A Hat in Time

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 530 Ratings

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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. BonzaiTheHost
    Oct 18, 2022
    0
    I have never 100%'ed a game so quickly. Hat kid is truly the cutest character to ever exist (unverified statistic).
  7. 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
  8. piglordofallham
    Aug 21, 2022
    6
    I actually played "A hat in time" years ago, shortly after it released and to this day do not understand the reverence for it. Quite simply, even without being much of a Nintendo fan, other 3D platformers (of the Mario variety) totally blow "Some brat in time" out of the water and are far more replay-able and enjoyable. So once again, even after coming back to it years later forI actually played "A hat in time" years ago, shortly after it released and to this day do not understand the reverence for it. Quite simply, even without being much of a Nintendo fan, other 3D platformers (of the Mario variety) totally blow "Some brat in time" out of the water and are far more replay-able and enjoyable. So once again, even after coming back to it years later for affirmation, its is extremely befuddling to try and understand what people saw about it that I didn't. Note that I'm quite aware of other platformers going back as far as the Rayman series- namely "Rayman 2: The Great Escape" being a particularly good comparison since it does more than "A hat in time," ever will do and it did it better 18 years before this modern platformer saw the light of day.

    I could pretty much just cite multiple examples of how it rips off actually "good" titles like the Paper Mario series, or pretty much combines all the cutesy-wootsy things that companies have been selling forever to grown men in both Japan as well as North America, but all of that won't mean much to people who's tastes haven't really matured as they've gotten older. "Some little girl time," isn't particularly original, it has some pretty slippery collision detection going on and a lot of the platforming doesn't feel precise. This is a huge problem. It also looks kind of terrible from a visual standpoint. The in-game graphics option refers to its "depth-of-field" setting as "how the game was intended to be played," which is utterly ridiculous as it looks terrible and hides loads of LOD range texture pop-in on the Unreal engine... which can handle everything they throw at it when it comes to this game. Theirs also something about the strange and overly bright lighting that makes the whole screen distracting to look at since it pulls your attention away from the center of the screen.

    I guess its fine, its an average 3D platformer collect-a-thon, even though those died out a full decade ago. I guess what really ticks me off is that its so mediocre and people praised it so hard, but what has "Gears for breakfast" done since? Have they released anything besides a few DLC packs for the game that barely add anything? Exactly. If they were the next big name in the genre, then maybe they would've outdone themselves by now, since the implication from fans is that they "already had all the right ingredients." Sure they did. I bet it had nothing to do with a stagnant year in Videogames back in 2017 either.    … Expand
  9. robomartion
    Aug 9, 2022
    0
    So many weird design choices with this game. Gameplay sucks and the camera is annoying as all hell. Makes me think they don't really understand what made 3D platformers popular in the first place and just think its all about nostalgia with cute characters, pretty graphics and music, although even the graphics in this game are kind of glitchy and ugly to look at. Level design is sparse,So many weird design choices with this game. Gameplay sucks and the camera is annoying as all hell. Makes me think they don't really understand what made 3D platformers popular in the first place and just think its all about nostalgia with cute characters, pretty graphics and music, although even the graphics in this game are kind of glitchy and ugly to look at. Level design is sparse, controls are downright awful, there's this weird thing where you press shift and the whole screen goes black to show a small circle of where to go so you can't see anything which you will constantly press trying to roll. There's automatic wall climbing and she wants to grab onto anything and everything in sight then the camera locks onto this girl you are supposed to chase with no warning whatsoever. Its like you being pulled in a million different directions. I honestly lasted a grand total of 30 seconds after the first level loaded before I quit. Terrible game. Just from a technical standpoint needs much longer in the oven before it is really even playable. Then they can work out everything else like the level design, game-play mechanics and graphics.… Expand
  10. DolphinReviews
    Jul 21, 2022
    0
    Yeah this game sucks… thought I would like it because Mario Odyssey is my favourite game but no. It’s just really bad. Nothing good to say. Waste of time and money. Graphics bad, camera bad, platforming bad. Just pure garbage all the way through. I try to find some good in every game I play but wow this one is a real stinker!
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. nitorita
    Feb 5, 2022
    7
    As an adult who genuinely loves and plays a wide variety of adventure games, my opinion of A Hat in Time is mixed, although it leans more to the positive side.

    The first two acts of the game are underwhelming, with their low difficulty and cheesy storylines providing an unappealing and dry introduction to the game that fails to keep your attention and lowers your expectations as a    As an adult who genuinely loves and plays a wide variety of adventure games, my opinion of A Hat in Time is mixed, although it leans more to the positive side.

    The first two acts of the game are underwhelming, with their low difficulty and cheesy storylines providing an unappealing and dry introduction to the game that fails to keep your attention and lowers your expectations as a whole. However, as you progress into the later acts, the quality of the levels will improve and convince you enough to keep revisiting them to try to find all of their secrets.

