A Hat in Time

Seriously one of the best Indie 3D Platformers out there, there are equal parts style as substance and they're overflowing. The characters are so endearing and memorable, it takes you back to your childhood as you go on adventures with your new friends across a colorful variety of worlds, all the while the soundtrack lifts you up into a wondrous dreamscape of joy.

Throughout the years I have played many games and sunk plenty of hours into them but despite some having more of my life than I have spent enjoying holidays or that I am not really into platformers as I am not really good at them. But, I loved this game when I first played it and later enjoyed a co-op with my friend to run through the story. There isn't much to say except that I love this game, I hope you did too.

The visual colors is what strikes me.
Yes, This game is indeed cute.

This game is very very fun and good. Controls are extremely satisfying, the levels are pretty and well thought out, the art style is amazing, the music and the sound effects are great and there is a ton of content to do, so you can get a lot out of this game.

But Jesus Christ almighty, the story sucks hard and some characters are unbearable.

This game made me feel happy playing it. Online was very fun, game made me laugh out loud several times even all these years later.

The platforming is fun and the rest is just the right amount of deranged.

If you've played Mario Odyssey, then buy the game. If not, then still buy the game. Really good.

Going into this game blind was one of the best and most fun decisions I made back then and if you like exploration and platformers you should give it a go.
Feels like a modern take on Mario 64/Sunshine.
The soundtrack is one of the most fun ones I listened to in a long time.

tldr:
This game's REALLY fun, DLC included. Workshop support adds even more fun.

This game's basically the best game for those who crave a well-polished and fun collectathon experience akin to those of the N64 era. The characters in this game are fun, the difficulty is beginner friendly and isn't all too hard (except for one act within the Seal the Deal DLC...) so it's a smooth ride to the finish, the movement is easy to get a hold of while the hats add depth to the game, and the levels are well designed and have quite a lot of variety. Go check it out yourself. Only issue I really have is that the game can be pretty laggy in the first mission due to the firework particles I think and the first major boss fight's sandbag particles are also quite laggy, but the rest of the game runs very smoothly. This game also has workshop support, and for what it's worth it does a lot with it. You can play new levels, add more cosmetics, music, yada yada. There's a lot to go through and if you like how this game plays i'd recommend trying them out.

One hell of a game, very fun and the story is cute, I bought a bundle with some DLCs and did not regret it, please do buy it when its on a discount.

The game is great fun only problem is I have a glitched time peace that no matter what I do I can't it. The mods are awesome even the cosmetic ones.

Best platformer game ever, Conductor best character

A very solid §d Platformer!

The controls feel good, the levels are not only thematically but also mechanically unique and the game looks really nice as well.

Really fun and super cute 3D platformer, I love this game sooo much

TLDR -

A Hat In Time is a PHENOMENAL platformer that has a timeless design to it, and still plays exceptionally well to this day. The controls are tight, the music is great, the levels are really cool, and the characters are memorable. This game is absolutely deserving of its overwhelmingly positive rating. If you love platformers, get this game. It’s so worth it.

Pros -

Even though this game absolutely violates the 1$ per hour of enjoyment rule for most casual players, I say that it’s worth ignoring that rule for this game. It’s exceptionally made.

SUPER tight character controls, you’ll never feel like you aren’t in control of your character.

The graphics are beautiful in their own toony way. Basically timeless design.

Wildly good character design, a lot of these characters are SUPER memorable.

The level design is incredibly well done; the only one that lacks compared to the others for me is the forest.

This game is designed with skilled platforming in mind, this game can be a challenge.

Mids -

Minor graphical bugs - you really have to look to find them.

The forest feels a bit empty, but something tells me that may have been intentional.

There are some cosmetics, but they are entirely randomized, so good luck getting what you want.

Cons -

I really haven’t thought of any… This game is really, REALLY well done, and still runs well on modern hardware.

Foreword
In 2007, a turning point occurred, when projects that laid the foundation for the modern genres, technologies and business models of today, as well as games with parkour and open world elements, began to be released. Of course, 3D platformers that stuck to the old formula from the days of fifth-generation console games failed to take root in the wondrous new world. As a result, it was easier for future indie developers to go into 2D-platformers because of the cheapness of development, as well as the nostalgic formula of projects from the NES, SNES and Mega Drive days. In the following years, if games in the 3D-platformer genre were released, they were projects of already known at that time franchises from major publishers such as Ratchet & Clank, Mario or Sonic. After a lull of almost a decade, 3D platformers experienced a well-publicized revival in 2017. Projects like Yooka-Laylee, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Super Mario Odyssey and finally a project that came out of Kickstarter after 5 years of development, A Hat in Time. This is what we're going to talk about now.

