything is cute and funny. There is 5 locations with some levels and extra challenges.
    What I like:
    * Dialogs. They are funny and simple * Mechanics. It's a lot of them, you have 6 hats with different abilities * Boss fights. I have a feeling that authors were really inspired by anime * Music. It's cute, but sometimes can be    I love this game. It's well crafted platformer where everything is cute and funny. There is 5 locations with some levels and extra challenges.
    What I like:
    * Dialogs. They are funny and simple
    * Mechanics. It's a lot of them, you have 6 hats with different abilities
    * Boss fights. I have a feeling that authors were really inspired by anime
    * Music. It's cute, but sometimes can be annoying
    * Character design. I love all characters. They are so cute :3
    * Collectibles

    What I don't like:
    * Some mechanics are annoying (for example, parade)
    * Yarn system is meh...
    * Game's optimization is not bad, but could be better    … Expand
  63. beebo42
    Jun 3, 2018
    8
    An amazing platformer. Each level is so completely different from the last that it almost feels like a new game each time. Overall the aesthetic and the gameplay feels alot like Mario Sunshine, with a little bit of Psychonauts thrown in (the second world feels like a direct homage to Psyconauts, it even has characters that looks and sound like the Milk Men).
    The only thing keeping this    An amazing platformer. Each level is so completely different from the last that it almost feels like a new game each time. Overall the aesthetic and the gameplay feels alot like Mario Sunshine, with a little bit of Psychonauts thrown in (the second world feels like a direct homage to Psyconauts, it even has characters that looks and sound like the Milk Men).
    The only thing keeping this game from a perfect 10 is that it's WAY TOO SHORT. There's only 40 "stars" to collect, and it clocks in at about 10 hours to get them all. Normally that would be a fine length for a platformer, but this game is so good it really left me wishing there were a lot more of it.    … Expand
  64. briantah
    Mar 26, 2018
    10
    IMO This Indie game is comparable in quality (although much shorter) to professionally made 3d platformers like Mario odyssey and Sunshine. The game took more risks, had just as much character and was as equally fun as Mario Odyssey which i also played this year, I loved Odyssey and was shocked to find another gem that could hold a candle to it... definitely the most unique 3d plat formerIMO This Indie game is comparable in quality (although much shorter) to professionally made 3d platformers like Mario odyssey and Sunshine. The game took more risks, had just as much character and was as equally fun as Mario Odyssey which i also played this year, I loved Odyssey and was shocked to find another gem that could hold a candle to it... definitely the most unique 3d plat former i've played ever, this coupled with a more adult sense of humor makes for a MUST experience for any 3d platform lover or any game enthusiast for that matter.… Expand
  65. arjunfast
    Mar 10, 2018
    10
    A hat in time had a lot of things I did not think would be in it. I has great controls like in the 3D Mario games and some great platforming too. Overall A hat in time is a great game and I love it.
  66. prossnip42
    Mar 4, 2018
    8
    Well color me surprised. I did not expect to have this much fun with this,especially after the disappointment that was Yooka-Lele. Onto the review then

    Pros: -The graphics while not groundbreaking or anything are perfect for a game like this. The cutesy animation and the bright colors make the world feel so alive -The level design is absolutely great. The game is not open world but    Well color me surprised. I did not expect to have this much fun with this,especially after the disappointment that was Yooka-Lele. Onto the review then

    Pros:
    -The graphics while not groundbreaking or anything are perfect for a game like this. The cutesy animation and the bright colors make the world feel so alive
    -The level design is absolutely great. The game is not open world but the levels are so massive you can get lost in collecting all of the interesting doo-hickeys around the map. It's nice to see how much effort the devs put into the levels
    -The gameplay (while your basic Mario 64-ish 3d platformer) is done really well. Everything you do is satisfying thanks to the buttery smooth movement and controls.

    Cons:
    -Now just like most of these indie games the game is pretty short which hurts the replayability a little bit
    -I did run into a couple of bugs and even a game breaking crash.

    Despite those small flaws anybody who's a fan of collectathons should get this. It's fun and addictive. Mafia reccomends    … Expand
  67. PimN
    Feb 28, 2018
    8
    A well-made, polished 3D platformer, one that has tons of charm and character to it, something that's vital to this genre. Clearly inspired by older 3D platformers, A Hat In Time manages to innovate. Unlike some modern 3D platformers inspired by older ones, A Hat In Time knows what to be inspired by. Amazing character and world design is vital, and it's what makes the experience a uniqueA well-made, polished 3D platformer, one that has tons of charm and character to it, something that's vital to this genre. Clearly inspired by older 3D platformers, A Hat In Time manages to innovate. Unlike some modern 3D platformers inspired by older ones, A Hat In Time knows what to be inspired by. Amazing character and world design is vital, and it's what makes the experience a unique one. But being inspired by classics does not mean copying them. The gameplay in these older titles hasn't aged well, and the developers of A Hat In Time understood this, and refined and modernized the gameplay to make it look, feel and play like a 2017 game.