    The gameplay is simplistic and there are not really any complex objectives. It is a true blue platformer that does not try to be overly ambitious. The collectables in the game are purely cosmetic and do not influence the gameplay in any advantageous manner, but they can convince you to explore every nook and cranny and climb to places you'd never think of just to retrieve them. Sadly, it doesn't take long for the collectables and currency to become pointless to acquire.

    A Hat in Time is short and does not look fully fleshed out. Although the game is beautiful and offers a decent amount to explore, it does not scratch the same itch as other adventure games designed in the same light such as Super Mario Sunshine. However, it can still be fun when played with a friend. A good lengthy cooperative night can make the experience enjoyable and hard to set aside.    … Expand
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. grimreapersims
    Nov 25, 2021
    9
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  20. Mister04
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Great game
  21. 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.
  22. 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!
  23. 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
  24. Jonthethird
    Jun 9, 2021
    8
    not as good as Mineirinho Director's Cut and Hunt down the freeman but still pretty decend
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 4y4
    Apr 11, 2021
    8
    It's a great co-op platformer game. Highly recommended for split screen gaming!
  28. 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
  29. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    8
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  30. 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?
  31. 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
  32. 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!
  33. 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!!!!
  34. 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)
  35. 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!
  36. 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)
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. Denvers
    Apr 5, 2020
    5
    I REALLY wanted to like A Hat in Time - I've gone back and played it again just to make sure I wasn't missing anything, and I wasn't. A hat in time is a 3D platformer with collectathon elements funded entirely by a Kickstarter campaign. The camera acts oddly, the controls feel really bad, and there really isn't anything particularly delightful about this game. If I have to say one niceI REALLY wanted to like A Hat in Time - I've gone back and played it again just to make sure I wasn't missing anything, and I wasn't. A hat in time is a 3D platformer with collectathon elements funded entirely by a Kickstarter campaign. The camera acts oddly, the controls feel really bad, and there really isn't anything particularly delightful about this game. If I have to say one nice thing about this game it would be its humour. A Hat in Time is REALLY funny and had me laughing out loud at some moments. The story is also above average and has you actually invested. I love 3D platformers, but I can't recommend this game in its current state.… Expand
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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.
  46. 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
  47. pedraww
    Dec 8, 2019
    8
    A beautiful platform game with chapters that are different in visual and mechanics.
  48. 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.
  49. 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
  50. 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!
  51. 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
  52. 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.
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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.
  56. BDGames
    Jun 2, 2019
    6
    A Hat in Time is overall a good game. The controls are fluent and it has a HEK load of charm, but the world designs are amateurish and only one goes beyond passable. At it's best it's a quirky and fast-paced joy ride of platforming, but at it's worst (especially at the last world) it's a clunky mess of game design that takes style over substance to a whole new level. You'll get most of theA Hat in Time is overall a good game. The controls are fluent and it has a HEK load of charm, but the world designs are amateurish and only one goes beyond passable. At it's best it's a quirky and fast-paced joy ride of platforming, but at it's worst (especially at the last world) it's a clunky mess of game design that takes style over substance to a whole new level. You'll get most of the enjoyment out of the style, but going past surface level characters and charm you'll find a slightly above average platformer. The amazing praise it's received is because of it's amazing character, but without it A Hat in Time would be ultimately forgettable.… Expand
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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.
  60. michaelb1928
    May 11, 2019
    6
    Enjoyable , but there wasnt much drive for me to keep playing, the levels are creative, some more than others but the controls can be a bit off at times and thee camera does its best to **** you over, still a fun enough time just didnt have any drive to finish it through, the collectibles werent that great either, there wasnt much satisfaction for me collecting all the green orbs and theEnjoyable , but there wasnt much drive for me to keep playing, the levels are creative, some more than others but the controls can be a bit off at times and thee camera does its best to **** you over, still a fun enough time just didnt have any drive to finish it through, the collectibles werent that great either, there wasnt much satisfaction for me collecting all the green orbs and the badges for the most part dont really add much to the experiance, a bigger budget maybe for a sequel which can iron out these issues and more impactful collectibles and abilities and im down for it… Expand
  61. ALemonBug
    May 2, 2019
    6
    A Hat in time is a charming game to start but then the smaller problems start to wear on you. Luckily its a shorter game so it doesn't drag on for too long overall i recommend it on a sale.
  62. ToadieTo
    Mar 23, 2019
    8
    Great game but some minor annoying design flaws here and there but nothing big. It's worth the price.
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. 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.
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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).
  70. Superscifi
    Sep 13, 2018
    7
    Solid game, although much more could have been done.

    Gamepley (3.5/5)

    Story (4/5)

    Style (5/5)

    I like this game. Also, Mithaldu IS an idiot.
  71. 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.
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. IndieCrit
    May 20, 2018
    7
    Now, this game is fantastic. The charm is there, the gameplay is solid, graphics are fine.. but wait. Why did I give it a 7? Mostly because on PC, the framerate drops constantly and you have to lower the graphics quality. This game was poorly made on the PC, but it's still a great game.
  75. 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
  76. Did-
    Mar 23, 2018
    6
    This game is incredible, it’s awesome to see how much such a small team managed to do! There’s so much content, the levels are quite big and filled with details, there are a lot of different voice actors, and pretty good musics.