Story
In the story we find ourselves on a spaceship, on which a girl named Hat Kid is flying. The main fuel source of the ship is hourglass-shaped "Time Pieces", thanks to which the protagonist flies to her home through space. On her way through Mafia City, she is approached by a mobster collecting customs duties and damages her spaceship while trying to get in. As a result, the “Time Pieces” that the ship flies on end up scattered all over the planet. Hat Kid tries to save time from the anomalies, which she does by collecting the “Time Pieces” before they can be captured by the game's antagonist Mustache Girl and enslave the world. Hat Kid decides to travel to various colorful and outlandish worlds in order to get the time pieces back and stop Mustache Girl from taking over the world.

Gameplay
The gameplay of “A Hat in Time” is reminiscent of the platformers Super Mario 64, Banjo-Kazooie and Psychonauts. The main focus of the game lies on jumping, collecting items and solving puzzles along the way. The player is given the freedom to choose the order in which to progress through levels and complete tasks, which adds an element of free exploration and gameplay flexibility to the game. One of the most interesting aspects of “A Hat in Time” is the variety of a wide variety of sparkling and colorful levels. They represent worlds with unique themes, ranging from a Town completely populated by mobs, a movie studio of owls and penguins to a creepy house with a ghost monster inside. Each level is filled with details and secrets, and riddles and challenges await at every turn. Hat Kid also engages in boss battles where she needs to use her skills to win. There are many different hats in the game, giving skills to complete levels: dealing damage, walking on invisible objects, speeding up, etc.

Visual design
The graphics of the game, even in this day and age, looks just great. It is, of course, about the art style. It combines a vintage atmosphere with colorful and vibrant character designs, from the protagonist, to the usual NPCs along the way. The visual effects and painterly art design bring the environment to life and add to the game's own charm. Each level in the game is a real work of art. From lively and colorful city streets to mystical and mysterious castles, the game immerses the player in a variety of locations with unique designs. The combination of vibrant colors, detailed textures and colorful effects create a visual feast for the eyes. Special attention is paid to character design. Each has their own unique appearance that reflects their character and role in the game's story. From the cute and funny Hat Kid to the eccentric and bizarre villains. The characters of A Hat in Time make the player truly fall in love with them. The visuals of the game also capture different eras and styles. From retro gameplay to enchanting fantasy worlds, each level immerses the player in a new atmosphere and amazing visual experience. The details in the environments tell their own stories, the exploration of which becomes a real pleasure. Equally important is the animation in the game. Characters move smoothly and vividly, every attack, jump and movement is a real spectacle for the eyes. The feeling of presence and involvement is enhanced by the high-quality animation.

Music
The game's soundtrack includes over 50 tracks written by composer Pascal Michael Stiefel, also known as “Pascal's Triangle”. Each track combines a unique style and atmosphere, bringing each world of the game to life. The music in “A Hat in Time” echoes a variety of genres and styles. It can be bright, energetic and rousing in one level and then become gentle, melodic and dreamy in the next. From jazz and rock and roll to classic artificial compositions, each track creates a unique mood. The album features some iconic tracks that have become fan favorites. For example, “Your Contract Has Expired”, characterized by its recklessness and spontaneity, or “Bon Voyage!”, enveloping the listener in the atmosphere of a relaxing cruise trip.

Other aspects
If we touch on the Steam-version, then here is given a large workshop of mods. A huge number of maps, mods, game modes. A very nice bonus for those who are not enough original content and want to entertain themselves even more. Alas, here we couldn't do without a spoonful of tartness in the honey barrel. Despite the fact that the game runs on Unreal Engine 3, its optimization leaves much to be desired. The game manages to load my PC as if it was trying to run Cyberpunk 2077 on ultra max settings. The second aspect concerns the Seal the Deal DLC. I understand that Death Wish mode tries to bring variety, to make the levels unfamiliar to what they were in the original, but here when playing through it, I got the impression that the developers didn't test these levels at all. That is, they didn't think about how the players playing as Hat Kid would go through complicated versions of old levels without using mods in Steam Workshop.

