### **A Hat in Time**
**Release Date:** October 5, 2017
**Description:**
A Hat in Time is a delightful action-adventure platformer developed by Gears for Breakfast. Funded through a highly successful Kickstarter campaign, the game pays homage to classic 3D platformers like *Super Mario 64* and *Banjo-Kazooie*. Players take on the role of Hat Kid, a young girl who must traverse vibrant, mysterious worlds to collect timepieces scattered across the planet.
**Gameplay:**
– **Exploration and Collecting:** Navigate through colorful levels to gather timepieces, the main objective, which fuel Hat Kid’s spaceship. Each timepiece unlocks new areas and additional levels, encouraging exploration.
– **Combat and Currency:** Engage in combat with enemies to earn pons, a currency used to purchase badges that enhance Hat Kid’s abilities.
– **Hat Customization:** Collect yarn balls to craft various hats with unique abilities. Hats can be used to sprint, create potions, or access new dimensions, adapting to different challenges.
– **Rifts and Relics:** Find relics to unlock time rifts, bonus levels with extra puzzles and story elements. Rift tokens can be used in The Roulette mini-game for additional cosmetic rewards and music remixes.
– **Fashion and Mods:** Create and customize hats, and explore mods created by the community. The Steam workshop offers numerous mods for free, enhancing the game’s replayability.
**Story:**
Hat Kid’s adventure begins when her spaceship’s fuel, composed of timepieces, is scattered across a strange planet after an accident. The planet is under the rule of the evil mafia, and Hat Kid must navigate through various worlds to retrieve her lost timepieces and continue her journey.
**Mods and Game Modes:**
– **Community Mods:** Players can create, download, and share mods that alter the game, from cosmetic changes to gameplay tweaks. The Steam workshop hosts a variety of mods, expanding the game’s content.
– **Co-op DLC:** A free DLC called *A Hat in Time – Coop* enables split-screen cooperative play, allowing players to experience the game’s exploration and challenges together.
**Reception:**
A Hat in Time was met with critical acclaim even before its release, praised for its inventive gameplay and nostalgic nods to classic platformers. Its charming graphics and engaging mechanics have made it a favorite among fans of the genre.
**Key Features:**
– **Classic Platformer Gameplay:** Combines modern mechanics with nostalgic elements from classic 3D platformers.
– **Charming Graphics:** Features a colorful, cartoonish art style appealing to players of all ages.
– **Expansive Worlds:** Offers numerous levels and characters, with plenty of secrets to uncover.
– **Collectibles and Customization:** Extensive array of collectibles, unlockables, and customizable hats enhance gameplay and replayability.
**Summary:**
A Hat in Time is a must-have for fans of action-adventure platformers. Its engaging gameplay, combined with vibrant worlds and extensive customization options, delivers a nostalgic yet fresh experience. Whether exploring solo or with friends, this game provides endless hours of charming, nostalgic fun.
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