    A Hat In Time is the perfect example of how a 3D platformer with inspiration from classics should be done in 2017.

    It's a rather short experience, but there's some replay value because the missions are rather enjoyable, and the areas, though small, offer enough freedom to make it worth playing twice. One playthrough will take you about 7 hours. For the asking price, that might seem like a bit lackluster. It would be if the game was unpolished and bland, but it's not. The experience is 7 hours of enjoyment and satisfaction that I will remember for some time.    … Expand
  68. Ryzen
    Jan 26, 2018
    9
    This game is awesome, its like playing Super Mario 64 but with the current gen technology. I think the only problem its maybe that it's a short game, but its for sure on of the best platformers of the generation. Give it a try, you won't regret it!

    By the way, I give it a 9 because the camera its good but not great.
  69. lclement94
    Jan 19, 2018
    10
    My favorite game of 2017. It will go down as a classic. If you have a super mario sunshine hole, this will fill it.
  70. Ferrell
    Jan 7, 2018
    9
    The controls are as tight as Super Mario 64's, the look has an amazing Windwaker shading to it and the amount of fun I had playing it was astonishing. The only bad thing I have to say about it is that it is very short. It has overflowing charm and an elegance to how you can move. That's all I can say without spoiling the wonderful game that is A Hat in Time
  71. 2Rubiii
    Jan 6, 2018
    8
    Good Game! I liked it on 10, but its short and camera is bad, so its 810. Imho - One of the games, why 2017 is good year for video games!
  72. vahn
    Jan 4, 2018
    9
    I remember seeing this game in early alpha on youtube and I just loved how it looked: the cel-shading graphics are one of my favorites of all time - in every game - and I loved the charm it had and how fun it looked to play. Seriously this game already got me hooked on just videos and even Mario Odyssey didn't make me say it.

    In short, A Hat in Time it's a collect-a-ton platformer with    I remember seeing this game in early alpha on youtube and I just loved how it looked: the cel-shading graphics are one of my favorites of all time - in every game - and I loved the charm it had and how fun it looked to play. Seriously this game already got me hooked on just videos and even Mario Odyssey didn't make me say it.

    In short, A Hat in Time it's a collect-a-ton platformer with the similar vibe of Mario 64 and other open world platforms, except with a lot more charm and a funnier character. The first moment I started playing I really fell in love with the hat kid: she's just energetic, fun, and you can see it by just how she looks and acts. In comparison, Mario looks like an old man in a jumpsuit - oh wait...

    The levels are well designed and each world has its levels, and they usually try new "settings" that I really enjoy doing them: the first area, Mafia Town, is very open but each level has their own quirk that tends to change the area a bit - for example, the upper area can be or not be available. The second area - dead bird studio - has two different "paths", with one being a parade in a city and the other in a train - complete with mystery murder!

    On top of that, the hats and pins give the Kid a lot of variety in her actions and movements and let me also say this: I played it with the keyboard and I NEVER -EVER- felt I was fighting with the controls. Controls are (near) PERFECTION: I never felt that dying or falling off was the game's fault, it was uniquely mine.
    If anything, the only issue I had was during wall jumps since the kid tends to jump away a lot of times instead of grabbing the edge but it was something that soon I got used to.

    I sincerely never felt this much fun in a platform ever since the days of Jak and Daxter (the first game), or Sly Racoon for the ps2 - or maybe Mario 64 but I'm not a fan of their games. It's varied, it's full of passion, it's comedic, it's creepy (the manor area is very spooky but in a cartoonish way), it's lovely, it's everything that old platforms had and new platforms miss! Even the bad guys are funny and not really cruel at all!

    With all that said and done, there's just one thing that turned me off from this game...it's very short! I haven't completed it 100% yet but I'm at 70% and I'm only 9 hours in! It's a lot of fun but I can't stop thinking that this game wasn't fully completed: there are only 5 worlds, very few relics (12, which turns into 4 relics), 11 badges (with 3 being essentially pointless, but fun to have) and only 6 hats, with your main hat essentially never used once! There's even a "weapon" slot but it's permanently fixed by your umbrella, which makes it pointless to even have. And while the only other collect deal is the coins for random rewards, there isn't much else to do once you reach 100% and I'm sure it won't take more than - I dare guess - 15 hours.

    But frankly, I don't care: sure I got it as a gift but this game WAS a must have for me and even for the asking price it demands (28 euros / 25 dollars), it's DAMN worth every penny and the fact that it's very well done on pc - again, I used a keyboard, NEVER had issues at all - it just shows how much love and care this game had.

    The short duration of the experience is my only gripe but beyond that, it is a must-have.
    Especially if you're done playing plumber and needs a diet from all that mushroom pizza and pasta...