Conclusion
A Hat in Time is a true work of art in the world of video games. One of the best 3D platformers of our time. The combination of unique visual style and addictive gameplay makes this game a must-have for all lovers of adventure and visual delight.

Very fun and silly, i just wish online multiplayer stuff was on console(and also the vannesa dlc) i had to buy steam version in order to play.

A very good game for hardness and just modding is easy in a hat in time.

Cute and decently tough. Snatcher really needs to up his game if he wants me to give up. Also, where can i get his book? I require it for the day i got kids of my own.

Absolutely cute as peck and well worth the money. Fun story, endearing characters, and great gameplay! Highly recommend to any platformer fans

I'd already played the console version, but I had to buy it again on PC, that's how great this game is!

This game is a joy to play, the controls are tight, and the gameplay only gets better as you unlock new hats and abilities. Seriously, this game is one of the most fun platformers I've ever played.

My only complaint is the camera, which can be a little annoying sometimes.

The game is quite short, I did mostly everything from the main game and the two DLCs in about 16 hours. On the other hand, every single hour was so much fun.

9/10, great game!

Ive had this game for many years now and I have restarted the game a lot but never completed it and just finally finished 100% completing it. This is one of the best games that I have ever played and im so glad that I came back to play it again.

Fun experience especially for people who enjoy 3D platformers. The bosses are cool and soundtrack is very impressive.

Such a good game. Really good controls, great music 10/10

a truly great game allows to you understand the antagonist is probably more in the right than the player, but still fuel an urge to kick the shit out of that kid

One of the best games I have ever played! Definitely recommend playing for people that like to play Kirby games, etc.

One of the best platforming games i have played in my life. The style is cute but also varied, the platforming is unique and addictive. Most importantly the characters made me laugh, cry and sometimes scared wink wink. Also i forgot to mention this game allows you to make mods of levels, costumes, characters and more so it's literally never ending. Overall i loved it and i believe you will to.

this game has SO much passion and i absolutely adore this game. it made me feel like a child again while playing it, it's so fun. also the nyakuza metro DLC is absolutely fantastic

what i dont like about it is the fact they added no option to disable motion blur, and as someone who suffers from motion sickness easily that REALLY bugs me, you can turn it off but you have to input commands and stuff which is so annoying. and the seal the deal DLC is honestly kinda ass, other than that i'd say its a 9/10 i love the game

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This game is super fun, I still keep coming back to it from time to time. The modding community is great as well.

A hat trick in indie game development.

A Hat in Time is a game for those orphans of Banjo-kazooie and Mario 64. The base game is pretty short (5 stages, with mostly 6 missions each and each mission taking around 5mins max to complete), but that is for the better, as the game never feels like it is stretching itself. Level design and mission objectives are varied enough to provide you with a solid experience.
The story is what you expect from a kid’s game, very reminiscent of The Little Prince. If you are looking for something deep and meaningful this one will disappoint you. Although, I doubt you are going find anything like that in this genre meant for kids.
The movement is superb and with a very high skill ceiling (very similar to 3D Mario games), there are videos of people completing this game in surreal ways. The game provides you with a split screen coop mode that you can enjoy with your loved ones without need to be in different rooms.

Fun, engaging and a very replayable game! I love coming back to this game and replaying missions, grinding death wishes and trying out mods :)

About time I left a review for this game, considering I have over 400 hours in it.
I honestly believe that this game singlehandedly got me into 3D platformers and PC games in general. The story and its characters are charming, the world has plenty of life to it, there's tons of optional collectables, and even when you're done with that, there's an active modding and challenge community. The controls feel more responsive than any other platformer I've ever played, with the hat abilities making movement even more varied. Overall, one of the best games I have ever played, and I don't think I would be the same person if it wasn't for this game.

A lot of the achivements I'm lacking here I have on my Switch version. I remember seeing a YouTuber play the demo version of the well level 7 or so years before the game came out, so when it did release I was psyched. This game is the epitome of charm and has fantastic controls. I will never get tired of returning to this game and seeing Hat Kid's expressions and animations. The characters are brilliant, especially the Conductor and Snatcher. The bonus challenge levels are genuinely hard, and the support the game has shown for the modding community is rivaled by almost no other game. I have so much respect for how much work the developers not only put into the initial release, but the later updates and the continual content they add even to this day.

One of the best games and it was truly dealt a bad hand coming out the same year as Mario Odyssey.

