A Hat in Time

Item: A Hat in Time
Rating: 93
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-12-28

Summary

Unique and varied level design impresses players
Strong character writing and voice acting praised
Smooth and satisfying movement enhances gameplay
Bugs and performance problems frustrate users
Short game length disappoints many players
Camera issues hinder smooth gameplay experience

Emotions

Frustration13%Excitement9%Satisfaction9%Admiration9%Nostalgia8%

Sample precision
Helpful reviews: 43%
Unhelpful reviews: 57%
Protest reviews: 0%

93%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
7%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 893
Negative points: 249
Gameplay points: 591
Perf. points: 42
Rec. points: 129
Misc points: 17

Point	Description	Importance
Unique and varied level design Description Each level and world is designed to feel fresh, memorable, and immersive, with distinct mechanics, atmospheres, and challenges. Players highlight the creativity and attention to detail in level construction, which keeps the gameplay engaging and non-repetitive. Importance 97%	Each level and world is designed to feel fresh, memorable, and immersive, with distinct mechanics, atmospheres, and challenges. Players highlight the creativity and attention to detail in level construction, which keeps the gameplay engaging and non-repetitive.	97%
Strong character writing and voice acting Description The game features well-written, charismatic, and often humorous characters with excellent voice acting. Players frequently praise the depth of the story, the emotional connections formed with characters, and the overall quality of the dialogue and performances. Importance 91%	The game features well-written, charismatic, and often humorous characters with excellent voice acting. Players frequently praise the depth of the story, the emotional connections formed with characters, and the overall quality of the dialogue and performances.	91%
Smooth and satisfying movement Description The gameplay is consistently described as fluid, responsive, and satisfying, with controls that are easy to learn but offer depth for skilled players. The movement mechanics are a standout feature, often compared to the best in the genre. Importance 75%	The gameplay is consistently described as fluid, responsive, and satisfying, with controls that are easy to learn but offer depth for skilled players. The movement mechanics are a standout feature, often compared to the best in the genre.	75%
Modding and Steam Workshop support Description The game’s modding community and Steam Workshop integration are highly praised for extending replayability with custom levels, mods, and challenges. Players highlight the ease of access and the quality of community-created content. Importance 70%	The game’s modding community and Steam Workshop integration are highly praised for extending replayability with custom levels, mods, and challenges. Players highlight the ease of access and the quality of community-created content.	70%
High-quality DLC expansions Description The DLCs, such as Seal the Deal and Nyakuza Metro, are widely regarded as excellent additions that introduce new content, mechanics, and levels. Players appreciate the value and quality of the post-launch support. Importance 40%	The DLCs, such as Seal the Deal and Nyakuza Metro, are widely regarded as excellent additions that introduce new content, mechanics, and levels. Players appreciate the value and quality of the post-launch support.	40%
Outstanding soundtrack Description The game’s soundtrack is dynamic, energetic, and perfectly fits the tone of each level. Players consistently highlight the music as one of the best aspects of the game, praising its composition and execution. Importance 39%	The game’s soundtrack is dynamic, energetic, and perfectly fits the tone of each level. Players consistently highlight the music as one of the best aspects of the game, praising its composition and execution.	39%
Engaging collectathon mechanics Description The game features a robust collectathon system with smartly designed collectibles that encourage exploration and replayability. Fans of classic collectathons appreciate the depth and variety of the optional content. Importance 34%	The game features a robust collectathon system with smartly designed collectibles that encourage exploration and replayability. Fans of classic collectathons appreciate the depth and variety of the optional content.	34%
Fun and well-designed boss battles Description Boss fights are frequently highlighted as engaging, chaotic, and enjoyable, with unique mechanics and themes. Players appreciate the balance between platforming and action in these encounters. Importance 29%	Boss fights are frequently highlighted as engaging, chaotic, and enjoyable, with unique mechanics and themes. Players appreciate the balance between platforming and action in these encounters.	29%
Memorable and engaging story Description The story is described as unique, charming, and emotionally engaging, with well-developed characters and a satisfying narrative arc. Players appreciate its simplicity and the emotional connections it fosters. Importance 27%	The story is described as unique, charming, and emotionally engaging, with well-developed characters and a satisfying narrative arc. Players appreciate its simplicity and the emotional connections it fosters.	27%

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