    PS: I'm italian so the joke is literally on me!    … Expand
  73. Coramcrash
    Dec 29, 2017
    8
    voto 80/100.
    Platform carino, originale la scelta dei mondi open-world con missioni.
    Il misto action-platform è il mio genere preferito ma proprio per questo risulto molto critico a riguardo.
    A Hat in time è uno dei migliori indie del 2017.
  74. pastacheesecake
    Dec 28, 2017
    9
    Thoughtfully crafted, cute, creative, incredibly funny and silly. Great character design and music; level design is entertaining and inspired, boss fights are always a pleasure.

    Highlight: Twilight Bell
  75. construcritic
    Dec 27, 2017
    10
    perfect !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  76. RandomReviewer
    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    Literally more fun than Mario Galaxy. It's that good. The fluidity of the movement from Sunshine mixed with the charm of the Wind Waker all packed with the inventive scenario design from Paper Mario. An absolute delight from beginning to end. I mean, even Yahtzee liked it - that's got to mean something, right?
  77. manticoremaster
    Dec 16, 2017
    8
    This game accomplished to bring back for me the vivid experience of the early platformers, and is a throwback to the old platformers like banjo kazooie and super Mario 64. The game's graphics are very pleasant to look at, and its artstyle appears detailess. but as with many games that have proven, they aren't required to have an engine with all the bales and whistles of advanced physicsThis game accomplished to bring back for me the vivid experience of the early platformers, and is a throwback to the old platformers like banjo kazooie and super Mario 64. The game's graphics are very pleasant to look at, and its artstyle appears detailess. but as with many games that have proven, they aren't required to have an engine with all the bales and whistles of advanced physics and a weather system to look good. And it's cartoonish look has a one that can withstand the test of time very well. It's difficulty, which besides it's first world that wasn't on par with the others, I would say brought quite a challenge, with segments incorporating either precision platforming or fighting to others segments bringing them both in harmony. The pacing in the game is a little inconsistent, with a couple of levels of the same daunting run of the mill tasks of ''go send all these letters to these dead spirits'' or ''go to all these points in the map to close the lava taps'', but otherwise the game doesn't have plenty of these levels. however, there are other levels which you'd feel really engrossed in them, and would give you quite a satisfaction and a challenge for completing them, that would feel more like an adventure. Of all the five chapters, I found the fourth one ''alpine skyline'' to have kept the game at its highs, with a couple of levels with a very good set of spectacle that fascinated me, and still attaining the quite challenging platforming combined with fighting. In addition, The game's also not lacking in its collectables and hidden levels to find with all the time pieces' wonders. Though, I found the hidden time rifts levels a bit easy, considerably for the type of these levels, which are usually not mandatory in many other platformers and serve rather as a bonus for you. In this game these bonus levels are the hard to find type and not the easy to access ones (e.g super Mario galaxy, and its bonus levels available through the menu). The controls are responsive and precise, and are of the type I've had hoped of a game of this calibre. I liked the route the game took with its storyline, in the way that it doesn't take itself too seriously, with the good dialogues that gave me a good chuckle.

