A Hat in Time

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. Nadeggo
    Nov 17, 2017
    3
    The camera is terrible, the hitbox detection is off, the level design downright bad, some obstacles are straight up stolen from Super Mario Sunshine, very content-poor and the game is way too buggy.

    Better luck next time, Jonas Kaerlev.
  4. Zajonc
    Nov 11, 2017
    7
    This game is a big seven, everything above that is a paid review/hype.

    Art style and level design is good, however the controller lag is enormous (at least on PC). The camera works as it should but most of the time the character will be all over the place because of the laggy and twitchy input.

    Story okay tough, a bit boring and childish.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Saint_jake
    Nov 3, 2017
    3
    Short, poor voice acting, shakey controls, glitches galore, poor hitbox detection, average-at-best story.

    It's generally unpolished and feels like a project that could have used more time in the oven.
  10. 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.
  11. thaesino
    Oct 29, 2017
    7
    I came to know of this game through a reviewer on YouTube claiming that "Hat in Time" was more Mario Odyssey than Mario Odyssey itself. Something I've since realized is completely erroneous.

    After spending 6 hours playing it, this game seems more like a fun little college project than a polished video game. If you want to see what a polished, indie platformer looks like, look at Ori and    I came to know of this game through a reviewer on YouTube claiming that "Hat in Time" was more Mario Odyssey than Mario Odyssey itself. Something I've since realized is completely erroneous.

    After spending 6 hours playing it, this game seems more like a fun little college project than a polished video game. If you want to see what a polished, indie platformer looks like, look at Ori and the Blind Forest. Sure, it isn't a 3D platformer, but then, no one said a platformer needed to be 3D... and if you can't make an excellent product in one style, why not try a different route?

    I give this game a 7 because in the last month I have made sure to play various platformers (as Mario Odyssey loomed in the horizon) in order to get back into a genre that seems almost lost in a world drowning in MMOs, mobile freemiums, and Halo-styled or zombie shooters. No doubt this game is somewhere at the top of the list of current 3D platformers; I can attest to that. However, is it really an 8/10 or more? Nah.

    If you review any working game after only a few minutes of playing it, you are adding to the problem of why we don't have better games. It's that simple. Imagine recommending a Netflix show to a friend after only seeing one episode.... or suggesting a restaurant after only using the bathroom there... same thing.

    So let's quickly go down the list:

    Inviting? Yes.
    Colorful? Yes.
    Great music? Yes... although it steals a whole melody from Ghibli Studio's "Kiki's Delivery Service" (I'm sure if Joe Hisaishi cared, they could be sued)
    Fun? YES.
    Fun-ny?... eh, sometimes. Definitely not Banjo-Kazooie or Crash Bandicoot kind of funny.
    Simple to control? Yes.
    Headache to control? Yes. Unfortunately, yes. Sometimes, you run up a wall and Hat Kid STANDS on the flat surface of the wall......... makes no sense, but shows you how unpolished the game is. Sometimes, you jump and the command to bop an enemy appears, sometimes it doesn't... :shrugs:

    In short, this is a game that thankfully was released in the shadow of a better platformer, Mario Odyssey, because I personally think it will benefit from such a release, as more people will want to suddenly play it after playing Odyssey, when their nostalgia for the 3D platformer is rekindled. And perhaps some will even tread through the mess that are the controls, and rage onward into everything this game has to offer, which is actually quite a lot.    … Expand
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. dylanweber
    Oct 14, 2017
    10
    This game is adorably amazing and fulfills the gap in my heart for 3D platformers. This genre does not get enough love and even when most people do try, they ultimately do not succeed. Regardless, this game happens to break that pattern and create an experience that reminisces on previous successful titles while doing it in a new, creative, and enjoyable way that makes you love it more andThis game is adorably amazing and fulfills the gap in my heart for 3D platformers. This genre does not get enough love and even when most people do try, they ultimately do not succeed. Regardless, this game happens to break that pattern and create an experience that reminisces on previous successful titles while doing it in a new, creative, and enjoyable way that makes you love it more and more. The game is not perfect but the controls are a solid 9.9/10 and the charm of all the characters easily makes up for any small, insignificant shortcomings you may find. If you're still reading reviews, I recommend you stop and just play the game already!… Expand
  20. LemonKing10
    Oct 13, 2017
    10
    Hard to put this game down, I use to play Mario 64 all the time as a kid and it reminds me how good a platfomer can be. If you like mario your'll probably enjoy this game :) P.S. the time rift music is magic
  21. bladex
    Oct 13, 2017
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. couldn't wait to try this but after playing it for a few hours i started to notice quite a few flaws the graphics look great and the soundtrack is amazing but through all this it really suffers in a few areas.

