A Hat in Time

 Switch
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
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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. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. empowell
    Jan 17, 2023
    6
    The controls were great and tight. I thought some things about the world and characters were annoying.

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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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