    In conclusion, I think the game has done a great job at living up to the classics platformers, and could manage to influence other developers, as a proof that the game's genre is still relevant and fun. A score of 8.3/10 from me    … Expand
  78. sheddy57
    Dec 14, 2017
    10
    one of the few games that i wanted to play again after finishing it. 100% worth the money, modding support and more worlds are coming too!
    Definitely something you should buy.
  79. CyberRobotnix
    Dec 12, 2017
    10
    Gear in breakfast’s first game ever is not only one of the best releases in an unusually brilliant year, but arguably one of the greatest gaming achievements ever. With refreshingly varied level designs that offer a playful mix of the old and the new, A Hat In Time is a game where you never really know what to expect next. We could tell you more about the individual moments that make thisGear in breakfast’s first game ever is not only one of the best releases in an unusually brilliant year, but arguably one of the greatest gaming achievements ever. With refreshingly varied level designs that offer a playful mix of the old and the new, A Hat In Time is a game where you never really know what to expect next. We could tell you more about the individual moments that make this game such a magical experience, but honestly, to reveal too many of its secrets would simply spoil the fun.… Expand
  80. ketruB
    Dec 10, 2017
    9
    A Hat in Time is an absolutely incredible game.
    Inspired by N64-era games it's a collectathon with a really good movement system - seriously, it's probably the best controlling 3D platformer on PC.
    AHiT has 4 types of collectibles: Time Pieces, which are the main collectable in the game, Yarn Balls, which allow you to stitch a new hat, Tokens which allow you to get some unlockables like    A Hat in Time is an absolutely incredible game.
    Inspired by N64-era games it's a collectathon with a really good movement system - seriously, it's probably the best controlling 3D platformer on PC.
    AHiT has 4 types of collectibles: Time Pieces, which are the main collectable in the game, Yarn Balls, which allow you to stitch a new hat, Tokens which allow you to get some unlockables like new hat skins or remixes and Pons, which are the currency in the game.
    Why do you collect all that? Well, a mafia member broke into your space ship causing everything to be sucked out into space. Your ship was powered by Time Pieces, which also can manipulate the time, making them pretty dangerous.
    Their ability makes them a pretty wanted item, and you'll need to fight bosses to get some of them. Boss fights are incredible, with great voice acting (gamespot boooooo) and an absolutely incredible OST - it's one of the best OSTs I have ever heard.
    This is the first 3D platformer after completing which i didn't abandon it and go back into Rayman (yeah, I tend to do that)
    A Hat In Time is easily the best 3D platformer on PC.    … Expand
  81. Wintur
    Dec 8, 2017
    9
    This is an amazing platformer and the best you will find in 2017. The music, visuals and plot are exceptional. The boss fights are fun, the exploration is decent and the cute-ness is embraced. Sometimes, as with all platforms the controls get you angry. But overall the game is funny and a joy to play. I highly recommend buying this if you need a good time away form competitive gaming orThis is an amazing platformer and the best you will find in 2017. The music, visuals and plot are exceptional. The boss fights are fun, the exploration is decent and the cute-ness is embraced. Sometimes, as with all platforms the controls get you angry. But overall the game is funny and a joy to play. I highly recommend buying this if you need a good time away form competitive gaming or the seriousness of today's culture. I gave it a 9 because it is not really that hard so even a small challenge here or there would have been cool to piss me off or something. The graphics are obviously not going to be amazing but even for cartoon art it wasn't top notch. PC works perfectly with controller btw.… Expand
  82. ItzEchoes
    Dec 1, 2017
    10
    If you're a 3D platformer fan like me, and you loved Sunshine and 64, this game is a MUST HAVE! Hat Kid controlls fluently and the soundtrack is a masterpiece. The worlds and characters are amazing two!
  83. SM00
    Dec 1, 2017
    10
    Definitely my game of the year. This game is such an amazing journey whit a cute as *PECK* main character, a hearth warming story, funny and lovable characters and incredible gameplay. The game has a couple minor flaws but they aren't significant enough to affect my score.
  84. ShadiPDF
    Dec 1, 2017
    10
    Awesome game, you can see, that it's made with passion. The music, level design, character design and graphics are spot on. It's strange, that a unexperienced team made a better platformer, than Yooka-Laylee
  85. ConsoleArgonaut
    Nov 30, 2017
    9
    A hat in time is a true platforming masterpiece.
    There was no moment in the hat in time, where I didn't have any fun.
    A hat in time throws you into 5 Worlds, where you have to clear missions, just like in Mario Sunshine, to collect Time Pieces. Our main Character "Hat Kid" needs to collect said Pieces to get back home with her spaceship. And that's pretty much what you need to know    A hat in time is a true platforming masterpiece.
    There was no moment in the hat in time, where I didn't have any fun.

    A hat in time throws you into 5 Worlds, where you have to clear missions, just like in Mario Sunshine, to collect Time Pieces. Our main Character "Hat Kid" needs to collect said Pieces to get back home with her spaceship.
    And that's pretty much what you need to know storywise.

    Hat Kid controls amazingly. She has lots of abilities that make her movement as agile as possible.
    Go and get the game right now. It is fun throughout the whole experience and is absolutely worth your money!

    Rating:
    Gameplay: 5/5 - The Gameplay is as addictive as it gets. Only the movement makes more fun than other games in their entirety
    Level Design: 5/5 - Some of the best Level Design I have ever witnessed.
    Soundtrack: 5/5 - Absolutely astonishing
    Story: 4/5 - Enough to explain why you're on your adventure. But very charming
    Graphics: 4/5 - It looks very pretty
    Length: 4/5 - It doesn't overstay its welcome. However I only needed 10 hours for 100%
    Replay Value: 3/5 - The game is perfect for speedrunning, but other than that, there isn't any Replay Value.
    Enjoyment: 5/5 - An unforgettable Platformer

    Overall rating: 35/40 => 9/10    … Expand
  86. JoHNNy352
    Nov 24, 2017
    10
    A Hat in Time... oh A Hat in Time...
    A masterpiece of a game, a perfect game is what one person [and me] might say.
    If I were to find ONE thing wrong (I can't find anything else wrong), it would be the fact that it is too short. If you think that Super Mario Odyssey is better, then play that instead. After you are done with Super Mario Odyssey, play A Hat in Time to keep enjoying    A Hat in Time... oh A Hat in Time...
    A masterpiece of a game, a perfect game is what one person [and me] might say.
    If I were to find ONE thing wrong (I can't find anything else wrong), it would be the fact that it is too short.
    If you think that Super Mario Odyssey is better, then play that instead. After you are done with Super Mario Odyssey, play A Hat in Time to keep enjoying AMAZING 3D platformers.
    If you don't like playing with a keyboard, A Hat in Time supports PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Gamecube, Dreamcast, Switch Pro Controllers, Logitech F710, and SNES Retrolink Controllers.    … Expand
  87. bryce_m
    Nov 22, 2017
    10
    I haven't played a platformer/collectathon this good since Banjo Kazooie!
    With tight controls, beautiful and unique environments, clever level design, charming characters and a plethora of things to collect, this is definitely something any lover of platformers should consider picking up. It really is a wonderful experience.
  88. firehazard42
    Nov 21, 2017
    8
    If you know me, then you know that I like the 3D platforming genre. Describing games like Rayman 2, Banjo Tooie, and Mario Sunshine as My childhood is an understatement. What luck then do I find a kickstarter for a game that claims to take inspiration from not only that genre, but the mentality and spirit from the Golden days of my youth. Naturally, I backed it and began to patiently wait.If you know me, then you know that I like the 3D platforming genre. Describing games like Rayman 2, Banjo Tooie, and Mario Sunshine as My childhood is an understatement. What luck then do I find a kickstarter for a game that claims to take inspiration from not only that genre, but the mentality and spirit from the Golden days of my youth. Naturally, I backed it and began to patiently wait. Come about half a decade later and it’s finally here, a bit after the other large kickstarter 3D collectathon revival game Yooka Laylee. If you’ve read my review on that then you’ll know that while not terrible or anything, that game failed to really hook me and I left it quite disappointed. I then began to fear that the game I kickstarted before was going to end up as a similar flop.