    1. CAMERA! the cam is very jittery and in tight closed areas it starts to go nuts and starts doing a wormhole effect you can't even see where your going half the time the more you zoom out the worse it gets!

    2. collision detection! it's screwed in most areas especially where you have to jump onto the ropes. Most of the time you'll pass right through it and when you do land on them when you jump your supposed to jump straight up and land back on the ripe right? wrong you end up jumping up and over to the left or right even if you don't touch the controller makes it very frustrating in some areas especially the last area.

    3. GLITCHES! i ran into quite a few glitches in this among one that's a serious game breaker. if you buy a badge pin and have cut scenes turned off you DO NOT get the extra badge slot! in the twilight bell stage i got stuck in a gate and had to restart the whole level! there is also a lot of areas you can get stuck if you accidentally jump in or behind them.

    4. voice acting! it's terrible just terrible the moment you hear the mustache girl talk you will be opening the menu at lightning speed to turn the voices off and oh yeah that racist jontron is in this making it even worse!

    5. too damn short! there are 4 areas total (5 if you count the final boss level) and oh yeah in the last area in the mountains they decided to not even have a boss at all so there is a total of 3 bosses in the whole game you can easily do this in under 20 hours. there's lots of stuff to collect like yarn but they made it so you only need to collect about 10% of it to finish the game which is a waste! Also there is not enough badges you can easily get the $ to buy all the badges just be playing the 1st two worlds again another wasted feature.

    verdict
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    the platforming is great especially in the last world, the music is awesome and the game looks fantastic...but among all this it's just got too many flaws and is way too short. for the price they are asking for it right now...it's just not worth it! I'd wait till they release more worlds and the map editor to make challenging levels before picking this up and maybe fix a few of these damn bugs!    … Expand
  22. Dastanovich01
    Oct 13, 2017
    10
    When you'll play this game for the first time you're probably gonna be like "This plays a lot like Mario Sunshine" or "This looks a lot like Zelda: Wind Waker" for 10 minutes, but once you'll reach the 2nd level, you'll realize that "A Hat In Time" is a fully original, colorful, memorable journey from start to finish. It combines almost everything people love about "3D Platformers", whileWhen you'll play this game for the first time you're probably gonna be like "This plays a lot like Mario Sunshine" or "This looks a lot like Zelda: Wind Waker" for 10 minutes, but once you'll reach the 2nd level, you'll realize that "A Hat In Time" is a fully original, colorful, memorable journey from start to finish. It combines almost everything people love about "3D Platformers", while adding it's own things, and while you're kinda right about the gameplay being very reminiscent of "Mario Sunshine", it doesn't try to fully replicate it. This game is also not like "Yooka-Laylee" where you're going to look at the characters and think "Oh, it's kinda like Banjo-Kazooie" or "Oh, it's kinda like Mario, right?" No, it's not like that at all. "A Hat In Time" is "A Hat In Time" and nothing else is.

    Pros:

    The level design is fantastic
    Controls smoothly
    Game has great sense of humor
    Characters are all interesting, fun, and brimming with personality
    Power-ups all have very interesting or just helpful abilities
    Mod Support!! (it's in BETA right now)

    Cons:

    You currently can't collect everything in the game
    Story is kind of random and ending just sort of happens

    To Come:

    Two additional worlds will arrive later as free DLC!!
    New Game+ (Maybe it's already in the game, i just didn't fully 100% my first file)
    Developer Commentary
    Co-Op