    The main inspiration of this game is without any doubt Super Mario Sunshine. The level opening is basically copied and pasted from this game, and the Time Rifts    This game is incredible, it’s awesome to see how much such a small team managed to do! There’s so much content, the levels are quite big and filled with details, there are a lot of different voice actors, and pretty good musics.

    The main inspiration of this game is without any doubt Super Mario Sunshine. The level opening is basically copied and pasted from this game, and the Time Rifts are directly referencing the schemes of Sunshine secret levels. Another inspiration is Banjo-Kazooie, and it’s amazing to see that the main theme has been composed by its original composer, Grant Kirkhope himself.

    But… I don’t recommend this game. Even though there has been a lot of effort put into it, it’s missing an element which is essential to 3D platformers: the character controls and the ability to traverse the world. In both its main inspirations, the characters were enjoyable to control, especially the master of all: Mario. Take any 3D Mario game, even Mario 64 back in 1996, and just move him around, make him jump, triple-jump, backward somersault, ground-pound, fly… Even without any objective, it’s still fun to play around with this character and explore the worlds.

    Then remove all objectives from A Hat in Time. Would Hat Kid still be fun to control? Well… No. First, the moveset is too small. You don’t have many choices on how to control the character, basically move, jump, air-jump and dive.
    The “Bonk” when hitting a wall by diving into it is really punitive, and because some platforming phases are not clear enough whether it can be reached by jumping, it can get frustrative really fast when you have to redo a platforming phase just because it wasn’t clear this platform wasn’t reachable.
    Also, the homing attack à la Sonic is quite odd to use. It only activates when you’re near enough an enemy, and won’t do anything at all if you’re a bit too far. But while Sonic has a clear visual cue to show when you can attack, Hat Kid is just too slow, so you often can’t afford to wait for this cue to show, so you must guess, and sometimes is doesn’t work and your character just does nothing.
    And finally, the different powers of Hat Kid are not available at all times, you have to switch hat to switch powers and get other abilities, either by using a menu, or using a quick-switch button. This is tedious and breaks the flow. It’s too bad they didn’t copy Banjo-Kazooie for this issue, because this game has a lot of different moves, but every move is accessible with 1 or 2 buttons (e.g. Z+C-right).

    It’s a really important thing to be able to enjoy a game even if you remove all the objectives, especially in a platform game. Jesse Schell in his book “The Art of Game Design”, says: “A game has to be a toy before being a game.”. Unfortunately, this game lacks the enjoyment of controlling the character in the world.
    Add to that some odd camera controls, which you cannot move up and down, and some really too long boss fights, and you have a game that’s not engaging enough to play through.

    Everything’s not bad though. I’m not a big fan of the overall humour, but I must admit there were some funny scenes, like the “Murder on Owl Express”, or the interactions with Mustache Girl.
    I must also point out that the config screen is marvelous, with a great user interface, and great options for colorblind people and speedrunners. More games should be configurable like this one.

    But the game developer saw too big, and wants to give too much content, not polishing enough what has already been made. And it seems to continue on this path, with a new multiplayer mode coming. I really wanted to give a thumb up to such a great project, but I just can’t enjoy it without seeing flaws in what should be the core of the game. I’m still happy though that this game found its public and has a lot of fans, they still deserve it for the hard work they have put into this. But for me, A Hat In Time is not A HIT.    … Expand
  77. chesaro
    Mar 18, 2018
    7
    I just got this from a sale on steam, and boy, it is boring as hell, i think what i pay for this was the right price for it, not a discounted one, the voice acting and the music are the worst of it, i really like the overall world, but the gameplay mechanics and collectibles are not that good yet the game got a lot of praise for it.

    I just want to make it clear, that i don't think is a    I just got this from a sale on steam, and boy, it is boring as hell, i think what i pay for this was the right price for it, not a discounted one, the voice acting and the music are the worst of it, i really like the overall world, but the gameplay mechanics and collectibles are not that good yet the game got a lot of praise for it.

    I just want to make it clear, that i don't think is a bad game, but it really doesn't fell like an excellent one, it had a lot of hype on it, and it didn't deserve so much.

    To finish, i think the developers should keep working, and i will be checking their next work, this one was a good start, but not an excellent start.    … Expand
  78. 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.
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. MORJ
    Feb 12, 2018
    1
    Below subpar platformer, with little to no new ideas. Horrible camera, annoying hitboxes. Voice acting feels allmost comedical. The game lacks polish and was shipped way before it was ready. Stay away!
  82. 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.
  83. 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.
  84. 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
  85. 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!
  86. 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
  87. 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.
  88. 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
  89. construcritic
    Dec 27, 2017
    10
    perfect !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  90. 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?
  91. 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
  92. 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.
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. 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!
  97. 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.
  98. 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
  99. 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
  100. 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
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#85 Best PC Game of 2017
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#27 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
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#19 Most Shared PC Game of 2017

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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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