A Hat in Time

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 46 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 62
  3. Negative: 5 out of 62
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  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 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'While 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.    … Expand
  2. CatsNGames
    Sep 16, 2020
    9
    Criminally underrated game, if you have ever enjoyed a 3D platformeryou should play A Hat In Time
  3. Sunshadow87
    Jun 11, 2020
    7
    Francamente, cuando a este juego se le dio mucha propaganda comparandolo con el mario odissey me creo unas expectativas demasiado altas. Cuando por fin salió en switch y lo pude jugar... en fin.
    Independientemente este es un buen plataforma en 3D, pero no vayáis con las expectativas muy altas. Particularmente me parece que algunas de sus áreas son bastante descafeinadas, salvandose    Francamente, cuando a este juego se le dio mucha propaganda comparandolo con el mario odissey me creo unas expectativas demasiado altas. Cuando por fin salió en switch y lo pude jugar... en fin.
    Independientemente este es un buen plataforma en 3D, pero no vayáis con las expectativas muy altas. Particularmente me parece que algunas de sus áreas son bastante descafeinadas, salvandose únicamente como área de un plataforma en 3d el área del trato con el demonio y la de las montañas que es como un pequeño open world. Hay otras áreas que se salvan por su originalidad, que son la de cine y el barco del dlc (viene incluido).
    Así pues, el juego brilla por sus continuos cambios de ritmos que lo mantienen fresco y sorprenden continuamente. Sin embargo le falta mucho pulido en general.
    Y además, hay una parte que resulta horrenda para un juego de este tipo (al menos en switch) y son los tiempos de carga. En un juego como este, completar el juego no será problema, pero los niveles de reto (de otro dlc) son injugables, ya que un nivel que consiste en perfeccionar una secuencia de movimientos de 60-90 segundos para completar un reto, cuando los tiempos de carga entre muertes pueden llegar hasta casi un minuto... pues no merece la pena.    … Expand
  4. Hodari
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    A HAT IN TIME is my 2nd favorite game on the Nintendo Switch and I have over 80 hours logged in to it according to my Switch and that's because I've replayed the game and it's DLC that much, the game is really fun and funny and while great for long-time players and beginners it can be decently challenging at times and I highly recommend getting the DLC when you buy the game and if you'reA HAT IN TIME is my 2nd favorite game on the Nintendo Switch and I have over 80 hours logged in to it according to my Switch and that's because I've replayed the game and it's DLC that much, the game is really fun and funny and while great for long-time players and beginners it can be decently challenging at times and I highly recommend getting the DLC when you buy the game and if you're still arguing with yourself to purchase it or not don't because this game is awesome and basically a must buy if you love platformers.… Expand
  5. 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!
  6. sarisa
    Dec 27, 2019
    3
    At the first glance this game is charming, funny and simply cool.
    However the more you play all this cool stuff blurs away by:
    1. too few mechanics and features; 2. eclectic level design; 3. uneven areas combined with frustrating and imprecise controls + unfair level design; 4. very poor graphics (considering to how much space this game needs!!); 5. lack of content and mediocre reuse    At the first glance this game is charming, funny and simply cool.
    However the more you play all this cool stuff blurs away by:
    1. too few mechanics and features;
    2. eclectic level design;
    3. uneven areas combined with frustrating and imprecise controls + unfair level design;
    4. very poor graphics (considering to how much space this game needs!!);
    5. lack of content and mediocre reuse that leaves a lot to be desired in terms of interest player to go here and there again.    … Expand
  7. SilverScale
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    This Game is Incredible, I know is a bad port compared to PS4 but it is what a Nintendo Switch could do and it looks great!
  8. lonewolf3264
    Dec 25, 2022
    10
    An underrated Gem of a game, Nintendo quality with a Mario Galaxy cross Mario 64 vibe (yet has it's own awesome characters and design) I enjoyed it thoroughly. Highly recommended. Nintendo need to hire these devs 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 styleAn underrated Gem of a game, Nintendo quality with a Mario Galaxy cross Mario 64 vibe (yet has it's own awesome characters and design) I enjoyed it thoroughly. Highly recommended. Nintendo need to hire these devs 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
  9. greninjaX
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    this game is like super Mario odyssey's little sister or something. they're both 3D hatformers. . . get it? buy this game
  10. iMustang
    Nov 13, 2019
    8
    A Hat in Time was an absolutely delightful adventure. This game that was like a hybrid of Spyro the Dragon and Super Mario 64 was such a fun platformer and a shining example of what indie developers can do. Playing as Hat Kid running through worlds, making new hats and equipping different powerups to them, and all while meeting hilarious and quirky characters was a delight. Humor wasA Hat in Time was an absolutely delightful adventure. This game that was like a hybrid of Spyro the Dragon and Super Mario 64 was such a fun platformer and a shining example of what indie developers can do. Playing as Hat Kid running through worlds, making new hats and equipping different powerups to them, and all while meeting hilarious and quirky characters was a delight. Humor was definitely this game's strongest suit, with several moments that made me laugh or grin. The story itself was a delight and often makes you question if you're really a hero or not, which was a really interesting angle for this game to take. It's not a long adventure, and not always a well polished one, but it is a fun one.… Expand
  11. Meon1845
    Oct 19, 2019
    8
    This game is charming as heck and basically as fun as Super Mario Odyssey. When it comes to 3D platformers, this one is one of the best in years, with focused level design, fun world and precise controls.

