A Hat in Time

 Switch
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. GamingTrend
    Nov 27, 2019
    80
    Taking into account the stuttering, low resolution textures, and downgraded 3D models, this is still an incredible game. When I started playing, the game was a bit harder to look at, but as I continued and got back into the flow of its platforming I stopped caring about the visuals. While the glitches are still bothersome, it’s a testament to just how good A Hat in Time is that I still adored the game in this compromised state.
  2. Switch Player
    Nov 5, 2019
    80
    A Hat in Time brings back a genre that, as Nintendo fans, we hold a ton of nostalgia for. Even with some archaic mechanics present, this is still one of the best modern examples of what a 3D platformer should be.
  3. Nintendo Life
    Oct 24, 2019
    80
    A Hat in Time is a hugely enjoyable take on the classic 3D platformer. The tight, familiar controls and varied, innovative levels result in one of the most fascinating and entertaining games out there. The issues with performance and the camera do little to wipe the smile from our faces while playing through this; if you adore the likes of Super Mario 64 and Banjo-Kazooie, then you'll fall utterly in love with A Hat in Time.
  5. Gameblog.fr
    Oct 23, 2019
    80
    On Nintendo Switch, A Hat in Time is still a very good 3D platform-action game that will thrill even more those who have experienced the glorious hours of Rare on N64 or the arrival of the revolutionary Super Mario 64 on the Nintendo console. For others, the humor, the many ideas, the perfect rhythm should be enough to immediately seduce them.
  6. FNintendo
    Oct 27, 2019
    70
    While it's true that the game presents some technical issues that need correction, there's plenty of positive elements that make this a fun and involving game, including the variety of levels and the humor that can be found throughout the entire experience.
  7. NintendoWorldReport
    Oct 17, 2019
    70
    A Hat in Time + Seal the Deal knows what kind of game it is, and it certainly pays homage to titles that built the genre. It has its own cute, quirky personality but it definitely trips over itself, despite a valiant effort to be a great 3D platforming experience. It just needs to run better, and iron out its rougher spots so that it can throw its own hat into the ring of the best 3D platformers.
  8. Cubed3
    Oct 17, 2019
    70
    A Hat in Time is a delightful 3D platformer, with tight controls, some of the best humour seen in the genre to date and compelling scenarios driving the collectathon aspect of the game. It doesn't revolutionise anything in the presentation department, with rather low polygon models and scenery, but that doesn't take anything away from the enjoyment to be had on any platform it has been released on so far. On Switch, it is held back by some low-res textures and a resolution of only 720p in docked mode, but it does fare better overall in portable mode. Then, still specific to this Switch version is occasional stutter and long load times giving it a rough looking varnish that could perhaps still get ironed out through a patch.

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 62
  3. Negative: 5 out of 62
  1. Rikushadow5
    Oct 19, 2019
    7
    While the content of the game is more than satisfactory, it has a number of technical issues holding it back. Firstly, the game frequentlyWhile the content of the game is more than satisfactory, it has a number of technical issues holding it back. Firstly, the game frequently experiences noticeable lag spikes and outright frameskips, particularly when loading lots of particles/effects. While this isn't TYPICALLY a problem, it CAN rob you of the ability to respond in critical moments, such as against one of the Final Boss' attacks. It only posed a harmful problem 2-3 times in an Any% playthrough, but happened much more frequently (at least 3-5 times each mission), so I would heavily advise against attempting to play the Seal the Deal DLC (particularly the Death Wish content) until this is fixed.

    The game's other major hiccup is including a button to purchase the Nyakuza Metro content, which directs you to the eShop and instrcuts you to buy the Seal the Deal DLC, which does not include Nyakuza Metro. I'm not exactly sure why this was omitted for the Switch release, but considering the technical issues in the main game, I'll be glad if they do eventually release it, along with the aforementioned bugfixes.

    7/10, would easily be 9/10 if the technical issues and missing content are patched.
    Review based on an Any% run of 29 Time Pieces.    … Full Review »
  2. CatsNGames
    Sep 16, 2020
    9
    Criminally underrated game, if you have ever enjoyed a 3D platformeryou should play A Hat In Time
  3. 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.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!… Full Review »
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