    Thankfully my fears were averted as I booted the game up for the first time and began to play. Exploring the controls was a bit of a challenge at first, and figuring out the quirks of our protagonist’s moves took some getting used to. But once I got the hang of it I found myself dashing, double jumping, sprinting and animation canceling my way all around a quirky and playful word that enticed me to find all of its secrets. The game’s music and world is what really sells it, I found myself simply standing or sitting around and appreciating the game’s atmosphere, something I rarely do in any game.

    What I like most about the game is how much it loves it’s inspiration. You might scoff at that and think “But Yooka Laylee did the same thing and you didn’t like THAT game!”. No it did not. Between the constant fourth wall jokes and taking the piss out of itself, YL felt more like a parody of its contemporaries rather than a revival. It felt insulting and disrespectful: while at the same time blatantly pandering to the nostalgia blinded fanboys who claim Banjo Kazooie was flawless and any evolution is heresy.

    But I digress; Hat in time shows it’s love for those games not by simply parroting them; flaws and all; but instead finding the best in them and figuring out what worked, while also taking a critical eye to what didn’t, or might not anymore. It isn’t lost in the past while making fun of itself, it trusts that the player will meet it halfway and give it a chance, and deliver it does. I haven’t felt this way playing a game since… well those games from my childhood actually.

    The missions are varied, the progression is relatively open ended while also being quite simple, the moves you earn as the game goes on are always useful at any time in the game (With MAYBE one exception that feels a little contrived), the characters are sometimes funny, often sympathetic, and almost alway charming in their own way. The voice acting was an interesting touch, but I’m not confident in saying that it was essential, and frankly sometimes it can be a bit trite. Thankfully if you don’t like it or just don’t care you can turn it off, or even replace it with something a bit more nostalgic if you find the right secret.

    Don’t mistake it as nothing but a saccharine romp all the way through. The various places you go all offer up different kinds of experiences and challenges. A surprising amount of levels involve a rudimentary stealth mechanic, some will test your ability to explore and traverse, while others offer straightforward platforming challenges. There’s plenty of skipping around being happy to be sure, but there’s also some real laughs, offbeat silliness, heartfelt sincerity, and even a few actual scares along the way. Against all odds, by the ending I felt myself genuinely touched by the game, and that’s high praise coming from someone like me.

    What I can’t say however is that it’s perfect. The sectioned off design ala Mario 64/Sunshine is the kind of structure that I feel was a bit dated, though it’s much less egregious than those examples. Even once you get used to the controls there are a few quirks about them that I feel could have used ironing out. (Ex. Can’t move after you slide, have to JUMP out?) The camera also sometimes clips through walls or spazzes out if it moves at the wrong angle. Some parts of the game seem like they have a notable lack of polish. The main story seems to be a bit short and not as demanding on players, and overall it might be a bit too much on the easy side, especially if you’ve played the games that it aspires to. Then again, it’s less challenging difficulty suits its overall feel-good atmosphere and childlike tone. It’s not really meant to push your limits unless you seek those challenges out yourself.

    All in all, A Hat in Time succeeds where Yooka Laylee fails: Giving that spark of wonder and joy. Short and flawed as it may be, Hat in Time delivers on the promise of what it means to run, jump, and fly through a world worth exploring. The game is overflowing with charm, heart and soul, a passion and love for games matched only by us, the player.    … Expand
  89. TheKatIsDead
    Nov 10, 2017
    9
    A Hat in Time is an enjoyable game. I attracted to platformers, 2D or 3D, because they require skill and much thought, something that I cannot mentally balance while playing games. However, the moment I gave the game a chance, I didn't regret it. The game was actually fun, and every stage made me entertained. It's that kind of game that only appears once in a while.

    Though the problem I    A Hat in Time is an enjoyable game. I attracted to platformers, 2D or 3D, because they require skill and much thought, something that I cannot mentally balance while playing games. However, the moment I gave the game a chance, I didn't regret it. The game was actually fun, and every stage made me entertained. It's that kind of game that only appears once in a while.