    But the port suffers in some parts compared to the PC. Some occasional framerate jittering can be annoying when trying to perform platforming challenges, but I'm personally more    This game is charming as heck and basically as fun as Super Mario Odyssey. When it comes to 3D platformers, this one is one of the best in years, with focused level design, fun world and precise controls.

    But the port suffers in some parts compared to the PC. Some occasional framerate jittering can be annoying when trying to perform platforming challenges, but I'm personally more annoyed by the fact that in some of the missions, certain textures completely bugged out for me and that ruined some of the jokes (Notably every point on the bill for destruction of property etc. in Dead Bird Studios was completely unreadable red blocks for me).

    I would highly reccomend this game based on the PC version, but unless you really want to scratch the 3D platformer itch, I'd wait for a performance patch. It's a great game well deserving its praise, but not yet on the Switch.    … Expand
  12. Lanna1
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    Jogo muito bom. Toda vez que jogo me dá uma sensação muito boa. Não é enjoativo e nem repetitivo.
  13. LeXT
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect! It incredible the game, I recommend this 100%, Gears for Breakfast make these a great game! First of all, the graphics may not look. as good as PS4, because is make on Unreal Engine 3 and not 4, but that dosent matter because the game runs fluid. Sometime it have crashes but they are minimun and dosent affect the game experience, the history is simple and great, the controls are very pulid, the characters are well constructed and as you continue the history, you can learn more about theme with some books of purple rifts, A master piece, highly recommended… Expand
  14. PewPewMcP
    Nov 15, 2019
    8
    A Hat in Time is a sheer joyful platforming experience that goes toe-to-toe with Super Mario Odyssey. From its bright colors to its exuberant soundtrack, the game emits an air of wondrous childlike happiness echoed by its protagonist, Hat Kid. This energy translates into Hat Kid's movement, which is responsive and robust, allowing for some truly neat tricks the game subtly encourages youA Hat in Time is a sheer joyful platforming experience that goes toe-to-toe with Super Mario Odyssey. From its bright colors to its exuberant soundtrack, the game emits an air of wondrous childlike happiness echoed by its protagonist, Hat Kid. This energy translates into Hat Kid's movement, which is responsive and robust, allowing for some truly neat tricks the game subtly encourages you to learn through its excellent level design. Levels are greatly varied and while some accuse it of being lacking in focus, I think it executes strongly enough on each of these level themes to justify experimenting with such a plethora of ideas ranging from the mandatory stealth, to fast-paced gauntlets, to its signature open-world exploration, to even a murder mystery of sorts. It doesn't get all of these ideas right, but compensates in the levels it's strongest at, and also by being cheeky, cute and lively, A Hat in Time is fun to play and a truly memorable experience.… Expand
  15. AwkwardOne
    Dec 4, 2019
    8
    Great game, switch version needs some ironing out though. i played day 1 and there were some frame drops at times and the game can look a bit ugly sometime. But the game itself is a masterpiece
  16. AmyK-47
    Jan 7, 2020
    8
    My biggest problem with the game is, well, there isnt more of it. It's like half a gourmet meal. Of course, this isnt much of an issue with people that play on PC with modding giving you a possibly infinite selection of levels, but for console gamers such as myself, there isnt really a thing that I can do outside of buying the DLC. But anyways, onto the good. A super cute and charming artMy biggest problem with the game is, well, there isnt more of it. It's like half a gourmet meal. Of course, this isnt much of an issue with people that play on PC with modding giving you a possibly infinite selection of levels, but for console gamers such as myself, there isnt really a thing that I can do outside of buying the DLC. But anyways, onto the good. A super cute and charming art style, if a bit generic, super tight gameplay, a great story, super fun boss fights, it's honestly really amazing, just play it. It's only $40.… Expand
  17. FoxyChalet
    Aug 1, 2023
    10
    A lot of the problems mentioned have not occurred for me, so were probably fixed. The loading times are questionable at times, though for the most part, it's only when you die on a big level, which honestly doesn't happen all that often if you're baseline competent.