    It's an amazing "3D Platformer" that now is in my top 3 favorite games of all time. Cannot recommend the game enough, potential GOTY here.    … Expand
  23. interrobangings
    Oct 13, 2017
    10
    Sorry, no people don't get to vote a 0 because the game has an e-celeb they don't like it in. That's not a real reason and doesn't affect the game itself in any way whatsoever.
  24. Violator4200
    Oct 11, 2017
    10
    Amazing! Me and the wife have not been able to stop playing it! We didn't expect it to hook us as much as it has and I didn't expect it to have such variety of levels and worlds. Each world is way different than the next and soon as you think this world is your favorite then the next one blows you away. My favorite is the Halloween themed one so far but the viking one is very cool too.Amazing! Me and the wife have not been able to stop playing it! We didn't expect it to hook us as much as it has and I didn't expect it to have such variety of levels and worlds. Each world is way different than the next and soon as you think this world is your favorite then the next one blows you away. My favorite is the Halloween themed one so far but the viking one is very cool too.

    Think Mario galaxy but with a special hat and the levels are not globe shaped. Way more special moves than mario though for sure and lots of replay value. It makes you want to go back and explore for the hidden orbs that it shows you pictures of.

    We Love it.    … Expand
  25. Falix
    Oct 11, 2017
    10
    A Hat in time is very fun with an excellent understanding of what makes a platform good. The game visual looks good, the controls are tight and the overall tone is wonderful although if you are looking for a detailed lore heavy story this game is not for you.
  26. lucasmeza
    Oct 10, 2017
    10
    This is a list of why you must play this game

    1 -platformer colectaton

    2- jontron cameo

    3 -mario galaxy , psychonauts feel

    4-little girl with moustache

    5-and a lot of accents
  27. EnixSquared
    Oct 10, 2017
    10
    Was really skeptical of the game as I played the Alpha, it didn't feel like it was going to be as fleshed out as I would have liked. However, I was completely proven wrong by the official release. Some of the most charming level design coupled with tight gameplay makes this a must play.

    Also JonTron is in it so 10/10
  28. blake9908
    Oct 10, 2017
    10
    A Hat in Time is one of the greatest 3-D platformers ever made. It takes everything great about the platformers of yesterday, boasting great music, artistic style, wide open level design, hilarious and interesting writing; and it manages to sidestep all of the problems of those days.
    The graphics are pure eyecandy compared to the platformers of the past. The camera is easily    A Hat in Time is one of the greatest 3-D platformers ever made. It takes everything great about the platformers of yesterday, boasting great music, artistic style, wide open level design, hilarious and interesting writing; and it manages to sidestep all of the problems of those days.
    The graphics are pure eyecandy compared to the platformers of the past. The camera is easily manipulated and customizable, instead of being infuriating. The voice-acting is ACTUALLY GOOD. The collecting does NOT feel like a chore, and instead gives the player the choice to NOT collect items when it becomes tedious, while still helpfully guiding the player along through the amazingly intricate world. It does literally everything right except depth of field.

    I made this account to just review this game. I hope this sets the gold standard for what a modern-day platformer is supposed to be.    … Expand
  29. dkrb
    Oct 10, 2017
    10
    A Hat in Time crazy good, and it really proves that 3D platformers can thrive in 2017. Its definitely my favorite game in a LONG time.

    The worlds are beautiful, huge, filled with hilarious characters. Coupled with hilarious writing, an awesome soundtrack and a great art style, each world ends up feeling like its own grand adventure. The presentation isn't all, though - Hat kid's    A Hat in Time crazy good, and it really proves that 3D platformers can thrive in 2017. Its definitely my favorite game in a LONG time.

    The worlds are beautiful, huge, filled with hilarious characters. Coupled with hilarious writing, an awesome soundtrack and a great art style, each world ends up feeling like its own grand adventure. The presentation isn't all, though - Hat kid's controls are more fun and responsive than most 3D platformers, and the stages you run around in can vary between a ton of varied gameplay styles including tough platforming sections, stealth, pure exploration, and more. It rarely ends up boring, if at all.

    Like Shovel Knight and Freedom Planet before it, the game builds upon nostalgia for old platforming games while creating a unique experience that could very well sit alongside its inspirations - Mario Sunshine, Paper Mario TTYD, Banjo, and other N64/Gamecube legends. Hat in Time surely doesn't hide its inspirations, but the game feels like a perfect melting pot of all the best games from that era.

