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  1. 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
  2. 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?
  3. 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
  4. 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.
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  5. 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.
  6. Oct 9, 2019
    10
    Uno de los mejores plataformeros que jugue en mi vida. Al nivel de Mario 64 o Banjo - Kazzoie, pero indie!
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
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  9. 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.
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  10. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Best platformer i've ever play! I didn't play all of them ofc. But this one is my fav!
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
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  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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.
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  18. 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.
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  19. 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.
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  20. 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.
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  21. 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.
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  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
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  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 39
  2. Negative: 1 out of 39
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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]