    As for the game, it's one of the better 3d platformers ever made, better than odyssey in my opinion. It is more of an    A lot of the problems mentioned have not occurred for me, so were probably fixed. The loading times are questionable at times, though for the most part, it's only when you die on a big level, which honestly doesn't happen all that often if you're baseline competent.

    As for the game, it's one of the better 3d platformers ever made, better than odyssey in my opinion. It is more of an adventure platformer though, so if you hate adventure games, I don't recommend it. If you like open area exploration, innovative levels, and challenging but fair platforming. then this is the best game to do it in a very long time.    … Expand
  18. BigBadArchmage
    Jan 17, 2020
    7
    This game really reminded me of a cross between Super Mario 64 and Psychonauts. If you loved the 3D Platformers of yesteryear and just need something to fill the void left inside of you when Rareware disappeared i would highly recommend this game.

    I wanted to rate this higher but there are a few issues (at least with the switch version) i had with the game. 1) The file size was over    This game really reminded me of a cross between Super Mario 64 and Psychonauts. If you loved the 3D Platformers of yesteryear and just need something to fill the void left inside of you when Rareware disappeared i would highly recommend this game.

    I wanted to rate this higher but there are a few issues (at least with the switch version) i had with the game.

    1) The file size was over 10GB and the game is only about 10 hours so it took up a lot of data and space on my switch for something that short.

    2) The textures and graphical quality is a little on the 'low poly' side of things but it's very forgivable seeing as it's an indie developer and there are moments when i would become stuck in a wall or the frame rate would dropped significantly but only rarely.

    3) The loading times on the switch are really long. If i found myself entering the wrong level I would have to load into it, load back out of it, then reload into the correct level and it could take 3-5 minutes to do this.

    Aside from those issues the game itself has a really cute story and i found myself checking a 100% completion rate and even purchased the DLC. It has everything a good 3D collect-a-thon should; mini hub world with secrets, uniquely themed worlds, a cast of unique and charming characters, and the game isn't scared to shake up the formula between styles of platforming and story telling.

