85
In the end, A Hat In Time features enough charm to overcome its shortcomings. If you can live with the unreliable camera, then you'll find a game that offers a pleasant platforming experience, tons of secrets to uncover, and a good amount of abilities to experiment with. The variety of environments and activities is appreciated, as are some of the breaks from platforming norms. The characters may be the main reason for playing the gamefrom beginning to end, just to see what they'll say or do next. For fans of platformers, A Hat In Time is well worth your time.
80
A Hat in Time proudly doesn’t shy from showing its inspirations from the 3D platform classics while radiating its own unique personality thanks to charmingly designed worlds (although we could do with a bit more of them!). It is unfortunate then that precise jumping is never as… precise as it should be. Even though it may not hinder the enjoyment by much it is nevertheless a shortcoming in an otherwise especially enjoyable experience.
80
A great game from a genre that we see so rarely on PC. It’s not too demanding, but it’s pure joy to play, as it’s charming, cheerful, full of stuff to gather and uncover and does a lot to keep you engaged all the time. Not all levels were designed to the same high standard, but even in its weaker moments A Hat in Time is still good. At its best it really shines. [13/2017, p.60]
8
As "silly and childish" as this game may seem, don't be fooled, it's a work of art. First, I must highlight the clear inspiration of this game from Super Mario Galaxy, being similar enough to give that same feeling and different enough not to be plagiarism — in fact, it's not even close. So yes, A Hat in Time can be played by all ages and the experience will be excellent.Starting with the soundtrack. This game rivals many AAA titles when it comes to its music. The songs are memorable and enjoyable to listen to, which provides a phenomenal experience while playing.Moving on to the gameplay, as I mentioned, it has several similarities to Mario, but it's still quite different. In this game you collect hats, each with a different mechanic that makes you explore the game's areas. Yes, A Hat in Time is divided into areas, each with a different theme and mechanics.I highly recommend buying and playing it. One tip I can give is, if you're using the controller, change an option so you can move the right analog stick in all directions (by default, it has a rather awkward oblique view).
10
Simply it was perfect, just that.gggʻggggggggggggggggggggwgdhdjdkwkosodosodkfkckxkskxkskkskeidkxks
10
I LOVE THIS GAME SO MUCH! From the base game, to the DLC and the modding, it’s a really great experience. Highly recommend it!
A Hat in Time
Released On:
Oct 5, 2017
Metascore
Generally Favorable
79
User score
Generally Favorable
8.7
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
79
85% Positive
33 Reviews
33 Reviews
13% Mixed
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5 Reviews
3% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Dec 20, 2017
100
Suffice to say, A Hat in Time won’t waste your time. It has put you in the paint program for the same reason it does everything else: because whereas most games are content to occupy your time, A Hat in Time has something it wants to show you. Now get busy with the virtual crayons. It’ll be worth it.
Jan 2, 2018
86
Sickly sweet and sophisticated 3D platformer, which is close to best titles of the genre and offers lots of creativity and great level design.
User score
Generally Favorable
8.7
85% Positive
571 Ratings
571 Ratings
10% Mixed
68 Ratings
68 Ratings
5% Negative
32 Ratings
32 Ratings
Feb 20, 2026
10
Simply it was perfect, just that.gggʻggggggggggggggggggggwgdhdjdkwkosodosodkfkckxkskxkskkskeidkxks
Feb 2, 2026
10
I LOVE THIS GAME SO MUCH! From the base game, to the DLC and the modding, it’s a really great experience. Highly recommend it!
Jan 19, 2018
80
A Hat in Time proudly doesn’t shy from showing its inspirations from the 3D platform classics while radiating its own unique personality thanks to charmingly designed worlds (although we could do with a bit more of them!). It is unfortunate then that precise jumping is never as… precise as it should be. Even though it may not hinder the enjoyment by much it is nevertheless a shortcoming in an otherwise especially enjoyable experience.
Nov 17, 2017
80
A Hat in Time has certainly been well worth the wait, and is easily recommended to platformer fans across all formats. It sits nicely alongside Yooka-Laylee and offers a different take on the N64 nostalgia that both titles share. It’s unlikely to knock Mario off his perch as king of the 3D platformers, but it is a more than acceptable pretender to the crown. It also has a central antagonist called Moustache Girl who is a girl with a bushy moustache. A Hat in Time opens up to be a real standout in the recent renaissance of the 3D platform game.
Oct 8, 2017
80
A hugely entertaining 3D platformer that channels the imagination and unpredictability of older games without becoming a prisoner to the past.
Oct 25, 2017
75
A Hat in Time was presented to me by the developers as a "GameCube love-letter, cute-as-heck 3D platformer". Well, it is indeed a very nice 3D platform with a nice level design and some good platforming phases inspired by Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine, mostly. I enjoyed playing it very much.
Oct 27, 2017
44
The origins as a hobby project are too visible from the get-go. Clumsy controls and problematic camera are not up to par - but unfortunately these are the cornerstone of any decent platformer.
Jan 19, 2026
10
La opcion para poder meterle mods lo hace increíble, aparte me encanta la historia del juego, lo recomiendo :3
May 14, 2024
7
Generally quite a good game. It got fine platforming and some music was added to my playlist. However, the fight system is oversimplified and gets boring. Overall, for its intended audience it is superior, but older players might not find it very interesting.
Apr 7, 2024
7
Actually a pretty good game. Not perfect by far but a very wholesome and interesting game.
Nov 17, 2017
3
The camera is terrible, the hitbox detection is off, the level design downright bad, some obstacles are straight up stolen from Super Mario Sunshine, very content-poor and the game is way too buggy. Better luck next time, Jonas Kaerlev.
Nov 3, 2017
3
Short, poor voice acting, shakey controls, glitches galore, poor hitbox detection, average-at-best story. It's generally unpolished and feels like a project that could have used more time in the oven.
SummaryA 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.
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date:Oct 5, 2017
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