A Hat in Time

 Xbox One
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. XBLA Fans
    Jan 2, 2018
    100
    A Hat in Time is the kind of game you don't see very often anymore: an incredible fun-for-all-ages romp that isn't exclusive to Nintendo. It's ceaseless dedication to making every moment feel fresh and exciting is admirable – even if a few technical hiccups slipped through the cracks. It's an incredibly fun platformer that never stops surprising. It's the kind of game that just makes you happy. Heck, the game is making me smile right now, and all I'm doing is writing its review.
  2. Xbox Tavern
    Dec 16, 2017
    90
    A Hat in Time is a sensational platformer that boasts hours upon hours of inventive and diverse fun.
  3. ZTGD
    Dec 19, 2017
    85
    A Hat in Time is probably the best platformer released this year that doesn’t star that one plumber guy. Anyone who still has fond memories of classic N64 platformers owe it to themselves to check it out. Also for PS4 and XB1 owners this is about as good as it gets without Italian influence. For the price it is more than worth your time. Don’t sleep on this charming title.
  5. Cubed3
    Jan 2, 2018
    80
    Despite some snarly camera issues, A Hat in Time should not be overlooked. Behind the vivid graphical style lies a charming and cute platformer that provides even the most experienced players a challenge. A hoard of collectables will help extend the life, and an excellent soundtrack befitting of the genre will ensure that ears will also be delighted. Hats off to the developers!
  6. SomosXbox
    Dec 29, 2017
    80
    A Hat in Time is a game as adorable as mature. You will love its adult sense of humor besides the great variety of levels and situations that The Girl With a Hat will face. It is a great tribute to the old 3D platform games.
  7. MondoXbox
    Dec 13, 2017
    80
    A classical collectathon 3D platformer, with lots of charm and variety. It could have used a higher challenge level and it's got some performance issues, but it will surely please any platform game lover.
  8. Game Informer
    Dec 12, 2017
    80
    A Hat in Time lacks polish, but it makes up for its shortcomings with excellent platforming and a universe I was happy to be part of. The whole experience is adorable, and in many ways it improves on the very platformers it uses as inspiration.
  9. TheXboxHub
    Dec 6, 2017
    80
    A Hat in Time is a top piece of work from a developer who embraces all that is great about an old style 3D platformer and then makes it their own with innovative and insightful fresh ideas.

Awards & Rankings

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#90 Best Xbox One Game of 2017
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#54 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2017

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 56
  3. Negative: 7 out of 56
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Jan 3, 2018
    9
    This year has seen quite a few 3D platformers and I’m pleased that the genre has seen a resurgence because I must admit that I’m quite a fanThis year has seen quite a few 3D platformers and I’m pleased that the genre has seen a resurgence because I must admit that I’m quite a fan of 3D platformers. A Hat in Time is a game that I’ve heard quite a lot of good things about so I was actually quite looking forward to it, and thankfully it was worth the wait. They have managed to deliver in a number of areas and that’s evident from the get go. The levels in the game can be quite brilliant at times and you can tell that they’ve had a lot of effort put into them. The world in which the levels take place in is fantastic and the game encourages you to explore a lot, and when exploring you will come across loads of little secrets which is great. Whilst the exploring is great you will however struggle with the camera from time to time and it will frustrate you as well, but thankfully it’s only a small problem in the grand scheme of things. The most important thing of a 3D platformer is obviously the platforming elements and thankfully everything has been done well here, which is both a relief and very much appreciated. Another thing the game gets right is that is has a decent amount of replayability and I didn’t get bored very often because there are a number of different abilities for you to collect and use. The presentation side of the game is absolutely perfect in my opinion. Visually the game manages to be both retro and modern at the same time and the same can also be said about the soundtrack, which is great. At the end of the day A Hat in Time is a fantastic addition to the 3D platforming genre and in a lot of ways it reminds me of why I like the genre so much. It does a great job of being fun and enticing throughout and the mechanics it needs to get right it does get right. I only have two real gripes with the game so it shows you that it gets most of the things right, and this makes A Hat in Time one of my favourite games I’ve played this year, so without a doubt this game gets a massive thumbs up from me.… Full Review »
  2. ChibiDaFox
    Dec 13, 2017
    10
    I'm confused on why the critics are taking the piss out of the voice acting. Anyway, this is a legend ready to unfold in your eyes, somethingI'm confused on why the critics are taking the piss out of the voice acting. Anyway, this is a legend ready to unfold in your eyes, something charming, and welcoming to the human eye. And the Hat Kid is so damn adorable...… Full Review »
  3. munir
    Jan 3, 2018
    9
    Deliciously fun, charming as charming can be and good lenght!
    Only complain is on fps not completely solid and minor camera problems.
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