I don't know how I haven't already submitted a review for this game yet--

A Hat In Time is one of my favorite games I've ever played, period. Definitely one of my top five indie games ever. Everything about this game is wonderful-- and I mean EVERYTHING. I can't get enough of it. I want more of it. I want to play it again.

If you haven't already played this game, DO IT NOW. This is a command.

I loved this game because the colours and designs are really unique. Also penguin man deserves the world.

---{ Graphics }---
☐ You forget what reality is
☐ Beautiful
☑ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

---{ Gameplay }---
☐ Very good
☐ Good
☑ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't

---{ Audio }---
☐ Eargasm
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf

---{ Audience }---
☑ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☑ Grandma

---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☑ Decent
☐ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☐ Old Fashioned
☑ Workable
☐ Big
☐ Will eat 15% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data

---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☑ Easy
☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{ Grind }---
☑ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☐ Isn't necessary to progress
☐ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding

---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☑ Good
☐ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☑ Short
☐ Average
☐ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☑ Worth the price
☐ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ Bugs }---
☐ Never heard of
☑ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

---{ ? / 10 }---
☐ 1
☐ 2
☐ 3
☐ 4
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---{ Author }---
☑ https://vojtastruhar.github.io/steam-review-template

This is my first 3d platform game, I play normally FPS games, but I decided to give this a try and I can say this game is amazing.

Story is pretty simple and I think it serves as a context for the game world. The characters in this game are adorable and I liked them. Each chapter has a unique feeling that I did not feel the game repetivive or boring.

The game responses really good with mouse and keyboard and graphics are correct and I did not notices any bug, the game is pettry stable in its current state. In terms of difficulty the game is not that hard but sometimes it could be challenging but not imposible, specially with boss fights.

I am glad I gave it a try to this game and every one should play it at least one time.

I couldnt play the game due to the fact it said no video and it worked fine before fix that and its a 10 out of 10 could you please type in the comments how to fix this

Are platform a game would I spent too many hours in having a great time a lot to see a lot to do had a lot of fun playing this game Not to spoil the game too much but the birds they are my favorite Part of the game Great game overall very well done might always come back to play this great game

God this game is awesome... I remember playing it on release. I had lots of fun with the moveset and the levels, but what I like the most about A Hat in Time is how much HEART it has. It's often that we see indie games made with love, but this one goes on a whole other level... it's not only fun but it's also memorable, it's beautiful. The music, the characters... I love this game. This is my Super Mario 64.

Unbeatable charm, memorable missions and amazing action. Overall an excellent thrill. Delightful play.

This is my second time buying and playing this game. But it didn't feel like it. This game is so good that it will feel fresh, and new, and fun each time you play. First time I played this was on console, so I REALLY appreciate the workshop to mix things up. But even if there wasn't one, I would love this game all the same.

A relatively nice game with a pretty fun gameplay, good exploration and nice soundtracks. The only slightly bad part i would say are the story and the charcters which are a bit all over the place(especially the ending which is quite silly but in a bad way)

really liked this game, so heres my review.

PROS
-great graphics
-good replayability
-voice acting (i love conductor)
-amazing modding support
-i put all my money into this and it was worth it (bought on sale)
-very forgiving (no losing lives after dying, assist mode)
-lots of settings
-conductor
-conductor
-conductor
-did i mention conductor
-conductor

CONS
-really laggy especially if you dont have a good gaming pc, i didnt experience much but its meh
-isnt very focused on story. its fine for me, i only care about the gameplay.
-vanessa.
-had to search solutions for atleast 3 different chapters, might be just me, probably missed a hint.

overall, its a great game,
might need some optimisations though.

Very charming and fun game with workshop support. You really can't go wrong.

Although this game is no masterpiece as many have made it out to be, its a really solid platformer with loads of charm. Worth a purchase if on sale (7.5/10)

9/10.

i like the art, humor is silly, movement is amazing. most of the actual missions are kind of lame, game is a little too easy for the most part, a little repetitive. costumes are fun, side quests are fun, speedrun is fun, characters are fun.

Cute, Charming and unforgettable characters, the movement feels great. Amazing soundtracks and graphic style.
Best game I ever played.

A great 3D collectathon with fun gameplay and great comedy, its dlc gives you more content and if youre not satisfied by all that, you can also feast on its item shop! despite being small all the items on there are fairly high quality (even though the backgrounds are reused from the game..) what stands out is the item frames, which i used on my account for a fairly long time, id recommend a hat in time for any point shopper out there!