A Hat in Time

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  • Summary: A Hat in Time is a 3D collect-a-thon platformer featuring a little girl with a lot of heart! Travel the universe with Hat Kid as you rival the evil Mustache Girl in order to save the world! Unlock new platforming abilities, more combat moves and spice up your attacks with badges attached toA Hat in Time is a 3D collect-a-thon platformer featuring a little girl with a lot of heart! Travel the universe with Hat Kid as you rival the evil Mustache Girl in order to save the world! Unlock new platforming abilities, more combat moves and spice up your attacks with badges attached to your hat!… Expand
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Critic Reviews

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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  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.

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  1. Positive: 20 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 27
  3. Negative: 2 out of 27
  1. 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'sA 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
  2. 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 myA 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.… Expand
  4. 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) IAn 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
  5. 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 inThis 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
  6. 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.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!!… Expand
  7. 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 bitGreat 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… Expand
  8. 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!… Expand

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#61 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019