    Though the problem I had with the game are a few crashes, frame rate dips, and camera positioning, I enjoyed the game as it tried to do all the formulas of the old platformers and incorporating it for the modern players.    … Expand
  90. SuperMatt777
    Nov 9, 2017
    10
    No beating around the bush, A Hat in Time is an adorable and charming game. Based around classic 3D platformers from the N64 era, A Hat in Time has you play as the adorable Hat Kid, a young girl who makes use of different hats with different abilities, who is searching several worlds for her Time Pieces in order to see her way home. The overall plot may feel simplistic, but each individualNo beating around the bush, A Hat in Time is an adorable and charming game. Based around classic 3D platformers from the N64 era, A Hat in Time has you play as the adorable Hat Kid, a young girl who makes use of different hats with different abilities, who is searching several worlds for her Time Pieces in order to see her way home. The overall plot may feel simplistic, but each individual world feels like their own little story of their own. From fighting off the mafia in a shady looking town to helping two birds fight for a movie award, the game has a lot of charm in it's worlds. And the worlds, for the most part, aren't small and feature lots to do within each act. They are jam packed with places to explore, characters to interact with and time pieces to find. In a sense, the game's progression feels similar to Super Mario Sunshine, where each act puts you on a path to a set time piece, but the open world gives you lots of freedom to explore and there aren't many limits in each act, which is nice.

    Another aspect I enjoyed a lot was the characters. Despite there being a few notable stand-outs, they were easy to love. From the goofy mafia to the disco penguin DJ Grooves to the Hat Kid herself, I found the cast to be overly charming. Even the standard NPC characters had some witty bits of dialogue and I always respect that.

    However, there is one thing I felt was wrong with this game and that was the length. With there only being a total of 40 Time Pieces and about 5 worlds to explore, the game doesn't take long to beat. While getting all 40 Time Pieces is still on my to-do list while I'm writing this, reaching the final boss doesn't take long. Maybe the game will release more content over time, which I hope it does because this is one charming game I'd love to play more of.

    In the end, A Hat in Time is just choked full of charm and character. I loved every minute of it, no doubt. The length is about all I can talk down on, but that is hidden behind a lovable cast, detailed and creative worlds, clean controls and a load of easy to use abilities that make the game feel so great. Here's hoping the game will get an expansion, but in the mean time, I'll enjoy what I have; a charming and adorable 3D platformer.    … Expand
  91. JoeCastle99
    Nov 8, 2017
    9
    A KICKSTARTER GAME THAT IS CUTE AS HECK AND IT DOESNT SUCK AT ALL!!!

    you dont see this kind of games everyday, and especially as good as A Hat In Time! Its amazing, the charming characters, the nice voice acting, the cute as heck hat kid, the colorful and pretty stages and the bosses are good as HECK! Only problem is that it has this tiny glitches with the eyes that clip in some    A KICKSTARTER GAME THAT IS CUTE AS HECK AND IT DOESNT SUCK AT ALL!!!

    you dont see this kind of games everyday, and especially as good as A Hat In Time!

    Its amazing, the charming characters, the nice voice acting, the cute as heck hat kid, the colorful and pretty stages and the bosses are good as HECK!

    Only problem is that it has this tiny glitches with the eyes that clip in some cutscenes, and some animations that can be polished.

    BUT THIS GAME IS ONE OF THE BEST GAMES 2017 COULD HAVE!    … Expand
  92. scrimbim
    Nov 7, 2017
    9
    A Hat in Time makes running around a level fun, and that requirement alone is perfectly fine in a 3D platformer. Luckily, the game has interesting, lighthearted, and comedy-filled writing to supplement the gameplay. The music pairs well and faithfully runs with the gamecube-era-inspired aesthetics. The game isn't overly challenging, but it respects the player and allows them to use theA Hat in Time makes running around a level fun, and that requirement alone is perfectly fine in a 3D platformer. Luckily, the game has interesting, lighthearted, and comedy-filled writing to supplement the gameplay. The music pairs well and faithfully runs with the gamecube-era-inspired aesthetics. The game isn't overly challenging, but it respects the player and allows them to use the various hats and upgrades (the scooter especially) to go over an obstacle at their own pace and with their own plan. It's simple and lacks a lot of substance, but the smooth gameplay and aesthetics mean it doesn't need to be very heavy on story or coherence. It's a short, delicious burst of passion and platforming elegance, and is worth the pricetag, especially to reward Gears For Breakfast for their dedication.… Expand
  93. vgmkyle
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    The one negative review from the critics should be taken down and it's quite sad how that person sees games. Hat in Time will probably go down as the most underappreciated game of 2017. The game is smooth, beautiful, and is full of variety and interesting mechanics. I hope a lot of people enjoy this game and we get another one.
  94. Taliz
    Oct 28, 2017
    9
    After all these years in the making, I wouldn't have bet 1 dollar on this kickstarted title.
    Instead Gears for Breakfast has delivered a fantastic 3d platform.
    It's cute, it's funny, the 5 chapters are quite different from each other and each one is well designed both gameplay wise and aesthetically. Can't give it 10 because under certain aspects it could've been polished a bit more.    After all these years in the making, I wouldn't have bet 1 dollar on this kickstarted title.
    Instead Gears for Breakfast has delivered a fantastic 3d platform.
    It's cute, it's funny, the 5 chapters are quite different from each other and each one is well designed both gameplay wise and aesthetically.
    Can't give it 10 because under certain aspects it could've been polished a bit more.

