(this is a repost of my Steam review for this game. you can read the original review here: https://steamcommunity.com/id/huuishuu/recommended/253230/)
Short and to the point - I think A Hat In Time is one of the best 3D platformers I've ever played, and if you haven't tried it - you should. Was that enough to convince you? Good! Hope you enjoy this game as much as I did.
Still not convinced? Allow me to try to do that then. A Hat in Time is just a really fun game, period. Usually I'd go on to talk about a game's story mode, but for once - I don't think that's necessary. A Hat in Time's main focus isn't to tell a compelling narrative or to constantly break the fourth wall for some bigger picture - its focus is to take you on a fun yet silly adventure. And the game's design is representative of that.
I earnestly love the level design in this game. The levels encourage exploration and always have a reward for those looking to deviate a bit from the normal path. Be it pons, yarns for hats or even hourglasses (the main collectible) - there's always something waiting for everyone. Of course, one sentiment I share with a lot of people is that it's really easy to get lost in the game's forgettable locations - Subcon Forest is particularly awful with that and I ran around in circles trying to find my destination on a number of occasions - but it makes up for it in the end.
And while I did mention this game doesn't really care too much about the story, the humor in this game is compelling enough to keep you engaged throughout the whole adventure. Chapter 2 and the conductor is seriously my favorite part of the game with the whole detective murder story aesthetic. It's executed so well, it's written well and it just makes me smile all the way through each time I play through it.
As with every game - not everything is perfect. I mentioned Chapter 2 and the conductor, but I also wanna mention Chapter 2 and DJ Grooves - screw his parade. I hate the parade mission. It's needlessly difficult and infuriating given how it's basically littered with "bottomless pits". And need I mention how I think Subcon Forest makes you feel like you run around in circles because everything looks the same? Alpine Skyline too with the giant bird was also a bit irksome for me.
But despite that - I can't praise A Hat in Time enough. Do you love 3D platformers? Do you want one that primarily just wants to focus on making sure you have a good time? Are you in for a good soundtrack and witty humor with clever level design catering to all skill levels? A Hat in Time is the perfect game for you. If you haven't tried it yet - you should.
Short and to the point - I think A Hat In Time is one of the best 3D platformers I've ever played, and if you haven't tried it - you should. Was that enough to convince you? Good! Hope you enjoy this game as much as I did.
Still not convinced? Allow me to try to do that then. A Hat in Time is just a really fun game, period. Usually I'd go on to talk about a game's story mode, but for once - I don't think that's necessary. A Hat in Time's main focus isn't to tell a compelling narrative or to constantly break the fourth wall for some bigger picture - its focus is to take you on a fun yet silly adventure. And the game's design is representative of that.
I earnestly love the level design in this game. The levels encourage exploration and always have a reward for those looking to deviate a bit from the normal path. Be it pons, yarns for hats or even hourglasses (the main collectible) - there's always something waiting for everyone. Of course, one sentiment I share with a lot of people is that it's really easy to get lost in the game's forgettable locations - Subcon Forest is particularly awful with that and I ran around in circles trying to find my destination on a number of occasions - but it makes up for it in the end.
And while I did mention this game doesn't really care too much about the story, the humor in this game is compelling enough to keep you engaged throughout the whole adventure. Chapter 2 and the conductor is seriously my favorite part of the game with the whole detective murder story aesthetic. It's executed so well, it's written well and it just makes me smile all the way through each time I play through it.
As with every game - not everything is perfect. I mentioned Chapter 2 and the conductor, but I also wanna mention Chapter 2 and DJ Grooves - screw his parade. I hate the parade mission. It's needlessly difficult and infuriating given how it's basically littered with "bottomless pits". And need I mention how I think Subcon Forest makes you feel like you run around in circles because everything looks the same? Alpine Skyline too with the giant bird was also a bit irksome for me.
But despite that - I can't praise A Hat in Time enough. Do you love 3D platformers? Do you want one that primarily just wants to focus on making sure you have a good time? Are you in for a good soundtrack and witty humor with clever level design catering to all skill levels? A Hat in Time is the perfect game for you. If you haven't tried it yet - you should.