    If you're on the fence I would suggest you just buy the game and sit down with it for a good hour and it will surely captivate you. I remember backing Yooka-Laylee as soon as it hit kickstarter and was really disappointed when that game was released and A Hat in Time is what i feel Yooka-Laylee should have been.    … Expand
  19. leeaw
    Jan 8, 2021
    9
    This is definitely one of my favorite 3D platformers, and I'd absolutely call it underrated. I had this game on PC already, but when I found out it'd been ported to Switch I bought it /again/, and had a blast with it. There are some reports of frame drops, but it never really got in my way, and really my main complaint is that it's too short, which is a hell of a compliment.
  20. JAG7
    Aug 23, 2023
    8
    Great game! Had lots of fun. I 100% it. The only thing Owoild say could be be better is the camera and lack of depth perception cause by it. Recommended if you love platforming!!
  21. ophone
    Jul 10, 2021
    7
    This game's characters are likeable, the settings and the dialogues are filled with humour, the music is of good quality and the gameplay is solid, except when the camera gets clunky, making certain platforming sequences unintentionally hard to pass.
    The camera is not the only issue with that game: Loading times are rather long for the Switch, there are some lags in-game and the graphics    This game's characters are likeable, the settings and the dialogues are filled with humour, the music is of good quality and the gameplay is solid, except when the camera gets clunky, making certain platforming sequences unintentionally hard to pass.
    The camera is not the only issue with that game: Loading times are rather long for the Switch, there are some lags in-game and the graphics are a bit outdated.
    Nevertheless I had a pleasant time with that game.    … Expand
  22. Mimi0
    Jul 2, 2021
    10
    A fantastic game,sadly overshadowed by Super Mario Odyssey (which is also great,don't get me wrong).So many beautiful soundtracks stuck in my head for a long,long time.
  23. H8erOfDuckSouls
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    This game is truly a wonder. It's obviously inspired by the 3D mario games in everything, especially mario 64 and galaxy. But to focus on that is to disrespect this game which is truly original and new. Every world is so unique and fun, with hilarious voice acting and beautiful visuals. Even though the switch port doesn't run perfectly this game is still a ten. The character moves so wellThis game is truly a wonder. It's obviously inspired by the 3D mario games in everything, especially mario 64 and galaxy. But to focus on that is to disrespect this game which is truly original and new. Every world is so unique and fun, with hilarious voice acting and beautiful visuals. Even though the switch port doesn't run perfectly this game is still a ten. The character moves so well and is simply fun to control, there are so many little nuances in the movement like how you get a speed boost if you roll out of a dive correctly or how the only way to change directions mid air is with your double jump. This game is a beacon of creativity fu anf love anf is a must play for anyone who likes good game… Expand
  24. Actualgood
    Mar 20, 2022
    8
    This is not the best version. PC has a workshop and that’s what made that game extremely fun! Now it feels a bit bland, and useless to pick up this game when you complete it and 100% everything. It’s not worth it. There were a bit of frame drops and a bit of lag here and there. But if you got a good physical copy, you got seal the deal for free! Neat! Just don’t play killing two birds. LagThis is not the best version. PC has a workshop and that’s what made that game extremely fun! Now it feels a bit bland, and useless to pick up this game when you complete it and 100% everything. It’s not worth it. There were a bit of frame drops and a bit of lag here and there. But if you got a good physical copy, you got seal the deal for free! Neat! Just don’t play killing two birds. Lag is it’s middle name.

    If you want a time waster and a fun game, pick this game up. Or just get the PC version. Whatever floats your boat.    … Expand
  25. Mellowjolt
    Oct 3, 2022
    10
    Even with some of the issues the switch version has, it does not take away the sheer fun and charm of this game. It’s one of my favorite platformers of all time, and if you like 3d platformers or Mario odyssey, chances are you will love this!
  26. empowell
    Jan 17, 2023
    6
    The controls were great and tight. I thought some things about the world and characters were annoying.
  27. MarkusZ
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    This game was my biggest surprise in 2023! It plays really well. Even it has some similarities with Mario Odyssey, it has its own nice story and artstyle. The level design is great and very unique. I would say its in the TOP 3 Platform-Games on Switch!

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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
  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.
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  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.
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  3. 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.
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