    On a unrelated note: it was released for 30$ (2x backer price). A pricetag maybe a bit too high for an indie game made by a very small and unknown team (except for the music composer). It was a courageous choice by the devs who clearly believed in their product.
    I honestly would have skipped this title if I didn't read so many positive comments about it on the net as usually kickstarted games are more often than not trash, and so are indie 3d platforms.    … Expand
  95. Introbulus
    Oct 26, 2017
    9
    A wonderfully magical romp through a childlike set of worlds. If you like 3D platformers in the vein of Psychonauts and Super Mario Sunshine, this platformer delivers more of what you love in a super cute package!

    The only marks off I would give to this game are some slightly annoying physics with the wire-walking segments, and one free-roaming world that didn't quite catch my interest    A wonderfully magical romp through a childlike set of worlds. If you like 3D platformers in the vein of Psychonauts and Super Mario Sunshine, this platformer delivers more of what you love in a super cute package!

    The only marks off I would give to this game are some slightly annoying physics with the wire-walking segments, and one free-roaming world that didn't quite catch my interest like the others.

    I wish there was more content - but honestly the polish they put into what they made only serves to highlight how much professionalism and effort they put into this game - simply put, it's wonderful!    … Expand
  96. Michaelbeene
    Oct 26, 2017
    10
    Played it last night haven't stopped everything about this game reminds me of the games I played growing up and 15 mins in I found my self with a big fat grin on my face.
    I was having fun... fun that I haven't felt sits 2002 with Super Mario Sunshine.
    10/10 need to shear with friends.
  97. noise
    Oct 24, 2017
    9
    Simply put, this was a fantastic experience. I'm not a particularly joyous person but this game made me smile often. Although the gameplay pays tribute to Super Mario 64 and Sunshine, the story is able to stand on its own. The art direction is really something (props to the developers for that beautiful fourth chapter) and the music goes right along with it. A Hat in Time was a pleasantSimply put, this was a fantastic experience. I'm not a particularly joyous person but this game made me smile often. Although the gameplay pays tribute to Super Mario 64 and Sunshine, the story is able to stand on its own. The art direction is really something (props to the developers for that beautiful fourth chapter) and the music goes right along with it. A Hat in Time was a pleasant surprise for me, being so skeptical going into it.

    There are only a few things that I think could've improved the game any further. I, for one, was expecting more weapon choices to become available throughout the game, but that's not a real complaint. My only beef with the game is how underwhelming the 5th chapter is. Each previous chapter felt like its own, unique section of the game, while the 5th chapter served only as the cherry on top of the rest. The game may as well have 4 chapters, which is fine, only the final one was a mere tease, in my opinion. Still, this does not ruin the experience by any means and the length of the game does indeed warrant the $30 price tag.

    All in all... very impressive. I would not mind a sequel, which the game sort of sets itself up for, one bit!    … Expand
  98. frust97
    Oct 20, 2017
    9
    A hat in time is the story of a young lady from space who stores magical time pieces (think of it as stars in mario 64) and uses them as fuel to go home, one day an accident happens and she loses all of them so she has to travel to 5 different worlds to get them back.

    The story is not amazing, is simple like getting a kiss and cake from a princess, but the gameplay is another story.    A hat in time is the story of a young lady from space who stores magical time pieces (think of it as stars in mario 64) and uses them as fuel to go home, one day an accident happens and she loses all of them so she has to travel to 5 different worlds to get them back.

    The story is not amazing, is simple like getting a kiss and cake from a princess, but the gameplay is another story.
    The way hat kid (thats her name) moves is similar to mario in mario sunshine, she can jump, dive and wall jump but she can also double jump, cancel the momentum of the dive a front flip and has different power ups at her disposal, if i were to compare the controls of other platformers like banjo kazooie, mario sunshine, and crash i would say that a hat in time is the one with the most control and enjoyable to play, the movement hat kid has its INSANE in fact it gives you so much control you can move with such confidence in the worlds you explore with no little fear of messing up, not because its easy but because the movement she has is very vast and easy to handle.

    Now there is one detail with the controls and its the camera, you cant control it to see specific things and you can only focus the camera to look slightly up, this is bad and stupid and i dont know why they make it like this.