    With 40 timepieces (basically power-stars) to collect, some of which being massive ~20 minute missions, the game ends up being longer than you'd initially expect it to be for only 5 chapters. The bosses are insane, especially in the chapters besides chapter 1. There are a lot of extras and secrets to find, upgrades and bonus music tracks, so competitions have a lot to look forward to. It isn't tedious at all to 100% the game either, and it ends up being a very satisfying 15-20 hour adventure if you don't rush. For speedrunners, the game is incredibly rewarding to tear through and on par with legendary games like Mario Sunshine. it even has a timer and cutscene removal options for easier practice. Whichever way you decide to play the game, you get your money's worth for sure.

    It's hard to ignore some of the game's flaws though, which only stand out because the rest of the game is so great:
    - While the camera is really good for most of the game, it has some issues dealing with cramped spaces and may jitter around a little
    - Some wonky collision when dealing with a few of the curved and angled platforms
    - A few instances of missing voice acting
    - Chapter 1 boss fights feel less polished than the other bosses

    Its easy to look past these things, though, since the game is pure joy. With steam workshop support, coop, bugfixes, and bonus chapters on the way via free updates, it's so easy to recommend. Get this game. That is an order.    … Expand
  30. Mithaldu
    Oct 10, 2017
    0
    Since my review of this keeps getting removed, despite being based 100% in fact, here's my new review:

    It is a boring game and i don't like it. Psychonauts did it better.

    Also jontron shouldn't be publically in it. You'll have to google why.
  31. Metereo_Jax
    Oct 9, 2017
    10
    I'll simply restate what I've said on steam - simply marvelous, a somehow perfect binding of "older" classics such as Banjo-Kazooie, Super Mario Sunshine, and Psychonauts. Even a little Paper Mario in there, too.

    Really, you can't go wrong with A Hat in Time. It's quirky. It's charming. It has tons of flair, or for the rare spots it doesn't, it makes up for with humorous dialogue and    I'll simply restate what I've said on steam - simply marvelous, a somehow perfect binding of "older" classics such as Banjo-Kazooie, Super Mario Sunshine, and Psychonauts. Even a little Paper Mario in there, too.

    Really, you can't go wrong with A Hat in Time. It's quirky. It's charming. It has tons of flair, or for the rare spots it doesn't, it makes up for with humorous dialogue and large, beautiful scenery that will blow you away for such a "simple" looking game on the outside.

    It manages to go really in-depth in terms of storytelling and narrative - and just wait for the conclusion. You won't be the same—in fact, you'll miss it so much you'll play it again, and perhaps again and again.

    It really has tons of replayability, is what I'm saying. The game actually features several instances of "choose your own path" style gameplay, and in a way that's neither offputting for detracting (I won't spoil it—you'll have to choose yourself!). And not to mention it's in the same field as Super Mario 64, Sunshine, Galaxy, and even Banjo-Kazooie — what of those -aren't- replayable all the time?

    The soundtrack is equally as charming. I can't actually describe it - go listen! The game's composer made such marvelous works, go listen or go play so you can experience some of them.

    Cons? In it's current state, it does carry a -few- bugs (for instance, clipping through objects by occasion, etc), but we live in the modern age of bug fixing and patching, so it shouldn't be a detriment. You could argue its artstyle (ingame) is a bit of an off put - true, some may not find the initial 'toon' style appealing, but you may also be surprised to find that it has some pretty intense graphics otherwise - beyond the initial glance, you may actually find that it has some pretty crazy environments.

    A Hat in Time is simply a call back to the "good old days" of platforming and grabbing collectible goodies. Jump, dive, dream and even "solve murder" through this marvelous little adventure easily accessible by anyone who owns a PC (and you can steam refund if it doesn't--soon out on PS4 and Xbox as well!). Not to mention the game is receiving two bonus levels later on (yes, free, entire new chapters to the game!), as well as co-op (+online co-op for PC version!) and mod support (PC version!) - the game will surely live into a age well beyond the present, and I believe will never cease to amaze us with what the developers (and fans) are able to do with it in the coming decades.    … Expand
  32. SnappyReview
    Oct 8, 2017
    9
    A Hat In Time is kickstarter game funded in attempt to recapture the glory days of 3D Platforming and it does just that. It gives you entertaining levels to platform across and many collectibles to collect.