    The difficulty on the platform and levels is not out of this world but its pretty enjoyable and also remember the power ups? well you are gonna use them allot, this is one of the things i love from videogames that they give you something not for a specific use but for you to do whatever you want with them and they are very useful on every mission, its also not afraid to throw special missions that break the platforming formula and experiment a little which is executed perfectly. The boss battles in my opinion are one of the best things in this game breaking another platform rule of the 3 lives bosses, i honestly dont even know how many times you have to hit each boss to just die and also the level of difficulty increases with each stage and boss so as you get better at this game it also ask you more from you.

    the art is very charming and the characters are also charming and original, they all have very interesting personalities and makes the simple story interesting to listen, i personally enjoy the voice acting (expect from one blonde lady) but if you dont like you can just mute it.

    you can also see the level of details put in allot of the extra art, each time you enter a stage they have a different drawing to represent each mission (expect the time rift all of the are the same) which brings me to hat kid again, she is the most adorable thing in this entire game, the way she interacts, the noises she make and the animation she has just warms your hearth.

    now there are some problems, first the biggest one IS TOO SHORT! why does good game creators have low budgets? but hey it is what it is.
    second there are some glitches in the game that kind off bump down the experience but just a little
    the time rifts can be a bother to find when you dont have A GOOD CAMERA! specially on mafia town where you have to look around long corridors that are position diagonally and you can only look to the floor, or when you are trying to explore a certain level and you dont have the camera to look around is annoying too.

    the final problem for me is that on the special platforming is too easy for my taste, now this is tricky since i believe it has good design but the abilities hat kid has and the way you can control her makes this a walk in the park, i literally enter a level i had never enter and play it like i was a speed runner now that doesnt mean its bad but if you are gonna give us so much control then spice things up a little, also the minions arent particularly hard to beat... just press a bunch of times and you are set some of them need another trick that is jumping and hitting them in the head but it doesnt changes too much of that.

    in conclusion i recommend this game, you are definetly gonna have a good time playing it    … Expand
  99. MyHonestReview
    Oct 17, 2017
    10
    If you're a fan of 3D platforming and collectathons, this game is a MUST PLAY.

    Great game. Truly a modern day collectathon I can get behind. This gives me serious Mario vibes but it's really it's own thing. If you love 3D platforming, and wonder what it's like to play one where the camera annoyances are minimal, I'd recommend this game. The platforming is smooth, the characters are    If you're a fan of 3D platforming and collectathons, this game is a MUST PLAY.

    Great game. Truly a modern day collectathon I can get behind. This gives me serious Mario vibes but it's really it's own thing. If you love 3D platforming, and wonder what it's like to play one where the camera annoyances are minimal, I'd recommend this game. The platforming is smooth, the characters are charming, the worlds are beautiful and the game looks smooth as heck at 60+fps and high resolutions. The best part is probably that the developer is adding in new worlds later and there's a Steam Workshop option coming soon. This is worth every cent of the purchase.

    I hope to see more from this studio in the future! I'm definitely a fan.    … Expand
  100. Minen
    Oct 16, 2017
    10
    A well made game that had a lot of heart and soul put forth. The controls are fantastic, the music is amazing, it's platforming is spectacular, and it is like it says HECKING CUTE in not only character design but in the characters themselves. Some minor issues are that there are some bugs but that really does not mean much, the story is lackluster but it is a collect-a-thon does it reallyA well made game that had a lot of heart and soul put forth. The controls are fantastic, the music is amazing, it's platforming is spectacular, and it is like it says HECKING CUTE in not only character design but in the characters themselves. Some minor issues are that there are some bugs but that really does not mean much, the story is lackluster but it is a collect-a-thon does it really need a story, the camera is sometimes annoying but not really that bad only due to collision which is similar to other games. The only major gripe I have is that it is too short but there will be 2 free dlcs to fix this so yeah… Expand
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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. Worth Playing
    Jan 24, 2018
    85
    In the end, A Hat In Time features enough charm to overcome its shortcomings. If you can live with the unreliable camera, then you'll find a game that offers a pleasant platforming experience, tons of secrets to uncover, and a good amount of abilities to experiment with. The variety of environments and activities is appreciated, as are some of the breaks from platforming norms. The characters may be the main reason for playing the gamefrom beginning to end, just to see what they'll say or do next. For fans of platformers, A Hat In Time is well worth your time.
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  2. GameOver.gr
    Jan 19, 2018
    80
    A Hat in Time proudly doesn’t shy from showing its inspirations from the 3D platform classics while radiating its own unique personality thanks to charmingly designed worlds (although we could do with a bit more of them!). It is unfortunate then that precise jumping is never as… precise as it should be. Even though it may not hinder the enjoyment by much it is nevertheless a shortcoming in an otherwise especially enjoyable experience.
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  3. CD-Action
    Jan 10, 2018
    80
    A great game from a genre that we see so rarely on PC. It’s not too demanding, but it’s pure joy to play, as it’s charming, cheerful, full of stuff to gather and uncover and does a lot to keep you engaged all the time. Not all levels were designed to the same high standard, but even in its weaker moments A Hat in Time is still good. At its best it really shines. [13/2017, p.60]
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