    The story has you take control of the cute Hat Girl who is on her way home until Mafia Men ruins her plan by making her fuel fly out. Her fuel are these hourglass that serve as the    A Hat In Time is kickstarter game funded in attempt to recapture the glory days of 3D Platforming and it does just that. It gives you entertaining levels to platform across and many collectibles to collect.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Summary:
    A Hat In Time hits all the right nails of a good 3D Platformer. Its charming, funny, creative, and has good challenging platforming sections but is pretty short. That being said, i give it a 9/10.    … Expand
  33. SlackerArtist
    Oct 8, 2017
    9
    If you are looking for a good 3D platformer that has the feel of games like Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, Banjo-Kazooie, with a tint of The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, and the comical writing of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, then look more further than A Hat in Time!

    It is a Homage to the 3D Platformer genre from the 90s and early 2000's with the GameCube and the N64    If you are looking for a good 3D platformer that has the feel of games like Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, Banjo-Kazooie, with a tint of The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, and the comical writing of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, then look more further than A Hat in Time!

    It is a Homage to the 3D Platformer genre from the 90s and early 2000's with the GameCube and the N64 era, you'll give a kick out of the game's soundtrack because It is just sooo good, the character's in the game are charm and lovable (including Hat Kid, because she is just adorable).

    There are some glitches that you'll find, but you can completely ignore it.

    It is a great 3D platformer to play in 2017 that is funded on Kickstarter (unlike Yooka-laylee) so I highly recommend buying the game!    … Expand
  34. Eliessar
    Oct 8, 2017
    10
    A Hat in Time is a fun indie game. I actually took the time to beat it, and i wanna play through it again and maybe even speedrun the game. Also to who ever thinks the game is bad because of Jontron being in it is silly. Come on now, everyone has said stupid stuff.
  35. D00mM4r1n3
    Oct 7, 2017
    10
    A wonderful game with a perfect blend of humor for kids and adults. A must buy for fans of 3D platformers. Would have preferred to buy the game for Switch but happy to have it at all.
  36. ItsTimeToPlay
    Oct 7, 2017
    10
    Mithaldu is an idiot... now that that is out of the way,
    I don't generally review steam games... but I felt I had to do my part in getting the word out. This game is a love letter to the GameCube era and all of the unique games that came with it.
    Paper Mario? It's got some of that! Super Mario Sunshine? It's got a lot of that! Windwaker? It looks good enough to be it's twin! If you're    Mithaldu is an idiot... now that that is out of the way,
    I don't generally review steam games... but I felt I had to do my part in getting the word out. This game is a love letter to the GameCube era and all of the unique games that came with it.
    Paper Mario? It's got some of that!
    Super Mario Sunshine? It's got a lot of that!
    Windwaker? It looks good enough to be it's twin!
    If you're like me and you grew up on super Mario sunshine and other GameCube classics, this game is a STEAL for $30.    … Expand
  37. Kantenstain
    Oct 7, 2017
    9
    It's a great game, no questions there. I just think it's sometimes too cheesy, and too childish in some way, and the fixation on Hat Kid is.. I dunnow... weird. Didn't like it. But anyway beautiful looking game with great polish.
  38. Icingo
    Oct 5, 2017
    9
    A Hat in Time is a delicately crafted, sixth-generation-inspired platformer. The level of detail found throughout the world is absolutely astounding. The gameplay is very reminiscent of Mario's early forays into 3D-platforming with chapter based encounters. There are a current total of five unique chapters, which are mostly large environments, just oozing with charm. A huge, fishy townA Hat in Time is a delicately crafted, sixth-generation-inspired platformer. The level of detail found throughout the world is absolutely astounding. The gameplay is very reminiscent of Mario's early forays into 3D-platforming with chapter based encounters. There are a current total of five unique chapters, which are mostly large environments, just oozing with charm. A huge, fishy town controlled by the Mafia! A spooky, mysterious forest! Even a crazy, western train! Feeling nostalgic? Same.

    PROS

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

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

    + The soundtrack. Geez. This soundtrack.

    CONS

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

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

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

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

    9/10    … 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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